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Q: Hi,
On September 4 in an answer to Ritwick's question, you said: "BCE did not cut its dividend in other times of crisis...".

I thought BCE cut its dividend by about half in 2008. It did raise the dividend again to previous trend levels in the subsequent year(s).

I vaguely recall at the time that the 2008 dividend cut was quite a dramatic move for a "widows and orphans' stock and of course no one could predict at the time the dividend would be reinstated the next year.

Cheers, Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on September 04, 2024
Q: The Globe reports that Moody's just downgraded BCE. I understand that the downgrade means borrowing costs are higher. What else does it mean?

Do you think that BCE will have need to borrow money in the next couple of years.

Thanks a lot for your views.
Read Answer Asked by TOM on September 04, 2024
Q: 5i Research has been always positive about BCE and its high yield as manageable and the Management is doing a good job through challenging times. BCE bonds last week were rated at just 2 notches above junk by Moody & S&P Globe ratings. I am wandering if you can justify your optimism in this light of downgrading. If so please provide reason for your optimism.
Read Answer Asked by Ritwik on September 04, 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: Would you please recommend some ETFs that focus on dividend income with some growth potential, Canadian dollar please? What is a reasonable expectation from funds like these, broken down into dividend income and capital appreciation over the longer term?
Read Answer Asked by Mike on August 30, 2024
Q: Could you please suggest 2 or 3 dividend ETFs that I could look at to increase the amount of dividends in my account.

Thank you
Paula
Read Answer Asked by Paula on August 29, 2024
Q: Hello,

I am considering investing in PBH as it checks off the right boxes and it is one of your favorites.
However, looking at other similar co's MTY & MFI they seem to offer similar dividends and growth, tgey are both also trading close to the same lower range as PBH.
Could you provide insight on why these are lagging the food retailers who are trading at highs.
Thank you

Read Answer Asked by Delbert on August 28, 2024
Q: Hi, looking to replace Telus, (I would have a tax loss), could you recommend 2-3 companies that might have a little better prospects going forward,( better growth)and also have a decent dividend. Or do you like Telus and continue holding?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Brad on August 23, 2024
Q: Could you pls suggest a hedged and the related unhedged US Utility EFT that will earn about 10% including both dividend plus yield over 1 year?
Read Answer Asked by Ron on August 23, 2024
Q: I would like to add to one or two of the above dividend paying companies I hold in my RSP.
I would appreciate your preference ranking... a short comment as well if possible.
Thanks as always
Albert
Read Answer Asked by ALBERT on August 22, 2024
Q: I own all three of these companies and I am doing quite well with all three. I am up 20% on BIR, 10% on PEY and way up on TOU as I bought it in the $5.00 range back in the depths of the oil and gas collapse. TOU represents 6% of my portfolio while PEY and BIR are about 1% each. I LOVE my dividends…….do I continue to hold all three or consolidate into TOU? After TOU’s takeover of CR, is one or both of BIR and PEY next?
Read Answer Asked by Donald on August 21, 2024
Q: I tend to believe that utilities are a good place to invest actually ? considering : 1) dividends 2) still "reasonable" stock prices 3) always needed with all economic situations.Could you comment this point of vue and suggest 2 canadian+2 US utility stocks for long term safety.. Many thanks
Read Answer Asked by Jean-Yves on August 21, 2024
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