Investment Q&A

Q: Can you explain why FTS dropped so much today? I thought the quarterly report yesterday was quite decent - did I miss something? I didn't hear the conference call - was that the problem?

Q: I sold TRP today at basically a break even price because I do not want to wait out the final outcome of their recent split up plan and to see how their debt is allocated etc. I was in the stock for long term income given I am recently retired. It will be hard to find an equivalent yield, given capital preservation is a prime objective along with the income. TRP was held in a non registered account for tax advantaged dividend income.

With long term capital preservation a goal along with income generation, and that I hold all of the above listed companies already in appropriate proportions and don't wish to add to them or their sectors (no more utilities, financials or telecoms) what other Canadian blue chip dividend companies would you consider for long term hold with decent dividends for income? I also already have enough allocated to bonds, GIC's and cash accounts so I'm not considering these assets either.

Manageable debt levels and ability to maintain dividend growth, hopefully at the rate of inflation or higher is the main criteria I would hope to have in replacing TRP for the long haul. Thank you for your valued insight in giving me suggestions to look at.

Q: What odds do you put on a dividend cut this year or 2024?

Q: I was pleased with the recent quarterly results and you say you are "comfortable" with them. So, why is the stock dropping so much today?

Q: Hello,
I would value your thoughts regarding Alaris Equity Partners latest results, as well as your thoughts on the longer term prospects for this entity. Do you believe that unit holders are likely to see either appreciation in the price of the units or any potential increase in the rate of annual dividend distributions going forward?
Thank you!

Q: hi folks, opinion & guidance on Surge Energy.....would U rate Buy/Hold/Sell....thanks for great service, jb

Q: Your impressions on BIP.UN's recent quarter. Thanks.
Robert

Q: Is there a future for TCLA.A. What is your view on it going forward.

Thank You in advance.

Q: What do you think of tou latest quarter do you think they continue paying special dividends into 2024.

Q: Hello Peter,
I am thinking of increasing my weights to more than 5 percent in fts, bce, and telus. My focus is really income with small capital appreciation looking at 5 year hold. At this point, it seems fts will give me better appreciation but bce and telus have nice dividends. Please comment. thanks

Q: BEP : I just invested in my RRSP ,with 5% a loss in one day,(the stock dropped already 10% in a few days) ,how to explain such a trend for this large and well positioned Cie,are the investment + dividend safe?

Q: Hi Guys,

Please provide additional information on Decisive Dividend corp, would it be on your radar for one of your portfolios.

thanks

Jim

Q: I can't fully understand the current sell-off and downgrades of TRP. I understand the selling of assets as a bit of a disappointment, and perhaps the split creates a bit of uncertainty (?) For a long term dividend investor though, is a near-8% dividend not a great opportunity? It appears that there is a lot of insider selling, is that correct?

Q: What would be your choice and why if you were to invest in one of these two companies. Thanks

Q: Hello 5i Team,

Could you please provide your top utilities stock picks (3 Canadian, 3 U.S.) based on total return for a long-term hold, i.e. 5+ years.

Thanks in advance for your always helpful advice!

Q: GWO is approaching a new all time high. Is this a good thing or is the valuation getting stretched and is it a time to sell?

Q: My son is interested in investing $30k in TFSA in four canadian dividend paying stocks with some growth, in different sectors. Which stocks would you purchase today? Thanks very much

Q: "TC Energy intends that the initial combined dividends of the two companies will be equivalent to TC Energy’s annual dividend immediately prior to the completion of the Transaction, and that over time the combined value of the two companies’ dividends is expected to remain consistent. Dividends will be at the discretion of the respective boards of directors of each company following the Transaction."
Does that mean they will split the dividend? e.g. old dividend 8%. New dividend 4% each company?

Q: Is it a good low entry point for BEP.UN at the present time,or BEP in RRSP for US dividends + no foreign taxes since it is a CDN Cie ?

Q: Can you please help me with calculating NextEra Energy’s payout ratio. I have been using the annual dividend per share divided by the adjusted EPS. So for 2023, I expect it to be between 60% and 63%, as they expect adjusted earnings to be in the $2.98 to $3.13 range. And they are paying $0.4675 per quarter or $1.87 annually. If I use EPS before adjustments, the payout ratio jumps, and if I use cashflow from operations it drops. Is adjusted EPS the best number to be using? I keep reading that NEE has a conservative payout ratio, would you agree? Thanks for your help.