Investment Q&A

Q: I hold some AQN now and was looking to diversify by adding EMA. Is there enough of a difference to matter, and what do you think about using these two as a core utilities position in an account focused on dividend income?
Thanks for your recent input on SFC- it was beneficial in my decision process and proves the merits of your service to me!

Q: Would consider this company as a bond replacement in a sleepy business with dividend growth potential?? Buy ????
Thx

Q: 11:05 AM 5/20/2021

On March 18, 2021 "Using safety and valuation as the primary metrics", you ranked these 4 utilities : We would rank: FTS, NPI, AQN, EMA.

You consistently rank EMA at the bottom of the list yet since 2008 the graphs of FTS and EMA are almost exactly the same, both raise their dividends annually and EMA has a higher dividend [4.5% as opposed to 3.7%].

You must see something I am missing. What is the problem with EMA making it so much less desirable than FTS. Please be specific if you can, as this problem has bothered me for a long time. I own 4%EMA and 5%FTS positions in the two and need to add a bit to one. I plan to own these "forever" strictly for income and enough growth to offset inflation.
Thanh you.......... Paul K.

Q: Why have Fortis and Emera run up so much since March? Both were around $50/share at the beginning of March and they both have increased by about $7/share since.

Thanks

Q: Its astonishing how similar the charts look alike for FTS, EMA and CU. They have had a good move. The charts on AQN and NPI look very similar to each other as well, however moving sideways. Why do you think AQN and NPI seem to be lagging FTS, EMA and CU? Best, Don

Q: The other day i asked about selling emera. There were a few details that i neglected to mention. I am thinking of investing the money in clean energy utility. Because they are currently down i thought it a good idea. Looking at utilitirs, though, is it reasonable to have too big a concentration? I already ow icln and algonquin. But, if the answer is yes on that score, which one? i already own a full position in Bam.a. Does this mitigate against Brookfields energy arm and then most reasonably leave boralex?
Thanks

Q: hello 5i:
We hold AQN and BIP.UN in the utilities space and I'd like to increase by either adding to an existing position or initiating a new position. We also hold BAM.A, so indirect exposure to BEP.UN. Using safety and valuation as the primary metrics, can you rank the stocks above?
thanks
Paul L

Q: good day 5i
Thinking about selling emera, which I will have high capital gains on and buying a renewable energy stock. I already own a full compliment of icln and wondering whether I should buy another renewable? If so, which one? I am selling emera because I suspect the government may impose higher capital gains taxes soon. And also because I think there will be more growth, with of course stability, with renewables. I thought I would pass this idea through your radar to see whether you see it as a worthy idea
Thanks

Q: For new money to top up my income portfolio holdings per above. How would you rank if buying today based on valuation and future growth (revenue, earnings,dividends)
Please also rank the sectors (banks, insurance, utilities, telecom ). Thank-you.

Q: Stocks like EMA and FTS have declined about 10-12% during the last four months whereas the TSX is up by about 12%. Are there any fundamental issues with these companies? Or the rotation of funds from utilities to riskier companies is causing the decline of the utilities?
Thank you for your insight.

Q: looking to buy this bundle...can you rank from must have to lest favourite..many thanks...

Q: I have some extra cash sitting in a bank account earning next to nothing. I hold positions in the above companies and am thinking about adding to one of them. I understand that no equity investment is truly safe but which company would be your pick if capital preservation and dividend safety was top of mind. Thank you.

Q: Hi, purely in terms of relative dividend security could you please rank the above blue chips companies over the next 5-10 years.Thanks.

Q: Is Emera a good long term hold for growing income? Or do you prefer another company in this sector for a long term income investor. thanks.

Q: Could you please rank the following companies for expected dividend growth over the next decade: AQN, EMA, CU, FTS

Q: Hello 5i team,

What do you guys think are the "worst" companies currently in the TSX60 index that you think will under-perform in the coming years? Why?

Are there any fundamental/financial metrics that you think are the most predictive of poor future performance that investors should look out for?

Thanks!

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: EMA and FTS are both trading below their 200 dma and at their support prices.
Is there anything fundamentally wrong with either company to account for the drop? Or is money just rotating out of utilities?
I have 1/2 position in each and am thinking to add to them on this dip.
Would you suggest to add now at these prices? Or wait for them to turn up and over the 200 dma as they may just drop further?

Q: top 2 choices, 1-2 or possibly 3 year term, and why? Thanks

Q: Hi Guys
I have owned Atco in the past, and at one point replaced it with Emera that I have done well with too. I noticed today that although they have approx. the same PE, and dividend yield (both yielding about 4.7%) the payout ratio on Atco is only 36% versus 85% for Emera. I was thinking if there was an opportunity to capture a bit of value, and stock appreciation going forward I might swap my Emera for Atco. Your thoughts? Which company do you favour at this time?

Thanks
Stuart