Q: Can you provide an updated analysis and recommendation on Cogeco Cable (CCA)? I don't currently own it but would like to and noticed that its at a 52 week low. I've been a customer of cogeco for a very long time. Is the dividend safe? Is the business vulnerable to larger competitors like Rogers/Bell? Thanks again - John
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Q: Your thoughts on Sandvines earnings report today & initiation of dividend. Love the service Thank you If asked, answered & posted already pls disregard.
Q: Hello,
For some of us who are crazy enough to invest in current markets, can you recommend few Canadian stocks that have:
1. High stability i.e. low Beta (ideally recession proof), but declined recently
2. Low P/E ratio
3. Dividend of at least 3%
Basically, I am looking for something like Fortis, though it didn't decline much...
For some of us who are crazy enough to invest in current markets, can you recommend few Canadian stocks that have:
1. High stability i.e. low Beta (ideally recession proof), but declined recently
2. Low P/E ratio
3. Dividend of at least 3%
Basically, I am looking for something like Fortis, though it didn't decline much...
Q: Would appreciate your current outlook for Keyera.
Q: It is interesting that AQN and VNR have maintained their share prices in this downturn.Would this suggest that these companies could be purchased as part of a defensive income position at this time. thanks. Joe
Q: Is it a good time to add to utility names such as enbridge, trap, ipl, ppl. 5 year + time horizon? What is your recommended sector allocation for the averae investor ? Thank you.
Q: Hi Guys
What is your take on Atrium Mortgage at this time
Thanks Mike B
What is your take on Atrium Mortgage at this time
Thanks Mike B
Q: Hi there,
Would a vehicle like TDB8150, a place to park cash in an investment account, be subject to bail-in confiscation, similar to bail-in of bank deposits. Thank you.
Would a vehicle like TDB8150, a place to park cash in an investment account, be subject to bail-in confiscation, similar to bail-in of bank deposits. Thank you.
Q: SIRI,the US co of XSR reported that in 2015,its subscribers of 2.3m exceeds 2m guidance.It expects to meet or exceed its 2015 guidance for revenue,adjusted Ebitda & free cash flow.Will announce results in 1st week of Feb.It was up .03 to $3.93 after hours. XSR is slated to report results after close of market on 1/13.Its last q shows eps of .02 vs .04 expected resulting in a big drop in its price.Please provide your view on up coming results Always appreciate your great services & opinions
Q: Hello Peter and the 5I team
I am wondering about HLF as a good value pick at the moment. But I notice that the low canadian currency seems to effect them negatively, since I believe that the canadian currency will continue to be weak should I stay away from this stock? What is your general feel for this stock ? Is the div safe? Another stock I am considering is AD. Is the div safe with this stock? I realize that these 2 stocks are very different but if you had to pick one which would you pick and why.
Thank you
I am wondering about HLF as a good value pick at the moment. But I notice that the low canadian currency seems to effect them negatively, since I believe that the canadian currency will continue to be weak should I stay away from this stock? What is your general feel for this stock ? Is the div safe? Another stock I am considering is AD. Is the div safe with this stock? I realize that these 2 stocks are very different but if you had to pick one which would you pick and why.
Thank you
Q: What do you predict for Manitoba Tel for 2016? Is the dividend safe? Might there be a takeover? Thanks for all your advice!
Q: Thank you for all your guidance over the last year. Most helpful.
My undisciplined approach to buying and selling has led me into a 25% weighting in consumer discretionary and cyclical sectors and only 5% in utilities and tecom sectors combined. I'm nearing retirement and will depend on dividend income. Therefore I'm thinking I should sell some and buy the other. Out of BYD, XTC, CGX, CCL.B, ATD.B, DOL, MG, WPK which would you sell? Or would you just reduce all evenly? What are your favourite utilities/telecoms with good secure dividends at this time? I already hold half weighting in T, BEP.UN, ECI. Maybe increase those and add others like AQN, BCE, FTS?
My undisciplined approach to buying and selling has led me into a 25% weighting in consumer discretionary and cyclical sectors and only 5% in utilities and tecom sectors combined. I'm nearing retirement and will depend on dividend income. Therefore I'm thinking I should sell some and buy the other. Out of BYD, XTC, CGX, CCL.B, ATD.B, DOL, MG, WPK which would you sell? Or would you just reduce all evenly? What are your favourite utilities/telecoms with good secure dividends at this time? I already hold half weighting in T, BEP.UN, ECI. Maybe increase those and add others like AQN, BCE, FTS?
Q: My wife and I both have TFSAs. We are in our eighties and the proceeds from TFSAs will go to our children on the second death. Would you consider MFC as a suitable investment for both of our accounts in 2016? Do you have better suggestions?
Q: With the current market conditions in energy, is CFL positioned for growth in 2016? At their current price the dividend is ~10%, but they have lost over 50% on their price in a very short time. Are they a prospective long term growth, or likely to fail if the energy sector continues to hurt.
Q: My strategy for TFSA's differs from most because of age and income needs. Would you consider CYH to be a good choice for a monthly income or would you have a better choice. Thanks for guiding us through the most difficult of years (2015) and good investing to all 5i members and staff in 2016.
Q: I have some money to invest that I may need in 3-5 years as income but would like some up side other than the amount the bank pays. I have been thinking of putting it into a bond fund but with rising interest rates do you think that the potential capital loss will be offset by an overall gain in this time period. My overall holdings is mostly in equities and I would like to start to increase my bond holdings. Also do you think PH&N bond fund is a well run fund. What do you think a neutral interest rate for today is. Thanks
Q: I am considering zwu for income with utility exposure - an area rather beat-up last year. Could you comment on the asset mix in the fund and if you consider the dividend sustainable? I can't find any payout ratio listed, and would appreciate this number if you can find/calculate it.
Thank-you
Thank-you
Q: Hi folks,what would be your picks for companies in solar industry,any good ones in Canada? as feel longer term,there could be great opportunities in this field,thanks as always
Q: Thanks for a great year of service - with your great stock picks and advice I am well ahead of the markets with lots of winners.
As allowed I will add $5500 to my TFSA January 1st. I am thinking of adding to positions I already hold in my TFSA - either adding to MSI or CSW.a which would still keep them well below 3% of overall portfolio. I find both stocks a bit confusing as both are steady eady dividend companies but both are down over the last few months - Corby's considerably for the year for some reason - down despite another special dividend. I believe both companies have very safe dividends but wondering which would you add to given some sort of catalyst that might take their stock price higher. I realize this is a tough call given in very different (but stable) types of markets.
Much thanks
As allowed I will add $5500 to my TFSA January 1st. I am thinking of adding to positions I already hold in my TFSA - either adding to MSI or CSW.a which would still keep them well below 3% of overall portfolio. I find both stocks a bit confusing as both are steady eady dividend companies but both are down over the last few months - Corby's considerably for the year for some reason - down despite another special dividend. I believe both companies have very safe dividends but wondering which would you add to given some sort of catalyst that might take their stock price higher. I realize this is a tough call given in very different (but stable) types of markets.
Much thanks
Q: Hello,
Now that the feds have started raising rates, what is your take on REITS in general? Is is a good time start a position for long term hold?
If yes, what are your preferred ones for a 20K investment?
Thanks
Marios
Now that the feds have started raising rates, what is your take on REITS in general? Is is a good time start a position for long term hold?
If yes, what are your preferred ones for a 20K investment?
Thanks
Marios