Investment Q&A

Q: hi folks, please get your opinion of Q3 results & operations of Pine Crest Energy pne/t...dividend raised to 8+%...but company seems to be flying under the radar...any concerns, or ok to start position..thanks as always, jb Piedmont QC....PS: thx to 5i "tweet" on divey raise..I had not heard/followed company until alert by 5i..merci beaucoup

Q: Hello Peter,

The stock has dropped close to 10% since the explosion and death of 2 persons at their facility 2 weeks ago. Do you think the liability from the accident has a material impact on their eps for the near future?
Regards
Rajiv

Q: Could you please recommend at least three Canadian products (stocks, etfs, bonds, whatever) that have an annual yield of at least 6%, but are ‘lower risk’. If you could list them in order of least risky to most that would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Q: Good Morning
I woud appreciate it if you could provide me with Credit Ratings for the following companies as I have been unable to find the information. Maybe your Bloomberg will help me.
EIF, NWC, TPZ, FRU, PKI.
Do you consider the credit Rating to be a very important metric by which one can judge the safety of a company and of it's dividend?
Thank you............ Paul W. K.

Q: I own Algonquin and as many of your members I am down. I see this as a long-term holding and do you see it as a HOLD. Thanks.

Q: I presently have some U.S. cash available to invest. As a retired Canadian investor I already own CPX but would like to add Fortis to further stabilize dividend income. Fortis is listed on NYSE and TSE. Other than trading volume is there a disadvantage to buying in NY?

Q: What are your views on the latest earning results for Polaris Renewable Energy and its future growth? The share price has been dropping after a nice run-up. Would you rate it a hold/buy/sell? Thanks

Q: what is the reason that this stock is going up in the past week or so?
would it be a hold or add or take some profits?
thanks

Q: I'm looking for high quality dividend growers, like TD as an example

Q: Thoughts on the latest quarter? Conference call was quite positive. Thanks...Steve

Q: I tried to apply Chris White's 5 factors to PET however impossible as only been public for less that 1.5 years. That said, does 5i have an opinion on how investable PET is at this point? Personally I think with the PE of 25, increasing revenue and earnings (albeit short period), and a narrative that I think makes sense, I feel that it should have a bright future as I see a lot of stores going up.

Q: Hi Folks,

Can I get your views on LIF, in particulat the medium and long-term outlook? Thanks.

Q: A Bloomberg recently article said that Enbridge is going to apportion space on a segment of its Mainline system by the most since November last year. It went on to say that 'apportionment is when shippers reduce volume when they see too much demand on a system, and has contributed to a glut of supply in the past as producers are left with the excess'. The article further said that 'pipeline apportionment has previously led to large discounts for Canada’s crude oil and now threatens already-weak oil prices'.
Lastly, it said that 'the rise in apportionment signals that export lines may be filling up again amid record oil production in the province and rising demand for Canadian...'
I couldn't unpack the above and was wondering the effect it would have on the stock. I see that today 21 Nov the price has not moved much.
Many thanks

Q: I've missed the energy company run up (other than my lone holding = SU) but maybe better late than never? Which Canadian oil and/or gas producer would you recommend?

Q: Which US, dividend paying, equites do you see as inviting these days? I have a lot of ABBV and SPG so perhaps other sectors. Thank you ( PS, I asked this question last week but received no reply.) Al

Q: I just read this morning tour response to the possibility of a dividend cut st Algonquin. Then i read an article in the globe and mail about a number of directors buying shares. One would assume that they would know if a dividend were to be cut, no?
Thanks as always for the great advice

Q: How does this stock compare to others in its sector? When specifically comparing others in its sector, what are the potential risks associated with this stock?

Q: Is there any reason for concern about ALA,s recent drop . Should I hold as I am still up?

Q: Would under $8 be a good entry price for PHX?

Q: Hi 5i,
sorry for beating this horse but I would appreciate your thoughts on AQN.
These are speculative events. Can you prioritize these possible future events and give some high level reasons they might do it. Priority #1 being the most likely if it ever happens. (a) approx. dividend cut by 50%. (b) issuing more shares. (c) buying back shares. (d) issuing more debt. (e) asset sales. (f) others? I noticed that there has been some insider buying buy the CEO very recently. Thanks for your thoughts!