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Investment Q&A

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Q: Good Morning 5i.

I am looking for some US income suggestions.

Preferably with yield’s in excess of 4%.

Long term - safe and secure - holds with potential for dividend and value growth.

Thanks very much.

Read Answer Asked by Dave on February 06, 2023
Q: I have an unregistered account with about 12 CDN blue chip stocks. The purpose of the account is to generate dividend income for the next several decades, while providing slow and steady capital growth.

I have taken the decision to exit ENB, LIF, NTR and TCL.A and to increase holdings in AQN, NPI, PMO205, XTR.

I know timing will never be perfect, but just looking for some timing guidance due to current market conditions and cyclicality of some of these stocks.

Trying to avoid horrible hindsight commentry: that was OBVIOUSLY a poor time to make that change....
Read Answer Asked by Jim on February 06, 2023
Q: Looking to add a name from your income portfolio. Which of ACO, H, QSR and AEM would be your favorite to add right now. Longterm hold in my unregistered account.
Read Answer Asked by Tom on February 06, 2023
Q: Hello, could you provide some guidance around NPI. Seems investors did not like the 2023 guidance provided by the company on Feb 3, 2023. Was the guidance that bad? Adjusted EBITDA dropped from around 1.3 to 1.25 billion while the adjusted free cash flow dropped from $1.85-2.05 to $1.70 to 1.90. Price is close to a 2.5 year low. Thoughts going forward. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Mark on February 06, 2023
Q: After NPI put out its guidance for 2023, the stock dropped 3% on Friday and set a new low for the year. I checked analysts estimates for 2023 and found an average drop in earnings of near 30% and a forward p/e of 21. Is that your estimate for 2023? And, if it is, how is it that the same analysts give it a consensus rating of buy to strong buy? Do you consider NPI a buy at its current price.
Read Answer Asked by Bob on February 06, 2023
Q: Hi, I am building a dividend portfolio as the income producing component of my overall portfolio. I have allocated sufficient percentages to the Financial and Energy sector as well as to larger stable dividend payers. I am looking to add a couple of higher yield options in other sectors. Can you please provide your top 3-5 high yield picks for me to go do further research on.

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on February 02, 2023
Q: I need to increase my international exposure by 20% according to your analysis. Because we are retired and depend on our investments to supplement income what companies or ETF would you recommend? Thanks for your input.
Read Answer Asked by diane joan on February 02, 2023
Q: Year-end results were published this morning. FFO was up substantially which Net Earnings were down considerably. Would you provide your Comments on this and how these results should be interpreted?

Also, would you please explain what the differences are between these two companies & why there is not just one stock?

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Ross on February 02, 2023
Q: Hello Peter & Team

I hold a full position + 25% (ENB) in my TFSA because of the Dividend and a comfortable feeling of capital integrity/safety. In your recent report you cite the DEBT/EBIDTA ratio runs at about 4.7% for ENB where net debt-to-EBITDA ratios of less than 3 are considered acceptable.

Is something I should be concerned about? Would you recommend holding fast with this position? (really like the dividend) And lastly, is there anything you would recommend (all things considered) in place of ENB?

Thanks for all you do

gm
Read Answer Asked by Gord on February 02, 2023
Q: Gas is out of favour right now, and I need to raise some funds. Earlier today I sold ARX, at roughly a 20% loss. After I did that, I thought I should ask for your insight into selling TOU. My first question is when are they due to report their quarterly report. Secondly, I understand they have contracts to sell gas on the Gulf Coast. Will this insulate them enough. Do you feel the present price is taking this into consideration or is it over sold?
Read Answer Asked by Earl on February 02, 2023
Q: If the only criteria is total expected return, 10 years from now which of these two do you think you’d be happier having bought today and held? Do you feel either one has significantly more risks than the other over that time span?
Read Answer Asked by Stephen R. on February 02, 2023