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Q: I am looking at buying either ALA or ALA.r in my RRSP.
I have read your analysis on this matter and am not sure I follow it all. The receipts were issued at $31.00 and are redeemable at $31.00 should the deal not go through. They now trade at $ 29.65. If I buy the receipts ,I will collect the " dividend equivalent ". If the deals goes through ( which I think is likely), I will receive new shares.

It seems a "no brainer" to buy the receipts as you have a capital gain if the deal does not go through. The receipts seems to track the stock which seem to offer a buying opportunity.

What do you think? Thanks

Derek
Read Answer Asked by Derek on June 07, 2017
Q: Peter always good to see you on BNN. You mentioned Altagas' dividend being fine as it would be based on cash flow ( please correct me if I'm misquoting) and therefore a decent investment.
Could you respond to this article about Altagas and the author's points?
https://www.fool.ca/2017/06/05/my-take-on-altagas-ltd-why-50-downside-remains/

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Mark on June 07, 2017
Q: are there any Canadian companies that are dividend payers and well established, that are not over valued and would be considered a bargain currently? thanks.
Read Answer Asked by jim on June 06, 2017
Q: Hello Team, I'm thinking about adding AD and HOT.UN to my portfolio for the dividends which are really good.

What are your thoughts on this? How risky are these companies? The AD CEO mentioned he plans to raise the dividend this year. HOT.UN just did a great aquisition. Am I missing something?
Read Answer Asked by Pamela on June 06, 2017
Q: Good morning
It has come to my attention that a broker commented on ALA's dividend payout as being 257.5 %.
Further, the broker is raising questions on the sustainability of its robust payout ratio.
I will appreciate your comments. Is the dividend at risk?
Thanks
Terry
Read Answer Asked by Terry on June 06, 2017
Q: Just to clarify further on my previous question. How are the dividend growers valued at right now compared to historical lows/highs/averages. So say CDZ (or something similar) now vs. historical. Wanting to understand how overvalued they may be compared to historical lows/highs through the economic cycles.
Read Answer Asked by Husseinali on June 05, 2017
Q: I have done well over the years investing in the fast food industry such as AW.UN, PZA and others. I am thinking of exiting the sector, at least in Canada, due to the changes being implemented in Alberta and Ontario which will raise the minimum wage significantly. I understand it affects everyone equally but the prices will have to rise at these locations and it could generally force patrons to seek other ways to get lunch etc. The same store sales seem to be slipping in this sector already and now add in higher costs. Unfounded concern?
Read Answer Asked by Barry on June 05, 2017
Q: Hi Peter: I have 2500 shares of BPF.UN which is 17% of my RIFF. This is also 4% of my total investment portfolio. I have owned BPF.UN for sometime wherein the dividend pays a return of 8% on my original investment. Considering your recent remarks about would you suggest I sell, reduce or keep my shares? If I sell can you suggest a replacement? Thank you for your valuable advice. Ron N.
Read Answer Asked by ron on June 05, 2017
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