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Q: I am concerned that my Riff account maybe too heavily weighted in utilizes and banks so I would like your opinion on adding north west and Nutrient to the portfolio. Could you comment on safety of Capital and dividend growth. Also, do you think Nutrient will have to issue stock to pay for the recent takeover and if so, at what price ( I would hate to buy only to see the stock price drop.)
Thank you.
Maggie
Read Answer Asked by Maggie on January 30, 2018
Q: Since Dec 18 BAM's price has been declining, is there something wrong ?, why is the reason for the decline ?, my earnings graph at TDwaterhouse shows that earnings have been declining since April 2015. Is this accurate ?. Are investors expecting bad news on Feb 15 when the 2017 results are going to be announced ?
thanks
Read Answer Asked by Alejandro (Alex) on January 29, 2018
Q: I have some money in an RRSP and I feel that my diversification is broad enough. My preference is in consistent reliable dividends (nearing retirement) and honestly some potential in a market increase. Which of these would you pick? Also, I would like you to give me a better idea about Centurylink. At what stock price level would you consider to be a purchase point? ( or would you stay away period).
Read Answer Asked by Tim on January 29, 2018
Q: Hello 5i,
This question may not be in your mandate but i thought i would run it by you to see if yoh have any comment. It is about "green bonds". They seem to help the environmsnt and they seem to have a good return. But i was wondering how safe they are? The brochuresays they are secured by revenu produced by the companies lent to. The name of the company is CoPower. ihttps://copower.me/en/products Here is a blurb from their website:
Secured by real assets

Our Green Bonds are backed by operational clean energy projects that earn steady returns from energy savings or the sale of clean energy.

Expertly Managed

Each project loan backing the Green Bonds is vetted and structured by our team of experts following a rigorous due diligence process.
Competitive Returns

Earn up to 5% annually by investing in markets under-served by mainstream finance and earn steady income with quarterly payments.
Read Answer Asked by joseph on January 29, 2018
Q: I have a 20% overall weighting in above names. At 57 do you feel this weighting is excessive? Thanks!

Rob
Read Answer Asked by Rob on January 29, 2018
Q: This is a followup to my question on PSA. For shorter term funds how would you rate the safety/risk between PSA and HFR ? Are there any tax implications in a TFSA for either product .
Also, a suggestion - I notice a number of people are looking for a place to park money with some degree ( including 100% ) of safety but don't necessarily want to get locked into GIC's. Any chance you could do a comparison chart for various alternatives that you feel would be appropriate, including tax impact for TFSA, other registered funds, and non-registered ?
Thanks again.
Read Answer Asked by Alexandra on January 29, 2018
Q: Hi 5i.

I've owned BCE (-6%) and T (+9%) for ~ 18 months -not including dividends. I'm patient, but tired of BCE losing money, plodding along. Comparing CMCSA (Comcast) (4.8), BCE (3.3), T (3.8), RCI.B (4.0) Morningstar Broker Analyst Recommendation ratings, there's a clear winner: CMCSA (USA) (up +377% over last 10 years). When I plot these 4 Financial stocks over 10-years, the others are hardly visible on the graph.

Why not move my $35K (RRSP) from BCE to CMCSA, leaving T? Risk?

Thank you for sage advice. Paul.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on January 26, 2018
Q: I currently have a full position in BNS & 1/3 in LB, can you recommend some foreign banks that I could buy on the NYSE that you feel are more undervalued than their North American counterparts and may offer good equity growth. Risk is not a huge concern but if you could outline that as well for any recommendations that would be great and if you feel taking a position would be ok. I understand this isn't 5i's focus but any suggestions would be appreciated.
Craig
Read Answer Asked by Craig on January 26, 2018
Q: Hello Peter,
It is a bit sad that shareholders of Canadian energy companies are not able to take advantage of the increase in oil prices as the stocks have hardly moved. I am assuming it is due to the restrictions on pipeline capacity. However, why are Enbridge and Transcanada down? I understand they are impacted by oil prices, but I am surprised at the reaction to their stock prices (downward). Comments please. Thanks very much.
Read Answer Asked by umedali on January 26, 2018
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