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Q: What do you see as the macro picture for utilities over the next couple of years? If inflation increases, does it affect the renewable power producers such as BEP and AQN 's input costs? Or is this more the case for coal/natgas power providers? Plus if interest rates rise to offset the inflation that is another headwind for utilities? Thoughts?
Read Answer Asked by Kel on October 06, 2021
Q: Hi 5i,
If a Canadian stock trades on a US Exchange, are the dividends paid out in US$? If so are there any withholding taxes.
Thanks for all the great work. Ivan
Read Answer Asked by Ivan on October 04, 2021
Q: What are your top Canadian and US investment ideas foe times of rising inflation?
Read Answer Asked by Serei on October 04, 2021
Q: I know that Peter would not characterize himself as as a “Value” investor, but some recent articles have indicated conditions (interest rates, inflation, growth or lack of) may be setting up for an outperformance for value stocks. If that thesis turned out to have validity, can you give me an idea of what your Value Portfolio might look like? If you could choose some from different sectors, and throw in a few US choices, so much the better. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen R. on October 04, 2021
Q: Which of the following (if any) would you recommend for a longer holding in a non registered Canadian account

AQN, NPI, INE, BLX, RNW.

If possible could you rank any that you would recommend.

Thanks for your great service
Read Answer Asked by Paul on October 01, 2021
Q: In the questions and answers asked on the oil and gas industry, you usually mention, suncor, canadian natural resources, tourmaline, whitecap, parex, enbridge, and vermillion as high risk.

What are your thoughts on Crescent Point. They have reinstituted their dividend. Are they well capitalized. They have had a good run but can it continue or do you really prefer investing in the above names you regularly mention. I own crescent point and cpg and am thinking I should move into Suncor though everytime I move into Suncor I make the wrong move! lol
Read Answer Asked by Helen on October 01, 2021
Q: Please rank the following in terms of your preference for a new buy now in a dividend focused portfolio: MFC, SLF, IFC, POW, PRU
Read Answer Asked by Serei on October 01, 2021
Q: Hello 5i Team,
I would like to expand my utilities exposure (beyond the positions I already hold in Emera and Fortis). I am considering taking a position in either Canadian Utilities or Capital Power. Both have similar yields and dividend growth over the past 5 years. Which of the two would you favour, and why? This is for a long-term income focused account.
Many thanks,
Brian
Read Answer Asked by Brian on September 30, 2021
Q: I have a 1.7% weighting in Fortis, which is the only utility I own in my RRSP. I'm hesitant to do so because of their gargantuan debt levels. With total liabilities of around 33.4 Billion, this is higher than their total market cap of around 27 Billion.
Net Debt to EBITA ratio around 6.2x , and low interest coverage of 2.3.
Free cash flow also only covers around 11.5 % which is quite low.
So do you still see Fortis as an attractive investment for a 10 year hold ?
Thanks !
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on September 28, 2021
Q: I am interested in REITs for potential retirement income. However, when one looks into the details of the “dividends” often a significant portion of the yield is return of capital. Are there any Canadian reits that make distributions that are largely just income and if so can you advise of same. Thanks Bill
Read Answer Asked by Bill on September 28, 2021
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