Investment Q&A

Q: Hello 5i Team
Canadian Utilities (CU) has announced a $0.0044 (1.010565 %) increase in the quarterly dividend, continuing CU 49 year dividend increase streak.

1 – Why do companies increase dividends by “oddball” amounts, in this particular case why would CU not increased the quarterly dividend from $0.4354 to $0.4400 (instead of $0.4398) which would increase the total annual dividends by approximately $218,000 on total annual dividends of $475M.

2 – Is this a sign the board increased the dividend a “token” amount to maintain their 49 year history of increased dividend and that CU is facing stagnant growth in their business (which is not surprising given the majority of their business is Alberta based)?

3 – CU increased their dividend by 1 % and ATCO (which holds 52.2 % of CU) increased their dividend by 3.1 %. Does this make ATCO a better investment, given ATCO’s other divisions (Structures & Logistics and Neltume Ports) are providing better growth, leading to a higher increasing dividend rate, although a lower overall yield?

Thank you

Q: Hello
It appears all the utilities with the word "renewable" in the their name have gone gangbusters after the blue wave US election.
I am looking to invest in a utility that more reasonably priced and maybe running under the radar.
Does your terminal show the % of renewables for the following utilities.
Fortis, Canadian Utilities, Algonquin Power, Emera.
Thank you.
Stephane

Q: I own CU at a loss and am thinking of selling and buying BCE. Is this trade worth doing? Both are down and BCE does pay more or am I selling at the bottom on CU. THANKYOU

Q: Hello 5i,
I am a 74 buy and hold income investor investing for dividends with some growth positions.You wrote on October 2 that Cu was OK for income. Are you still OK with Cu for income or should I sell then add to Fortis, NWS, SLF and QSR?
Thank you
Stanley

Q: Hi team
this stock has increased his /her dividend for many consecutive years

I am aware that ATCO which owns a big chunk of Cu.ca has taken a beating as well

do you think that the dividend is safe (wonder what is the pay out ratio)
and the yield is not too high

wonder what is the reasons for the recent pull back ?

do you think it is a value trap of it is safe to start a partial position

I am looking at dividend income as well as some capital appreciation
(try not to lose too much capital as I am retired)
thanks
I have already got FTS, EMA and NPI

Michael

Q: Hi, would you expect that CU’s disappointing results will be a precursor for other established utilities such as FTS, EMA and BEP? Thanks.

Q: Thoughts on the latest quarterly results? The stock was down sharply friday. Does it offer good value?

Thanks,

Joe

Q: I am currently have a large position in Atco and it has been going down a lot since Covid. Going forward, what is your view of continuing to hold ACO.X vs a swap into FTS, ENB, AQN, or CU. Could a swap in either one or into a combination of these be of benefit for a long-term hold for a risk averse investor? What is your recommendation given the current valuations, recovery potential and future growth outlook?
Many thanks!

Q: Peter,

I own Atco, Algonquin Power, Fortis, Canadian Utilities , Emara and Brookfield Infrastructure. My concern is I am missing out on the renewables / green space companies. In the utility space what other recommendations you would give to ensure I am covered.

Thank you
Paul

Q: While my other utilities stocks are going up this one which I have held since April just refuses to go up. What could be the reason for this and should I stay in.
Thanks

Q: Can you rate the following companies in order of expected dividend growth over the next 5-10 years: CU, EMA, FTS. How do they rate in respect to their renewable energy prospects and growth?

Q: Three questions please,
1 - ONEX - BUY, SELL OR HOLD FOR INCOME.
2 - FSZ - IS THIS DIVIDEND SAFE FOR THE NEXT FEW YEARS. DO YOU SEE ANY GROWTH.
3 - CU - YOUR THOUGHTS ON THIS DIVIDEND KING.

Q: Hi 5i
In order to adjust utilities weighting up in my portfolio could you suggest a couple of each of Canadian and US please?
Thanks
Mike

Q: i noticed before the markets opened that cu was at 30.32 then jumped to 33.03 before the market opened. how does that happen, its obvious someone is allowed , trade on overnight information before we as individual investors are. Thought the market was suppose to be transparent. Who is allowed to trade before the open and why.

Q: I'm looking to add another 5 quality dividend payers for the long term. Do you see any issues with my existing positions? SOME growth would be nice but secondary to dividend amount and safety of dividend. Industry and country are not important.

Thanks

Q: What one would you buy today for long term hold, total return in 5-10 years. Hard to imagine CU having any trouble continuing to grow the dividend with one of the longest track records in Canada. Already own FTS,AQN,BEP in other accounts this would be for an alternate account or should I just stick with adding more of the 3 already owned.
Thank you

Q: ACO.X or CU.With preservation of capital and income as goals,do you have a preference?

Q: Which dividend would you deem to be the safer of the two? Which has the better upside in SP?

Q: Could you provide some info on the debt level, management and payout relative to their peers, and if you consider CU a buy today?
Thank-you

Q: I presently own Fortis and was thinking of selling it for a profit and buying either CU or ACO in its place.

It would not change the asset allocation in my portfolio but would increase my total annual dividends (for income)

A. Can you give me your opinion on the swap, pros and cons of such a move

B. CU or ACO, which has better upside potential (rebound)

thanks

Ernie