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Q: I have been looking at CHW, as a small holding, for income. In the last couple weeks it is down about 10%. This makes it look more attractive, but I can't help but wonder if something is up. What is your opinion of CHW, and is there any reason you can see for the recent price decline? What is the payout percentage, and your view on the dividend sustainability?
Thank-you
Read Answer Asked by grant on October 28, 2016
Q: Hi,

I own ALA and IPL. I was going through the Q3 report for ALA and there were a couple of points that concerned me. First is that the Company has a working capital deficiency in the third quarter of $287 million for a quick ratio of 0.67. They also didn't generate enough funds from operations to cover their dividend payments and capex for the quarter. Debt to total capitalization is reasonable at 45%, but some other metrics are less rosy. I realize that some of the cash flow shortfall can be offset by the DRIP. Are you concerned by these metrics? IPL also had a small working capital deficiency in Q2 2016, but not a cash flow shortfall. Is it expected in these high leveraged businesses?

Thanks,
Jason
Read Answer Asked by Jason on October 28, 2016
Q: I've owned this stock for some years and have been disappointed with its movement. I do like the management of the Brookfield companies in general and would like to consider trading out my position with another Brookfield company. What is your opinion on 'BOX' and might you prioritize another Brookfield company?
Read Answer Asked by Claus on October 28, 2016
Q: Hi,

I asked a question yesterday about fixed income investments. You recommended a couple of ETFs that I will look into.

My question is the merit of ETFs vs actual bonds. I understand that individual investors can't get the same diversification with bonds as with an ETFs, but ETFs never mature unlike actual bonds and you could end up with a loss. What are your thoughts?

Jason
Read Answer Asked by Jason on October 27, 2016
Q: Hi there

I have owned a part position in Northwest Company and was thinking of adding to it on the recent pullback to bring it up to a full position. I like it's steady income characteristics. Do you think it's recent decreased same stores sales issues are a temporary blip, or more of a long term trend going forward? If you were going to invest a full position into a food/merchant seller would it be your first choice or would it be something else?

Much thanks

Stuart
Read Answer Asked by Stuart on October 27, 2016
Q: Dividend 15 Split Corp. Preferred Shares DFN.PR.A has been rock steady for the last ten years or so (except for a plunge in '08-'09), paying 5%, while CPD and ZPR took a plunge starting in 2015. Why the steady performance of DFN.PR.A? How much would you recommend buying it? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on October 26, 2016
Q: Hello, This question comes from your comments to Joel regarding BDI. I am holding DCI pending the completion of the sale and wonder if BDI would be a decent choice for income and future growth. I am thinking of selling now and making the switch. I would appreciate your thoughts, pro and con as well as alternates I could consider. My portfolio is well diversified so not a consideration for this change.
Thanks for the advice and input.
Brian
Read Answer Asked by Brian on October 25, 2016
Q: Just wondering what your comments are on the overall company of DIV and how safe do you think the dividend is? Also on October 4th there was a press release. In the press release it stated

"The Corporation will be holding a Special Meeting of shareholders to consider and, if thought advisable, to pass a special resolution to approve the reduction of the stated capital of the Corporation’s common shares to $200.0 million."

What does that exactly mean and is it positive, negative or neither towards the share price?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Jimmy on October 25, 2016
Q: Can you comment on earnings.

Can you comment on earnings please.

CPX is about 2% of my portfolio. I have owned it for about three years approx and I am up slightly on my investment plus the dividends of course.

Is there positive consensus that they will get sufficient compensation for closing coal plant early?

What is your current rating on the company? I am a buy and hold guy.

Thank you
Stephane



Read Answer Asked by Stephane on October 24, 2016
Q: HI Peter,
I have small positions in the three companies: ECI, ALA, and ACQ. I would like to reduce my holdings to two. I am looking for income and capital appreciation. I was thinking of selling Enercare and putting the proceeds to Altagas and leaving ACQ the way it is. Please advise. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by umedali on October 24, 2016
Q: Having an Income portfolio including the above companies, I'm unsure of the effects of a potential increase in US rates in say December 2016 when at the same time the Bank of Canada holds rates or even maintains dovish tone signally near term rate cut. Will holding Canadian interest rates steady offset what would otherwise be negative pressure of a US rate increase on Canadian dividend paying stocks? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Ian on October 24, 2016
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