Investment Q&A

Q: Good Afternoon
I am down 20% on BEPC.
Is BEPC the kind of solid dividend paying blue chip that one can average down?
I will appreciate also your comments for BEPC's prospects going forward.
Thanks

Q: Hello 5i Team

I currently hold in my US$ denominated RRSP Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (BEP) to avoid complications with taxation of BEP.UN in a taxable account.

I want to proceed with buying Brookfield Renewable Corporation (BEPC) in my taxable account to receive Canadian Eligible Dividends. I would then sell my BEP holdings in the RRSP.

Could you please provide your top 5 ideas in the US market (i.e. NYSE or NASDAQ listed) for electrical utility and or renewable electrical generation to replace the BEP units in my RRSP.

Thank you

Q: I own BEPC at a 6% loss, offset a bit by the dividend but have come to the conclusion that I don’t understand the renewables space, and try to avoid investing in things I don’t understand. What is the catalyst to take this higher? Are companies in renewables much like the broader non-renewable energy sector in that they are price takers and subject to cyclicality? I’m feeling like if I want some growth with a small dividend I’d sooner own BN, and if I want a decent dividend with a little growth I’d be better off with BAM? Appreciate your thoughts and opinion as always.

Q: A number of strong Dividend paying companies have pulled back recently. Excluding Banks, what would be top five Canadian Dividend Paying Stocks (> 4%) that would also bring reasonable growth.

Could you also indicate if you consider them a buy today.

Thanks
Tim

Q: Given both stocks drifting lower which one has a higher potential for recovery?
I am thinking of switching from BLX to BEPC because of size and assets mix. If rates stay were they are which company will be less impacted?

Q: Last week I bought some shares in BEPC, stock was up next day so I sold for a profit.
In my TD account they took back 10% of the sale, not the profit but the sale. When I contacted TD they said it was a withholding tax and that I will receive a T5013 for my 2023 taxes. So according to this rationale I sold at a profit but now have a loss. TD told me to contact Brookfield to clarify and I am now anticipating a "he said, she said" argument between these 2 groups. Is this something you have encountered before and if so can you advise on how to cut to the chase here.

Q: Can you provide your opinion on the most recent earnings report? Thanks

Q: I sold TRP today at basically a break even price because I do not want to wait out the final outcome of their recent split up plan and to see how their debt is allocated etc. I was in the stock for long term income given I am recently retired. It will be hard to find an equivalent yield, given capital preservation is a prime objective along with the income. TRP was held in a non registered account for tax advantaged dividend income.

With long term capital preservation a goal along with income generation, and that I hold all of the above listed companies already in appropriate proportions and don't wish to add to them or their sectors (no more utilities, financials or telecoms) what other Canadian blue chip dividend companies would you consider for long term hold with decent dividends for income? I also already have enough allocated to bonds, GIC's and cash accounts so I'm not considering these assets either.

Manageable debt levels and ability to maintain dividend growth, hopefully at the rate of inflation or higher is the main criteria I would hope to have in replacing TRP for the long haul. Thank you for your valued insight in giving me suggestions to look at.

Q: Hello 5i Team,

Could you please provide your top utilities stock picks (3 Canadian, 3 U.S.) based on total return for a long-term hold, i.e. 5+ years.

Thanks in advance for your always helpful advice!

Q: Is it a good low entry point for BEP.UN at the present time,or BEP in RRSP for US dividends + no foreign taxes since it is a CDN Cie ?

Q: Good Morning,

Retired income investor. Large position in BN with very low yield but growth potential.. Wondering if you thought it would be a good move to sell BN and buy BIPC, BEPC and BAM or any other suggestions. Have some of each already. Don’t need the money but this would improve cash flow which could be used to purchase more equities.

Q: Please rank these equities in order of preference for a combination of income and capital growth in a taxable account. Thanks!

Q: hi 5i,
can I get your brief compare/contrast analysis of these brookfield entities. I am purchasing one for a non-registered account. do they have the same growth potential?

Q: Please you provide a brief comparison of these three. Which would be your preferred hold for the next 5- 10 years?

Thanks,

Mike

Q: Hello,
Which one would you add to and why? Long term hold and I don’t need the dividend. Thank you!

Q: It has been 3 years since BEP share prices have done anything positive. Are you still positive about them? What are the catalysts that might see some positive movement?

Q: From a high on Jan 2021 of $62.40 to a low on March 6, 2023 of $28.63 BEPC:CA has been constantly dropping. It just now has started to recover to $35.26. Do the fundamentals of BEPC:CA enable its position now to continue grow as such, the downtrend having been due to market flux and circumstance, or just chuck it and go for more BIP. I hold BEP, BEPC, BIP and BIPC.
Thank you for your terrific insight as always

Q: Dear 5i,
In regards to BEPC:CA, BEP.UN:CA, BEPC:US, BEP:US and stock Beta.
Your web site reports: 0.80, 0.76, 1.09 and 0.87 respectively.
Does your web site report 3 Year Beta? If not, what is it? What is a reasonable Year Beta statistic to consider? Can you help explain why the Beta varies quite dramatically with the four different Brookfield Renewable tickers? There doesn't seem to be any obvious correlation between the Corporate versions and the different Currencies?

Q: Your answer to a previous question about BEPC has made me very nervous. You said that the company has missed on earning in eight straight quarters. I still own this company because of 5I's generally positive observations and now I'm wondering what's up when it misses with such regularity. I have a lot of Brookfield companies and wonder if I shouldn't sell my BEPC and put it into BIPC. I have the parents as well so I do like the overall management. But, BEPC? You still like it a lot or a little? Thanks

Q: Hello Peter,

BEPC has been in a decline since Jan 2021. Can you please comment on reasons for the decline and would you recommend steeping into a 1/4 or 1/2 position today?

Thank you
Debbie and Jerry