Investment Q&A

Q: What are your top recommendations for Canadian residential REITS. I am considering taking profit in Can. Aparts (CAR.UN) and would like to re-invest in the same sector.

Q: May I have your analysis of IPL's quarterly earnings. Thank you.

Q: Hello team, Has anything change in your outlook for FCR (dated July 29) after their Q2 results?
Thanks,
Silvia

Q: How would you compare VSN and Gei going forward ?

Q: Peter, could you please recommend 5 Dividend {low volatility} stocks for a long {3-5 years} term hold.

Thanks Valter

Q: Hi Guys,

Is ZRE a good buy? 3 to 5 year hold.

thanks,

Jim

Q: Hello - hope everyone is having a great summer.

The following comments have me a little confused as to how VSN is doing. Your review and interpretation is appreciated.


Aug 3 (Reuters) - Veresen Inc

* Veresen announces enhanced funding strategy through pursuing sale of power business and the suspension of drip, second quarter financial results and increased guidance

* Q2 adjusted earnings per share C$0.04

* Q2 earnings per share view C$0.06 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S

* Has engaged TD Securities inc. As company's sole financial advisor on divestiture of power business

* Veresen's board of directors has confirmed annualized dividend rate of $1.00 per common share

* Has elected to suspend premium dividend and dividend reinvestment plan beginning with august 2016 dividend

* Proceeds will be invested to develop inventory of contracted capital projects in core natural gas and ngl infrastructure business

* Has increased its 2016 distributable cash guidance to be in range of $1.03 per common share to $1.13 per common share Source text for Eikon.

Q: Great service.TY. Does Exchange report on Aug 8th and would it be fair to predict that they would beat because of the price of aviation fuel or am I way off base here? Also is there any particular reason a little 'eye' (or something) appears beside its name when a question is asked about it??

Q: which would you recommend for income growth,stability and reasonable valuation. Capital appreciation is not as important. Looking for a 2 to 3 year hold. Thanx.

Q: I currently hold BPY (up 50% over cost) and H&R in my portfolio 4% and 3% respectively.
I am considering swapping BPY for BEP for the additional income. Your thoughts?

I also plan to crystallize my capital losses and purchase the following ETFs:
Non registered:
ZPW – US Put Write
ZWE – Europe Covered Call hedged to CAD.
ZWH – US covered call
CPD – CAD preferred
XRE – Capped REIT

Registered (RRIF):
PGX:US – Preferred.

Each would constitute 2% - 3% of my portfolio. Diversification is my intention, but risk and surety of income is the primary consideration in all of the above noted.

Again, your thoughts.

Thank you for considering my questions

Gail

Q: I am looking for general advice on the fixed income side of a portfolio. Where should I go to find fixed income that has a decent return? Or should I not worry about that, and concentrate on dividends from stable companies.

I have about 10% cash, and 10% altogether in ZPR, CVD, CSU.DB (all three obviously not fixed income). BTW, retirement in ten years or so.

Q: Is ZPR primarily constructed of rate reset preferred shares and if yes would this ETF be a good investment right now for income and capital preservation?

Ken

Q: I am down 51% on Pot, I can hold for 5 years if need be but I am wondering if I should just get out and buy another stock. I am in the money with Atco and since it hit a 52 week high I am wondering if I should just take my profits and buy another stock in the same sector
Thanks

Q: Can you please comment on the last quarterly results and stock reaction for FN?
Are they still worth holding for the long term for income and growth?

Q: I bought a half position (for me that is 1.5% for this stock) in Alaris just before the report. It dropped. But I am not giving up. Should I purchase the other half now after such a large movement down.

Q: I was wondering if you could tell me which would be the safer bet for a person looking for income. Both pay a reasonable dividend.
Thanks,

Q: Preferred shares and fixed income

Hi 5i team : I own only common stocks in my portfolio and since I am a mature person that is near retirement, I have the feeling that my exposure to common stocks is very high. So far, to mitigate my risk, I keep daily of the market changes, so I do not get caught in a drastic downturn.
To get more protection, I have thought in buying some preferred shares , but I know nothing about them to start a position.
Are the P.S. a good way to go ?, if so, what should I learn about them and how (references, books, etc), also what would be a reasonable percentage of my portfolio to have in P.S.?
thanks for your help
Alex

Q: Hi Peter and Team,
Any comment on Alaris baesd on AD'Q2 result and conf. call?. Is AD worth "B" rating now? Is it good entry point?

Thanks

Q: Did anything of substance come out of the conference call?

I was hoping the CC may calm some nerve but the selling persisted through out the day. Based on the volumes it sure looked like some of the major institutional holders may be bailing out on AD.

Anyway, should us small retails follow suit? I'm about 12% in the hole and it would take two years of "coupon clipping" just to get even, so to speak.

What's your take on all these?

Q: Hello, Since eif and ad have both been ranked about even do you see eif facing the same demise as ad. I bought alaris the day before earnings release and took a serious haircut. As I write this am wondering if there is any relation to ex dividend and earnings release for Alaris. Thanks lots