Investment Q&A

Q: Greetings, I've always had a bit of a difficult time understanding bond ETF's or more specifically how they may be expected to react to economic events. Some observers interpreted recent comments from the BOC as perhaps indicating they may not be as opposed to a rate hike as they have been for the last 7 years. If rates were hiked even a little in Canada, I assume bond ETF's would react somehow. Does it depend on the nature of the holdings? Or is the underlying reason for the rate hike more important? Could a bond ETF ever respond neutrally (or even positively)? I think I understand how an individual bond reacts, and how if I held it to maturity it really wouldn't matter, but I am thinking specifically of ETF's like VAB and CLF. I would really appreciate your thoughts,
Thanks

Q: With no tax implications, how would you feel about a switch from IPL to ENB as a long term hold.

Q: Please list these stocks in order of preference for a purchase today. At present I already own BEP.UN and AQN. Also, does adding a third stock in the renewable energy category result in over-exposure? Thank you.

Q: Dr in the last year has dropped fro 23 to 16 $,it now has changed leadership.It does pay a nice dividend and do you see an uptick potential here as well ?

Q: I just read about EEP's dividend cut and stock reaction (G&M - June 9).
Are the causes likely to spill over into ENF?
I am more concerned with income rather than capital.

Q: With such a high dividend why does this stock not get more coverage? What is your opinion of this stock?

Q: Good morning 5i
Please advise on the above and similar income related funds. I am trying to set up a retirement income. At 76 yrs old and I have about $100,000.00 to invest. Safety is important as well as income. Your previous advice has been taken.
Thank you
Terry

Q: I am curious your opinion on DPG and JPC to generate income from USD. Thanks.

Q: Do you have any thoughts on Rogers Sugar. Is the dividend safe.

Thank you, Brian

Q: Hi Peter,

Could you comment on why TransCanada is holding up much better versus Enbridge during this Energy correction? I hold both equities and considering selling TRP to fund the purchase of ENB.

Thanks,
Angelo

Q: I realize this is a subjective question. Amongst ENB,IPL,ALA, PPL.

Based on 10 / 10 being really good; Please give me a number for each based on "overall quality of company", past 10 year historical track record, safety of dividend and future growth.

thanks

Q: As I am over 55 and live in BC I qualify to defer my property taxes until sale of our home. I will have to pay .7% interest on the deferred funds this year and the rate can change yearly. I was thinking of depositing the equivalent funds (about $2500 per year) my TFSA each year as i have unused room and I was wondering what recommendation you would make for a reasonably safe investment for these funds for the long term until sale of our home when they will come due along with interest.

Q: Is this company investible for a 5 year hold. Thank you

Q: I have BCE and RCI.B. I had thought of dropping Rogers and buying Telus, now Rogers is moving somewhat. Would you recommend I replace one of the two with Telus? Keep the two I have? or invest in all three as I am underweight Telcos?

Thank you for this and all your answers to others

Q: I am sitting on a 125% gain on this company.It has dropped from the high, and does not appear to be doing much, only going sideways.Do you think that it is time to move on? It does pay a nice dividend - 5%.

Q: Hi Peter and Team

I don't have any exposure to bonds and am not interested in adding any. Instead, I'm thinking of adding fixed, rate reset preferreds as a proxy. Am I on the right track and what percent of a portfolio would you generally recommend for this (bond, bond proxy) asset class for someone in the mid 50's?

Thanks
Peter

Q: I am looking at buying either ALA or ALA.r in my RRSP.
I have read your analysis on this matter and am not sure I follow it all. The receipts were issued at $31.00 and are redeemable at $31.00 should the deal not go through. They now trade at $ 29.65. If I buy the receipts ,I will collect the " dividend equivalent ". If the deals goes through ( which I think is likely), I will receive new shares.

It seems a "no brainer" to buy the receipts as you have a capital gain if the deal does not go through. The receipts seems to track the stock which seem to offer a buying opportunity.

What do you think? Thanks

Derek

Q: Today I Received from my broker an 'Action Notice' re TA Cumulative Redeemable Rate ResetFirst Preferred Series C' and whether I want to hold these shares or convert them into the Series D preferred.

Can you please tell me which way you would reccommend I go on this one and why.

Thanks


Sheldon

Q: Peter always good to see you on BNN. You mentioned Altagas' dividend being fine as it would be based on cash flow ( please correct me if I'm misquoting) and therefore a decent investment.
Could you respond to this article about Altagas and the author's points?
https://www.fool.ca/2017/06/05/my-take-on-altagas-ltd-why-50-downside-remains/

Thank you

Q: Hi
In my RRSP telecom sector I have Telus and BCE. This sector is currently only 4% of my portfolio. I'm wondering if it is a good time to top up one or both of these to increase this sector?

Thanks!