Q: This whole business about how the distribution is paid has got me confused. I bought BEP in my $us investorline account. Even though I bought it with the ticker BEP, it shows up on my transactions as BEP.UN. I phoned BMO investorline to confirm that there would be no currency exchange for the distributions when I purchased the stock. It does not show any conversion in my transaction history but I called today to confirm Again after reading the Q & A comments. I reside in Canada but my broker says the interest is paid in $US and there is no currency exchange. Am I missing something?
Q: The US is apparently going to be spending large amounts of $ on infrastructure. Can you recommend particular companies that could
benefit? I currently own WSP which I believe has a large US division. Thanks
Q: I don't know about Exco down 20% holding for a long time. Magna and Martinrea doing so much better. I know you keep saying it is cheap but I want to make some money. Bought at $14.00 and it is now $10.75.
Q: Hi 5i:
Any recent news on Gildan, other than the resignation of a Director? He went to UnderArmour I think, so that should not cause any sudden drops in the stock.
Q: I currently own both of these companies. I'm planning on adding to one. Which would be your first choice for a long term hold {3 to 5 years} balancing some safety with reasonable growth.
Q: I had sold AW a while back at a nice profit, thanks for your quality advice on these shares last year. I did not think the shares would get this weak, im thinking of getting back in. When is the next quarterly report due? what is a fair price for the shares if same store sales growth does not return?
Q: 5i gives BEP.UN a favorable rating. But Accountability Research (AR), in a report on 12 January 2017, rated it as a SELL with a target of only $33. The AR report suggests the possibilities of conflicts of interest with BAM and fears about the high payout rate. Have you considered your rate in light of AR concerns? A detailed reply would be appreciated since I own BEP.UN and planned to purchase more.
Q: Is it possible to quantify the impact of the Nissan contract? The news release didn't include any financial details, but one would presume that Nissan's worldwide supply chain is substantial. Nissan's decision may also expose Kinaxis to an even broader international business audience. Nissan also said they "see this as a long term relationship between our two companies." I have a 1/3 position currently, as a much lower price. Also considering the recent pullback, would you step in for another 1/3 or more at this time?
Absolute seems very strong lately, particularly since their last quarterly report was a miss. Anything seem out of the ordinary?
Would you currently choose Abt or et for the tech income stock part of your portfolio?
Q: What are you latest thoughts on TPK? I've avoided it for awhile but I see for the last 6 months or so it's trying to bottom technically - are they resolving their issues? The p/e is not onerous and the dividend is almost 4%. Thanks.
Stephen Takacsy of Lester A.M. has 7.5% of TPK (6.43) . I think you have it as C+ but price when report was done was 8.80. At current lower price would your rating change?