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Q: Hello, according to the company profile of TCL.A, the price-to-cash-flow ratio (P/CF) is 4.70. When one looks at the P/CF ratio of any company, above what ratio would you say that this is a good P/CF? In your opinion, what would be the top 5 utilities company right now? Thanks, Gervais
Read Answer Asked by Gervais on December 18, 2018
Q: Hello -
There are two recent articles on Seeking Alpha regarding each of BEP.UN and BPY.UN by the same respected contributor.

Although I wouldn't expect you to necessarily read the whole articles, do you generally agree with their bullet points?

Three other points within the articles that jump out at me for both are:
- long runway / future growth - BEP.UN (good),
- good current valuation - BPY.UN (good)
- large amount of debt - Both (not so good).

He states however that much of the debt for both is non-recourse which he claims is less concerning. Would you agree with that statement -especially if we were to run into some sort of global debt crisis?

https://seekingalpha.com/article/4228344-brookfield-renewable-partners-king-global-green-energy?ifp=0

https://seekingalpha.com/article/4227404-brookfield-property-partners-berkshire-real-estate?ifp=0

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by James on December 17, 2018
Q: I have a question about 1213 ..

With the dividend yield now over 8%, is this a danger signal for ZCL?
I know it has been on and off your favourites list and you had indicated a couple of months ago that you are not expecting a big turnaround.

But the yield is tempting....

What is ZCL's free cash flow and payout %.?
Is the balance sheet in good shape by your standards.?

I can be patient with a stock offering an 8% yield .... as long as it is not likely to be another ALA.

Thanks for your help.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on December 17, 2018
Q: Hi 5i Team

I'm primarily an income oriented investor. I'm uncertain about where interest rates will go over the next year. I think we're close to a plateau but who knows. I don't currently own any fixed rate preferreds but am thinking of buying some (maybe up to 10% made up of 5 holdings with different reset dates). I like the dividends and see them as a kind of interest rate hedge against the dividend paying commons. My thinking is that, all else being equal, resets are supposed to increase in price with rising interest rates while dividend payers tend to decline (subject to their ability to increase their dividend).

I understand that other company/market influences may move both preferreds and common in the same direction, I'm just thinking of the interest rate issue at this point. Your thoughts?

Thanks, as always
Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on December 17, 2018
Q: Hi 5i,
I have a full position with SRU.UN in my income portfolio.
I'm planning on selling half and buying another reit for more diversification. Could you provide a reit suggestion that would work with SRU.UN?
Or 2 reits suggestions and sell SRU.UN?

Thanks Steve


Read Answer Asked by Stephen on December 17, 2018
Q: PLEASE RATE THE BELOW IN ORDER :
A; AS PER DIVIDEND SAFETY
B; AS PER VALUE COMPARED TO CURRENT SHARE PRICE
KWH.UN (Crius Energy Trust)
VET (Vermilion Energy)
ALA (Altagas)
HOT.UN (American Hotel Income Properties REIT)
BEP.UN (Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners)
CJ (Cardinal Energy Ltd.)
DRG.UN (Dream Global Real Estate Investment)
IPL (Inter Pipeline Fund)
PPL (Pembina Pipeline)
DR (Medical Facilities Corp)

THANKS YOU
yossi


Read Answer Asked by JOSEPH on December 17, 2018
Q: Hi – what is your general view of the MIC’s now, for TFSA or RSP.? Which MIC do you prefer if any? Can you please rank the three listed and indicate if there’s a different one that you prefer. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Kirk on December 17, 2018
Q: Could I get your opinion on purchasing these stocks going into the new year. If none your choice of some income and dividend suggestions. Also comment on bce for a long term hold. Merry Christmas to all.
Read Answer Asked by kenneth on December 17, 2018
Q: What is the appropriate payout ratio to look at for Enbridge? They just raised the dividend 10% which signals optimism; however, I'm looking at a Motley Fool article today that argues earnings and free cash flow are both below the amount of cash needed to pay the dividend. I believe it likely the author is looking at the wrong metric and wanted to get your view. How comfortable are you with ENB's payout ratios?

Also, what is the yield assuming current price and the newly raised 2019 dividend payments?

Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Chris on December 14, 2018
Q: ALA: Sorry, another question about ALA. I just want to confirm: Is your best advice to sell ALA, take the loss (in my non-registered account) and move on, despite the 50% loss in share price? Besides ENB as an alternative for a long term income objective, what other quality stocks would you recommend now?
Read Answer Asked by Helen on December 13, 2018
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