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Q: Hi - looking to add a utility to an otherwise diversified portfolio. Please rank the companies listed in terms of potential total return over the next 5 years+ and whether current valuations are presenting a good entry point?
Read Answer Asked by Chris on February 23, 2023
Q: I'm a retired investor with a balanced portfolio looking for a stable total return. I hold the above 3 utilities and am wondering if a switch from BLX to FTS would provide a greater overall return over the next 5 years?
Read Answer Asked by Lyle on February 17, 2023
Q: Why are renewable energy stocks like the three names above performed so poorly in the last year or two? Isn't all governments are promoting renewable energies and these stocks should flourish and not sink?
Read Answer Asked by Victor on February 13, 2023
Q: Hi 5i,

I currently own the above noted renewable energy utilities. I am thinking of selling AQN. If I did so, (and I would like to keep it in renewables) would you recommend putting the proceeds towards one of the above or something like NPI or possibly a renewable energy ETF. Could you recommend 1 to 3 ETFs?

Thanks!!
Read Answer Asked by Brian on November 15, 2022
Q: Can you please rank the above utilities for Value. I used EV/EBITA data from Yahoo Finance and got this: NPI (8), BIP.UN (11), FTS (12.7), BLX (13), BEP.UN (15), NEE (26), AQN (28)
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Grant on November 07, 2022
Q: Looking for 5 names for my Cdn TFSA . Must pay a dividend. Currently hold GSY, ATD, BAM.A EFM, DOO, DFY.
Thank you
David
Read Answer Asked by David on November 07, 2022
Q: If you were to start a NEW Income Portfolio what 10 stocks would you choose. Thanks for your input!
Read Answer Asked by diane joan on October 31, 2022
Q: I am trying build a list of buy and forget core stocks for each sector. I hold the following utilities in various accounts: FTS, BIPC, BEPC, AQN, NEE, BLX, NPI. Can you please rank these for safety and also for growth. I hold BLX in a corp account because it has the lowest yield - do you see BLX as a long term buy and forget stock? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Grant on October 11, 2022
Q: Hello 5i team:
Without editorializing or getting too “grumpy old man”, it seems we have a productivity issue in Canada, and now a labour force participation and perhaps also a work ethic issue. Every employer where I reside is bemoaning “people problems”.
I’m wondering if you have done any work on identifying companies that generate high free cash flow with relatively fewer employees? I know you have mentioned ATA in the past as maybe a way to play the theme, but I’m thinking of companies that are already there because of the nature of their business.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Stephen R. on July 25, 2022
Q: Hi - I held above utility and telecome stocks. With CPI hits 40 years high in Canada, BOC will likely rise 75bps in July. Do you think income stocks will be under pressure as yeild % may not be compelling anymore due to higher GIC rate. Which names would you sale first in a risk off environment?

I value your opinion.

Thanks,
Read Answer Asked by QIAN on June 23, 2022
Q: Hi,

Although these stocks are not alike, which two would be your top choices for the next few years based on growth, dividend, possible recession, manageable volatility, and momentum? Please explain why as well.
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on June 09, 2022
Q: Given the recent decline in these stocks, would you add more money into them? Could you rate them in terms of which ones you would add to (first to last) and their valuations (best valuation to worst valuation)?
thanks
Read Answer Asked by Mary on April 20, 2022
Q: hi, these equities are overvalued, over-leveraged, with shrinking earnings, according to Morningstar Canadian Dangerous strategy. do you think any are compelling sells now, and which would you Hold?
thanks, Chris
Read Answer Asked by chris on March 31, 2022
Q: Peter,

Please provide your list of favorite utility stocks. Focus should be on debt levels able handle higher interest rates, a competitive yield and a history of regularly raising dividend payments.

Thank you

Paul
Read Answer Asked by paul on February 28, 2022
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