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Q: Hello: Back in 2015, I purchased a number of shares in IPL for approximately $25.00. Now they seem to be sitting at about $22.00 and there has been no significant changes for some time. Although the dividend is ok, I realize it has to be based on my purchase price, so isn't really 7+ %. I had hoped the price would increase with the recent pipline news, but it didn't. Back in 2015, these shares were considered a strong buy. How would you rate them Now?
Ken Beatty
Read Answer Asked by Ken on February 10, 2020
Q: Is there any substance to rumors of conversion to corporations? issuing 'free' shares?
Read Answer Asked by OREST on February 09, 2020
Q: I am following up on a question asked by Gary on December 6, 2019.

I am also looking to find an international dividend growing ETF similar to VIGI. I am not looking for high dividends per se. I do not like many of the international dividend ETFs due to their often high exposure to financials (IGRO would fit in this category).

IQD looks promising, and its methodology appeals to me. I would appreciate your advice about the pros and cons of this fund, and why you gave it only a very tepid recommendation.

What are your top dividend growing ETFs, regardless of whether they are Canadian or US ETFs. Per your previous answers, I understand your top two choices are VIGI and IGRO. Do you have any others?

Thank you again for your insightful advice.
Read Answer Asked by Dale on February 07, 2020
Q: Hello,

I would appreciate your analysis of Brookfield Property Partners earnings announcement. I see that they have raised the quarterly dividend but by only a very MARGINAL amount. Dividend increases in each of the preceding 5 years averaged over 5% but this increase is less than 1%. Might that imply that management may be worried about the sustainability of the current dividend?
Read Answer Asked by Richard on February 06, 2020
Q: Could you provide me with a list of 5 or 6 companies that are buying back stock and that have good growth prospects. These could be in any sector and any exchange in Canada or the U.S. Thanks.

Rob
Read Answer Asked by Rob on February 06, 2020
Q: Any thoughts on ARE's recent acquisition of Voltage Power. I see that ARE has been in the "middle of the pack" in your Q&A. Neither at the top nor at the bottom. Can you foresee it reaching 21 $ again as they seem to be slowly and steadily acquiring companies that give them good growth potential.
Thanks in advance.
Read Answer Asked by Savalai on February 06, 2020
Q: I realize you prefer AW over PZA. I have owned PZA for some time now down about 20%....I can't make a strong enough case to replace PZA with AW to more closely match your portfolio. With the drop it is below a full position so technically needs to be topped up as I free up some cash. Can you make a case for selling PZA or do I just continue to hold it as a surrogate for AW in my portfolio. I am leaning towards topping up PZA to a full position and getting 8.9% yield off the div....

Tom

Read Answer Asked by Tom on February 06, 2020