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Q: I am retired living on dividend income. Over the past 4 months I have bought 1/2 positions in the following stocks because they are in the 5i portfolios, and they are down (some substantially). My question is should I add/hold/sell the following stocks:
CGX -20%!
GS-6%
KWH.UN -6%





Read Answer Asked by Curtis on January 18, 2018
Q: I keep these three stocks mostly for the dividend (also valuation for XTC), but I also expect stock growth and/or dividend growth. Timeframe up to 5 years. Would you consider theses stocks still interesting for my purpose? In each case, is the dividend safe? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Jean-Bernard on January 12, 2018
Q: Just a comment and opinion, share if you like. I work for a smaller competitor to the above tickers, churn is more than concerning in the industry, in fact if you stopped actively selling you'd likely have no book of business left inside of 5 years. The real value is in the sales force and the companies ability to continue to outsell churn and because of this just buying the book at the multiples the industry has paid in the past makes little sense to me.
Read Answer Asked by Craig on December 19, 2017
Q: I hold this stock.I have felt uncomfortable about its business and the way it operates. Has a risky looking yield. In spite of this , analysis have strong buy ratings on the stock. Can’t seem to get my head around this one. Help. I’m happy with your recommendation of ECN.Pr.A. Can you suggest another minimum rate reset preferred?
Read Answer Asked by Roy on December 19, 2017
Q: Further to a question asked by Clarence this morning I too am reaching for dividend income. Would you consider any of these high dividend paying companies an unacceptable risk today? I guess in terms of capital loss or dividend cuts? Understanding that obviously things could change in the future.
Artis 7.68%
Crius Energy 9.38%
Diversified Royalty 6.37%
Dream Global 6.66%
Enbridge Income 7.08%
Read Answer Asked by David on December 07, 2017
Q: Hello Peter,
I hold a balanced total portfolio across my TFSA, RRSP and non-registered accounts. I keep my highest dividend payers in my non-registered and currently have them on DRIPs. Are there any of theese that you don't think should be on DRIP because they are too risky?

ALA, KWH.UN, FTS, BNS, SLF, GS, NWH.UN, ECI, EIF, BCE
Read Answer Asked by Pamela on December 07, 2017
Q: Which of the above stocks would you consider having the greatest growth potential within the next one to two years with the least amount of downside risk? Can you please provide your rationale for your choice.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on December 04, 2017
Q: Going forward, I’d appreciate your advice as to the potential to recover on these stocks. I’m down 16% on PKI, 17% KWH.UN, 18% on VET and 23% on ENB. I appreciate the dividends, am well diversified, have a half position in all but Crius (full position) and willing to hold for an extended period of time. What do you see for each of these in the next 1 - 2 year period. I guess I’m now questioning if being well diversified (energy) will continue to work against me given that it is 9% of my portfolio and I believe you’ve recently suggested 5% is adequate at this time. Subtract as many credits as warranted. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Warren on November 17, 2017
Q: I own the above energy stocks which mostly seem to still be languishing even with higher oil prices. Do you think this is a good time to buy more of any of these or is the market expecting another downturn in energy?
Read Answer Asked by Maria on November 14, 2017
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