Investment Q&A

Q: I hold CU on the income side of my portfolio. It's longer term performance is solid, but its recent quarter wasn't well received, and in recent months other utilities are outperforming it. Tax considerations aside, would you sell CU and switch to EMA, FTS, BEP.UN or one of the other utilities? I heard Peter say recently that he's a "big believer in momentum" and lately CU hasn't had much of it.

Q: Could I get your thoughts on SHAW cable? I hear everybody recommending Telus or BCE but never recommending SHAW. They have been hitting their numbers and pay a decent div of about 4% and the stock has risen about25% over 1 yr? somebody is obviously buying the stock. thanks.

Q: Hello 5i, Could you recommend 2 ETF's, one for corporate bonds and the other for preferred shares. Also would these ETF's be good as income for a persons retirement by being more secure as a buy and hold. Thanks

Q: Hi 5i team. It would seem that you don't have one of the main telecom Co's under coverage. I, too, do not have a telecom in my portfolio, even though, as a retired, income invester, that is against the majority of advices. My main reason is that there are two things that affect profit negatively; competition and regulation. They have got both. It wasn't always the case. I owned BCE in the 90's and sold when Nortel (which they owned) got to over 80$ and achieved a ten-bagger. I'd very much like to know what your reasons are for not including the sector. The reason is that I'm thinking of going back in. The companies in the sector seem to have settle down and have exchange the golden goose of land-line for the golden eagle of internet/media. Even though there isn't going to be big catalysts like NT for jumps in growth, they yield a goodish dividend and give you a bit of growth. They might even end up like the banks,i.e. become a government sponsored oliopoly. Your thoughts would be much appreciated. Thanks as always. Henry

Q: I 've read that you are recommending CDZ and XDV for dividend paying ETFs. The yield on XEI exceeds the yields of CDZ and XDV. As well, fees charged for XEI are less. Would you also recommend XEI ?

Q: Fortis is having a very good week when looking at a daily chart. How is the valuation? Would you add to an existing position at this level?

Best, Don

Q: Please recommend several fixed income etf's. Thank you for your advice. MR

Q: I have a position in three oil and gas infastructure stocks for a few years.Dividends are good. Occupy 15% of the portfolio now. Wondering
if its time to trim given the current oil and gas world prices, Do you have a preference within this group ? thankyou,

Q: I have a 4percent weighting in diversified income portfolio in keyera.
What are your thoughts on adding to this position to bring it to 5 percent?

Thanks in advance

Q: With BEP.UN today closes at $35.67 near its all time high of $35.84, do you still advise an investor to take an initial position at this level?

Also, how safe is the dividends and can the 28%+ gain YTD be continued into 2015?

Thanks.

Q: TransAlta reported yesterday. I read the report but see nothing about the dividend whether it has been cut or they are maintaining it. Thank you for assisting small investors.

Q: Hi: Nice raise in the dividend for Prism, looking good for the future?

Thanks, John.

Q: Hello Peter- I have a lot of US dollars earmarked for the fixed income portion of my portfolio. I realize that 'safe' investments pay less than two percent (if that). I am trying to get 4-5%. I realize that I will have to take a little bit of risk to do this. My two choices are IShares Emerging Market Bonds EMB-N (this pays 4.4%)or the other option is to buy individual rate reset preferred shares. I believe that they work pretty well the same as the Canadian ones and they reset at Libor + 3 to 3.5%. BAC and C both issue these shares. I think that it is better to buy the resets as opposed to the perpetuals. Do you have any comments on this or any alternative suggestions?

Q: Could you please provide an update to Canadian Western Bank. Would you consider it a buy at today's price which is below $38.00?

Thank You

Q: Could I have your opinion on investing in Pengrowth at this time pleaae? Or should I wait?

Q: What is your view of the earnings and stock reaction ? is this still a reasonable hold ?

Q: Hi Peter I am looking at putting this company in my portfolio next month if its still in yours. Globe and Mail puts it in utility sector. Do you? Only wondering as I wonder which sector in my portfolio to do a trade to add SPB
Thanks again

Q: AltaGas is made up of 3 business segments (power, gas and utilities). In terms of asset allocation sectors (Finance, Utilities, Consumer, Industrial, Resources), it is a hybrid of Utilities and Resources. I currently split it 70% utilities and 30% resources.

Your thoughts?
Steve

Q: With the lower oil prices how is the sustainability of their dividend given their high yield ?

Q: What are your thoughts on purchasing Baytex at this time. Is the dividend safe?

Thanks
Bill