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Q: Re: DRIP's. I have accounts held with different companies. Over the years I have noted that the proceeds from the DRIP's arrive in my account at different times in relation to the release of the dividend itself. One company is very prompt in its delivery whilst another often takes 7-10 days. Is there an advantage to the second company? Are there any rules governing the payment of DRIP's?

I like the changes that you are making to question time.

David
Read Answer Asked by david on November 07, 2023
Q: What would you recommend for an ETF that holds a broad base of US stocks (such as S&P 500) but is sold in CDN dollars, non-hedged. Also, a similar ETF that is priced in USD. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Maria on November 06, 2023
Q: Can I get your thoughts on the recent earnings? I don't see any comments on it yet.

Also I see previously you replied on Oct 3rd "No dividend is ever guaranteed, but BCE has a very solid record. 12-month payout ratio is less than 50% on operating cash flow."

Can you provide me some insight on why you referenced operating cash flow and not (levered) free cash flow? Is this because BCE has a capex intensive business at times and its free cash flow can vary significantly quarter to quarter and year to year or are there other reasons? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Marco on November 06, 2023
Q: I was just wondering if I should sell ATZ at a loss in TFSA and re-buy in RESP. Would transfer In Kind work better? Would the Average Cost in RESP be the same as in TFSA if shares were transferred In Kind?
Read Answer Asked by Hali on November 06, 2023
Q: Retired DIY investor. I find that I’m overweight in Tech stocks having AMZN, AAPL, GOOG, and MSFT and on the Cdn side CSU and SHOP. Meanwhile I have no healthcare stocks. I’m considering selling Apple and rotating into ABBV, MDT, or ZBH.
Could I have your opinion on this move? Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Harvey on November 06, 2023
Q: I'm looking to invest $60,000 for a minimum of 5 years. This money will be used towards a downpayment for a house. Can you please comment on a split of 50% SPY and 50% quality stocks, such as GOOG, MSFT, SLF, ATD, BN. Also can you please suggest some additional stock ideas that are fairly conservative for a 5 year hold. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Janet on November 06, 2023
Q: Hello 5i
I must have missed some changes to your site recently. I see the “heart” is gone and some kind of counter and another symbol have been added.
Could you please explain the changes or point me to an explanation within the site.
Thank you
Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on November 06, 2023
Q: Hi,

Total return, long term investor with a diversified portfolio. If you had new money to add to a portfolio, would you consider CCL.B and T decent prospects, especially on weakness in the last year or so (these are small holdings in my portfolio)?
Thanks, Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on November 06, 2023
Q: I have .85 and .79 % holdings respectively in the above 2 companies. The dividend yields are paltry so I'm thinking of consolidating them . Which of the two do you see with better growth potential or could you recommend 3 or 4 others with better growth opportunities irrespective of sector allocation with a dividend and without a dividend. I already hold CSU, LMN, TOI, TFII, GLXY, HPS.A
Thank -you
Jeff
Read Answer Asked by JEFF on November 06, 2023
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