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Q: Most Canadian dividend stocks seem to be floundering, of late, particularly REITS, Utilities, and Telcos (though pipelines aren't doing much either). Is there a particular reason given rates are low and unlikely to rise any time soon?
Read Answer Asked by John on October 28, 2019
Q: Hi Team, In our total household portfolio, in the financial sector we hold, BAM.A, TD, V, RY, SLF. Looking at adding another financial to balance out our sectors. Which has a better growth profile between GoEasy and Intact Financial, which would you recommend of the 2. Would there be another name you would prefer? I Thank-you in advance. Sam
Read Answer Asked by sam on October 28, 2019
Q: Motley fool is touting its top four small cap stocks. Could you provide us with your top small cap stocks? How would you rate KEW in this list?
Read Answer Asked by John on October 28, 2019
Q: I noticed that AC is trading at a 4.7 cash flow price ratio, P/E is about 11.5 . My understanding is that, in general, airlines are a poor investment, but I wonder if AC will be willing to pay a dividend, and I ask myself how investors would react to that. Could AC become a dividend paying stock and convert to utility type of company ? , would you buy it just for the growth ? or is too volatile for a long term hold ? thanks
Read Answer Asked by Alejandro (Alex) on October 28, 2019
Q: Within fixed income today, is it wise to move from longer term bonds into floating rate bonds...seems the longer bonds are beginning to slide while floating rates bonds are holding firm. both pay similar yields. thanks as always.
Read Answer Asked by Curtis on October 28, 2019
Q: Hi,
I am looking for income and considering the above Brookfield companies. Would you please provide an overview of the different tax treatments of the income distributions. Are they best held in a registered or a non-registered account? Also, do you prefer one company over the other and if so why? Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on October 28, 2019
Q: 2 market darlings getting hit. 1)PBH reached a high of some $122.59 in 4/18 then started a decline reaching a low of about $67 in 11/18,then traded in a range until CPP invested($200m) in 2019.As a result price went to some $98.38 on Sep 3 before starting decline with big declines the last 2 days($87.74 c on 10/25).Your opinion please.Is tis an opportunity to start a position? 2)TOY dropped from a high of some $59.40 in 7/18 due to so many headwinds(eg ToyRUs,poor results of Hasbro,tariffs on China,expected flat eps in 2019 with growth in 2020 etc) to close at $35.04($34.82 being 2019 low achieved on 10/25).What are the chances of a recovery soon so as to start a position. Thanks for u usual great views & services
Read Answer Asked by Peter on October 28, 2019
Q: Good morning team 5i
All of these stocks are down. Setting aside sector weights and realizing I am asking for a "crystal ball" answer, which of the above do you think has the quickest (6 months to a year) upside? I have a bit of cash for this specific exercise. Much thanks as usual for all you do!
Read Answer Asked by El-ann on October 28, 2019
Q: 5i Team,

Please provide your guidance on US based ETF's that you believe could be a buy now, and perhaps others that could be placed on a watch list pending a market adjustment or a new developing trend line. Goals would be moderate growth (lean towards safety) with a steady and growing dividend. I currently hold VIG and would want to expand my US based exposure. Position would be held in either a cash or rrsp account. Many thx. Steve.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on October 28, 2019
Q: My question concerns my rif which has 50% cash right now with u.s. div. stocks representing that 50% invested. I am considering investing equally in usmv - aem and cwb (convertible bond etf) in this rif. Does this make sense in todays investment market with the u.s indexes at all time highs and trading sideways or should i hold that cash into year end . That cash in the rif represents about 23% of my overall cash position. We are 70 yoa with enough income from canadian dividend stocks to supply us with our living so look at this amount as next generation money...thanks for the great service...
Read Answer Asked by gene on October 28, 2019
Q: I am considering an account with interactive brokers and i see they have a securities lending program where you loan the shares for shorting purposes and receive a collateral cash amount on which interest is paid. Is there a risk to this? You can sell the shares any time. Do you know if there is a CIPF protection for the shares loaned to interactive brokers?
I know you do not recommend brokerages, but I would appreciate if you can point out any disadvantage (advantage) as compared to self directed brokerage with a Canadian bank.
Regards
Read Answer Asked by Rajiv on October 28, 2019
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