Investment Q&A

Q: With bond rates as low as they are, does making GICs the fixed income portion of a portfolio make sense for a middle aged beginning investor, or is a bond fund still the way to go?

Thanks

Q: "A Share Change for Enbridge Inc. (ENB) in S&P/TSX Indices

TORONTO, Feb. 23, 2017 /CNW/ - S&P Dow Jones Indices Canadian Index Services will make the following changes in the S&P/TSX Canadian Indices:

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) has completed the acquisition of Spectra Energy Corp. (NYSE:SE). To reflect the issuance of common shares as part of the transaction, the relative weight of Enbridge will increase in the S&P/TSX Composite and Capped Composite, the S&P/TSX 60, 60 Capped and 60 ESG, the S&P/TSX Composite Dividend, the S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend, the S&P/TSX 60 Carbon Efficient, the S&P/TSX 60 Carbon Efficient Select, the S&P/TSX 60 Fossil Fuel Free, the S&P/TSX 60 Fossil Fuel Free Carbon Efficient, the S&P/TSX 60 Fossil Fuel Free Carbon Efficient Select and the S&P/TSX High Income Energy Indices at the open of trading on Tuesday, February 28, 2017."

Do you think that the increased weight for ENB shares in the S&P indices will result a buying pressure on the stock price, on Feb 27&28 ? Should it be material ? What are your views on ENB now, once Spectra merger has closed ? Thanks

Q: Just wondering if you can give me a list of three to five stocks that pay dividends as eligible dividends for the tax credit. Prefer them to be paid monthly. I want dividends as well as some growth if possible.

Thanks

Q: Cott reported today. In the past year it has traded as high as in the 20s and now around 15. I have a half position and they seem to be on track to achieve better growth and revenue in 2017. Would you endorse a full position? I like it also has a potential takeover target. They tried a few years ago but now they are a different company and possibly more attractive to the likes of pepsi or coke.

Q: I love investing in dividend growers, would you consider exco technologies, xtc. And sylogist, syz. Good dividend growers over about a seven year period, and can u give me two others that can consistently grow their dividends over the same period, iam more interested in small caps, thanks?

Q: Is this a good time to buy cpx

Q: Can you give me your opinion on CPX recent earnings?

Comment on the plant purchases they made.

Do you believe spot price for electricity in Alberta will go up from current (no pun intended :) 23$ per mWh?

I have held this stock for over 5 years but it has been much more volatile than say a Fortis utility.

I wonder if they have turned the corner in terms of volatility.

Thank you for your helpful comments.

Best regards
Stephane

Q: i own che.un(-1%),csh.un(+2%),dir.un(-13%),drg.un(-7%),fcd.un(+29%),hot.un(+2%),nvu.un(-20%),and rbn.un(-7%) which represents 30% of my stock portfolio ranging from 7k to 30k per position.I need the income flow but some of these haven't performed too well over the years, am i overweight this type of security? Is there any you would get rid of or just hold these? Thank you as always for your great service...

Q: I have only about 5% of my portfolio in bonds. I own some VAB, but it is showing negative return of 3 to 5% in two different accounts. I am considering selling this and buying some relatively safe stock like BAM.A or BCe..would you agree with this approach..or is this a time to buy more bonds? Thanks.

Q: I know you sold your crystal ball but I would like your opinion
on the possibility of the Bir.pr.a being called this sept. I own quite a few at a much lower price and since it is selling over the 25.00 I may decide to sell if it is to be called.
FYI terms of reset are 5yr boc plus 6.83%
today share price 25.71
thanks

Q: So I am looking at the numbers and BEP.UN seems to have flat to declining revenue and declining FFO/share the last 3 years.
What is it you like about this stock? The growth recently seems pretty flat at best. Am I missing something?

Q: Hello team -

A recent BNN guest has a sell recommendation on Altagas, with the comment about the company having to borrow to pay the dividend (if I recall correctly).

I know that you seem to be comfortable with their ability to pay the dividend, and that the WGL acquisition will support future dividend growth. Will this support happen soon or a few years from now? I was also wondering if an increase in interest rates would affect their ability to pay the dividend.

Thanks.

Jim

Q: Please provide your comments on EIF's Q4 and full year results.

Thank you.

Q: Your view on tcn. Is it worth holding.

Q: I am retired and use the revenue from my RRIF to fund my retirement. I am overweight in financials and energy.I need to add to utilities as I only have 1 stock KWH.UN. I am considering FTS, AQN and BEP.UN. Would like to add 2 from this list. Appreciate your thoughts.

W

Q: Hi guys.

Any idea why, despite growing their earnings through 2014 and 2015, Callidus Capital's (CBL) share price has declined so dramatically in 2015?

Also, do you have an opinion why the market is giving CBL such a low multiple? Alaris Royalty (AD) is still dealing with its troubled investments and is trading at a 13.41 2017 estimated eps multiple. In contrast, CBL trades at a 2017 estimated earnings p/e of 9.77. Why has Alaris, historically, been given such a higher multiple than Callidus?

Thanks, as always.

John

Q: Would you by Fortis at today price ???

Q: Just read the answer to the Nov 2017 notes offering. Just want to make sure I'm doing the math correctly. I read they are paying 1004.25/1000 which is only 100.425/100, so basically no premium. If I hold to maturity in 9 months it's 7.5% - 0.425 = 7.06% return. If I tender the offer it's 3 months interest of about 1.88% + 0.425 = 2.3% + interest made on a new investment. I would need to make 4.76% in 9 months (so a bond paying 6.3% annualy) to break even. I understand the risk and that the fixed income part is supposed to be the safe part of the portfolio, but is it really that big of a risk that Athabasca Oil will be bankrupt in 9 months and not be able to pay the principal back?

Q: What is your opinion on the sale of the power business just announced? If the power business was largely carbon-based, it theoretically could be positive, I suppose.

Q: For industrials I have CP CNR WSP and MG. I would like to add one more to this sector. Do you have a favourite pick for medium and/or long term hold?