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Q: Hi 5i,
I have about 15K that I want to put into my RSP before the February deadline and then immediately invest for a minimum 5 year hold to accumulate capital gain and dividend income. Currently I'm considering TOU or DIR.UN for this, and would appreciate your thoughts about the relative merits of each for this use of the funds, and which one you think will outperform the other on a total gain basis in that time period - based on just the standard ups, downs and risks that are out there and not taking into account any potential calamitous economic events.
Thanks!
Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on January 26, 2024
Q: What do you think of the waste companies in Canada or US as industrial candidates?
Read Answer Asked by Peter on January 24, 2024
Q: I was going to ask if now would be a good time to take a small position in PKI anticipating price appreciation once the Boardroom issues are settled but given PKI is hitting new highs today it seems investors are not worried. Would you consider starting a small position in PKI now?

Thanks for your advice.

Mike
Read Answer Asked by Michael on January 24, 2024
Q: Hi,
What would be your top 5 CDN consumer discretionary stocks in a RRSP for a 5-10 year hold.
Please list in order of preference for a buy today.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Marco on January 23, 2024
Q: I own both BCE { up 2.37% in 7 years of ownership not including dividends } and T { up 15% in 7 years of ownership not including dividends } and am going to sell at least one. { Neither have been particularly exciting } .... I'm inclined to keep Telus but the current problems with TIXT are making me hesitate. Just how much do you think TIXT is going to effect Telus's earnings going forward ? And if it were " you " and you had to sell one which would it be ?
Read Answer Asked by Garth on January 23, 2024
Q: Hi 5i, I've held both Fortis and BIP.UN in a registered account for just over five years. I am thinking of selling Fortis and reinvesting the funds into a larger BIP position. When I look at the Fortis return of approximately 7% and dividend yield in comparison with BIP return and yield, BIP appears to win. I like the fact that BIP's business is broader and more global. My current Brookfield family holdings are about 11% of equity holdings so I realize that this move would increase my exposure to Brookfield to about 15%. I know you can't comments on position sizing but would appreciate your thoughts on making such a move. I know Fortis has an exemplary track record in increasing dividends but maybe it's time. Thanks for your service!
Read Answer Asked by Martha on January 23, 2024
Q: hello 5i:
Looking at estimates of Cash Flow (Fastgraphs) for FTS, I see that 2024 is estimated to be 7.69, 2025 is estimated to be 8.08 and 2026 is estimated to be 5.18.
First question is why such a drop off in 2026? A red flag for long term buyers, no?
Second question: how would such a scenario affect dividends/dividend increases?
Third question: how would preferred shares and in particular FTS.PR.K be affected?
thanks
Paul L
Read Answer Asked by Paul on January 22, 2024
Q: Would now be a good time to increase my shares of BIP.UN and is the dividend safe? Also If both of these companies have the same holdings , then why is BIP.UN eps .31 and BIPC eps 10.23?
Read Answer Asked by nick on January 22, 2024
Q: Hi Team,
I have a position in PPL and would lean towards switching to TRP since I see more growth in the name at the current valuation.

I owned ENB in the past mostly for its high dividend yield. Would you favor a switch in TRP or ENB and why?

Thank you !
Read Answer Asked by Michel on January 19, 2024
Q: Many years ago I heard Peter say on BNN that one of the best indicators that a stock will outperform the index is when a company initiates a dividend for the first time. Are there any good quality Canadian growth companies that currently do not pay a dividend that you feel are reasonable candidates to start paying a dividend in the next 12 - 18 months?

On the same topic, generally speaking, what would be some of your favourite small to mid cap Canadian growth stocks that do not pay a dividend? Say under a $10B market cap.
Read Answer Asked by Dan on January 19, 2024
Q: Hi 5I
Regarding anthony questions , Not withstanding that BIR is surely in the doghouse, is it worth a second look now and at what price would you consider it worth the risk/reward.

CEO stated in interview yesterday that the lower dividend was sustainable for next number of years....opinion? Is this the ceo responsible for reinstating initial dividend?


Thx
Jim
Read Answer Asked by jim on January 19, 2024