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• Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN)
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• TransAlta Corporation (TA)
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Q: Hi,

I currently own Transalt. Should I add to my position or sale TA and create a new position with AQN. Which one would be good for a long term investment.

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Read Answer Asked by Edward on May 14, 2018

• Information Services Corporation Class A Limited Voting Shares (ISV)
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Q: I have held this company for 3 years and it does not seem to have much movement - should I add, hold or sell? it has a 4.4 dividend.
Thanks for your advice- Hanna

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Read Answer Asked by Hanna on May 14, 2018

• Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD)
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Q: Greetings from the West. Coast .
What is your opinion of Enterprise Product Partners as a long term hold ?
Thank Rick

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Read Answer Asked by Richard on May 14, 2018

• iShares Core Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF (XSB)
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• iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF (FLOT)
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Q: Hello 5i,
In the interest of understanding fully what i am buying, could you tell me how floating rate bond funds manage to float? When i look at the informarion for FLOT, for instance, i notice that the maturity dates vary from one month to five years, if i remember correctly. An etf like xsb doesn't seem to be a lot different. Is it because Floating rates are heavily weighted to the very short term, even though they do as well go out to five years?
Thanks for all the great work

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Read Answer Asked by joseph on May 14, 2018

• iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF (CPD)
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Q: Hi Peter/Team i am looking to add some pref. shares to my rsp, could you please give me 2-3 good names. Thanks Jim.

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Read Answer Asked by Dimitrios on May 14, 2018

Q: I believe Brookfield Asset reported earnings yesterday. From what I can see, they were blow out numbers, but stock only increased 2%. Thoughts and comments?

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Read Answer Asked by Steve on May 14, 2018

• ATCO Ltd. Class I Non-voting Shares (ACO.X)
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Q: Atco lost more than 20% over the last year. Could you comment? Your thoughts would be appreciated.
Thank you.

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Read Answer Asked by Serge on May 14, 2018

• BCE Inc. (BCE)
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• TELUS Corporation (T)
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Q: Hi, I have been thinking for quite awhile to sell Bell,as it is not looking great, and buy Telus, for income first and growth second.
I would like to do this for a 4-5 year hold. Would you agree that I would be better off with Telus in the long run with a little more growth, as i’am fine with 4.5% dividend?
Thanks Brad

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Read Answer Asked by Brad on May 14, 2018

• iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF (CDZ)
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Q: I asked about a replacement for SIN.UN. You suggested CDZ. That wouldn't be suitable for me. I already have XDV. I was looking for something with a higher rate of return. Would ZWU or ZWC be suitable?

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Read Answer Asked by Ron on May 14, 2018

• Restaurant Brands International Inc. (QSR)
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• A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund (AW.UN)
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Q: QSR or AW.UN or both and why?

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Read Answer Asked by Carla on May 11, 2018

• Enbridge Inc. (ENB)
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• AltaGas Ltd. (ALA)
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Q: Have a loss in ALA (and ALA-R) and am considering selling it and replacing with ENB. Could always use the tax loss. Do you think this is worthwhile strategy. Do you prefer ENB to ALA. If so why or why not? Growth is more important than income at this time in our life. We follow your balanced portfolio but had ALA prior to joining and have not switched it out.

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Read Answer Asked by Paul on May 11, 2018

• Aritzia Inc. Subordinate Voting Shares (ATZ)
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Q: Please comment on Aritzia results, i’m 15% at loss, should I sell or wait for another quarter.

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Read Answer Asked by Svetlana on May 11, 2018

• Cascades Inc. (CAS)
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Q: Hi 5i, can I have your opinion on Cascades specifically with thoughts of starting a position with the decline. Is there more downside possible. Will be a long term hold in a balanced reg acct

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Read Answer Asked by Harry on May 11, 2018

• iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF (CPD)
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• BMO Equal Weight REITs Index ETF (ZRE)
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• Mackenzie Floating Rate Income ETF (MFT)
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Q: Hi 5i,

I would like to buy one of these ETF's for income within a TFSA.
Could you comment on them and provide your preference in order.

I'm leaning towards MFT for the large distribution.

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Read Answer Asked by Stephen on May 11, 2018

• Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust (AD.UN)
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Q: I understand that Alaris wrote off the debt on the two companies but has it accounted for the original preferreds? In other words, are there still more write-offs possible for these two companies or have they really cleared the deck?

Thanks
Peter

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Read Answer Asked by Peter on May 11, 2018

Q: what is the best way to keep your cash and get highiest interest as of today, , thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Aysel on May 11, 2018

• K-Bro Linen Inc. (KBL)
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Q: What do you think about KBL's recent earnings?

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Read Answer Asked by andrew on May 11, 2018

• Fiera Capital Corporation Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (FSZ)
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Q: Good morning 5i!
Your opinion on Fiera Q1 2018 report would be much appreciated.
Thank you!

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Read Answer Asked by Stéphane on May 11, 2018

• TELUS Corporation (T)
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Q: I am low in my Telecommunications sector and need to add to either my current holdings; BCE, RCI.B, T or add something new. Income with growth is always preferred. What would you suggest? Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Lyle on May 11, 2018

• Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust (AD.UN)
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• Rogers Sugar Inc. (RSI)
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Q: Both these stocks have dropped substantially in just a few days. What is wrong?

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Read Answer Asked by Bob on May 11, 2018