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Q: all of these holdings are between 1-3%...financials i hold 13% with energy next largest at 6%...yet all of these are hitting 52 week lows...which would you consider dumping if any...yours truly dazed and confused...
Read Answer Asked by adam on February 14, 2018
Q: Hi Folks
I hold Emera and have done well over time with rising share prices (up to this year) and dividends which tend to go up about 9% a year. I am still below a 4% position in my portfolio and was thinking of topping it up with the 4.5% decline yesterday. Can you comment on the recent earning report and drop in share price - do you think that there are any issues to be concerned with or more one time charges/issues? Is it fairly valued with the share price drop? Seems a pretty steady dividend grower?
Much thanks
Stuart
Read Answer Asked by Stuart on February 13, 2018
Q: Good Morning
I will appreciate your comments on EMA
Emera's debt to equity ratio is 69.43% (my broker's figures)
Can you please comment whether EMA will be able to pay down this debt with the rising trend in interest rates?
Is the dividend sustainable?
I am down 10% as of today. I am planning to average down if it drops below $40. Is this advisable? Or should I sell?
EMA is in my RIF account.
Thanks again for your insight.
Read Answer Asked by Terry on February 05, 2018
Q: A general question: Utilities have tanked extremely much out of proportion to the small increase in interest rates.. how must an investor assess whether this can be a continuous downfall or a temporary trend that creates buying opportunity

And how do you rate the chances of comeback for the stocks listed
As well what utility type stocks would be most attractive buys for dividends and price increase
Read Answer Asked by lyle on February 02, 2018
Q: I have a 20% overall weighting in above names. At 57 do you feel this weighting is excessive? Thanks!

Rob
Read Answer Asked by Rob on January 29, 2018
Q: Some weeks ago I decided I wanted to buy Fortis and/or Emera. Since then they have been both dropping and I am waiting for them to bottom out. Their chart is horrible for what I consider blue chips. Is this decline based on interest rate fears or is it a general rotation or is there another reason? I favour Emera for income but Fortis for growth so I may split the purchase. Do you have a favourite?
Read Answer Asked by Don on January 09, 2018
Q: Hello 5i
Happy New Year!

I am looking to move cash from savings into a higher ROI investment yet not add very much market risk. With Savings offering 1.5%, I feel with a small amount of risk uptick an investor should be able to increase return.
An example of one selection as likely candidate, I have been looking at PPL.PR.K - rate reset 2021, minimum 5.75%. current yield @ 5.47%
Would you think BCE, EMA, KBL and/or ALA.R suit this consideration.

Would you please offer a few ideas for this ROI Upgrade that may be suitable for this effort?
While I am aware any desire to increase in return will drive an increase in risk and one needs to be careful to not reach too far for yield, what additional comments or thoughts would you have for this type of investment move?

Thanks for your excellent service.
Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on January 05, 2018
Q: Hi 5i: I want to include a power utility in my portfolio. I already include the pipelines and am considering the attached list. Which of these would you recommend for a longish hold, with a focus on growth, income and of course stability. Are there other interesting names you can suggest? Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Roland on November 21, 2017
Q: My grandson has just begun working and wants to start an investment plan with a long term objective. Could you provide your recommendation for 5 safe dividend growers that also drip.
Thanks much for the excellent sevice
GUY R
Read Answer Asked by Guy R. on November 01, 2017
Q: Hi 5i,

I sold EMA in my RRSP last week just before it dropped.
I want to replace it with 2 Utilities in my RRSP and 1 in my TFSA. What Utility stocks would you pick today?
These are income portfolios with approx 5% per position.

I look forward to your answer..



Read Answer Asked by Stephen on September 19, 2017
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