Q: I am overweight Utilities/Income stocks. Would you please rank my equities for overall return over the next 2-3 years: Brookfield infrastructure (BIP.UN), Chemtrade (CHE.UN), Inter Pipline (IPL.UN) and K-Bro Linen (KBL). Is the suggested waiting for this category is 5%? Thank you for your help.
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Q: Veresen VSN seems like the perfect stock. It has momentum and a 7% dividend. Too good to be true?
Q: Hi Peter,
I am thinking of purchasing LIQ but noticed it has rallied significantly in the past few days. What do you think of this company? Should I be aggressive to purchase it at current levels or can I be patient and accumulate it on dips?
I am thinking of purchasing LIQ but noticed it has rallied significantly in the past few days. What do you think of this company? Should I be aggressive to purchase it at current levels or can I be patient and accumulate it on dips?
Q: Pembina Pipeline Corp. 5.00% Rate Reset Preferred Shares Class A , Series 5
Hi Peter
I have been offered this reset preferred . Is this a good investment in an income section of my portfolio ?
Will the rising rates affect this preferred and will I be vulnerable ?
Hi Peter
I have been offered this reset preferred . Is this a good investment in an income section of my portfolio ?
Will the rising rates affect this preferred and will I be vulnerable ?
Q: Hi Peter and Co, and a very prosperous New Year to all,
Would you give me your opinion on XTR, the ishares Diversified Income ETF? I've held this for a while in RRSPs and wonder if it is a good choice for the income part. If not, please make some alternative suggestions.
Many thanks
Would you give me your opinion on XTR, the ishares Diversified Income ETF? I've held this for a while in RRSPs and wonder if it is a good choice for the income part. If not, please make some alternative suggestions.
Many thanks
Q: Hi and happy new year. I am a new member and love your service. Just renewed at the discount rate even though I have only been a member for 3 months. I am impressed with your dedication, I recently asked a question at 6:30 AM and you gave a great answer by 7 am. The Early bird gets the worm. Now to the question: The Vanguard corporate bond ETF "VSC". What do you think. Seems like a small fund but mer is only about .18 per cent.I need to rebalance my stocks which have done very well in the past 4 years and buy some bonds. Corporates still seem the only way to go at this point.
Q: could you please give your take on phn total return bond fund i am down 4% and it is app. 5% of portfolio held in tfsa.i am considering adding this years contribution to it but also wondering a better allternative. your gratefully Larry
Q: Bell Aliant (BA) pays a much better dividend than the big three telecos. If you were to pick just one, are there good reasons to prefer BCE, T or RCI? Is BA more risky?
Q: Dear 5i,
As a quick follow up to my previous question on TransCanada TRP, I also currently have about 3.0% of the portfolio in IPL. I was thinking of using some of the proceeds from selling TRP.PR.D to bring that up to 5.0% in IPL. Having another pipeline seems like a good idea and Enbridge is in the Model Portfolio as well. Is that still the best pick today or would you suggest TRP or Pembina?
Also, saw the posting of the December 2013 portfolio. Congratulations or your out-performance! I know it won't always be like that, but you did very well for your membership. I've been really using the service and learning a lot from you!
Marc
As a quick follow up to my previous question on TransCanada TRP, I also currently have about 3.0% of the portfolio in IPL. I was thinking of using some of the proceeds from selling TRP.PR.D to bring that up to 5.0% in IPL. Having another pipeline seems like a good idea and Enbridge is in the Model Portfolio as well. Is that still the best pick today or would you suggest TRP or Pembina?
Also, saw the posting of the December 2013 portfolio. Congratulations or your out-performance! I know it won't always be like that, but you did very well for your membership. I've been really using the service and learning a lot from you!
Marc
Q: Hi 5i team. Final question in 2013. Would you classify BIP.UN as utility? What about BEP.UN? Resource? How will they behave, classwise, going forward? Best in the New Year. Henry
Q: Happy New Year, Peter and staff!!
I am a relatively new subscriber to 5i but have been with Money saver for a long time (I love that magazine). And I really like this 5i service!
I look after the affairs of my mother who is 81, we have a bunch of GIC’s / bonds coming due in a non-registered account. The fixed income portion of her portfolio is about 50%. The rest is in dividend paying blue chips such as banks, telecom’s, insurance, energy. These have been held for quite a while and have been serving her very well.
I am looking at a few ETF’s for the income portion, I am interested in short term laddered government as well as corporate bond funds. Analyzing ETF screens, I have been looking at CLF, CBO, ZCS, VSC and ZCM. I am thinking of perhaps splitting her fixed income to 2 or 3 of these or similar accounts.
I would really appreciate your thoughts on these and other ETF’s that I should strongly consider.
Thank you, Dale
I am a relatively new subscriber to 5i but have been with Money saver for a long time (I love that magazine). And I really like this 5i service!
I look after the affairs of my mother who is 81, we have a bunch of GIC’s / bonds coming due in a non-registered account. The fixed income portion of her portfolio is about 50%. The rest is in dividend paying blue chips such as banks, telecom’s, insurance, energy. These have been held for quite a while and have been serving her very well.
I am looking at a few ETF’s for the income portion, I am interested in short term laddered government as well as corporate bond funds. Analyzing ETF screens, I have been looking at CLF, CBO, ZCS, VSC and ZCM. I am thinking of perhaps splitting her fixed income to 2 or 3 of these or similar accounts.
I would really appreciate your thoughts on these and other ETF’s that I should strongly consider.
Thank you, Dale
Q: happy new year;great job 5i; hyi seems to have a high pay out would it be safe at this time?short term corporate bonds. brian
Q: I would like to know which of your model portfolio companies would be considered suitable for an income portfolio.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Q: Hi Peter & Team :
Enbridge Income Fund ENF had bounced from about $22.50 to $23.76 in the last 5 days. I intend to take a full position for income for the long term and wonder why it has popped up so much. I also own PPL TRP and BTE. Is there any company specific reason other than market buoyancy? Could I reasonably expect a pullback below $23 in the next few days or should I just go ahead and buy now?
Many thanks......... Paul
Enbridge Income Fund ENF had bounced from about $22.50 to $23.76 in the last 5 days. I intend to take a full position for income for the long term and wonder why it has popped up so much. I also own PPL TRP and BTE. Is there any company specific reason other than market buoyancy? Could I reasonably expect a pullback below $23 in the next few days or should I just go ahead and buy now?
Many thanks......... Paul
Q: Hi I took a half position in CRT.UN and I see the stock hade a trading halt today and closed up 3plus%.Cant find out why also I see RNW up today any change on your opinion on the latter?
Alaho Stan
Alaho Stan
Q: Could I get your opinion on GEI.thanks
Q: I am grossly overweight pembina and would like to replace a portion of it with something that will likely provide the same or better total return in a registered account. Could you give me a couple of suggestions.Have a Happy Christmas
Q: Hi Peter,
Would you consider purchasing transalta at this time? thanks Clare
Would you consider purchasing transalta at this time? thanks Clare
Q: Hi Peter,
Would you buy enbridge today or wait for a pullback? thanks Clare
Would you buy enbridge today or wait for a pullback? thanks Clare
Q: Hello, I recently purchased enf for mainly the monthly div at 6% . Do you think the stock price will continue to drop here from 23$. Thanks and merry Christmas.