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Q: Would you be able to offer any insight to the sudden drop in utility company valuations?
Read Answer Asked by Ted on January 12, 2018
Q: I am looking to add either CGX or GS to my holdings primarily for income. Aside from the dividend payments, which of these two would you prefer with capital preservation in mind? (i.e. which one has the lesser likelihood of a steep decline below its current price, and would hold up better in a general market decline)
Read Answer Asked by Steven on January 12, 2018
Q: Seeking two or possibly three solid dividend producing Canadian stocks that have major US exposure for a non registered account. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on January 12, 2018
Q: Hi: I am listening to all the doom and gloom about bonds - heard the term yesterday "taper tantrum". I have about 40% of my Fixed Income Exposure in CBO, 40% in HPR and 10% in HAB. HPR has slowly recovered from its downturn of a few years ago and I like the yield. HAB is doing better than CBO. Question - should I sell CBO at a loss and invest in a more active fund like HAB? My time horizon is at least 5 years.
thank you
Read Answer Asked by Julia on January 12, 2018
Q: Good Morning team, the only thing that’s more of a mystery is the weather

I am thinking of starting my ETF income portfolio with a 5% position in PMIF. With all the interest rate forecasts for 2018, do you think waiting for later in the year is advisable or strike now?

Thanks team and a prosperous New Year to all.
Read Answer Asked by Warren on January 12, 2018
Q: Many of my friends upgraded to the $60 - 10GB holiday promotion plan offered by both and it seemed to be brought up at every party I went to. This would have increased my bill by 50% so I didn't do so. I'm thinking that this promotion should move the needle on spend per client and move the margins - as 10GB is nice, but most will not be able to use it. Telus recently bought Alarm Force, adding 30,000 subscribers (which won't hit the Feb 8th quarter). Do the Feb 8th upcoming earnings for both include Christmas sales? With the recent dip in BCE I'm thinking of adding to both. Your thoughts?
Read Answer Asked by Terry on January 11, 2018
Q: I am looking for dividend income that's less interest sensitive then reits and utilities do you have a few suggestions thanks Barry
Read Answer Asked by BARRY on January 11, 2018
Q: for additional income and some growth I am considering the four listed companies, or what would be your recommendations. may I have your comments.
thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Karl on January 11, 2018
Q: Hi,

I've owned 15% in CDN banks for the last couple years and they're dong well. Do you expect banks or lifeco's will do better in the next couple years?
Can you pick your top two choices of the the insurance cos and banks for the next couple years?
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on January 11, 2018
Q: Hello Peter and Staff:
I am a retired investor with a 4 % position in Corus common shares.
With today's 2018 1st Quarter results and negative market reaction, I would like your comments and advice as to what to do with this stock.
The dividend has been maintained for the next 3 months and I like the income but am concerned about preserving my capital.
Thank you,
M.I.Curtis
Read Answer Asked by Isabel on January 11, 2018
Q: I own about 16% utilities - all have been falling quite a bit recently. Based on my limited knowledge of technicals, it seems that they are all at their support levels (except TRP which appears to be below that level). Is it time to buy into these utility stocks based on technicals, or does it seem that they are going to fall some more based on interest rate hike fears, so it would be best to lighten up on utilities? or just do nothing?
Read Answer Asked by David on January 11, 2018
Q: Hello 5i team: from what I gather zmi has lower roc than xtr albeit a higher payout. Do you think this a concern and do you like any other names etf or mutual funds that you would prefer for a all in one hands off income provider for a retirement fund?
Read Answer Asked by Larry on January 11, 2018
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