Investment Q&A

Q: I have an account where income and safety of capital are the primary objectives, though a bit of growth is also helpful. I presently have Capital Power which has done well in recent months. Since it has been somewhat flat during the same period, I wonder if a switch to Algonquin offers a chance to have the same primary objectives but a bit more opportunity for some appreciation. If it were you, would you make that change, and why or why not? Thank you for your excellent service.

Q: Hello 5i team,

The shares of Rogers Communications are at a more attractive level these days. In your opinion, have they reached a bottom or will they continue to go down because of the expectation of lower earnings due to customer rebates? Is the company a buy, hold or sell? If one was to buy, what would be a good entry point?

Many thanks for your insight.

Q: Please tell what criteria you use to initiate and update a report on a specific company.
I don’t see a report on Exchange Income, why have you not done a report on it?
Thank you and good day

Q: Can you comment on this Company please
Thanks Gord

Q: The 80 cent special dividend in the question on Sept 7 was covered by Jeff Tonken in the May 11 report - it will be quarterly and "at least 80 cents".

https://www.birchcliffenergy.com/sites/default/files/docs/News%20Releases/2022/Q1%202022%20Report%20FINAL.pdf

Q: Hi, Could you please compare the two Telcos with respect to their current valuation, historical average and past performance, respective to each other. Also, how would you rate them for future dividend growth and capital appreciation. If we own both, what would be your choice, if we wish to buy more of one of them, Today. Thank You

Q: The question is about the Communication Services sector. As I seem to recall, this sector is classified as defensive when it comes to interest rate sensitivity. But for my portfolio it is down considerably. One reason might be that there are effectively two diverse groups in this sector - streaming services, like Netflix, and telephone services, like Bell. And now for the question - given these to diverse groups in the Communication Services sector, when it comes to tracking interest sensitivity, would it be more appropriate to separate these two groups with streaming service being cyclical or sensitivity and telephone services being defense. Me, just wonder for future reference purposes. Would appreciate your take on this suggestion.......and also whether would you classify streaming services as cyclical or sensitive when it comes to interest sensitivity........Keen to hear your thoughts....Tom

Q: With all the risks out there in the investing world these days it's hard for me to decide on an investing strategy that I can trust enough that I will hold equities even as they react and go down when each new risk becomes noteworthy. I've decided that the best strategy for me is to develop a list of:
1. high quality
2. inexpensive stocks
3. that pay dividends that are sustainable through difficult times.
Based on this strategy what Canadian companies would you invest in now that fit the criteria? I would appreciate 8 of your top picks.

Q: I have raed articles latley that BCE is paying out more in div than taking in on cash flow. Is the dividend safe???? Thanks Ken

Q: It seems like the NAV and distribution on this are extremely well protected, if I understand it correctly.
Would any drop in the price of the underlying banks be deducted from the NAV of BR before affecting the NAV of BR.PR? (would NAV of BR have to go to zero before affecting the NAV of BK.PR?)
And in the unlikely case that several of the banks cut their divs, would some of that cut be accommodated by cuts to the distribution of BR before affecting BK.PR's distribution?
Last, if the price of BK.PR falls due to sentiment - as opposed to drop in NAV - the product can be at some point sold back to the issuer at the then current NAV?
Is there a risk I am not considering?
Thanks,

Q: Hi: I have a small amount of VWO and I just noticed there does not seem to be any dividend associated with it. Has there been a change? Thanks very much
Marilyn

Q: Why does bip.un offer a substantially bigger dividend yield than bam.a?
I own both and plan to add more, part of me says to increase bam.a for broader coverage however I cannot get past bip.un recent performance and better dividend.

Q: What are the best options to park some significant funds to maximize interest based on a 6 month to one year hold?

Q: Any Canadian alternatives to JEPI?

Q: Hi, This week's sharp decline in Pipeline ( ENB/TRP and Others) and Utility (FTS etc ) stocks - Do you think, it is a result of market's renewed fear of continued rate hikes into 2022/2023, as suggested by FED Chair on Friday and re-iterated by other FED Presidents over course of this week including Cleveland FED President, Mester, Today. Pipelines and Utilies sector has performed well this year, but may be, due to its higher yield, is causing some worry to investors. Your comments, co relation of high rates and other factors, impacting these sectors will be much appreciated. Would it be prudent to underweight the sectors, in near term. Thank You

Q: Can you please put these in order for me. From best to least best. Thank you

Q: Could I have your thoughts on JWEL please? Do expansion opportunities into the US (purchase of Nutrawise) change your previous coolness on the stock at all?

Are there other stocks in the sector you prefer?

Q: Hi 5i,

Following Eric Nuttall's appearance on Market Call on March 4th this year, I invested roughly equal amounts in the above six oil and gas companies on March 7th. (Coincidentally, another 5i member posted questions about the exact same six companies that day.). As of yesterday's close, the results have been a mixed bag, ranging from TOU up 52% to TVE down 25%. Overall, though, up about 6% (not counting dividends).

My investing style is generally to buy and hold quality companies for the long-term, while this oil and gas play was intended to be a bit more of speculative. What is your current opinion of these six companies? Would it be wise to sell any now?

Q: When you recommend good dividend paying stocks should we assume that these stocks regularly (i.e. annually) increase their dividends unless otherwise noted?

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.

Q: Hi, What's your opinion on TC Energy, for income and some growth, and with a bias to indirectly benefit from Oil and Natural Gas prices ? TRC recently acquired an interest in a Mexican pipeline and stock had an overhang due to a large equity issue, which seems to be slowly dissipating now. Stock has nice dividend yield of over 5.5% and analysts generally appear to be positive, on the stock, specially after the new acquisition. How is the current valuation and do you believe that debt is manageable? Is it a decent buy at current level - $65 - $65.50 ? Thanks