Investment Q&A

Q: What is your opinion of this stock...is the dividend safe ...I know enbridge has a lot of debt could this affect ENF...

Q: Hi Team,
I have held a full position on both ENB and PPL for 4 years. Share price of ENB has been steadily dropping over the 1 - 2 years while PPL had held its own. I am therefore thinking of moving my money from ENB to PPL (I am therefore may be overweighed on PPL). Your thoughts and comments would be appreciated.
Cheers

Q: I just read your comments regarding MLP’s, including AMZA as your preferred way to go. My question: the dividend on Globe Investor shows a dividend rate of approx. 25%. Even with the withholding tax that would still leave a dividend of about 15%.

Too good to be true? If so what are the downside risks?

Thanks.

Q: given current markets, what percentage of the above etf's would you hold for fixed income...thanks.

Q: Chesswood has announced that they will redeem all $20 million of its outstanding 6.5% convertible debentures in January 2018, well ahead of their maturity date of December 31, 2018
Can you explain 1) what is a convertible debenture? And 2) how material is it when these are redeemed ahead of their maturity date?
Thanks
John

Q: rogers has been on a bit of a slide the last week or so wondering if there is reason . Is there a reason for rogers to be selling assets like shares in cogeco

Q: Canadian companies that pay dividends in U.S. dollars: In your Nov. 29 answer to Patrick, you listed some companies; MG, MX, BEP.UN, AQN, TRI, OTEX, CSU, AGU
Are there any more beyond this list? By the way, it may be good to identify this somewhere on your web site. Thank you.

Q: I am negatively surprised at the proposed sale announcement today, as a fairly large shareholder of IRG. The price of both Companies are trading down, which would indicate not all is well. To take 80% of MTY stock, how do they determine at what share price? Why would they have a no solicitation clause with MTY? Should the objective not be to maximize shareholder value and properly seek bidders? Your comments would be appreciated.

Q: What do you think of this company. Thanks Jack .

Q: Hi 5i:
A previous question asked by Joseph today about the newly issued Series 21 Preferred Shares. I have that issue and it is currently listed as PPL.PF.A with my Scotia iTrade account. Hope this helps.
A previous question asked by Roy today, you listed PPL.PR.U as a minimum preferred to consider. That symbol I cannot find. Do you know what issue you are referring to?
Thanks so much.

Q: Which would be better for growth and safety of dividend.

Q: continue to hold or sell?

Q: Could you kindly review RBA for me? Are we nearing a breakout, or when would be best to add to my position?

Q: There is consistent insider buying in CBL but it seems to be pretty much limited, at least very recently, to two parties: Joseph Lewis and Braslyn Ltd. Do you know if Braslyn is controlled by Lewis (the purchases seem to mirror each other)?
Is there anything to infer from this other than a positive outlook from at least one insider?

Q: I want to boost my income in my RRSP from MLP's would it be better to use an ETF such as AMZA or CEF such as FMO or KYN for 5 year hold or longer. Is theer any holding tax on any of the three?
Thank You
Cec.

Q: Please explain the difference between ENB and ENF.
Thanks for your ongoing excellent service.
Frank

Q: I have a question about FIH.UN

For weeks there seems to be a large seller that trips any momentum the shares develop. Is there a short position developing or any indication of an institution selling.
A recent notice of a shelf prospective is the only other explanation in my view. Some indication in the prospectus that the funds could be used to purchase shares of large sellers.
Could be that shareholders are worried about dilution.
Can you determine which of the above might explain the negative momentum.
What would you estimate fair value to be.

Q: Hi guys
Is this stock cheap or their something we dont know
div is high would it be a mistake to start a position or
is it better to buy perfds
Bob

Q: Please relate briefly to:

1. is it time to reduce stocks in a heavily weighted dividend portfolio
2. assuming it is how would you treat the below L- leave R- reduce I- increase S-sell
3. buy other div. stocks that may fair better in a increasing interest rates economy,

ACR.UN (2%
HOT(0.8%
BEP.UN (4.8%
DRG.UN (5.2
DIR.UN (1.3%
HR (0.8%
NWH.UN (6%
AD (1.5%
AQN (1.9%
ZWE 1.4%
BK (6%
CHE.UN (1.0%
CHR.UN (4%
DR(1.2
PVD(4.8%
SOX (4.9%
STB (1%
MBK(1%
ENB (1.5%
RCI ( 1.2%
PPL (1%
IPL (1.5%
ALA (1.2%
PGI.UN (3%

THANKS
PS

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Q: I currently hold a 3% position on the baby, and has dropped to 2% in my RRSP. I am seriously question where this is going, have you any concerns, should I be seriously considering taking a loss and stepping out.
Your candid comments are appreciated.