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Q: Hi,
I need to sell all the stocks in my non-registered account to access the cash in the next 2-5 years. I will be selling many of the stocks listed, in the next few weeks. Can you list them in SELL order with a few comments on the rationale.
Also, please list the top 10 Canadian stocks (from this list or others) for longterm holding, since I will buy some of them back in one of my registered accounts (RRSP, TFSA), likely over the next 2 years.
Thank you,
Camille
Read Answer Asked by Camille on May 30, 2023
Q: Good afternoon,

What would be your choice for best 5 stocks to own for maximum dividend yield? Also ENB or TRP and why? ( please mark me down for 2 questions)
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Brad on May 17, 2023
Q: Hi Gang

What are your top ten Canadian dividend stocks at this time
With a 5 yr investment time line

Thanks Mike B
Read Answer Asked by Mike on May 11, 2023
Q: I did reorganise my portfolios in 2022 for a majority of diversified dividend ETFs and a minority of selected excellent dividend stocks.This strategy was satisfactory ,and I shall not sell this content in 2023.My strategy in 2023 will consider the possibility of a bear market,I shall only " add-on" some stocks on weakness .Could you list 10 canadian+10 us stocks ( not ETFs), among the safest in a bear market in your opinion,including 7 dividend stocks+3 growth stocks for each list,and rank them for safety if possible,many thanks,JY
Read Answer Asked by Jean-Yves on May 09, 2023
Q: Hi, I have a 2.5% position in SCHW (down 25%) and am looking to sell while keeping exposure to the financial sector.

MKTX and CME score highly on my evaluations and others listed are pretty decent too. Curious on your thoughts on a suitable, safe replacement.

This is in my LIRA and I'm looking to hold for 10+ years (was also the case for SCHW, but I'm concerned wrt their exposure from their long term bonds).
Read Answer Asked by Cameron on April 19, 2023
Q: I have some cash to deploy in various accounts. What do you suggest for income (divvy) in a cash account? to be held 3-5 years?
For capital gains to be held 2-3 years?
longterm (10-20 years) in a tax sheltered account?
Looking mostly for Canadian stocks but also a couple of US ones (but not for income)
Please take as many credits as fair. TIA
Read Answer Asked by Brenda on April 18, 2023
Q: Hello, I have too many financial stocks and I would like to sell one of the above but I'm not sure which one to let go of. I was thinking of letting X go or one of the Brookfield stocks. Your thoughts please, I feel I can get enough diversification with only four stocks in this sector. Thank you in advance.

Cheryl
Read Answer Asked by Cheryl on February 24, 2023
Q: I am a value dividend investor of 77 years, Portfolio analysis says I am over 20% in Financial industry. I hold BAC, BNS, FSZ, JPM, MFC, SLF, TD, X. I am up in all except one and the dividends keep rolling in. I am loath to let any go. If it is needed, please suggest a substitution.
Read Answer Asked by STANLEY on February 13, 2023
Q: Hi,

I have about 8% of my portfolio in WPM, LUN, DPM and FCX. Wondering if you think I should add 3% in steel?

If so, which US or CDN companies would you recommend? STDL seems to have the best long term returns but I've heard their earning are expected to go down next year?
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on February 01, 2023
Q: At 21.55%, I'm overweight financials. My problem is that I like all my stocks in this sector: BAM (2.9%), BN (4.9%), GSY (4.4%), X (5.2%), V (4.2%). In addition, all save V are in a non-registered account and would incur capital gains when sold.

In my view, all will do well when the market turns. Is there enough difference in terms of their drivers than I can continue to hold all 5? And if you would suggest I (reluctantly) trim, which stock(s) would you reduce? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on January 25, 2023
Q: Hi there. I am looking for a dividend growth company or ETF to add to our kids RESP with a 10 year time horizon. What do you recommend from the 5i Research universe to initiate a position in now. After the initial purchase, I intend to dollar cost average on an ongoing basis. I already have Telus, Abbvie, and BMO in two other accounts and those are my highest dividend payers.
Read Answer Asked by Zohreh on January 17, 2023
Q: Happy New Year to the 5i crew. A question regarding EXLS, it's had a very nice climb since early 2020 and has more than tripled. The PB and PS look reasonable for a growth company but the PCF looks quite high. Is there more gas in the tank over the next 1-2 years?
Read Answer Asked by Stefan on January 05, 2023
Q: 1. PLC is in the highest red in my RRSP, If to sell what stock would you suggest as a replacement for better recovery?
2. Own 1/2 position of Hydro. Would you suggest buying more at today's price?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Hali on December 08, 2022
Q: if you had to remove 2 stocks from the balanced portfolio today, which ones would they be and why would you select them? And what would you replace them with?
Read Answer Asked on December 05, 2022
Q: Good morning. I watched your interview with Kornel Szejber from Build Wealth Canada. On it you discussed immunization which was most helpful. You also mentioned that you thought of CNR and CP as set it and forget it stocks. With that train of thought in mind which other canadian dividend stocks would you put in this same category? If I was to purchase 10 dividend stocks to take advantage of the dividend tax credit in my non registered acct which would be my main source of income which stocks should I consider.
Thanks
Victoria
Read Answer Asked by Anna on December 01, 2022
Q: Have a bit of cash I want to add deploy to one of MAL, PLC, X. Preference right now? Longterm hold, unregistered account, hybrid of income/balanced follower. Yes they are very different and yes this is a market timing question!
Read Answer Asked by Tom on November 28, 2022
Q: I'm looking for high quality dividend growers, like TD as an example
Read Answer Asked by Peter on November 22, 2022
Q: If you were to start a NEW Income Portfolio what 10 stocks would you choose. Thanks for your input!
Read Answer Asked by diane joan on October 31, 2022
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