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Q: Re Enercare payout ratios Members might want to check-out the
slide presentations at the link below for clarification. Also don't forget they just took over assets of Direct Energy in Q4/2014 with integration still ongoing.

http://files.shareholder.com/downloads/CWIF/215083183x0x829571/C64CD778-190D-4C5B-BB79-73AB2E5B0FE7/EnerCare_Q1_2015_Slides-FINAL.pdf
Read Answer Asked by Scot on May 24, 2015
Q: I’m a little confused reference your answers to the two most recent questions on Enercare ECI dividend payout ratios

May 22, 2015 (asked by Grant)
The payout ratio is 68%, and dropped 4 points last quarter.

March 04, 2015 (asked by Eugene)
If we look at 2014 full year numbers, ECI generated $121 million in operating cash flow, and paid $46 million in dividends. Against cash flow, the payout ratio was 38%.

Am I missing something here, or has it really changed that much?
Read Answer Asked by John on May 22, 2015
Q: I have done well with eci, and as a result of the recent price decrease, I am considering adding more to bring my holdings from about 2.5% of total portfolio to 4%. I hold this for income, and am not looking for capital gains. Do you consider the dividend sustainable (payout %?) and see any dangers to the stock price?
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by grant on May 22, 2015
Q: Re the recent drop, there is concern that the new government in Alberta may phase out coal by 2020. Capital Power's coal plants will last at least 10 years longer so this would be a significant hit to the value of their capital. addition: On my earlier question,I stated that the NDP platform favored closing coal plants in 2020 - it should have read, 2030. CPX plants are expected to be operational to 2040 - they are in good shape - so if the government follows through it will be a negative and require higher capital spending.
Read Answer Asked by John on May 22, 2015
Q: I would like to buy DHX.b but the recent increase in price makes me wonder if it is getting too expensive. Your thoughts?
Read Answer Asked by Elaine or Gerry on May 21, 2015
Q: I believe you've referred to DHX as being a cyclical stock. I'd appreciate if you could explain why.... I'm trying to understand this term and the application.
Thanks in advance!
Read Answer Asked by Brenda on May 21, 2015
Q: Do you have any insight to the big price move? It seems to have shot up today on "no news".
Read Answer Asked by Brenda on May 21, 2015
Q: Apparently the judge on the Ericsson case through out the two contender,this is the stronger case for Win as result this stock keep going south unfortunately i allocate 5% of my income portfolio on this stock, should i lighten up and reallocate some .
Read Answer Asked by DANIEL on May 20, 2015
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