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Q: I read pwf has declared a dividend of .31.Is this a cut? Previously it has been .35 a quarter.
Thank you
glennal
Read Answer Asked by Glenna on June 26, 2015
Q: Peter, I see so many conflicting reports on DCI. I owned it a few years ago then the big scare came of a defaulter and the price weny way down. I sold. Am sorry now I did. BNN guests seem to like it. I obviously am drooling over the div. Your opinion please. Believe payout is in 60 percent range. Need your valued help. Thanks Ken
Read Answer Asked by Ken on June 26, 2015
Q: what do you think of the alaris deal, would you buy the ipo. dave
Read Answer Asked by david on June 26, 2015
Q: What is your opinion of split corp preferreds as a medium term income investment? LBS.A yields 4.75%, matures in 3 years or so at par and appears to be protected in value by the Class A shares. There aren't many other 3 year investments that offer anywhere near this sort of return. What are the downsides? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by David on June 25, 2015
Q: Good Morning
I was wondering what your opinion is of STB. It pays a great consistent dividend but stock price has been falling lately and I am nor sure why. Would you be a buyer or seller
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Susan and Philip on June 23, 2015
Q: Further to the question asked today by Ernest re: ipl. Is it not true that the big IF here is the alberta royalty review?
50% of the GOVT royalty revenues come from the oilsands, and 40% of ipl's revenue is from the sands. according to the RSI it is way oversold. The financial metrics according to you are
within limits, yet it won't break out of the descending triangle. If I am incorrect, what in your opinion will make it move. Thanks as
always. Sorry that I didn't put a salutation at the beginning.
Read Answer Asked by BEN on June 23, 2015
Q: Hi Peter

re: ALA versus IPL

Here is what globe and mail data shows

near 52 week lows; both
dividend yield; both >5%
HISTORY OF DIVIDEND CUT ALA YES; IPL NO ?
P/E ALA > 40; IPL >10
payout ratio ALA > 50 % ; IPL > 80 %
size IPL : ALA is about 2:1 based on market cap

Your opinion between the two.

1. is my data correct ? in particular the payout ratio
2. which of the 2 would you say is "safer" in the present climate and why ?
3. Is there anything else I should consider before choosing between the 2 or would you recommend an alternative utility ( I already own BEP and TRP ; only 1 % each)


many thanks

Ernie
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on June 22, 2015
Q: Dear Peter, Would you please give me your assessment of this stock-to keep or not to keep? Thank you for your honest work!
Read Answer Asked by M Anne on June 22, 2015
Q: DCI has dropped significantly recently. Has there been some fundamental issues impacting the stock or do you see this as a buying opportunity?
Thank you very much,Bob.
Read Answer Asked by Bob on June 22, 2015
Q: With the announced transfer of some assets to Enbridge Income Fund, what affect will this have on Enbridge and its share price in the future, and what do you recommend for holders of Enbridge shares?
Read Answer Asked by Alexandra on June 19, 2015
Q: Hi Team, might you have a preference BEP as compared to ENF. Only one or half position in both?Potential growth as well as stability of dividend. Thanks,Jerry.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on June 19, 2015
Q: Hi Guys,

I know you like Corby's but I have a question about the relationship with it's parent.

The parent does a lot of the day to day administration and preparation of the actual beverages for Corby's. In addition there are many significant agreements to sell the parent's brands which expire on different dates. For example, Wiser's Canadian Wiskey and Polar Ice Vodka expire 30/06/2017.

Why couldn't the parent just not renew the agreements and sell on their own? This would leave a large whole in revenue for Corby's.

Do you see a problem with Related Party Transactions.

Thanks
John

Read Answer Asked by John on June 19, 2015
Q: What do you think of selling RLC at this point and buying INO or PHM or do you suggest another similar trade?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Saad on June 19, 2015
Q: Hello Peter, I manage my elderly mother’s accounts. Investments are well-diversified amongst her RRIF and non-registered account. As she had significant unused TFSA room available, we decided to contribute a few stocks and some cash from her non-registered account. Currently, the TFSA is 50% WSP, 23% NPR.UN and 27% cash to be invested. The situation changed, however, when she (thoughtfully) decided to name her grandchildren as the TFSA beneficiaries, which causes me to consider the TFSA’s makeup on a more standalone basis (including to protect the children’s legacy). With a 5-year plan, would you agree with acquiring BCE with the remaining cash (with its almost 5% yield and some growth potential) or do you agree with my inclination to perhaps buy CDZ instead (giving up some yield but gaining some diversification safety and presumably better growth potential). Or you may have a different recommendation. Thanks in advance!
Read Answer Asked by James on June 19, 2015