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Q: I am a retired, conservative, dividend-income investor.

Q #1 = I have partial positions in CSH, CGX, PBH, TCL. Would you top up any of these positions?

Q #2 = I am a little light on Consumers. I am having trouble finding an ETF in the consumer sectors that pay a "reasonable" dividend. My ideal dividend target is > 3%, but I'd consider > 2%.

Two questions...please deduct 2 credits. Thanks...Steve
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on April 22, 2019
Q: Hi Guys,

Should have provided a little more background on my earlier question about risk in the above Consumer Cyclical stocks.

1) I'm happy with sector weighting, and want to keep it at 15% ish. I want to hold these stock for 10+ years while they grow.

2) My view of risk was around which companies would be in trouble given company specific risk like bad takeover, too much debt...etc. I'm not concerned about market downturn as I've been through several and good companies will survive.

3) In order to keep my weighting I was looking for replacement ideas for the riskiest stocks.

Thanks,
Chris M
Read Answer Asked by Christopher on April 22, 2019
Q: Knowing Sapiens of 5i - 2 questions - do you think that over the next year some increase in exposure to emerging markets is appropriate and would you use VEE or XEC if so and IEMG for US dollar exposure or another US ETF - second might a reduction of exposure to Cdn banks seem reasonable over the next year (ie sell some TD and maybe some BNS) and buy some SLF or another financial Cdn equity for some greater torque - in other words do you suspect the banks may stagnate a bit over the next year and become income only to some extent - best guess please - appreciate your instincts - Ken of Yonge and Eg
Read Answer Asked by Ken on April 22, 2019
Q: Hi am looking for a couple of recommendations for conservative dividend growing Canadian stocks and would like to shy away from utilities and those sectors that might be more interest rate sensitive. I already have good exposure to banks. Would appreciate any ideas you have. Thank you. Bill
Read Answer Asked by Bill on April 22, 2019
Q: Thanks for all your help.

It is tax season, and trusts are giving me issues with their reporting being complex and late, generally. Being late, I’ve have to update my taxes that were already done by my accountant.

I am trying to figure out where best to put trusts, like BEP.UN, for tax and reporting purposes. Are they best in a Corporate account, personal, RRSP, or TFSA?

Thanks again,

Fed
Read Answer Asked by Federico on April 18, 2019
Q: Hello Peter and gang
What can you say about IHI, it seems to be pretty good over a 10 year period. Is there any other etf in the same field. Is there a Canadian version?
What are you expecting the quarterly report to be for TFII. Is this a good long term hold.
Is it time to jump into PHO. Held it before and did well. Is this a good time to jump back in.

thank you
Ken and Cindy
Read Answer Asked by cindy on April 18, 2019
Q: Referring to the US company Cybr (and not the Canadian Eft), do you think it remains a buy? It has had a nice little run up but it seems anything good has run up a lot since December. The company seems to have stellar earnings per share growth but I don't know how that translates into the stock price. Is it overbought or is there more gain to be had in your view? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Jason on April 18, 2019
Q: Hi There,
I am currently looking at adding one US stock to my RRSP account. I currently have JPM, VTI and IWO in the account. Of the above listed stocks or any others you feel would be a better fit, which would you recommend? Timeframe is 10 plus years.
Thank You,
Read Answer Asked by Kevin on April 18, 2019
Q: Dear 5i
Could you tell me the indicated GROSS dividend yield and their corresponding MER for the following ETF`s (and your source ) for the following ETF`s ; CLF , CBO , XBB , ZAG , XHY , and HYGH .
Also i`ve noticed on one sight that the management fee for CLF was noticeably higher then the expense ratio . My understanding is that the MER is inclusive of other fee`s so should always be higher then the management fee . How would you explain this ?
Thanks
Bill C.
Read Answer Asked by Bill on April 18, 2019
Q: Please provide a comparison on CPD,FIE, and XTR. My objective is dividend income and security. Can all 3 be owned ? If not which do you prefer ? Or provide a better choice ?
Many thanks,
Read Answer Asked by Luc on April 18, 2019
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