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Q: I am aware that these companies have high debt levels. However, would you view any one of them investable? Or would there be similar companies with better growth prospects?
Thanks for your input!
Read Answer Asked by Sigrid on December 04, 2018
Q: Hi, I used a screener to look at companies that have had a hard down in the last 6 months, as well as a positive uptick in the last 10 days. I have found two in the subject line above. I also want a small dividend at least and both above are sufficient. I think both AIF and NFI missed last quarter, and they are expected to grow, however, it appears that AIF's growth into 2019 is significantly more (according to scotia) than NFI. I do know NFI has been a darling and this can be a good time to get in. Can you give me your opinion on both in contrast and consider which one you would add to a portfolio now for longer term. No need to consider any of my other holdings. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Jordan on December 04, 2018
Q: I need to pick up a stock with good yield, while this stock would not giving that yield back via share price losses.

The two names I been looking at are DIV (showing some strong TA indicators of late) and CWX (considerable insider buying recently). In your view which one would you prefer? Again my key issue is which one is less likely to slide back in share prices and provides a safer dividend? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Victor on December 04, 2018
Q: What is your view about these companies after recent earnings. GOOD and MBA in particular had very good results. Please provide but the share prices did not budge and actually went down. Please provide buy sell or hold opinions on these companies. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Imtiaz on December 04, 2018
Q: I’m confused why short seller analysts are allowed to manipulate stock prices for their own benefit. What’s the difference between an influential short seller shorting a stock and than manipulating the price with a bad report and a ceo buying or selling stock before an earnings report?
Read Answer Asked by John on December 04, 2018
Q: I typically use ETF's rather than trying to pick the right stock. I notice that there are comments about ETF's in the questions section but I have not been able to find ETF Portfolios for various investment strategies, such as Income, conservative, growth, aggressive, Cnanda, USA, World and so on. Have I been missing something?
Read Answer Asked by Gord on December 04, 2018
Q: Due to 5 I's comments on management and the rising payout ratio I have sold my KWH.UN and plan to replace it with one of the following options. In a portfolio currently containing 16 stocks and ETF's. Going to replace it with either BEP.UN or NFI or both. Which would you suggest ? 2.75 % in each or 5.5 % in one ? I am leaning toward BEP'UN if one but would like 5I's opinion. I could also go 5.5 % in each as there is surplus cash. { 17% }
Read Answer Asked by Garth on December 04, 2018
Q: Hi, I have my portfolio distribution
10% in a short term bond (RRSP)
50% in XUS (Registered)
25% in HXS (TFSA)
15% in my Non Registered Account (HXT).

Is it time to move to a more definsive strategy. I am thinking of shiftin about 30 % in the likes of BCE and another 20% to short term bonds. Would you be ok with this?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Abhishek on December 04, 2018
Q: I assume ALA spun out ACI to reduce debt. Given the positive recommendations on ACI while ALA shares continue to decline, it appears to be short gain for long term pain. Thus, I am confused as to why ALA did this. Also, with ALA in the doldrums, would it make sense to take my loss in ALA and buy ACI? Or should I stick with ALA for greater rebound potential?
Read Answer Asked by Ken on December 03, 2018
Q: Hi 5i!
This more of a financial planning question than an investing question.
I recently read the book "Retirement Income For Life". It talks about delaying taking CPP until 70 to maximize the amount received. This is achieved by drawing down RSPs from retirement to 70 and taking 1/3 of your retirement funds and buying an annuity. The annuity pays income for life and the larger CPP payment will last for life also. The goal is to not outlive your money in retirement. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this strategy.
Thank you for your insight!
Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on December 03, 2018
Q: With the recent market correction, I have several stocks that are down quite significantly and others that stayed flat or went up a little. This involves that the weightings changed quite a bit for some stocks. I know 5i isn't a big fan of averaging down, but in such context what would be your advice? I have the followings (%loss, weight) :
SIS (-19%, 4%)
PHO(-41%, 1.7%)
KXS(-10%, 3.3%)
NFI(-32%, 2.6%)
PBH(-28%, 3.4%)
TOY(-23%, 2.5%)
MX(-22%, 3.1%)
I currently have 13% cash and would consider reducing it to 7-8%. My sectors are well diversified. Which of the above would be your favorites today for a position increase?

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Julien on December 03, 2018
Q: Hi, my question is does i5Research have any insight as to why preferred shares have drastically declined in price during November and is there any hope that this trend will reverse. My already underwater collection of Enbridge and bank preferred shares have decreased 7% in value since the start of November. My collection of preferreds are rate reset, resetting in 2019 and where issued with a 3.8% to 4.4% yield. Thanks … Cal
Read Answer Asked by cal on December 03, 2018
Q: Hi 5i, Seasons Greetings. I generally am a buy and hold type but could use some tax losses against earlier gains this year. The above mentioned stocks could be sold and repurchased in early January. Would that be prudent? Is there anything I should not repurchase? Thanks, Ted
Read Answer Asked by Ted on December 03, 2018
Q: I am considering purchasing ECN preferred for the great yield. Can you explain the difference between ECN.PR.A and ECN.PR.C. I can see the yield from a stock quote but can't figure how the dividend is calculated or when the rate resets on either of these. Which of the two if any would you recommend?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Chris on December 03, 2018
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