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Q: Hello 5i, Could you give your opinion as to now that Capital Power is totally off of coal and is now considered a green company, would there be interest of a takeover of Capital Power and if so which companies could be considered to be interested in taking over Capital Power. I think Transalta would be a front runner.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on November 28, 2024
Q: My utilities holdings include BIP.UN (3.9% of total equity), H (2.1%) and FTS (1.9%). Considering the momentum of CPX and its higher dividend than either H or FTS, what would your thoughts be about the idea of selling both H and FTS to buy CPX? Seems to present more growth potential and higher dividend. My thanks.
Read Answer Asked by David C. on November 25, 2024
Q: 1) My 20 ry old son wants to invest his money and seems to have high risk tolerance.. I'm generally more confident in the US mkt rather than the CDN. Is he better off...
a) transferring his CN money into US and taking the 24% hit and selling in 10 years the exchange rate might be...?
b) buying US stocks in their CDN version which is usually hedged?
c) or buying a US stock in a CDN acct and losing the exchange fee when buying and selling?

2) Can you pick 6 stocks that you think should do well for the next 5 years?
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on November 25, 2024
Q: Hello:

First, athis point and post-election, do you think the markets have gotten ahead of themselves?

Second, markets are enjoying a post US election upswing and while most expect further interest rate cuts, why are utilities down in the past fewdays, for example CPX and FTS.

Thank you



Read Answer Asked by Ian on November 07, 2024
Q: If Trump were to win the US Election he suggested he would create a Dept overseen by Elon Musk to reduce US spending by 1/3rd. One of his targets is Green Energy which clearly he would be happy to eliminate.

How would this affect Renewable Producers like BEPC. Northland Power. Algonquin and other TSX wind n Solar Producers with operations in the US as well as other Canadian Power Generators like Capital Power and Altagas?

Would Trump go as far as to reduce the mandated usage of corn based ethanol or this would not be a target as it would hurt the US Ag industry?
Read Answer Asked by Craig on November 04, 2024
Q: Wow, what a big bounce on capital Corp after their qtrly release! But, why? I read it and unless I misread, financial metrics were down over prior compare..other than a big growth in actual power generation. But earnings, revenue, all down, affo a bit up (still down over 9 months)..... What has got everyone so excited?
Read Answer Asked by Allan on October 31, 2024
Q: Where do you think this might bottom out? I sold half around 11. It’s in my rif so no tax issue. Just blow it out??
Read Answer Asked by Bill on October 11, 2024
Q: Capital Power has performed extremely well this year, for a utility stock especially. I am wondering how much more room it might have to run. I also hold AQN at a loss large enough to eliminate my gain on selling CPX, so tax considerations are not an issue. I am pondering the wisdom of selling both AQN and CPX and replacing with another utility such as BEP.UN. I am looking at capturing a yield >5%. Any other suggestions would be welcome.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on October 07, 2024
Q: For a long-term hold can you list the top 5 utilities in Canada, that you would recommend. TY
Read Answer Asked by Gerald on September 17, 2024
Q: Hi there,

I’m a long term holder of NPI, of course it’s been very weak along with the renewable sector. Last several days it’s showing some life.

Is it just general movement with rest of the utilities in anticipation of lower interest rates or is there something else? Longer term HOLD ie. +3-5 years (also own CPX).

Thanks a lot!
Read Answer Asked by Robert on September 13, 2024
Q: Can you rank the top 5 canadian utilities for a long-term hold for income.

TY
Read Answer Asked by Gerald on September 12, 2024
Q: NPI continues to be in the doldrums despite recent earnings being quite decent. Do you feel optimistic about an eventual price recovery?
Read Answer Asked by richard on August 30, 2024
Q: Portfolio Analytics has suggested I reduce of my exposure in the Utilities sector. My holdings consist of AEP, CPX, EIX and NI. Is there one you would sell or should I maintain a position in all.

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by J Stephen on August 20, 2024
Q: Morning,
I recently acquired some information about a new project development in Alberta. A European private equity company has purchased 5 out of 6 quarters of land along the corridor from Edmonton to Calgary(I know this part for a fact). They are going to invest 1 Billion on each quarter of land for Data Centers. Apparently Alberta has a great amount of Dark Fiber Optics available which is perfect for this.
Do you see any investment opportunities here? I assume these Data Centers will need a huge amount of power, so would power producers be an area of opportunity? Such as CPX . Let me know what you think and any ideas.

Read Answer Asked by Don on August 02, 2024
Q: I was watching an interview with David Rosenberg and Ed Devland. They were stating that the Canadian interest rates are going to have to be cut several times due to economic conditions. Can you recommend investment strategies to benefit from this . For example bonds going up in value because of the inverse relationship of interest rates and bond values. What bond etf's ect. Can you give US recommendations also, as it sounds like the Us will be later than Canada.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Brian on June 12, 2024
Q: Dear 5i team.

Debating which utilities are still good value, now that there has been a bit of a bounce over the past few months.
I'm considering cpx vs npi, but happy to hear if you think other names have more in the tank as these two seemed to have recovered in lock step.

Many thanks for your help.
Read Answer Asked by Arthur on May 28, 2024
Q: I did really well buying oil stocks when oil tanked 4 years ago, and holding during the recovery. What beaten up sector do you feel has great recovery potential like this currently? Would REIT's qualify since rate cuts appear to be coming soon, or are you not as confident in the recovery due to vacancy's & recession possibility? Thx
Read Answer Asked by Adam on May 23, 2024
Q: I hold the above in a taxable account focused on dividend income. I also hold FTS separately. Increasingly I believe that there will be increased demand for renewable power to drive AI, electric charging cars etc... Do you have any recommendations that are dividend payers that would play into this theme of increased power demand?
Would you add to or remove any of the above based upon company fundamentals?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Robert on May 10, 2024
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