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Q: Good morning 5i team,
I am 72, have no private pension, a diversified portfolio (50/50 asset mix RRIF included; no real estate holdings other than my residence), with a 10-year "quality" bond ladder in my RRIF to cover CRA withdrawals. I have funds available in my RRIF, and am considering an investment in REI for income and long-term capital appreciation. I would appreciate your thoughts, and any suggestions other than REI to achieve income and some growth in the RRIF.
Edward
Read Answer Asked by Edward on February 26, 2018
Q: EFN came out with an outlook that was a bit gloomy, expecting earnings to be down a few percent, yet the stock and the rate reset bond dropped by about a third. They say that a "turnaround" in earnings is not due until 2020. The yield on the bond is now well over 8.5%. Can you give me your opinion of this rate reset bond? and of the company's prospects? Is the dividend safe?
Read Answer Asked by arnold on February 26, 2018
Q: Good afternoon,
I am down 23% on GUD; down 9% on STN;and down 4% on BNS in my TFSA. I am ok with SLF and T. I have $7000 to add. Should I strengthen the laggards or where would you add..1 or 2 names??? Long term horizon.
Should I add another name?
Read Answer Asked by Paul on February 26, 2018
Q: Good Evening
My analysis of the information provided by my broker indicates that the insiders own approximately 34% of the common shares and the CEO about 24% of the outstanding shares. Are these figures correct? In addition, they are now buying their own stock.
I hesitate to sell because of the above noted information although I am down 14% in a non-registered account.
Do you advise holding, averaging down or selling XTC?
As always I appreciate your comments.
Read Answer Asked by Terry on February 26, 2018
Q: This company has a strong technical chart, pays dividend, is slowly diversifying business out of energy sector into modular housing construction, investors
support is seen in present market downturn. Would you agree with me that your decision to discontinue coverage was premature or is a company is removed automatically when rating is cut to C or lower.
Best Regards,
Harold



Read Answer Asked by Harold on February 26, 2018
Q: A lot the utilites have been beaten up, I have a bout half the utilities that you recommend fdor someone my age, I was wondering if this was a good tijme to fill up my coffers and buy, enpty my coffers would I suppose be more logical) so i was wondering if you think this is a good project at this point, If so, which one? Would you also take a chance on BCE
Read Answer Asked by joseph on February 26, 2018
Q: great article by ryan modesto in the globe on saturday.
loss aversion, when the pain of a loss is greater than the satisfaction from a win. i try to explain this to people all the time but 90 per cent have a tough time getting their head around this concept. right on the money. dave
Read Answer Asked by david on February 26, 2018
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