Q: What is the outlook for AQN and reasons why you would buy
this company today?
Why do they pay their dividends in USD and what difference
does it make?
Thank you very much.
Q: Wonder if Game Host is worth holding. I'm down about 17% and it's about 5% of my portfolio. What are chances they might cut dividend? Is it worth adding to position?
Q: I am becoming interested in Enbridge as it gets close to 50 dollars. I was trying to find the payout ratio and I found it on a site it was paying out 102%. Is this correct? I find this hard to believe as everyone like to recommend this stock which would not wise if it cant cover dividend. Where do I find accurate pay out ratios?
Q: I own AGU for income, but am concerned with the POT merger. Would either CHE>UN or RUS be a better replacement for income and if so which one do you prefer? Thanks
Q: I have 100K to invest, with the requirement that it all be in dividend tax credit eligible stocks, income and minimal overall risk are more important than growth in this account. I would like to keep it to no more than 10 names at approx 10K each, so far I have come up with BNS, CM, ENB, TRP,BCE,FTS,NWC, T, ALA,SLF. Do you have any concerns or suggested additions.
Q: I know these iShares ETFs were just released, but wondering if you were able to form an opinion on these based on its current holdings. The MER seems quite reasonable and am wondering you feel these would be suitable to gain diversification outside of Canada.
Q: I am interested in investing in dividend growers that 5-6 years from now would be yielding in the 4 to 5% range. At that time I would change from DRIP to cash payments. Therefore I would accept a lower yield now but would grow to that range. What would you suggest?
Q: Firstly, thank you for your insight into the various securities. BRP has offered to purchase up to 350M subordinate voting shares on an Auction Tender at between 37 and 44 per share in increments of .10 until July 17th (unless withdrawn or extended.) Is it best to hold? Can you offer guidance? Thank you again ... Marty
Q: I'm setting up an income portfolio. What would you think of ENB, IPL, ALA, PEY, and Vet comprising 10% of the portfolio? The utility sector will be 15%, as in a separate question.
Q: I'm retired and am interested in building an income portfolio. A recent contributor provided a list of 6 utilities Aqn, Bep.un, Bip.un, KWH.un, FTS and VNR for a total of 15%. 5I was OK with the choices. I've been considering ZWU @ 15% for the utility sector. Comments, ideas please.
Q: PZA was moving up nicely the past month, but this past 1-2 weeks has come right back down. Anything going on that might be causing investor concern?
Thanks as always for the great service!
Mark
Q: On June 17th there was an article in the Globe entitled " Are these preferreds a 5 percent solution", by Rob Carrick. It spoke of many different perpetual preferreds paying close to 5%. What is your opinion as to how any perpetual preferreds would fit into any investment portfolio in today's investment climate. Would you ever recommend them?
Q: Hi 5i, I own IPL since March 2005 in my RIF at cost of $9.63 so I have seen its ups and down for long time but now I am not so sure if I want to keep it, I am thinking of switching to CPX, similar price and dividend, what do you think of the idea or do you have any other suggestions for me. Thank you for your valuable service. M