Investment Q&A

Q: Hi - What kind of yield can I expect if I just wanted to invest in very safe bonds, e.g. Gov't Bonds rated A+. The yeilds I'm finding for these investments are very low - < 1%.
Are there any very safe high rated bonds available that will provide a yield of 1.5-2%?
Thank you for a great service.

Q: Hi 5i,
Subject to the usual reservations about it not being a stock that you cover and being a US stock as well, what do you think of Western Digital’s situation at present? I’ve held it for a long time because I like data storage as a longer term theme but, if you look at a multi-year chart on it, it seems to have run all the way to the top of the mountain and nearly half-way back down. The result appears to be an increasingly significant dividend yield (2.8%) and an increasingly attractive P/E (11.6x according to my online broker). But are they likely to run into shrinking earnings that would call both of those measures into question? Are there other measures that may indicate I should be re-examining the investment thesis at this point? Thanks!

Q: Please give your opinion on Chr and how safe is the dividend. Thank you

Q: Peter, with the government in Alberta and the potential government in Ottawa that is unfriendly to business I am looking for companies that pay a dividend that qualifies for Canadian dividend tax credit, pays in American dollars and has most of its business in the U.S. I believe Brookfield, Pure Muti family reit would qualify. Could you please give me a few more that pay 5 percent dividend or more, Thank you Ken

Q: I purchased this stock 5 months ago, and it has dropped 12 % since then. The dividend still is attractive. Do you know of any news that might account for the decline?

Q: What is your opinion on this company.Also is the dividend safe?Seems a little high.Thank You.

Q: I have a fairly large amount of US cash which I need to pay for renovations in Maui in 8 months. I have it sitting in RBC Investment Savings Account series A. Is there anything you might suggest which has a higher yield but still has the option for me to cash out next Spring. Please keep up the great work.

Q: I took my holdings percentage up to 3% this morning from 2.5 mainly because I like the long term potential and even with the dividend increase its payout ratio is still low at 40 to 50%. I was able to get in at $34 which is less then the 34.25 share offering. I do not usually average down but with today's add I am in at $37 per share. I firmly believe that this firm is solid but not correctly named. I think it should drop the "gas" as it misleads investors as to the actual holdings it has. Do you view 3% (and its my only holding in this segment)as too high.

Q: 2:47 PM 9/17/2015
Hello Peter :
Could you please comment on RNW, CSE, NPI, and INE. Could you rate them in order of which is the most solid company with the best prospects of growth, dividend sustainability, and possible dividend growth. RNW seems to be the cheapest and the only one with positive earnings and an indicated P/E of 29.7. How would you compare these 4 companies with BEP.UN?
Thank you...... Paul K

Q: I'm a long-time holder of FRU having weathered its stock price plunge from the 20s to 9-ish as well as suffering at least two dividend cuts. Notwithstanding today's relief, I believe it's time to move on. I am trying to avoid vehicles such as FRU that spring these surprise cuts on investors who rely on dividend income. Would you agree with my move and where would you suggest I go to replace income from FRU?
Thank you.

Q: What are the payout ratios, which do you prefer for growth and sustainability/increasing dividends? Thanks for your service.

Q: Hello,

I am thinking of starting a position in Pizza Pizza. Your thoughts? It seems to be paying an attractive dividend being well supported. Also there seems to be a good amount of insider ownership. Would like to hear your comments.

Thanks.

Q: I am looking for an income stock that has enough growth potential to overcome the double whammy of a lowwr P/E when interest rates eventually rise and the effects of inflation on operating costs. Do you think Fortis fits the bill? Would you be able to reccpmmend others?
Thanks,

Q: Please give opinion on kWh thank you

Q: I am thinking of moving out of FSZ into AD for growth and income. I realize they not in the same business exactly but would like your opinion. Thanks for a great service.

Q: In a recent reply to an inquiry about TRP you said that it had a good dividend and it had been unreasonably beaten up this year. Could you name 5 other companies that also fit this circumstance.

Q: Hi Peter et al;
In previous answers you state that this should only be bought for income , now at approximately 4.6%. Most of the rate resets which they hold were issued in 2011 or 12. That means that there still remains 1 year of lower rates to be worked into the yield, so the average could decrease further, and the principal ( 25.00 ) could fall further. Am I out of tune? Also, would Transalta be worth looking at in the 4.50 range considering the interest in renewables?
Appreciate your time.
BEN

Q: In my RRSP looking to swap ATCO for another utility. Soon to retire, looking for safety, income and maybe a little growth. My choices are FTS, CU, EMA and BEP.UN. Already have a little EMA. To my eyes it looks like BEP.UN with its juicy yield is the best choice. What do you think?

Q: I was just about to hit the the "buy" button on this stock as the new doom and gloom oil price of $20 per barrel hit the headlines. I am looking for income and (some growth vs seeing a declining share price). Would this current turn of events deter you from buying ENF for a 3-5 year hold. I can accept the ups and downs over that period but a reduced dividend.

Thanks for your help.

Q: Hey guys - Could I please get your favorite Canadian dividend growers to buy at current prices and hold for the next several years. Thanks.