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Q: As per u many positive comments,I am going to buy BNS for myself & 30yr old daughter.Please adise for which a/c-RSP,TFSA or Non-registered a/c.My RSP will be transferred to RIF by this year end,A required withdrawal in 2019 will most likely reduce my OAS..Also please which a/c should the purchase for my daughter,Thanks for u usual great views & services
Read Answer Asked by Peter on September 04, 2018
Q: Out of the stocks you cover can i get your top 7 recommendations for good long term dividend/growth stocks for a non registered account that have a good DRIP option.
TY!
Read Answer Asked by Derek on September 04, 2018
Q: For a 8/10 year time period and about $20,000 what 4/5 stocks would you recommend for high dividend and security, including banks and others in order of preference.
Many thanks as always.
Harold
Read Answer Asked by Harold on August 31, 2018
Q: Hi group - BNS taking a hit due to lass than stellar results (compared to other Cad banks) in the 2 nd quarter. I also own TD (trading near its high) my question is should I cash in 1/2 (500 shares) of TD and purchase more BNS to try and take advantage of the lower stock price (I am thinking that BNS has a lot more upside potential in the coming mths and years. Also I own the US banks and am becoming frustrated with their performance - what going on? they should be trading higher due to the strong economy?...Thanks for your guidance on this
Read Answer Asked by Terence on August 30, 2018
Q: Yesterday,you listed BNS as your no.1 preference of the big 6 can. banks even after it missed estimated eps.whereas the other 3 that had reported beated.Subsequently,NA reported a beat.As of Aug 24,it was the worst performer of the big 6 on a 3mo,1yr & 5yr basis as per TRI.So please advise your reasons of choice,& is this a good entry point.Thanks for u usual great services & views
Read Answer Asked by Peter on August 30, 2018
Q: What are your expectations of BNS"s Q results on Aug 29.How would its international exposure(no USA,arguably the best place) & recent very big bing in acquistions(say,$6/8b) over a very short period impact the results? Would U buy before results.Know that U recommend it for long term.Thanks for usual great services & views
Read Answer Asked by Peter on August 27, 2018
Q: I was talking to my financial advisor about getting into a couple of high dividend securities north of 4% with some growth. They mentioned AW.UN, LIF, CGX, EXE. They said most of them have had a run except for the KEG and they said that one might be the better one. Which ones do you like of this group I have mentioned or are there any that you could recommend?
Thank you, Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on August 23, 2018
Q: My 20 year old son has been investing based on your balanced portfolio. He has little need for income currently as he has at least two more years in school. Those costs are covered by an RESP. His financials holdings consist of BNS and ECN. Do you see any value in selling ECN and replacing it with either SLF or GSY? Is there any possible catalyst that will start ECN on an upward trajectory?
Read Answer Asked by Paul on August 20, 2018
Q: Hi group...I own JPM + BOA in the US and BNS+ RBC +TD In Canada- Looking like US banks are under more pressure on the last few days (Turkey situation worsens +JPM + BOA down close to 5%) - why are US banks getting hit so hard / going fwd do you like US banks are would you stick to Canadian banks ? - Your comments re appreciated
Read Answer Asked by Terence on August 13, 2018
Q: Hi all at 5i, I have about 45k invested with only 5k in cash. I own all of the above names and was wondering if you were to free up some cash which of these stocks would you trim. If you think 5k in cash is enough, do you think any of these names would be good to trade for another name? Do you have any concerns over any of these names at this moment in time.

Feel free to deduct as many points as necessary.

Thanks,
Dan
Read Answer Asked by Daniel on August 09, 2018
Q: Hello Peter & Ryan,
Thank you for our great return on ECI, I bought it a week or so before Brookfield buy-out.
Your opinion on re-arrange my TFSA currently holdings 4 stocks DRG.UN, MFC, RY & HLF . We did well with the first three and loss 40% HLF (small position of 300 shares). We have 4 years hold in mind
1) Replace DRG.UN with CHP.UN
2) Double down on HLF small position loss about 40% or replace with RSI or ATD.B
3) Replace MFC with a combo ALA & ENB or FTS & AQN
4) Replace RY with CIX & BNS

And add small position in TSGI or GUD


Thank you and keep the good work!
Read Answer Asked by Nhung on August 08, 2018
Q: Hi,

I am looking to purchase some shares in a Canadian Bank. (The 5 main ones,
Canadian Western, Laurentian or National). Which of the banks do you think offer the best potential for total return over the next 5 or so years? Taxes are not a consideration; It is a registered account. Which of the banks do you think offer the least risk?


Thanks,
IF
Read Answer Asked by ishay on August 07, 2018
Q: I have the above securities as well as RBC Cdn Equity Inc-D shares, Sentry Cdn Income, Sentry Global REIT. I am a retired conservative dividend income investor with a company pension, CPP, annuities and Fisgard Capital for fixed income.

I currently own ECI and will sell and look for a Consumer stock to replace it (not interested in BIP...I have a full slate of Utilities). I filtered several candidates using fundamental metrics (P/E, beta, P/BV, P/CF, P/S) and technical metrics (200 dma, etc), as well as yield and price targets (for what they are worth).

I will keep my CGX and PBH. I'm looking for a long term hold (conservative, liquid stock with a good and growing dividend). My short list of candidates include CLIQ, CTC.a, PLC, TCL.A. I already flushed ADW.A, KBL, RSI and since I already have 1 food stock, I flushed L and NWC.

Please provide your insights into the appropriateness of these Consumer stocks (CLIQ, CTC.A, PLC, TCL.A) for my portfolio, given my circumstances and existing stock positions.

Are there other securities I should consider, even those that I have flushed?

Thanks for your help...Steve

Read Answer Asked by Stephen on August 02, 2018
Q: Currently have BNS,TD,CM,IGM,FSZ and SLF in the Financial Sector comprising 21% of my Income portfolio. I would like to replace CM ( or do you feel fine having 3 bank stocks ) - can you give me some suggestions as possible replacements ?

thanks
Read Answer Asked by JOHN on July 25, 2018
Q: Hi Peter, Can you advise your 5-6 best candidates for covered call strategy, Thanks
Read Answer Asked by RUPINDER on July 24, 2018