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Q: Hi team
I am in a bit of a quandary, I bought ala a while ago, before they cut the dividend, my average cost is about $ 29, I know the old saying it doesn't matter what you paid for it, its the present that counts, I have it in a tax free account. I am thinking about selling some of it and buying vet, higher yield, but Lord knows that it could be cut at any time regardless of the management says they wont. I also feel that it has a better chance of capital gains in the future. How do you feel about this plan
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by auftar on October 09, 2019
Q: I hold the above stocks in my portfolio. Thinking of adding QSR. Your thoughts. Or should I keep my cash for better opportunities during tax loss period ? BEW and PNG are my play money. Playing PNG with house money.
Read Answer Asked by Roy on September 12, 2019
Q: I am a senior and am an income investor. I am interested in purchasing some minimum rate reset pref. Shares in quality companies. Your thoughts on this strategy as I am looking for a steady income stream. Would you recommend 3 or 4 with a minimum reset rate of at least 5% dividend rate that would qualify for the Canadian dividend tax credit as they would be purchased in a non registered account. I am also considering a purchase of ING-N shares in US funds in an RSP account. Your thoughts on the quality of this investment and the safety of the dividend and if there is any withholding tax,as this is a dividend play the fact that stock price can vary somewhat is not as relevant however capital preservation is always a consideration. In all of the above I would only start with buying a half position. Thank you, Brian
Read Answer Asked by Brian on August 19, 2019
Q: Hello Peter,
How do you view the earnings report from Altagas? Do you think it was better than what market has priced for? My conundrum is this. With a 4.7% dividend and an average price estimate of 22.10 we are looking at an approx return of 10% with the risk factor reduced considerably - rate cut by BoC, current quarter performance and deleveraging. However, I can take a tax loss and put the money in BEP which I do not own. What would you suggest?
On FSZ, you have a B+ rating for a dividend in excess of 7% and above average growth prospect within the sector. An answer to a question recently, you seem to think that it is strictly income. When I look at the average analyst price estimates of 15, that is about 40% upside. With the dividend factored in, that would be a steal. I have held it for a few years and down on it a bit. Even if you do not agree with the analysts on price, would you still factor in some growth and hence would you modify your opinion - buy for dividend, stability, growth and a 15-20% total return?
Appreciate your opinion as always.
Regards
Read Answer Asked by Rajiv on August 02, 2019
Q: In light of where we are in the business cycle and the trend of lower interest rates, I’m doing a review of my portfolio, $620000.
Recently reduced my position in ENB by half going from 10% to 6% and subsequently bought PPL. I’m looking for a second opinion. I’m an experienced investor familiar with the volatility of the market. Just looking to position myself for the next 6 maths to a year.
Price quoted is cost also % of portfolio.
CPX- 29.77 -4%; ALA - 19.38-6.45%;ECN.PR.A-23.56-8.5%(total return is positive);VGG-43.07-4.38%;CSH-UN-15.57-4.2%; NWH-UN-11.10-3.6%;ENB-42.16-6.2%; EIF-29.66-6.4%;VET-36.11-5.7%; WMT-98 US-4%; PKI-37.41-4.3%;AD-20.39-3.5%; CHR-6.79-4.5%; SIS-13.51-1.4%;AQN-14.23-5.7%; NFI-33.08-2%; PPL-49.50-3.7%.
Use whatever credits necessary. I find your answers given to your clients very valuable. Great unbiased opinion . Thank you. Supplementary to my question I have 8% cash and a quarantined income of $50000.
Read Answer Asked by Roy on July 30, 2019
Q: Enb in my portfolio has a book value of $42.16
And a yield of 7%. It now represents 10% of my portfolio. This my largest position in a portfolio of $630000. I generally buy for dividend and growth. Maybe I should reduce my position in ENB and take a 5% position in another dividend paying stock with growth potential. eg. CM or other opportunities. Any suggestions.
Read Answer Asked by Roy on July 09, 2019
Q: Hi Peter/Ryan
I am buy & hold investor. With quarterly results out for couple of mentioned companies, do you think any of these stocks don't fit in that category anymore irrespective of sector or there are better ones ?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by S on May 10, 2019
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