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Q: I did a screen on "undervalued" companies with growing dividends. My aim is income and dividend growth. Possibly a DRIP if available. Which 2 companies would you choose and why?
Read Answer Asked by Jean-Bernard on January 06, 2020
Q: IPL dividend percentage increases since 2004 have been 4.17, 4, 7.7, 8.3, 6.6, 8.2, 12.4, 11.9, 12.8, 5.3, 3.8 and 1.8. Current yield 7.57. Payout ratio 30% using op cash flow and 244% using free cash flow.

PPL dividend increases since 2004 have been, 8.5, 5.3, 10, 9.1, 8.3, 0, 0, 0, 2.6, 3.1 7.3, 4.7, 5.6, 7.4, 9.8 and 5.3. Current yield 4.94. Payout ratio based on op cash flow = 55%, on free cash flow 121%
Do you see a worrisome trend here especially for IPL and how secure do you feel the dividends are for both companies.? In your experience does the decreasing yearly percentage increases especially now for IPL, trending to zero, predicate a 0 % increase eventually or a dividend cut?

Thanks
Jeff
Read Answer Asked by JEFF on January 06, 2020
Q: Do you see any reason why BCE cannot keep paying there dividend and keep raising it at say five percent per year for the foreseeable future? I am looking at selling long term puts at about sixty two dollars and would appreciate your thoughts. Do you consider the governments comments about high cellphone rates as a serious concern? THANKS
Read Answer Asked by John on January 02, 2020
Q: Hi, Brookfield Infrastructure announced this $2.4 billion purchase of Bell Cincinnati by offering Bell shareholders Cash, but I am not sure if there was a mention of how company intends to finance the deal. They also indicated Brookfield's intention to invest $ 1 billion for Cicinnati Bell's infrastructure development. Any ideas, if company will use its cash resources or an equity financing may be in the cards and if so the time frame. I was wondering, if recent decline in unit prices from $70 to $63.65 had something to do with this. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on January 02, 2020
Q: My wife and I have a plan to invest a total of 50 000 dollars in 5 Canadian companies beginning January 1 and cashing out Dec.31st. So we want to generate as much income as we can over that one year period and use the potential profits to take a decent holiday. What 5 stocks would you suggest? Perhaps recommend one additional for us to consider and research. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on December 30, 2019
Q: Hi 5i,

Looking for your top 7 Canadian Blue Chip Income stocks that meet the following filter criteria:
- Non cyclical
- Strong balance sheets
- Strong cash flows
- Dividend growth

Thanks,
Chris M.

A very Merry Chritmas to you and your families.
Read Answer Asked by Christopher on December 30, 2019
Q: I asked this question twice in the past week, but haven’t received any response. Could you please compare these two ETFs. I have ZWU now and wonder whether it or ZUT is the better long term hold. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Alan on December 30, 2019
Q: Dear 5i,
I initially purchased BIP.UN on the Canadian exchange and "journalled" it to BIP on the American exchange because BIP.UN pays a dividend in US dollars.

When BIPC gets created from BIP.UN:
1. will BIPC be traded on the Canadian exchange?
2. will BIPC pay dividends in Canadian dollars?

thanks and season greetings!
Read Answer Asked by Ian on December 30, 2019
Q: Bgi recently announced a change to the fund manager. Is this a good or indifferent change? Also, the fund has done quite well recently is there a reason such as recent buy back of shares or us this increase sustainable. Along with Bgi I also own Bip.un In the same riff account ( as a result of the Enercare takeout) I wonder if I should own both or is there an overlap?
Read Answer Asked by Maggie on December 27, 2019
Q: Hello:
Can you explain to me the difference between
ATD.A & ATD.B. I am looking for a low dividend
payer that has capital gains potential. Any other
suggestions that might fit this criteria. Thanks &
Happy Holidays.
Jerry
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on December 24, 2019
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