Investment Q&A

Q: I was thinking of buying this security for my RIF? It seems to have a high PE of 17x - concerned if we go into recession? Would you consider this a safe investment for income? Also, where are they going to get grwth in sales and income going fwd.? Unfortunately not a lot of choices here in Canada -trying to diversify with a consumer discretionary.

Q: When does the deal close buying CUS? Will they be able to get and cost saving synergies with this acquisition? When I look at my data supplied by CIBC this company looks like a stay away from stock; however, when I read your analysis from Dec. 11 it looks like it is o.k. to buy -I was thinking for my TFSA?

Q: In my financial sector, RY & TD are both up around 40%, AD is down 35%, I am considering taking some profit from RY and TD to reinvest in AD, purposes are to re-balance and bump yield up a bit.

Is AD a worthwhile one to re-balance into now and is this type of re-balancing a good strategy?

Thanks

Q: In reply to Howard's question on Milestone Apartment REIT you quoted a dividend of 3.9%. I have MST in my portfolio and BMO reports that the stock pays 5.59% per year, on a monthly basis.

Q: Hi,

Given the mkt direction, do you think Canadian banks are a good place to hide out for two years and should I wait or buy now?

Q: I sent this question on Friday afternoon but it seems to have been lost in the deluge.

I would like to increase my holding in the utility sector for balancing purposes. I am looking for a solid dividend and some growth to balance out the more risky areas of my portfolio. I have looked at your answers regarding ENB, TRP and IPL and can't discern which one you favour. I am thinking IPL because it is the most beaten up and offers a high dividend yield. I have learned not to just chase yield but they are an exerienced company who have just increased their dividend, cut their cap x and provided thoughtful guidance (I think). The one negative I see is that much of their volume comes from the oilsands and perhaps there is fear that this supply will decline in this low priced environment because it is expensive to produce.

With this background, are pipelines a good investment as utilities and if so, is my thesis on IPL sound? Secondly, would Telus be a better "utility" choice as some analysts/advisors do include the telcoms in this sector.

Thanks for your insight.

Paul F.

Q: Because I am primarily a dividend investor , I don't really have a "sell discipline" for bluechip stocks and simply ride the ups and downs while dripping dividends. This has been painful for pipelines and REITS and banks etc, some of which are down substantially. Some would say it's wiser to sell at breakdown points such as 200 day average, or sell a portion when the stock is up 50%. I have only sold rarely for re-balancing and so have taken some lumps lately. Any words of re-assurance would be appreciated.
Thanks

Q: current price for this preferred stock is 9.75 with 5% dividend if fund winds down; the original issue price of 10.00 per unit will be paid to the share holder. is this correct or am i missing something. i have shares in dgs.pr , ftn.pr & dfn.pr how would you rate these funds as to saftey of dividend &repayment of orginal issue price

Q: Hi Peter and Team,

With the recent market turmoil and economic conditions expected for the next little while can you name 3-5 companies that you think would be absolute BUYs? Whether they are solid companies that have been brought down with the general market, or ones that can actually benefit from the current conditions.

Thanks,

Jordan

Q: What would be your top picks in consumer staples stocks for 2016?

Q: i keep looking at this company, i own some and i wonder why you guys are not all over it.
13.5 per cent yield which is safe, stock is cheap, earnings were good,paying down debt, what am i missing.lawsuits settled.
great operator in this jeff smith, do you know him. dave

Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
I know you are quite negative about TA because of there past record. Yesterday they cut there dividend and are seeking provincial assistance in transitioning from coal to other forms of energy. What are your thoughts about there prognosis going forward? Do you have any faith in there CEO this time around?
Thanks again for your assistance!
Dr. Ernest Rivait

Q: The stock price is in free fall,cant just blame volatile markets, whats your thoughts on this co.

Q: In answer to a question about Cascades on Nov. 3rd, you said it was not your favorite in the sector and I was wondering what company was. With thanks, Bill

Q: Do you think that this becomes a better investment the lower the dollar goes? Or will the deterioration of purchasing power make even staycations out of reach for too many households?

Q: Hi Pete and Ryan,

Two questions on two different companies:

1. VSN - How are these guys funding their projects if all their cash flow is going to pay the dividend? It seems to me that a dividend cut is in order as they can't keep going like this forever. What do you think?

2. Capital Power - In light of Alberta's climate change policy, do you think Capital Power will be able to grow their power generation asset base such that the shutdown of their coal assets (in 2030) will be mitigated, if not immaterial altogether? Capital Power seems to have decent cash flow and upcoming projects underway, but I wonder how much this will impact them in 15 years time.

Thanks again,

Aaron

Q: Short term placement for $150,000 US in todays very volatile market 3 - 6 months. Growth only!
As always, thank you for your expertize.

Q: BDI reduced their dividend from 8 cents to 5 cents a few months ago. Do you believe the 5 cents dividend is safe. I don't mind holding the stock for the long term if its dividend is safe.

Q: We depend on dividends for 50% of our income and now have full positions in BCE and T in our joint account. I would like your opinion on adding either SJR.B, which I prefer for the higher interest and monthly dividend, or RCI.B. I have several reits and AX, along with others, has dropped like a brick recently. Time to sell? - Ted

Q: Hi 5i team,

What do you think of ATCO at the current price for a long term hold? I am looking for some growth and dividend income.

Thanks for your insights on this stock!