Investment Q&A

Q: What is your best guess as to the likelihood of a dividend cut by any of the above listed companies? Thanks.

Q: Opinion

Q: Hello 5i,
Thank you for providing a clear and modulated message through the past 2 months.
For a 5-10 year hold could you rank the top 10 highest (TSX) yielding stocks with the safest dividends. ( strongest balance sheet, lowest payout ratio, historical dividend growth, etc).
Could you also rank them separately in terms of bounceback / growth potential over the next 2 to 3 years?
There may be redundancy in this question vs others asked and the 5i portfolios - so please take as many credits as necessary.
Thank you

Q: I am thinking of replacing PSI with TransAlta Renewables in my RRSP for dividend stability , moderate growth, and less risk. Your opinion is appreciated. Joe

Q: Hello,
I'm a looking to invest in dividend stocks. Currently I would like to increase my exposure to the Utilities sector. Given the current economic conditions, which of the above stocks are most at-risk of cutting or reducing their dividends? Also, of the above, are there any standouts that you prefer? I am also looking at AQN and FTS aswell as BEP.UN and BIP.UN.

Thank you

Q: Can I please get your opinion on the above stocks? Would you consider these bargains at these prices if one is expecting this turbulence not be last longer than one quarter? How sustainable do you view their dividends if we enter a brief recession? I'm wondering whether to get greedy while others are fearful.

Thanks for the great service!

Q: I have a question, are there any socially responsible companies paying a dividend listed on the TSX that are good candidates to own in a portfolio?

Q: Some of my stocks purchased 2 years ago RNW,AQN,BEP.UN, are getting pretty lofty originaly bought for dividends and some growth.Though i still like them is it best to crop some off,buy puts or have stops in place.

Q: Seems like the renewable energy area has a future. Could get your top 6 stocks that you would purchase for growth and dividend? Which would be most affected if interest rates were to gradually rise? Thanks for the great service. Would like to stay in the cdn market, but a top us one or two would be appreciated.

Q: What are your thoughts about RNW and how would this compare to other renewable stocks?

Q: Please rank these companies with a long term hold in mind.
Thanks

Q: Just finished reading Peters article in the latest edition of Canadian Money about High yield dividend payers. Question about payout ratios. Its confusing.
Example; In Morningstar for 2018 the payout ratio was quoted at 134%(unsustainable)
Using operating cash flow the calculation is 230M/388M = 60%(sustainable)
Using free cash flow the calculation is 230M/322M= 71%(probably sustainable)
Peter you have said the calculations should use either free or operating cash flow for the calculations of payout ratio.
I contacted Morningstar asking about their calculation and they said they use what the company sends them.
So which is right when trying to figure out whether the payout ratio is too high?
There are multiple other examples, Enbridge to name one.
Stated payout ratio 282%, operating. cash flow calc, 3844/10502=37%
Free cash flow 3844/3156 = 121%. Quite a variance. I'm confused.
WHICH CALCULATION IS THE BEST ONE TO USE TO HELP DETERMINE SUSTAINABILITY?

Q: TransAlta renewables seems to have good momentum and Warren Buffett has bought into the company. A good yield. Do you see it as a good income stock with a bit of growth, or would BAM be better. I already own Algonquin Power.

Q: 3 part question
1. Are the dividends paid by AW.UN and BEP.UN eligible for the Canadian dividend tax credit ?
2. How safe would you consider the above 7 dividends stocks given the large payout ratios?
3. Do you favor calculating payout ratios using free cash flow?
Thanks
Jeff

Q: Given results that - at least in the news release - seemed positive, can you comment on same and the reason for the current drop in price of about 2.5%
Thanks!

Q: I manage a TFSA for a 26 year old relative, with the following stocks:
GSY, CSU, PHO, KWH-UN, COV, GOOG

With the cash coming from KWH, we are looking to buy. So two questions:
1. Is there any obvious "hole" in terms of sector that we should try to fill?
2. She has indicated a desire for a renewable energy stock. We are considering BEP.UN, AQN, NPI, RNW - which you you choose, or is there another you would suggest instead?

Thanks for your excellent service!

Q: Hi, I currently have $11,500 to add to my TFSA with a long term horizon. I currently hold CNR (2.53%), NTR (2.88%), PLC (5.04%) PPL (2.98%), TD (4.21%), V (4.71), WCN (6.15%), XLV (3.31%) MAW 104 (25.11%). I am wondering if I should add to the current companies or might you have any other suggestions?

Q: Can I please get your thoughts on the stability/financial health of INE and RNW, the sustainability of the dividends, and the growth outlook over the next 2 years. Thank you.

Q: Can I get your thoughts on RNW?

Thanks,
Alex

Q: Greetings 5i team,
I own AQN, BIP-UN, BEP-UN, EMA, FTS, CU, SPB and VNR = approx 13% of my portfolio.
Q1 When might we expect the VNR offer to come to fruition and
Q2 Would RNW be a good option to replace VNR?
Thank you
Steve