Investment Q&A

Q: Hi, I am looking for dividend paying stocks that also have the most upside share price potential in both the short and long term. Could you rate the above, best to last, and if you have any other suggestions, that would be greatly appreciated.
I am not overly concerned with sector allocation.
Many thanks.

Q: What do you think about the IPO of spinoff of AltaGas Canada? Do you believe it is good opportunity to participate on it?
Thank you

Q: In my portfolio I work only on book cost basis. I do not take in consideration any gains unless I "crystalize" them. I am constantly following my cost base behaviour and act without hesitation if on any of my positions, I am down an amount that I consider unhealthy. I make a difference between terminal losses and temporary losses.
Reviewing Altagas for which so far I only have a small loss, I will appreciate your evaluation on the potential for a terminal loss (bankrupcy} and/or temporary losses, considering that I will sell anyway if my losses expand beyond my own comfort threshold.
Thanks
CDJ

Q: Hi 5i:

Is it a good time to re-enter VET and DOL? Full or Half positions? I have regretfully waved my 10% rule on ALA. What do you see for its future?
Thanks for your unbiased insight which is tremendous foundation of 5i that benefits all members.

Tom

Q: A number of analysts have positive comments on the future of this stock. Your feelings on buying it at present level.

Q: Hello,
I liked Gary's question on Low Risk/high reward situation for ALA. I read a book by Mohnish Pabrai a great value investor who did very well by buying into low risk/high uncertainty situations which led the good companies to sell at well below market prices. Are there other companies out there in such a situation? Would TSGI fall in that category where the risk/reward looks very attractive? Thanks.

Shyam

Q: I have held ALA for a long time - so long that I actually have a modest unrealized gain. The current yield of over 10% is obviously signalling something - either an expected dividend cut or a strong discount implying the market is not buying the picture presented by managment that shows strong growth and no problem sustaining and growing the divi. In my view then - the current stock price reflects all of the bad news that might happen - so there is very little downside at the current price. If a divi cut happens - there might be a short term decline from the current price but the stock should recover to a level with associated yield that is peer competitive. If on the other hand - the market buys the growth story - we should see substantial price appreciation from current levels - no divi cut and a repricing which also results in a peer competitive divi. So at the current price - very limited downside and signficant upside. Do you agree?

Q: Considering tax loss selling NFI and TCL (and possibly ALA) then waiting 30+ days to rebuy. Using TurboTax, the loss saves me 15%. Does your crystal ball foresee any quick rebound potential for these 3 stocks that would cause me to rethink this strategy? Thanks...Steve

Q: I am largely an income investor and hold the above stocks for their dividends. I am concerned that some of them may have high levels of debt and will be negatively impacted by higher interest rates. Can you advise which are the most and least indebted companies, and whether higher interest charges could threaten their dividends? Thanks.

Q: These are my current doggies by % loss and have been for a while. Can you recommend replacement(s) or would you suggest just holding?

Carl

Q: I have some questions on Altagas. Would a person be better to buy ACI later this month, because it should have better growth(propane export).
Also, If I were to buy Altagas now , is there not a fair chance of the dividend being cut, because of reduced cash flow(selling Canadian assets). Would you please comment on these aspects. Will ACI have a dividend and how much.
TSGI I was thinking of selling for tax purposes and would like to buy back after 30 days.. Do you know when the next report will be out, I thought perhaps in the middle of Nov.. Thanks in advance Love your service Earl

Q: I own the following in a non-registered account. (I own growth stocks in my TFSA, and US/international equities and Canadian bonds in my RRSP). The goal is to DRIP the following stocks in my non-registered account until I retire and then use the income only to cover some monthly expenses.
CPD; BNS; SLF; FTS; ENB; ALA; BCE; CHP.UN; NWH.UN; VET; NWC; and EIF.
Do you have any concerns with any of these companies long term?

Q: "AltaGas Announces the Filing of an Amended and Restated Prospectus for the Initial Public Offering of AltaGas Canada Inc., which Includes AltaGas' Canadian Utilities and Certain Renewable Power Assets in Canada"
What are they doing? Does this make sense?

Q: I understand the new issue of Altagas Canada will be $15.50 to $18. Is this a reasonable price and is there any reason that present owners of Altagas should own both? Can we expect this sale to further reduce the value of Altagas?

Q: Your thoughts on new terms for ACI's IPO. Was the $635M included in the initial terms to reach $1B or is it gap to fill?
Thanks

Q: How does the Canadian IPO affect existing shareholders in ALA.

Q: Hi guys,
I have to admit, what Altagas is doing here isn't all that clear and I have the following email from RBC Direct Investing just moments ago, so am concerned this will drag the (already beaten up) stock lower, at least in the short term. Your thoughts are, as always, most welcome!

"RBC Direct Investing TM. would like to inform you that the following New Issue has just been announced.

AltaGas Canada Inc

Short Description: Initial Public Offering of Common Shares
Price: $15.50 to $18.00
Settlement: Expected week of October 22, 2018."

Thanks,
Dawn

Q: Hi,

Looking at taking up a position in IPL and/or ALA. 2 year timeframe.
Looking for both growth and dividend.
Any other recommendations certainly welcomed.

Thanks.

Larry

Q: Hey guys,

Okay, I'm a bit confused on Alta Gas. They are splitting up the company into US and CDN operations. Now they've made a purchase for about $230 million.

My questions are as follows:
1. Does it seem likely that the dividend will be cut once the company is split?
2. Do you think management knows what they are doing? It's hard to tell if they are good at what they do or if all these moves are "Hail Marys".
3. Do you think the CDN operation, when it IPOs, is worth a look?

Thanks!

Aaron

Q: In my husbands lif account we are going to need to replace enercare with safe dividend stocks. Sectors are not important. Current holdings are : A and W, BGI.un, Crius, Gamehost, RNW. Current dividends are greater than the withdrawal. We would be looking to add stocks whose dividends would be reasonable safe in an economic slow down.
How do you feel about the following strategy and please feel free to offer other suggestions or comments:
Bip.un, Bce, Alta gas, Bns-
Either fortis or Aqn
And then something with growth potential such as a corby ( as it has no debt) or transcontinental ?
We are also open to other suggestions.
Thank you.