Q: Used to own KBL and sold it way too soon. Am looking at getting back in but I am wondering what the prospects are for dividend growth. There has been next to no increase in the dividend in the past 5 years. While the share price has shown good growth the past few years is there much upside left.
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Q: Altagas (ALA) - is this a good entry point? Tx
Q: We hold BAM and have a nice 20% gain. We are considering selling BAM and buying brookfield renewable. What do you think of this trade? thanks
Q: Hi Peter,
Wondering why the pipeline stocks in Canada and the US (except for IPL) are going sideways or down, while the rest of the oil and gas sector is doing well. Is it only because of their higher yield, or is there something else?
Wondering why the pipeline stocks in Canada and the US (except for IPL) are going sideways or down, while the rest of the oil and gas sector is doing well. Is it only because of their higher yield, or is there something else?
Q: re Pembina PPL--what am I to make of the "straddling the fence" stance concerning pipeline building appearing in the media? Has this been known for years and I'm just hearing of it? Is there more to it than is getting press now? it likely to affect the stock price? Thanks so much for a neutral place to go for information.
Q: Peter and 5I Team,
Thank you for a great service.
Could you please confirm if an income tax election is required as my shares of Inter Pipeline are held inside my TFSA?
Looking for clarification
Thanks
Sylvain
Thank you for a great service.
Could you please confirm if an income tax election is required as my shares of Inter Pipeline are held inside my TFSA?
Looking for clarification
Thanks
Sylvain
Q: We currently hold RBC Global Corporate Bond Fund. Could you advise me if this would be considered still a safe investment and should we be keeping it.
Thank you
Thank you
Q: The Altagas (ALA) purchase of 25% of Petrogas sounds good, except how do we determine whether the price was reasonable? The news release indicates it will be accretive to earnings and cash flow per share, but doesn't give a timeline. Any thoughts on the merits of the purchase, or is it a case of wait and see. I hold a 3% position from a purchase several years ago and will continue to hold, but would purchase more if the deal appears to be particularly good from the ALA view.
Q: I am wondering why BCE.PR.A & BCE.PR.C preferred shares are experiencing such a price decline. According to BCE's web site,
their annual dividend is 3.45% & 3.55%, guaranteed to Sept 2017 & March 2018 respectively. On those dates the shares then may be converted to floating rate preferred shares. Do you have any explanation as to why the share prices have been in a steep decline since April of this year. Thanks ... Cal
their annual dividend is 3.45% & 3.55%, guaranteed to Sept 2017 & March 2018 respectively. On those dates the shares then may be converted to floating rate preferred shares. Do you have any explanation as to why the share prices have been in a steep decline since April of this year. Thanks ... Cal
Q: Hi Peter,
I am growing concerned about CPG as others seem to be as well. I'm looking for another yield play to replace CPG and doesn't have to be in the oil & gas sector. Perhaps Liquor Stores is a good option for income?
Thank-you.
I am growing concerned about CPG as others seem to be as well. I'm looking for another yield play to replace CPG and doesn't have to be in the oil & gas sector. Perhaps Liquor Stores is a good option for income?
Thank-you.
Q: Opinion on Fortis FTS
Is this a good long term investment.
IS current price a buying opportunity or do you see further weakness in price.
Is this a good long term investment.
IS current price a buying opportunity or do you see further weakness in price.
Q: Hi Team,
A would appreciate your opinion regarding 2 companies for some growth and dividends that should grow over time.
I'm thinking of buying IPL.UN Interpipe) now that it's become a corp. What do you think of its future prospects and do you think it's a reasonable buy at the current price?
Davis and Henderson seems to be changing itself into a viable company. Do you agree and is it a buy at current prices?
THANKS FOR THE GREAT SERVICE!
A would appreciate your opinion regarding 2 companies for some growth and dividends that should grow over time.
I'm thinking of buying IPL.UN Interpipe) now that it's become a corp. What do you think of its future prospects and do you think it's a reasonable buy at the current price?
Davis and Henderson seems to be changing itself into a viable company. Do you agree and is it a buy at current prices?
THANKS FOR THE GREAT SERVICE!
Q: I'm looking at allocating 10% of my overall portfolio to variable income securities that provide some inflation protection and decent fixed income returns. I was looking at ZPR and ZRE etfs as candidates - splitting them evenly at 5% a piece. I know ZPR has rate reset preferred shares which should provide some protection and ZRE seems oversold. Also, would I be better off buying HR.UN instead of ZRE because it holds longer term low interest rate debt than some of the REITS held in ZRE? Your comments please.
Q: I was wondering the same as Robert D regarding WTE. He refers to a capped dividend - what does this mean?
Q: Westshore Terminals continues to climb in spite of a capped dividend.Is there a message from the market on WTE?
Thanks
Bob
Thanks
Bob
Q: Anything of concern in the significant price drop in Inter Pipeline - IPL - today? Or did it just get ahead of itself?
Q: AFN? You seem high on this company even though it sells at a huge multiple to EPS and cash flow. Cash flow barely covers dividend right now and ROE is a single digit-so, to me, it appears way ahead of the fundamentals. Why would I buy this stock??
Q: I wonder if your view of RNW as an income stock has changed in the past month. Compared to AQN, FTS, BEP.UN and CSE, it has held its value while the others have lost 2-7%. It pays a healthy monthly dividend with a decent payout ratio and its power contracts are reasonably long term and I understand protected from inflation. Other than it is new, is there really anything to dislike. Thanks.
Q: Thoughts on bond allocation in this current environment? I'm relatively young and have an aiming for a total allocation of ~15%, specifically in XBB.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Q: This is a repeat of a question that I believe did not get through because of a time out.
It's almost a year since I purchased a 5i membership and will happily renew in Oct. I find the the Q&As most interesting and the more I read I find I seem to be picking up on subtleties. I do have a problem understanding what seems to be a subtlety with the grading system. It seems that 5i considers B- and certainly C+ companies more risky but suitable for income. I would think that someone requiring income would be looking for less risk and security of income.
To give you context I have recently taken control of my investments at a discount brokerage to reduce cost. I'm working toward building a portfolio that will provide 4% annually as a living allowance within a year plus a little extra to cover inflation and the odd treat. I hope I'm not being too optimistic or aggressive.
I now hold B- and C+ with AFN, CS, MCB, NAL and EH and wonder if I should consider replacing. I also hold 12 A to B stocks, a couple of blue chip Canadian large caps as well as ETFs that give me Canadian, US, Global less US and fixed income to round out the holdings.
I would appreciate comments on B- and C+ companies and my use of these as well any other thoughts you may have.
Many thanks,
Brian
It's almost a year since I purchased a 5i membership and will happily renew in Oct. I find the the Q&As most interesting and the more I read I find I seem to be picking up on subtleties. I do have a problem understanding what seems to be a subtlety with the grading system. It seems that 5i considers B- and certainly C+ companies more risky but suitable for income. I would think that someone requiring income would be looking for less risk and security of income.
To give you context I have recently taken control of my investments at a discount brokerage to reduce cost. I'm working toward building a portfolio that will provide 4% annually as a living allowance within a year plus a little extra to cover inflation and the odd treat. I hope I'm not being too optimistic or aggressive.
I now hold B- and C+ with AFN, CS, MCB, NAL and EH and wonder if I should consider replacing. I also hold 12 A to B stocks, a couple of blue chip Canadian large caps as well as ETFs that give me Canadian, US, Global less US and fixed income to round out the holdings.
I would appreciate comments on B- and C+ companies and my use of these as well any other thoughts you may have.
Many thanks,
Brian