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Q: Hi,

I am working to increase the international diversification of my portfolio. One of the ways I am exploring to do this is by reallocating to Canadian dividend-paying companies that earn their income substantially in other jurisdictions. Would you happen to have any recommendations as to such companies that I could look into? Is there an information source that you can point me to that has an analysis of Canadian companies earning their income in foreign jurisdictions?

Thanks,

Derek
Read Answer Asked by Derek on August 16, 2019
Q: I have half positions in each of these four companies and cash to deploy to bring some to full positions. In which order (best candidate first) would you proceed?
Read Answer Asked by Christian on August 16, 2019
Q: Hi 5i,

If you could select only two energy and two materials stocks which would they be?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by David on August 16, 2019
Q: Top TFSA buy this week for 6k unused 2019 tfsa. A few names are getting beaten up, which of your balanced or income companies have been beaten down more then they deserve. short term buy opportunity with long term hold (5+ years). Asked a similar question for my un-registered account. This could be almost any of your names except for wsp who I am overweight already.
Read Answer Asked by Tom on August 16, 2019
Q: I should increase both our health care and U.S. investments.I have been looking at the investments above.These would be in our TFSA so not too interested in dividends.
I would appreciate your thoughts.
Thanks in advance.
Read Answer Asked by James Robertson on August 16, 2019
Q: XMF.PR.B is a preferred split share fund from Quadravest. It invests solely in shares of Manulife . The fund sells at about $5.10 and pays a 7.3% dividend monthly. My understanding is that it has never missed paying the dividend in over 10 years. The fund guarantees to buy back your share at $5.00 on the anniversary date, which is December 1st 2024. It would appear to have bond like characteristics with a high payout. Your input would be appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Guy R. on August 16, 2019
Q: Is there an overly compelling reason to own CCL.b today? Its missed earnings 4 out of the last 6 reports and in conjunction with its earnings misses the shares have topped out at $67 a few times since June 2017.

With its current earnings estimates, $2.85 in 2019 and $3.09, in 2020, against the backdrop of probability, how likely do you think CCL.b shares see a 10% increase within the next 12 months?

Thanks again.

John
Read Answer Asked by john on August 16, 2019
Q: Could you please rate the below as to capital preservation and dividend safety. comment on you choices if possible.
ENB,SU,VET,CHR,AD,SPB,BPY.
Thanks
Yossi
Read Answer Asked by JOSEPH on August 16, 2019
Q: Further to Thomas’ question about putting two non-registered accounts into one, aside from the deemed disposition issue, for tax purposes, this is generally not a good idea. The first person listed on a joint account is generally deemed to be the ‘lead’ on the account, and all T5s and associated tax receipts are only issued to the lead person.

So instead of splitting taxes between 2 people, once assets are joined in one account, all taxes - and corresponding increased tax rates - will most likely be borne by the one individual.
Just another aspect to consider before combining assets together.
Read Answer Asked by Warren on August 16, 2019