Investment Q&A

• TransAlta Corporation (TA)
  • View TA Profile
  • View Questions on TA

Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
I thought the $200M investment in TA would have been good news...but the stock is down almost 5% at mid day. Please provide your insight into this transaction. Does it have much benefit if you are a TA shareholder?
Thanks in advance for your assistance!
Dr.Ernest Rivait

Upvote 0

Read Answer Asked by Ernest on November 24, 2015

• TransAlta Corporation (TA)
  • View TA Profile
  • View Questions on TA

Q: I read that TA was near sale before the deal fell through. Can you guess possible price range that this company would be sold for or percent premium to present trading price. Thank-you
Best Regards
Harold

Upvote 0

Read Answer Asked by Harold on October 25, 2015

• TransAlta Corporation (TA)
  • View TA Profile
  • View Questions on TA

Q: Is this a good entry point for Transalta? Thank you

Upvote 0

Read Answer Asked by hugh on June 15, 2015

• TransAlta Corporation (TA)
  • View TA Profile
  • View Questions on TA

Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
On April 30th in response to a question you choose CPX over TA and stated TA was expensive. Since then TA has fallen approximately 20%.What do you think has caused this? Is it company related, the sector or fear of the NDP...or all three? If the shares fell another 10% or 15% would you consider it a possible long term contrarian play? Thanks for your thoughts!
Dr. Ernest Rivait

Upvote 0

Read Answer Asked by Ernest on June 08, 2015

• TransAlta Corporation (TA)
  • View TA Profile
  • View Questions on TA

Q: Could you please give your thoughts on TA's latest quarterly report. Much appreciated, David.

Upvote 0

Read Answer Asked by Robert on April 30, 2015

• TransAlta Corporation (TA)
  • View TA Profile
  • View Questions on TA

Q: What are your thoughts on TransAlta's 2014 report given today and their outlook going forward? Thanks.

Upvote 0

Read Answer Asked by Robert on February 19, 2015

• TransAlta Corporation (TA)
  • View TA Profile
  • View Questions on TA

Q: Hi Peter and Co.

May I have your opinion on this bond...TRANSALTA MTN 6.4% 18NV19? The bond is presently trading at $110.36*, and I do have a nice capital gain. I have no problem holding the bond (in my RSP) until maturity, but am concerned about the safety of the bond considering the price decline in TA's stock price. Your thoughts are appreciated.

Merry Christmas to the staff at 5iResearch.

Arnie

Upvote 0

Read Answer Asked by Arnold on December 22, 2014

• TransAlta Corporation (TA)
  • View TA Profile
  • View Questions on TA

Q: I am interested in your opinion relating to the safety and sustainability of the dividends on the company's preferred shares. The Preferred "F" shares reset in 2017 at + 317 basis points - thanks for your feedback

Upvote 0

Read Answer Asked by Bruce on December 05, 2014

• TransAlta Corporation (TA)
  • View TA Profile
  • View Questions on TA

Q: Good Morning
What is your view of the new Transalta floating rate pref. for a longer term income holding?
Thanks for your input.

Upvote 0

Read Answer Asked by Warren on August 06, 2014

• TransAlta Corporation (TA)
  • View TA Profile
  • View Questions on TA

Q: Is this a good entry point for Transalta? Tx

Upvote 0

Read Answer Asked by hugh on March 28, 2014

• TransAlta Corporation (TA)
  • View TA Profile
  • View Questions on TA

Q: Hi
I have held TA for about 10 years and note that it is now at or near a 10-year low. Is it time to sell or time to buy?
Thank you, Peter

Upvote 0

Read Answer Asked by WILLIAM on February 28, 2014

• TransAlta Corporation (TA)
  • View TA Profile
  • View Questions on TA

Q: Has anything materially changed with TransAlta since the Feb 20th question and answer to set off the recent downward move? We own it at $20.00. Is it time to sell?

Upvote 0

Read Answer Asked by Linda on February 26, 2014

• TransAlta Corporation (TA)
  • View TA Profile
  • View Questions on TA

Q: Hi Peter & Co.
We've held Trans Alta TA since 2006. Now it looks like the short sellers are having their day.
Do we finally 'bite the bullet' and get out ?
Or do you think that cutting the Dividend will be good enough to help TA's Bottom Line?
Thank you
Dennis

Upvote 0

Read Answer Asked by Dennis on February 20, 2014

• TransAlta Corporation (TA)
  • View TA Profile
  • View Questions on TA

Q: Hi Peter

I am really enjoying my membership.

Any thoughts on TransAlta (TA)? Is the 7.85% dividend sustainable?

Thanks

Upvote 0

Read Answer Asked by Gregory on February 12, 2014

• TransAlta Corporation (TA)
  • View TA Profile
  • View Questions on TA

Q: Hi Peter,
Would you consider purchasing transalta at this time? thanks Clare

Upvote 0

Read Answer Asked by clara on December 20, 2013

• TransAlta Corporation (TA)
  • View TA Profile
  • View Questions on TA

Q: TA.pr.D
I read your recent comment on TA common shares, but does the same opinion apply to their reset prefs, this one trading at a very attractive price and yield. More broadly, so many rate reset prefs are off, in particular the past 2 weeks. While part of an income portfolio (the lower current costs seemingly protecting against rate increases), are they possibly still a bit of a value trap, even at these reduced prices? Thank-you as always...

Upvote 0

Read Answer Asked by Warren on December 13, 2013

• TransAlta Corporation (TA)
  • View TA Profile
  • View Questions on TA

Q: Would love to hear your thoughts on Transalta (TA). Attractive yield and potentially signalling a technical breakout. Would this be a good entry point?

Upvote 0

Read Answer Asked by Arvind on November 22, 2013

• TransAlta Corporation (TA)
  • View TA Profile
  • View Questions on TA

Q: About a year ago I asked about Trans Alta. You said they had enough cash to maintain their dividend for at least another year. What is your recommendation now. I am wondering if I should continue to hold or redeem my shares.
Thanks so much.
Ron Beaton

Upvote 0

Read Answer Asked by Ron on October 30, 2013

• TransAlta Corporation (TA)
  • View TA Profile
  • View Questions on TA

Q: Is TA still a poor investment or is it improving considerably
Thanks

Upvote 0

Read Answer Asked by lyle on October 22, 2013

• TransAlta Corporation (TA)
  • View TA Profile
  • View Questions on TA

Q: Good morning,

Looking for any insights on the current weakness of Transalta fixed resets preferred shares?

Many thanks

Upvote 0

Read Answer Asked by Brad on August 06, 2013