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Q: Hi Team,

I went looking through the questions and couldn’t find one like this. I am not looking for personal advice but the context is that I am closer to winding down the working years and am trying to build some income into the portfolio through dividend growers.

What would be your top seven dividend growers in both the US and Canada where the starting dividend is at least 1.5% indicating that management sees the dividend as a meaningful part of its capital allocation strategy? Obviously, I would prefer some sector diversification as well.

Please feel free to deduct as many questions as you deem appropriate.

Thanks for the great help!
Read Answer Asked by Derek on July 09, 2025
Q: How would you rank the following reits (AP.UN, DIR.UN, HOM.UN, MHC.UN, MI.UN, NXR.UN, PLZ.UN, PMZ.UN and REI.UN) for total return. Are they any you would not buy or would only buy a partially at this time?
Read Answer Asked by David on July 09, 2025
Q: Hi 5i, Would you buy (today) these stocks for a 3-5 years hold ? & in which order would you buy them, which ones would drop off this list.

thanks
Read Answer Asked by Fernando on July 09, 2025
Q: Hi, new hear and would like to know the best place to park some money for each account type. Money will be needed between 3 to 12 months. Also if selling in which order would you sell the following ZWK, ZPW, UMAX, ENCC, TD, NA, FC, SLF.
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Terry on July 09, 2025
Q: Hi 5i Team - With gold up substantially the past year or so and now that gold stocks seem to be participating more, I am interested in taking a small position in a few junior exploration companies. I already have two mid tier producers. Are there any exploration companies that that you may be aware of that have reasonable funding and potential for decent discoveries. Past successes of management would also help. Or is there a reputable site or publication that might cover this sort of thing. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Rob on July 09, 2025
Q: Power Corporation hit a low of $36 last summer, then climbed steadily for the most part since then to $53 now. What is the reason for the large climb in price?

Historically, the price has been much lower than $53. Over the last 10 years, the normal trading range has been $30 to $39. Has something fundamentally changed with this company to warrant the high current price?

I would like to buy POW for a 3 to 5-year hold but do not want to overpay if the current price is an outlier on the graph.

What would a reasonable entry price be?

Read Answer Asked by Cathy on July 09, 2025
Q: Hi,

Does Zedcor's mid year update/guidance released today meet your expectations? Any concerns or surprises you see in the update?
I purchased it a few weeks prior to your Best Stock Ideas inclusion so the vote of confidence is reassuring. ;)
(Bruce Campbell (Stonecastle) and DKAM also rank it highly).

Cheers,
Steve
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on July 09, 2025
Q: Can you explain to me in laymen’s terms the deal they made,it seems to me if the company did well in the next 2 years,for example if the share price went to $ 3.50-4.00 their warrants could be exercised at $2.95 wouldn’t dilute the shares more and put downward pressure on the price and basically screw over any longtime shareholders…Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Greg on July 09, 2025
Q: Hi Team,

Now that DOGE may have had its day of influencing spending in the U.S., do you have any updated thoughts on Booz Allen? I am looking for a dividend grower with a reasonable valuation in the defence/security space. Any other suggestions for companies that haven’t ’taken off’ (pardon the pun) in the last six months in this space?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Derek on July 09, 2025
Q: robo-advisor investments to save on fees. robo-advised accounts.

What's your opinion on these?

Would you recommend any?

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Ross on July 09, 2025
Q: When looking at POW's historical stock price, I see two spikes: $70 in 1998 and $57 in 2004. I don't even believe that stock splits have anything to do with these prices that, even that long ago, are higher than today.

Was POW's stock price really that over-priced back then? I think POW is still cheap now, but with such a seemingly wide valuation range since the '90's do we have a sense where POW's current valuation sits relative to its history? Is it an apples : oranges comparison today vs. then?

How do we see POW's outlook going forward ?
Read Answer Asked by James on July 09, 2025
Q: Hi 5i,
With reference to your response to Les's question July 08 you say :"The criteria is pretty intense if one is looking for 4% dividends and 10% appreciation. There is nothing in this category that would not come with significant equity risks. VIU qualifies on historical numbers, trades in Canada, is international, and has a yield of 5.02% indicated and five year return 10.22%. "

How do you calculate or find these numbers?
My broker shows dividend at 2.39 % (.95 cents)
Does the annualized 5 yr return of 10.22% include dividend or reinvestment of the dividend.?

thx
Read Answer Asked by jim on July 09, 2025
Q: Has Hydro One always paid a dividend since it went public? Has it ever decreased the dividend payment ( in dollars)? I am thinking of buying Hydro One as a 5+ year hold.

I am looking for a solid utility with good chance for growth in share price over the long-term, but already own Fortis, so am looking for an alternative to that stock.

What would be a good entry price to buy Hydro One? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Cathy on July 09, 2025
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