Investment Q&A

Q: Can you address the payout ratio for Altagas? And also the debt level relative to competitors? How are they going to pay for the large acquisition next year and will this send their debt too high? Thanks.

Q: MT Newswires
08:42 ET
AltaGas, WGL Signs Settlement Agreement in Maryland for Proposed Merger

Peter; This release today seems to remove some uncertainty re the merger/takeover but the stock seems indifferent. Am I missing something ? Thanks. Rod

Q: Algonquin or Altagas for income for a long term (10 year) hold? Thanks for the great service!

Q: I am seeking income and while these companies are very different and in different sectors can you advise me which would be the best and perhaps safest for income?

Q: I presently hold ENF in an income portfolio. And before I make any change I would just like to verify my understanding of what I read yesterday. I take it that you would favour ALA over ENF for income. Here is the quote from yesterday's Q&A's comparing ENF to ALA:
"We would prefer ALA, for its dividend growth potential and expected growth from its acquisition strategy. We would not be too concerned on either dividend, but would consider ALA also a bit safer. It raised its dividend in October."

Q: Hello

Have about 1% in ALA ($29) and HR.UN (21). To reduce number of stks to watch I am considering selling one and adding to the other. I think ALA potentially has far better upside. Your thoughts?

Q: I have held ALA in the past(2 months ago) and sold it at a loss which I can use to offset some gains. I currently hold ENF but am considering selling ENF and buying back ALA. What are your thoughts on the dividend safety of the two stocks and their growth prospects?

Thanks Ken

Q: AQN,CU,ALA,ACO.X
In which order would you rank the above for long term hold?

Q: Thinking about the issues ENB has faced post merger with Spectra Energy, do you think ALA's acquisition of WGL will go smoothly or do you foresee AFFO/Share (and even the dividend) being substantially impacted, especially given the premium ALA is paying?

Q: Hi
Would a switch from the ALA.R to ENB be a good idea at this time?
Thanks
J

Q: I own all three. None of them are appropriate weightings. You say?????

Q: I'm considering to enter the battered pipeline sector with no position ( other than ZEO & ZJO purchased two months ago)
A) how should I synchronize any purchase of pipleine ( bond proxie) in a rising interetst rate environnement and should I wait until 10 years USA bonds get above 3% ?
B) the two stocks I'm considering are ENB ( continue to fall ) and ALA (seem to have stabilized at current level). Which one of the two stock would you prioritize first
Thank you

Q: I am looking to increase my allocation to energy and am looking for growing dividends but total return is most important. Between SU and ALA which would you buy today or maybe an allocation to both?
Thanks

Q: Is it worth keeping Enbridge just for the yield or is it better to exchange it for Altagas a better option? Is the yield safe?
Margita

Q: Could you rank these utilities in terms of growth potential?

Thanks!

Q: Hi peter and Team,
I have some ENF in my RIF A/C and loosing about 10%, am thinking to replace with a similar stock. Can you suggest one or two ?
Thanks as always,
Regards,
Tak

Q: I have the above stocks in the energy sector and am at a 7.2% total. I'd like to sell two and increase either my holding in C. Non. Cyclical or Healthcare. Which 2 would you sell and what you you buy?

Thanks for the great advise.

Q: 5i Team - Altagas (ALA) is has a scheduled ex-dividend date of of 10/24/2017 for a sweet payout of $0.175 per unit, payable on 11/15/2017.

Is is safe to assume that on the ex-dividend date, the ALA stock price will decline by the percentage associated to the dividend payment? If not, is this the best time to buy this stock and take advantage of the payout?

Secondly, If I purchased the stock on 10/24/2017 and sold it the next day 10/25/2017, will I still be paid the monthly dividend on 11/15/2017? Is it a good strategy to purchase all dividend stocks on the ex-dividend date so as to maximize dividend returns?

Thank You - LG

Q: Good Morning, I am considering buying PEY and ALA for the dividend and a recovery in the oil patch. Firstly, I am considering them because they are good companies with a high dividend that is unlikely to be cut(do you agree?). My other reason is based on my tax situation. Since I have no employment income I can benefit from low or no tax on my dividend. In addition, I have considerable unrealized capital gains in my taxable account. So if PEY and ALA really decline I can sell those stocks and use the loss to offset my capital gains as I realize them. Does this strategy make sense? I have often heard you should not let tax strategies drive your investment thesis but in this case it feels like the risk/reward really improves due to my tax situation. Please comment. Thanks

Q: Do you think that an overweight position in Altagas receipts and Crius energy is a reasonable way to reduce interest cost in a margin account; between now and summer of 2018?