Investment Q&A

Q: These 2 stocks just seem to keep going down. Should I dump them?

Q: I would appreciate your comments on these two companies, Particularly on the recent sale of part of TRI's source of income Thanks

Q: I've decided to begin building an income portfolio and have chosen the companies listed above. (Mostly from your Income Portfolio). I am retired but my pension income covers my monthly expenses. I'm looking for companies that you believe are strong enough to maintain, and hopefully increase), dividends in the long run. I understand we are in a climate of interest rate increases and income stocks could suffer as a result so I'm wondering if I should wait to begin building this portfolio. My intention is to round out the portfolio by adding companies from your balanced portfolio. My questions are:
1. Can you suggest a strategy that you consider to be wiser as I begin to develop my new portfolio?
2. Do you consider the companies I have chosen to be the best choices for a new portfolio considering all current investment metrics? Could you suggest any I have missed?
Thank-you for your continued support.

Q: With your answer to a Q on ENB as time being on the buyers side I put a low ball bid in for some shares. Could you give me a list of 'safe' stocks (i.e. like ENB and not KWH.UN for example) with great yields that one could put stink bids on? I will assume in your answer that putting ENB over ENF(e.g.) indicates preference of the safer investment vehicle.

TIA

Q: I would like to mix in a number of Canadian large caps into my TFSA that have moderate pe's , lower beta and on the growthy side. Would please give me 6-8 names to pick from. Thank you.

Q: In my TFSA, I have 3 losers that I am wondering if I should hang onto - CLS, STN and TRI. Can you comment on the prospects for these 3?
Thanks.

Q: My portfolio has gotten very International over the past several years and I was wondering if you could give me a number of non resource names that you would consider Canadian core holdings - stocks that everyone should own. I already own BAM.a, NTR, AQN, ATD.b, TRP, SHOP, BIP.un, DOL and CNR. Thank you

Q: Hello -
I'm looking to add some Canadian large cap stocks that pay their dividends in USD into my USD account. I believe NTR, MG, and TRI are three to consider. Are there any more that you may be aware of?
Thanks.

Q: Good evening
In the last two weeks at least three experts recommended either to sell or not to buy TRI. One company that recommended shorting the TRI stock provided the following reason: "Uncertainty surrounding the plan to return $9,000,000,000 to TRI shareholders through a substantial issuer bid.
I own this stock for ten years.
Can you please advise me as to what is a substantial issuer bid and how this affects negatively the common shareholders.
Do you recommend that I sell TRI or should I continue to hold it?
As always I appreciate your insight.

Q: Could u name four or five Canadian companies that have the ability to raise dividends in a rising interest rate environment, thanks?

Q: Just wondering about what to expect with TRI's price now with the announcement. Is it likely to go up more on this news or fall back again?

Q: Has anything changed your view on a long term hold on TRI for a 4% position in a dividend portfolio? A technical analyst recently recommended a sell. I could use the 10% loss for tax selling purpose, as your advice has given me substantial gains ,thankyou. I have not bought Your top pick of ECN yet. Would that be a good substitute?

Q: Depending on the source, I see TRI categorized as Financial, Industrial or Consumer Cyclical. Your thoughts please.

Q: Hi 5i,

I read that with the move to passive investing that TRI would get less sales from advisors, etc. Is this a legitimate concern? Do its other business unit make up for the decline? Do you think the company still has good potential?

Thanks!

Q: Peter I have 100'000inus funds I want to invest it in Canadian companies who pay dividens in us could you suggest say 8 to 10 stocks that you would consider for this I am retired and it is for income should we go south at any time
Thank you for your advice Pat

Q: I'm looking to invest in Thomson Reuters. I think it's a very solid company with buy backs. This drop is a good opportunity to buy some. Please provide your in-depth analysis of this company.

Q: You recently answered another question in the following words.
you may be best served by a well-diversified conservative (or even balanced) portfolio. For your equity component (what ever allocation you decide) stay focused on large-cap dividend payers and weight defensive sectors generously.

If I want to stay with Canadian stocks only, please name your top 10 stocks that would fit this bill.

Thanks.

Q: Does today's drop concern you or is it just a better buy today?

Q: "I have 300k to invest, I am 65 and plan to live off the dividends. Should I invest all in or do doll cost averaging? What are your recommendations? Thanks so much for the great advice.

Q: At the present time

Can you give me the names of the 5 most beaten up / best value, blue chip dividend paying Canadian equities, with emphasis on safety of dividend.

Sectors are irrelevant.

Thanks

Ernie