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Q: Hello 5i,

I am trying to decide between Valener (VNR) and Brookfield RP (BEP) for a diversified portfolio of income and growth equities. Income (primarily) and moderate growth is the objective for this investment. Do you have a preference between the two currently? Valener has a nice dividend but it has not increased since inception that I can see. Do you anticipate that distributions will at least keep pace with inflation going forward?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Greg on May 05, 2014
Q: Hi
I want to invest $100,000 in 5 Canadian dividend paying stocks. I want each company to have a solid history of paying dividends. I would like the portfolio to be well diversified. Would you please recommend 5 stocks to accomplish this. Or if you think there is a better way to do the same thing, I would like your opinion.
thanks
Read Answer Asked by Bryon on May 05, 2014
Q: HellO,
I read in the May Canadian MoneySaver (pg 30) about Fixed Invstment Certificates. A little research tells me they are basically 2nd or 3rd mortgages. The return of 12% is appealing. Your comments on safety of the investment? What would be a maximum portion of a portfolio to invest in FICs
I do like the new cover designs.
Read Answer Asked by Gerald on May 04, 2014
Q: Hello Peter and team,
I have been following the Utility Sector with interest.(Both in the stock market and my monthly bill). I see in your model income portfolio you have BEP.UN and SPB. Within the sector, could you rank the top four stocks to consider and the bottom four to ignore for now. A very short explanation would help. I am looking for long term stability and reasonable yield in a non registered account. I also see various high numbers for BEP.UN's PE Ratio. What does your research show it to be? Many thanks Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on May 02, 2014
Q: RSI
I currently hold rogers sugar, considering the latest earnings report should I continue to hold the stock. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by clara on May 02, 2014
Q: Good day! I am looking at the cash flow for RSI (Rogers Sugar) on SEDAR for yesterdays results, and am trying to work out the payout ratio. Could you tell me what of the items would need to be adjusted from the earnings to give a "realistic" payout ratio. What do you calculate as the payout ratio? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Paul on May 02, 2014
Q: what is the outlook for EIF, Exchange Income Fund. Pays over 9 % dividend. Stock has been dropping, is there a problem? Is it a buy, hold or sell? Thank you very much.
Read Answer Asked by Francis on May 02, 2014
Q: EIF .... seems to keep dropping ... any insight and would still buy at this level
Read Answer Asked by Bob on May 01, 2014
Q: Does it make any sense to buy 5 year GIC's as part of a balanced portfolio given that interests rates are at all time lows and rates are forecast to rise over this time frame? Thanks. Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on April 30, 2014
Q: I read that SRV.Un and KEG.Un are royalty trusts with eligible dividends. I'm not interested in growth, just safety of income and capital. Would you recommend them for a 2.5% weighting (each) my income portfolio. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Tim on April 28, 2014
Q: Good morning, Peter.
Re: CPX
I own Capital Power for a little growth and a good dividend, and have seen both since I bought it last year. Latest quarter's results are not finding favor with the market but is this a situation where you just sit back and ignore the short-term noise or should the stock be a candidate for sale?
Thank you and kind regards,
Geoff
Read Answer Asked by Geoffrey on April 28, 2014
Q: Hi,

Can you provide me your opinion on Chesswood (CHW). I bought it at 15.25 and it is down since then. It also pretty volatile. Is it a good company to hold in a portfolio. What kind of risks do you see in this company going forward. Also with its small market cap could it be a potential takeover candidate for someone interested in leasing business. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Imtiaz on April 25, 2014
Q: re: DCI & buy low sell high

Showing significant strength last two days. Is well below it's 200. Your opinion at this time please?

Thanks Peter & Family

Gord
Read Answer Asked by Gord on April 24, 2014
Q: RCI.B is down 3% today on a lowering of estimates by Credit Suisse. I'm not interested in growth, only safety of capital and income. The yield is about 4.3%. Is now a time for a 5% position? I don't have T but will buy BCE on a correction resulting in owning 5% each in BCE and T. Would a 2.5% position in each be better? How about 5% in BCE and no RCI? Thanks.

Read Answer Asked by Tim on April 22, 2014
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