Investment Q&A

Q: Pipeline stocks have been hammered with the rest of the energy space. Is their business model threatened by lower commodity prices or do they remain the steady cash-flow generators they have always been. I thought this would be a great place to hide but, apparently, not.
IPL has gone down the most but they recently cut the discount on their DRIP and discontinued their premium DRIP. Doesn't that indicate they don't need the money and are in solid shape. Finally, is it their European division that is giving investors more to worry about?
Thanks.
Steven

Q: Hi Peter, After the recent market weakness I am looking to deploy some funds in some non-energy sector small caps.
I noticed from your report on TMA the following "Trimac transports products for many industries including forest products, food processing, mining, oil and gas, manufacturing, automotive and chemicals. Trimac has enjoyed a long-term relationship with the majority of its major customers. In 2013, its 20 largest custom- ers accounted for 67% of revenue. One customer accounts for 9.7% of revenue".
You also state that lower fuel costs should be a positive for TMA.
With the recent downdraft in oil I am considering TMA. My question is,approximately how much of their revenue is from the oil/gas sector and who is their largest customer and is that customer from the oil/gas segment.
Thanks for your valuable advice.
Rob

Q: Hi- can you comment on the use of hedging by SGY, do you know if they have a program in place like CPG and WCP? thanks

Q: I was going to add a transport to my portfolio and I am considering WJA, CNR and TMA. With the falling price of oil, more money in consumers pockets, I'm leaning towards WJA. Could I have your insight into all 3 and which one you prefer and the reasons why.

Q: May I have your opinion on this fund. I realize the fees are higher that you like. It pays a good dividend, has a book value of $ 6.24 It has always paid its distribution even during the 2008 - 09 market decline.
If there is a better stock with a similar dividend in the oil sector please advise.

Q: I've been following 5i for a while now and am very grateful for your unbiased advice and responses. I couldn't afford to buy ALL of the stocks in the Model Portfolio when I first joined so started out with 6. I now have BNS, FSV, MG, STN, SYZ and TOU as these seemed a fair "micro model" group. Although they've taken a hit of late, I'm holding long and am still pleased with gains so far this year. I'll soon have a bit more cash to buy - should I stick with these 6 and do some re-balancing and adding, or would you suggest a few more from the Model, and if so, which ones. I'm in for the long haul.

Q: Are the rails a buy cp cnr ?

Q: I am looking at ensuring that I have diversification in my portfolio, which hasn't always been the case. I am still heavy in energy. I would like to add a health care position. I have gone through most of your recommendations and I don't see anyone stock that is obvious. I know that KBRO is indirectly related, but it is considered an industrial. What would be your recommendation for healthcare. I really appreciate your service, and I find that I learn something everyday. Cheers.

Q: Hi Peter and Team,
Pls give your view on CNR at this level, a good entry point?
Do they carry large portion of business in the US which by means of strong dollar that affect it's profit?
Thanks

Q: Hello 5i team. I currently hold shares in both trp and ppl. They have both had a good ride over the last few years Can I get your take on them? Should I continue to hold them or sell them to buy other pipelines? I know you recommended enbridge a few days ago. Thank you

Q: I am in the process of rebalancing my portfolio to better match my target sector allocation. I am currently underweight in both healthcare and utilities. My only holding in healthcare is the US ETF (XLV), and my only utility holding is Brookfield Renewable (BEP.UN). Can you suggest one or two other names in each of these sectors that you would recommend for new buying at this time. In the Utility space I would prefer something other than a power producer since I already hold Brookfield. Could Telus (which I don’t own) be considered similar to a utility? My goal would be moderate growth with a long (several year) time horizon but in particular I like companies that are likely to hold up better than their peers in the event of a market downturn.
Steven

Q: I am interesting in your recommendations for a good dividend paying stock in the Canadian Bank sector and in the pipeline sector? I am looking for steady growth of the dividend.

Q: what is your view between CBO and VSC.Any preference?
I see you have CVD in income portfolio,why? Have 160K to allocate to fix income in my RRSP.loOking at CBO,VSC (REAL SHORT TERM),CVD,XHY.
US industrial really taking a hit!Just a correction?UTX,FLR,PCP,BA.

Q: Can you please let me know how you feel about Torc's fundamentals today. Thank you

Q: Hi Peter,

Congratulations on the money you raised this summer with your ride! I've been watching the pipelines correct over the last 3 weeks. I sold my pipeline holdings on the way since I thought they became quite expensive. I'm now looking at getting back into ALA, IPL, PPL AND KEY, but the P/E multiples are still around 30x forward earnings. How do we know what earnings multiple to attach to a particular sector of the market and is this a good time to re-enter the pipelines?

Thanks,
Jason

Q: I`m looking for some exposure to US stocks that offer a minimum of 4% div (US), with some room for growth. I was thinking of adding GE, understandably with a longer horizon, and two more stocks, preferably in small to mid-cap. If you differ with GE, could you suggest an alternative? thank you Peter and Team.
Rick.

Q: Hi team:
I owned XTR for a few years in my RRSP, it generates about 5% yield per month but compared to FIE, another ETF, it has underperformed, the later has alot of Cdn Banks in it, probably accounting for the better performances; as the interest rate might edged up slowly, it could put a negative return on XTR as it has more bonds and preferred shares in its holdings, as an investor in his early 60s, I wonder if I should switch XTR (about 50%) to FIE due to the impending interest rate increase which they have been talking for the last 3 years ? Thanks! have a good day and looking forward to hear from you

Q: What is your current opinion and would you be comfortable starting a position today?

Q: Could I have your current thoughts on this Company. It is down considerably after second quarter results. Thanks

Q: 12:29 PM 10/6/2014
Hello Peter
I am principally interested in stable low risk higher-yielding stocks for my income portfolio as I depend on the income. I am thinking about taking a small position in one of the smaller higher-yielding Renewable Energy Utilities and am considering Capstone Infrastructure [CSE], Transalta Renewables [RNW], Northland Power [NPI], and Innergex Renewable [INE].

I see you rate both Capstone and Northland as C+, However the other two are unrated. Could you please give provisional ratings for RNW, INE, ENF, EMA, and TA.

I already own large positions [2% to 5% in each, totalling 28% of my portfolio] in these "Utilities" : BIP.UN, BEP.UN, PKI, ENB, ENF, EMA, FTS, PPL, and TRP. Is 28% getting too big? The rest of the portfolio is well diversified in Banks, Gold, Consumer, Infotech, Telecom, Industrials, and Oil stocks.

So my question is should I be "reaching" for yield by buying one of the 4 small renewables which may be much higher risk or should I be content with a somewhat lower yield and just add to one of the strong companies I already own?
Just what would you recommend [large cap or small cap], which one, and why?
Many thanks...... Paul K