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Q: I have the following dividend paying stocks in my portfolio. Pipelines, Enb., Trp, PPl 9%, Utilities, Bep, CU, EMA, FTS. 8%, Telcos, BCE, T. 3%, Banks TD, BNS, RY 12%. Industrial, BIP, CNR, WSP 8%. Consumer Couche Tard, Cineplex 4%. I hear all the experts say with rates rising and the emphasis on growth stocks in the trump era Dividend stocks will not do well. What do you think? I like the dividend payers. I do need to sell one security to raise cash. What do you suggest? Thank You.
Read Answer Asked by Brian on December 15, 2016
Q: Considering the addition of a couple of dividend yielding stocks to enhance my wife's monthly income. Presently she has RY, PPL, BCE, KEY, DRG.UN, & STB. While you have not generally recommended STB in the past, I have picked it up periodically for the substantial dividend & this year to date it is up approx. 60% plus the dividend. I would however appreciate your expertise in ranking the following as to their financial stability & current price level for the next 12-18 months: AW.UN, BPF.UN, SRV.UN, KEG.UN & CWX. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on December 15, 2016
Q: I have to raise some cash in my non registered account. Please rank (with some reasoning) the named companies from most desirable to least desirable . I will likely have to sell 2 of them.
Thanks once again RAM
Read Answer Asked by Ray on December 14, 2016
Q: Hi 5i: I want to add a renewable energy company (which can include nat gas) to a portfolio focused on dividend and dividend growers. The ideal company would of course offer some growth s well as safety. I have studied the usual suspects but I'm having trouble making a final decision. Your advice and suggestions would be appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Roland on December 13, 2016
Q: Good morning, I am very interested in purchasing shares of Rogers Sugar Inc. They have a good dividend yield and a relatively low PE ratio. I am worried that the stock has had a good run over the last 12 months and may be time for a pull back and if the dividend is sustainable. Your thoughts on this company would be greatly appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by KEN on December 12, 2016
Q: I am currently up 30 to 60% on these companies, all are held in an RSP or RIF account. Would you add, take profits, or sell full position in any of these funds. I have about $20,000 to invest currently in my RRSP and am wondering if it is to late to start a new US position. I am considering facebook or google? Thanks for your input!
Read Answer Asked by diane joan on December 12, 2016
Q: A few questions have mentionned the ETF XBB. Since its fee is 0.34% versus ZAG's fee of 0.23%, shouldn't we go for ZAG? I also like the fact that ZAG is a BMO product which means I pay fees to a canadian company rather than a U.S company (bonus points). Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Matt on December 12, 2016
Q: My "advisor" is encouraging me to switch out of Telus and buy Royal Bank instead. Rationale: Telus "is a defensive stock and will not do well in a rising interest environment".

Telus is my only communications holding, and I already own National Bank in the financial sector, in a portfolio weighted to as-secure-as-possible dividend income stream with DRIP wherever possible.

Your thoughts on this switch? I'm reluctant.
Read Answer Asked by Lotar on December 11, 2016
Q: Hi 5I Research team.
I presently own OCS.UN which I believe is a closed end fund. Could you please explain what a closed end fund is? I have held this for about a year and a half and am under water with this fund. Recently the fund has been going up. It pays a 10% dividend which is great. Would you expect this fund to continue to go up. Is the fund tied to the interest rate and would it continue to go up if the interest rate goes up. Thanks for your help
Bob
Read Answer Asked by Robert on December 09, 2016
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