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Q: Hi,would you sell Avo or Bos at this time as i'am trying to be more conservative,to ride out Trump for the next six months or more.
Also for say 50-60,000 could you recommend say three etfs or stock with 2-4% dividend that would be fairly safe going forward,as I do not want a GIC at less than 1%. I do realize there is always going to be risks in the Market.
Thanks for your good guidance,Brad
Read Answer Asked by Brad on January 16, 2017
Q: I am interested in investing in green energy - ie wind/solar/other. Can you please recommend a way to gain some exposure to green energy companies that are involved in solar, wind or other such "green" means of energy production?
thanks in advance.
Read Answer Asked by Chris on January 16, 2017
Q: I have 21 holdings in my RRSP. All dividend payers and am interested in diversity,safety and income. I have 5% USA and 6% CDN bonds the balance are CDN equities. With the unclear future going forward what do you think my weightings should be for diversity and can you suggest some emerging market holdings.
Read Answer Asked by John on January 13, 2017
Q: Hello 5i Team,

Which one of these ETF's would you prefer for a basket of diversified dividend stocks held for the long term (10-20yrs) in a non-reg account with contributions reinvested annually?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Keith on January 13, 2017
Q: Good Morning,

Since interest rate are moving higher ,I am looking in investing into Lifecos. My research into ETF has given me FLI. This etf invest in US and Canadian Lifeco and pays a dividend higher than the the individual companies pays. I assume there is a call option in this ETF. Would you recommend this ETF? Is call option good when an ETF is moving higher? As for LCS is this high risk and how can they pay a 12% plus dividend?

Thank you,

Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on January 12, 2017
Q: Good Day: I'm wondering if you have a recommendation in regard to an ETF for emerging markets that trades on the TSX? I have held ZEM in the past and have no particular concerns but as I now think about re-entering emerging markets it seems prudent to access your wisdom about possible alternatives that might be superior to the BMO product. Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on January 12, 2017
Q: Peter, my workplace DCPP holdings are already well-diversified but I have some accumulated cash to place. Our investment options are quite limited. As between three broad-based funds, a Canadian, a US and an International, which one would you be inclined to see the best return for - over, say, a 5 year period? Thanks for the great service!
Read Answer Asked by James on January 12, 2017
Q: I own ZMT but don't notice much upside. Are direct mining holdings, such as the ones mentioned or others, be a bettter investment? What about cyclical considerations?
Your input is appreciated!
Read Answer Asked by Sigrid on January 09, 2017
Q: In the REIT sector I currently own ZRE & XRE. I am moving my REITS to my RRSP due to the tax implications ( ie no Dividend Tax Credit ). 1)
1) What are you favourite investments in this sector ?
2) Do you see a need to own individual REITS as opposed to an ETF?

Thank you.

Paul
Read Answer Asked by paul on January 09, 2017
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