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Q: Hello Peter and Ryan,
We picked up a few shares of BNS on the drop yesterday. After searching for value stocks with a decent dividend we could not find a Utility, Telcom, or Financial stock that was not over-priced with the recent rise. ZUT or VPU also appear to be slightly over-priced for the moment.
If we are looking for value, dividend, and a little down-turn protection which stock is preferred; BCE or CM? Do you have another value stock in any sector that would be preferable to BCE or CM?

Thank you
Debbie and Jerry

Read Answer Asked by Jerry on February 27, 2019
Q: Hi,
I noticed that AG has issued 75 mil unsecured cd's this AM. The coupon is 5.40%, vs their shares dividend of 4.17%. My question is how does one go about assessing this particular type of investment instrument? I have had success with cd's in the past, but still feel I'm not fully understanding how you determine whether or not they would be good value. I get how they work, but have trouble with rating them. Any light you can shed on this would be very much appreciated. Thanks for always being the voice of reason in an industry that seems designed to confuse!

Dawn

Read Answer Asked by Dawn on February 25, 2019
Q: Good morning,

Curious as to your thoughts on SNC's news this morning. I bought earlier in the week and will be curious to see how the market reacts. Assuming you are listing to the earnings call, can you share your thoughts on the company following that? Specifically what, if anything, have we learned that my impact the company positively or negatively moving forward. I would also be curious to know what your thoughts are on the dividend cut (not why I bought it).
Read Answer Asked by Tim on February 22, 2019
Q: Hi guys
I have held Lassonde for a long time and done very well, but the past year has not been kind to the stock price. And then there is this recent profit warning. I have not issue being patient if this is a blip but wonder whether this is the start of a trend with trade issues and people turning away from fruit juices. Your thoughts on this profit warning and this company going forward. By the way thank you so very much for bringing CSU to my attention as it has gone up exponentially since your recommendation many years ago. I harvested a bit of my profits today to bring the holding back to 5%.
Thanks
Stuart
Read Answer Asked by Stuart on February 20, 2019
Q: Hi Peter and team, I'm just starting to look into setting up my RRIF and wanted to ask if 5i could recommend any good reading materials, with respect to what sort of assumptions I should make? Currently my portfolios are producing income which would equate to about the minimum I would consider withdrawing on an annual basis. This will be my only income other than CPP and OAS. Is there any benefit to equalizing my US/CAD exposures when I'm not really planning much travel to US? For example, I could replace my Telus with VZ or my RY with JPM. Thanks again for your great service.
Read Answer Asked by Keith on February 14, 2019
Q: In my portfolio I have following Canadian equities: AQN (4.9%), BCE (4.78%), BNS (4.64%), WXM (4.5%), SIS (3.8%), BEP (2.68%), MG (2.29%), KXS (2.03%), PBH (1.94%), MX (1.92%), COV (1.87%), TSGI (1.76%).

I have a full positions worth of cash I would like to add to my Canadian content and was wondering on your thoughts as to adding to one new stock (ATD.B, WSP, CCL.B, other suggestion), 2 half positions, or adding to my existing positions.

I have a 20 year time frame and comfortable with some risk.
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Dave on February 13, 2019
Q: Hi 5i, Please comment on Russel Metals recent quarter. Initially the market seemed to like things but stock fell quite a bit Friday afternoon and again today(Mon.).
Nice dividend, strong results, cheap stock, good management, is it the tariffs, the cyclicality or something else.
Thanks for your great work.
Rob
Read Answer Asked by Robert on February 11, 2019
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