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Q: Happy New Year 5i Team.
We have been considering TMX Group (X-T) to add to our holdings for some time.
We are long term hold and income investors.

In a recent answer to a question (December 11, 2017) regarding TMX you replied…
“..The main concern would be the lack of new listings, but listing are somewhat cyclical.”
David Baskin, regarding TMX mentioned on BNN (January 4, 2018) … “Business is going well on all fronts, and the TSX was #1 in international listings last year.”
Do the recent ‘newly’ listed cannabis companies on the TSX improve your opinion of the ‘lack of new listings’ ?

Perhaps I am misinterpreting something here, if so I do apologize.
Do you happen to have any new outlook for TMX for 2018?
Thank You
Dennis

Read Answer Asked by Dennis on January 08, 2018
Q: Hello 5i
Happy New Year!

I am looking to move cash from savings into a higher ROI investment yet not add very much market risk. With Savings offering 1.5%, I feel with a small amount of risk uptick an investor should be able to increase return.
An example of one selection as likely candidate, I have been looking at PPL.PR.K - rate reset 2021, minimum 5.75%. current yield @ 5.47%
Would you think BCE, EMA, KBL and/or ALA.R suit this consideration.

Would you please offer a few ideas for this ROI Upgrade that may be suitable for this effort?
While I am aware any desire to increase in return will drive an increase in risk and one needs to be careful to not reach too far for yield, what additional comments or thoughts would you have for this type of investment move?

Thanks for your excellent service.
Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on January 05, 2018
Q: Hello 5i Research Team, I'm a long time follower and new subscriber to your service currently looking to reestablish a diversified portfolio. Telecom especially in Canada is still rather archaic with respect to other developed nations and I believe there's a considerable amount of room for industry growth through investment in infrastructure development encouraged by government subsidies. Meanwhile the growing trend in digital cable and satellite seems to be people cancelling their packages and opting for web-based content distribution. Do you think that these companies have found alternate revenue streams to offset for this trend and if so which of the big 3 do you feel most confident in for future growth and stability of the dividend? Also, is there any evidence that NAFTA negotiations may allow for American telecom providers such as Verizon to enter the Canadian market in the future? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Kim on January 05, 2018
Q: ABT is my first dividend stock. I own 1500 shares and it pays 4.6% yield on a quarterly basis. This is a real newbie question, but could you tell me how much I could expect to be paid each quarter at the current stock price? Would it be paid into my brokerage account?

cheers
Read Answer Asked by William on January 05, 2018
Q: I own the above companies in my RIF account and want to make an “In Kind” trancfer to my TFSA as well as to my unregistered account. Which one or two do you see as having the best growth possibilities for the TFSA and which one or two would be most appropriate for my unregistered account?
Your advice is always appreciated - RAM
Read Answer Asked by Ray on January 05, 2018
Q: Good morning. I currently only have one bank (TD) and am thinking of adding a full position of Laurtentian Bank to take advantage of the recent drop in the share price. My question is, does the lead up to a provincial election in Quebec generally have negative effect on bank share prices in general and LB in particular? In other words, should I be anticipating further downward pressure on LB leading up to the fall election?

Thanks
Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on January 04, 2018
Q: These stocks are held in my RRSP . Have had them for several years. Last year they were down and wondering if it's time to move on. I'm a buy and hold investor. Thanks for great service.
Read Answer Asked by David on January 04, 2018
Q: On these 3 bond ETFs I am down between 4-6%. I was thinking of crystallizing
these losses. First, do you think this a good time to 'clean up' ones bonds? Second, could you recommend their replacements.

TIA
Read Answer Asked by Gerald on January 04, 2018
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