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Q: BEP's share price is up almost 4% today and it has been very strong over the past month or so. I know other alternative energy stocks have also been strong (e.g. NPI), but not as strong as BEP. What is causing the huge move in BEP again today? Any news or ideas? Are the l likely to have a share offering at these prices?
Read Answer Asked by arnold on February 18, 2020
Q: I saw that Citigroup downgraded NTR to neutral from buy. Can you go over their report? They seem to now have a 12 month target of $47 down from $61 (please confirm that this target is in US $ and not Cdn $) Seems like NTR went down on Friday 14th due to this? What is your current view on NTR?
Read Answer Asked by Frank on February 18, 2020
Q: for a 7 year hold what 5 Dividend arristocrat stocks would you pick with a good potential for growth and a 3% and higher yeald
thanks for the help
Read Answer Asked by James on February 15, 2020
Q: Re: member comments on Telus using Haweii. The most damaging thing any business can have is uncertainty especially when the rest of the Telco world is marching ahead on 5G rollout. My gut tells me Telus made this very public announcement to try and get the government to get off its hands and just make a decision one way or the other. Telcos in canada have been waiting months on the government's decision which has handcuffed them in moving the business forward.

Just my thoughts on this very public statement from Telus.
Read Answer Asked by kelly on February 14, 2020
Q: As a retired investor, I am keen on stocks with low betas, high dividends and some growth. AQN, NPI and BEP all meet these criteria and are all up significantly, riding on a crest of green sentiment. These three stocks now compromise 13.5% of my total portfolio. I am loathe to part with my green energy stocks as they are doing so well. That said, have I put too many eggs in one basket? At what percent should I cap my green energy investment? Other than higher interest rates, what could impact continued growth in this sector?

On a related note, I am now overweight in utilities, which now represent 21% of my total portfolio. This includes the three above-mentioned stocks, plus Fortis and BEP. Would you suggest reducing this weighting? And if so, which stock(s )would you be inclined to sell?

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on February 14, 2020
Q: Hi Peter, Ryan, and Team,

We have a 2.5% position in CN, and are a bit underweight in the industrial sector. Would the ongoing rail line blockade and slight decline in share price represents a buying opportunity? Or would a new investment into WSP, for example, be a better strategy? (Our other industrials are CAE, SIS, and TFII). Thanks in advance for your valued advice.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on February 14, 2020
Q: Your last report on this company had FWD EV/EBITDA at about 13. What is that ratio now? I am concerned the stock has appreciated well past its fair value and is due for a sharp correction.

The 5 year chart shows an incredible change in trend starting in 2019. I have rarely seen this type of chart continue higher.

I am considering selling the position and buying back in $5 or $10 lower. Is this getting too cute or prudent profit taking.
Read Answer Asked by Chris on February 14, 2020
Q: Which Canadian companies can China hurt the most especially with these new charges against Huawei. today. How does Sunlife and Manulife fit into this question?
Thanks, James
Read Answer Asked by JAMES on February 14, 2020
Q: Good Morning, please comment on recent earnings report from Peller. Do you like this security or better to look elsewhere for a small cap with good upside and minimal risk. Rob
Read Answer Asked by Robert on February 14, 2020