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Q: 9:57 AM 9/10/2017
Hello Peter :
My wife and I are in our 70's and require additional steady dividend income to complement our pensions and bond income. We wish to choose companies that we never need to consider selling and that have reliable dividend growth and little chance of dividend cuts.
We have a 4.5% cash position we want to invest.
We need to decide between two options:
1. Invest the whole 4.5% in RY or TD, [we already own 10% split between BNS and CM], or
2. Add to 2 or more of these existing positions : CSH.UN [3.2%], SIA [3.9%], NWC [2.2%], CSW.A [3.1%], RPI.UN [1.0%], or invest part in new positions in one or more of ET, ZCL, ABT, or ADN.
What choice or choices would you advise us to make for the highest probability of reliable long term income and dividend growth?
Thank you............. Paul K

Read Answer Asked by Paul on September 11, 2017
Q: I'm looking to add a staple to my non-registered account in addition to ECI. How would you compare rpi.un and kbl at today's price? And what price would you upgrade rpi.un from a C+ as per August Coverage Summary?
Many thanks
Read Answer Asked by Brian on September 11, 2017
Q: Hi Peter,
I am considering buying TPK and RPI.UN for a long term hold. I am 69 and am interested in dividend yield to augment my pension. I consider these "filler stocks" that I buy when I have cash that I don't need to use. If these are not good candidates,can you suggest others that are under the $30. range. Thanks for your input.
Jane
Read Answer Asked by Jane on August 22, 2017
Q: I hold the above in a RIF and have weighted to cover the required withdrawal amount with dividends. Does this sound appropriate and if not, would appreciate your thoughts. Do you see a major loss of principal if markets continue its downward trend. Thanks for all your help.
Read Answer Asked by diane joan on June 16, 2017
Q: Hi, I like this company for several reasons: Packaging industry, consistent and rising dividends, strong management team and good insider ownership. I thought of starting a position 12-18 months ago when stock was trading around $15, but held back based on your opinion/concerns about company's large debt position.Since then stock price has steadily appreciated to present $28 level and company has increased dividends and continues to pay down debt to 1X as at December 31, 2016, as per quarterly results released on Friday. I have a large holding of CCL Industries and would like to add another packaging co. There does not appear to be much analyst coverage on Richard's Packaging and it would be extremely helpful if you could share your views and is it worthwhile to start accumulating at current level for growth and income ? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on May 08, 2017
Q: Hello;
I have full position of ZCL. I would like to take full positions in CCL.B and RPI.UN for 2 to 3 year horizon.

However, all of the above are in packaging industry. Is it advisable to put so much in one industry? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Shah on April 17, 2017
Q: I'm doing research on RPI.UN and came across the is on the March 2, 2017 Press release:

"Net income was $7.9 million, or $0.73 per Unit, down $2.6 million from 2015 which mainly reflects higher EBITDA offset by contingent consideration for the Healthmark acquisition and the mark-to-market loss on exchangeable shares due to a $5.61/Unit appreciation."

What are the contigent considerations they are referring to?
Can you explain the mark-to-market loss on exchangeable shares?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Larry on March 27, 2017
Q: Good morning, I know you favor CCL in this industry for growht, but i can use the 5% div on RPI.UN and steer away from inetrest sensitive stocks.But is there any growth ? For some reason there is no forward PE published ? What is your actual view on this stock or would my money be better invested in ZCL or ITP in this industry ?
Thanks for the guidance ! With more of your recommended stocks I increased performance and reduced volatility !
Read Answer Asked by Denis on March 24, 2017
Q: I hold smaller positions of the above collection of what I would consider to be "second tier" income stocks in an unregistered account. I also have BIP.UN, CSH.UN and HR.UN in a TFSA. I want to raise a bit of cash before the snow melts; which two or three of these would you sell first?

Thanks for the wonderful service - I've just renewed again!
Read Answer Asked by Dave on March 14, 2017
Q: Hello 5i. I really enjoy reading the questions on a daily basis and consider your replies VALUABLE information. So much so I recently renewed my membership.
I have held RDM corp for the past 3 years and it has been a steady, low volatility stock. After todays buyout news, I am considering selling and putting the cash into another company in the same space. Do you think TNC is a good replacement? It seems expensive compared to RC.
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Phillip on February 14, 2017