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Q: Hello, since the beginning of the year Altria (MO) stock has decreased by more than 20% in value. Has the time come to let it go? Do you believe there is a possibility that Altria could get into the Marijuana / Cannabis business? In your opinion, what would be the best 3 or 4 alternatives to (MO) in the US non cyclical sector (consumer defensive sector) right now? Thanks, Gervais
Read Answer Asked by Gervais on April 24, 2018
Q: May I please have your thoughs on today's selloff, and its sizable decline since its February highs. I realize it has been a victim of the Trump tariff talks, but is there any real concern here for a long-term investor? I was thinking of adding to my position since it has fallen to 2.8% of my portfolio, or would it be advisable to allocate new funds elsewhere?
Read Answer Asked by Peter on April 24, 2018
Q: Over the past year it seems like most Canadian pipelines are buying a major US pipeline: Altagas, TRP, Enbridge, Fortis, Emera, Pembina, other? Why does this suddenly make economic sense, what makes US purchases so affordable?
Read Answer Asked by JACK on April 24, 2018
Q: I bought Polaris Infrastructure recently recently and am curious about it's history.
In 2015 the stock traded for about 6800.00 if google finance is correct. A stock split in 2005 of 1:2000. Working it's way down to 800.00 in 2011 then 10.00 in 2015 and now at 20.00 after a gradual climb. Please describe what you know about what looks to my eyes like a strange history. Please talk about the management as well.
Thank You
Read Answer Asked by Peter on April 23, 2018
Q: Hi 5,

I seen a post earlier today regarding MFT.
This ETF looks interesting. I'm wondering what you guys would think of using MFT instead of XHY within the income portfolio? Could you please list reasons for or against this change.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on April 23, 2018
Q: Considering the importance of NA natural gas feeding LNG aspiration of the Pacific Northwest, when will ALA start getting some of the respect that it deserves? Please provide 2019 cash flow estimates compared to KEY. Please provide 2018 & 2019 payout ratio based on cash flow.

You can subtract 3 credits for this one.

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by malcolm on April 23, 2018
Q: I have reviewed prior question responses on PMIF and PMO005. I understand that both should behave similarly (PMIF should have higher return longterm due to lower MER). My question is on the distribution. The distribution yield on PMO005 is about 3-3.5% it appears; the distribution yield on PMIF appears to be smaller and with variations in the distribution from month to month. Do you think this is temporary, as PMIF is relatively new? Do you think overtime, the distributions of PMIF will stabilize and approximate those of PMO005 with a similar yield? If not, why not, if the portfolio composition is the same in each case?

My feeling is that PMIF is 'safer' than high yield bonds such as XHY and preferred shares such as CPD/ZPR, do you agree? I hope to pair this with some VSB as my fixed income allocation. Do you think PMIF is worth the MER of 0.87%? This is for longterm, all-weather hold (irrespective of where interest rates go in the near-term/longterm) for consistent income.

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Walter on April 20, 2018
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