Investment Q&A

Q: I have held ALA in the past(2 months ago) and sold it at a loss which I can use to offset some gains. I currently hold ENF but am considering selling ENF and buying back ALA. What are your thoughts on the dividend safety of the two stocks and their growth prospects?

Thanks Ken

Q: It just dawned on me that with the endless fighting over softwood lumber and US pulp tariffs and controls that maybe KP Tissue/Kruger is getting caught up in the turmoil. Maybe that's why it is down 12.7% from what I paid for it about a year ago. The current yield is 5.22%

On October 31, 2017 you said : "KPT really has not created much value, and the stock was higher in 2013 than it is today. For income we would consider it 'so so' and certainly think there are better options out there. We prefer dividend growth, and the dividend has not changed in five years."

I am currently overweight in Financials, Telcos. Utilities, and Pipelines, so would you advise selling KPT or just holding for income.

Since you think there are better options out there I would appreciate your suggestions of several other consumer sector companies with dividend growth and with a comparable dividend yield.

Thank you........... Paul K

Q: Hello, I would like to put some money into an ETF or mutual fund. Would be in for the long term +5 years.
Would these three be acceptable for dividend, stability and small growth? I’am retired and need income, but not interested in U.S. tax filing.
Would you invest in all three? Or do you have a better suggestion with one or two ETF’s ?
Thanks

Q: What are your thoughts of this bond fund
For the long term 5 to 10 year’s
Do you have another mutual fund you like better for my rrsp account
Thanks for the help
Sam

Q: Do you see ENB as a potential tax-loss selling candidate for the remainder of this year, despite it not being on your list in your recent blog entry on the topic?

I have a 3% portfolio weighting of ENB in a taxable account and still wish to hold it long term, however as I have a small (7%) loss I'm contemplating selling it and buying it back at the beginning of January or thereabouts to offset some of this year's capital gains. Would you advise such a move for ENB right now, or is this all a bit too fancy (and/or risky)?

Q: Peter I have 100'000inus funds I want to invest it in Canadian companies who pay dividens in us could you suggest say 8 to 10 stocks that you would consider for this I am retired and it is for income should we go south at any time
Thank you for your advice Pat

Q: May I have your input and opinion on CWX
This looks like a good investment with over 8% dividend paid quarterly
Thank you

Q: I see Pembina is offering preferred shares at $25.00 and yielding 4.9%. Would this be good for the fixed income part of a persons portfolio. How safe is it.



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Q: This is a reset preferred that I bought in the $16 range. With increasing interest rates and collecting the interest, I have done quite well. As long as interest is predicted to rise it will increase in value.
I was thinking that about selling if there is a forecast that interest rate will rise again in Dec or Jan. Will use proceeds to buy ENB in The midst of tax loss selling giving me a better dividend and more opportunity for growth. What’s your view on interest rates and buying ENB ?

Q: What is your opinion of this company going forward. How would you rate it against Telus or Rogers?

Harold

Q: I am retired and my income needs are covered by pension and RRSP. My question is about my non sheltered investment account and the dividends. Since I don't require the income from that account, would it make sense to enroll the dividend securities in the DRIP/DPP plans available? Would this reduce my income for tax purposes because I would just be "buying" more of the security instead of gaining cash dividends?
Thanks for your help.

Q: Hi
Just read the question from another member regarding long term returns and longrundata with the response including a link to a Canadian Dividend Aristocrats site.
Are you aware of this site that has a monthly update of Canadian companies that increase their dividend ranked by the period of time the company has annually increased its dividend to shareholders? (CU is #1 at 45 years).

http://www.dividendgrowthinvestingandretirement.com/canadian-dividend-all-star-list/

Q: I would appreciate your comments on the use of DRIPs in margin, RRIF, RRSP and TFSA portfolios. I am a conservative investor (age 75 with company pension plan) and favour banks, utilities and telecoms.

Q: IS telus a smart buy now. Also if I buy now am I eligible for this years dividend payment? If so when do they payout?

Q: Where can I find a source of long run stock analysis --- say 30 years --- to look at "what if" scenarios looking at the stock using DRIP and not using DRIP. I prefer Dividend Aristocrats. Is there a list of Canadian Dividend Aristocrats? I read that in thirty years Royal Bank went from $3 to $100 and their dividend grew to equal the $3 cost of the stock 30 years ago thereby realizing a 100% yield. This reinforces the "buy and hold" philosophy.

Q: I own ZWH at present in a registered account. Is there any advantage to adding XDU (hedged or unhedged) for diversification? I am also looking at ZWU as a possible addition. Thank you.

Q: 5i team,
I want to understand more about ENB's debt. Most company web-sites allow the user to easily drill down under "Investor Relations" to find what one wants. The ENB web-site seems different - their Search engine asks "What can we help you find?" I tried to use this, but found it ineffective in finding what I want, debt or other info. Are you able to help on this? Thank you. Edward

Q: I would appreciate your thoughts and order of preference for these companies. Has VNR ever been in your portfolios?
Thanks

Q: AQN,CU,ALA,ACO.X
In which order would you rank the above for long term hold?

Q: What is your opinion on this company, as an investment?