Investment Q&A

Q: I assume ALA spun out ACI to reduce debt. Given the positive recommendations on ACI while ALA shares continue to decline, it appears to be short gain for long term pain. Thus, I am confused as to why ALA did this. Also, with ALA in the doldrums, would it make sense to take my loss in ALA and buy ACI? Or should I stick with ALA for greater rebound potential?

Q: For income & some growth please rank the following in order of preference:
ALQ
BEP.un
ENB
KEY
PPL

Q: I had an equal weighting , originally, in the above mentioned. companies. I assume ALA will cut its dividend. That said , The other three have no hair on them. Would you think selling ALA , I have lots of gains, and moving into the other three??
Kind regards.

Q: Paid 47$ now 41 $ should i sell it and take a tax loss then re purchace it 30 days latter

Q: I bought BCE two or three years ago and watched its value peak about 3 times before settling back down now to levels pretty much where I bought it. In the meantime, I've had the benefit of a good dividend.

When I look at the 3 year chart, it is beginning to look encouraging again. so I was thinking that maybe some folks are buying into the telecoms because they like the stability offered in an economic downturn. I was about ready to sell and look for something with a bit more growth. Maybe I should hang on?

Would you recommend anything else with a similar dividend and stability in this economic environment?

Q: I have been looking at Enbridge, and am confused about the increase in outstanding common shares. It seems that they more than doubled in the past 2-3 years. Is this from acquisition or from the company issuing more shares? Is there a way to tell for other companies (online), so I don't have to ask you for each one I find similar results?

Thanks!

Q: When 5i says "hold 5-7% energy exposure" does this include the energy utilities like ENB,IPL,TRP etc? Thanks Ron

Q: I own IPL and am down around 7.5%. I am considering selling IPL for the tax loss and buying ENB. I am thinking that ENB has at least as much capital appreciation possibility as IPL. The ENB dividend is a little smaller than IPL but it is still healthy. What are your thoughts?

Q: Good morning 5i team
My daughter asked for my recommendation on where to invest the $22K she and her husband have in our two grandchildrens' (10 & 7) RESP. They are currently in a 60/40 set of bank mutual funds, and they contribute $100K a month. They are prepared to accept moderate risk. I don't particularly like bank M-funds, and am thinking to suggest 40% in a 5-year GIC, and 60% in blue-chip dividend payers like BCE, BNS &/or ENB. I would appreciate your advice on my general approach and stock picks.
Granddad Edward

Q: For ALA, AQN, DIV, DR, ENB, PRV.UN, what is the payout ratio for each of these companies? Is payout ratio a valuable measure of dividend sustainability? Can payout ratio about 100% be maintained? thanks

Q: of the stocks listed can you please rank in order from 1st to last for adding to at this time as I have some cash to add to these stocks that I currently own.
Thanks

Q: For your info

However, Enbridge could face some other problems in Michigan. The newly elected governor Gretchen Whitmer has voiced opposition to the aging Line 5 pipeline, yet another aging pipeline that ferries oil from Alberta, through Michigan, to refineries across the border back in Canada. The current governor, Rick Snyder, reached a deal with Enbridge in early October, which would require Enbridge to encase the pipeline in a cement tunnel to prevent any leaks. Such an endeavor could cost as much as $500 million and take seven to ten years to build.

Whitmer has suggested she would seek the closure of Line 5 before it can be replaced, a move that would put a further dent in Alberta’s takeaway capacity. Line 5 is 65 years old and carries 540,000 bpd.

Q: I tendered my ENF shares and am wondering what the usual time line is for having them changed to ENB shares and deposited in my account along with the cash per share allocation. I noted the whole exchange deal happened on November 8. The ENF shares seemed to have disappeared from my on line Investors Edge account, i.e. they have been de listed from the TSX. Not sure what happens next or if i should be doing something to expedite the issue. Thank you for your help. Bill

Q: Hi,
Thanks always for your advice, it's been very helpful.
Part of my investing strategy is to hold company shares (where possible) in AST or Computershare so I can use the dripping programs for the tax break. I am down drastically with CJR.B - should I sell and move on? Also, I hold ENB, NTR and PPL all of which have suspended their drip programs. Are they worth holding, so I can do something with the cash dividends or should I move on from them. All of my moving on would be to purchase other companies that drip.
thanks
michele

Q: I would appreciate your insight on GEI vs ENB. How do the pay out ratios/debt compare, the sustainabiltiy of the dividend and the ability of increasing the dividend? Which one would have a better growth? Would you prefer holding just one or would both be okay as well for added diversification?

Q: I have a question about 891

Why would Enbridge suspend the DRIP if they weren't offering anything 'extra' (as in an extra % to those who took part) to take part in it?

Q: Hi,

In energy and power utility sector which companies do you recommend at current valuation. Is XOM a good buy or it is better to invest in ENB or PXT in current market and future growth perspective.

Appreciate the great service

Thanks
Ninad

Q: can i get your take on the earnings report for these two companies please. thank you.

Q: hello, when do the above report and what are the eps/ rev expectations? Thanks

Q: Good morning,
I sold the above in early October to capture tax loss, and can rebuy next week. Are there any among these 4 that you would pass on for now.?
Thanks for the hand holding.
Ted