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Q: What is your opinion on this company.Also is the dividend safe?Seems a little high.Thank You.
Read Answer Asked by glenn on September 23, 2015
Q: I have a fairly large amount of US cash which I need to pay for renovations in Maui in 8 months. I have it sitting in RBC Investment Savings Account series A. Is there anything you might suggest which has a higher yield but still has the option for me to cash out next Spring. Please keep up the great work.
Read Answer Asked by Mike on September 23, 2015
Q: I took my holdings percentage up to 3% this morning from 2.5 mainly because I like the long term potential and even with the dividend increase its payout ratio is still low at 40 to 50%. I was able to get in at $34 which is less then the 34.25 share offering. I do not usually average down but with today's add I am in at $37 per share. I firmly believe that this firm is solid but not correctly named. I think it should drop the "gas" as it misleads investors as to the actual holdings it has. Do you view 3% (and its my only holding in this segment)as too high.
Read Answer Asked by James on September 22, 2015
Q: 2:47 PM 9/17/2015
Hello Peter :
Could you please comment on RNW, CSE, NPI, and INE. Could you rate them in order of which is the most solid company with the best prospects of growth, dividend sustainability, and possible dividend growth. RNW seems to be the cheapest and the only one with positive earnings and an indicated P/E of 29.7. How would you compare these 4 companies with BEP.UN?
Thank you...... Paul K
Read Answer Asked by Paul on September 18, 2015
Q: I'm a long-time holder of FRU having weathered its stock price plunge from the 20s to 9-ish as well as suffering at least two dividend cuts. Notwithstanding today's relief, I believe it's time to move on. I am trying to avoid vehicles such as FRU that spring these surprise cuts on investors who rely on dividend income. Would you agree with my move and where would you suggest I go to replace income from FRU?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Geoffrey on September 16, 2015
Q: What are the payout ratios, which do you prefer for growth and sustainability/increasing dividends? Thanks for your service.
Read Answer Asked by Ozzie on September 16, 2015
Q: Hello,

I am thinking of starting a position in Pizza Pizza. Your thoughts? It seems to be paying an attractive dividend being well supported. Also there seems to be a good amount of insider ownership. Would like to hear your comments.

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Francesco on September 16, 2015
Q: I am looking for an income stock that has enough growth potential to overcome the double whammy of a lowwr P/E when interest rates eventually rise and the effects of inflation on operating costs. Do you think Fortis fits the bill? Would you be able to reccpmmend others?
Thanks,
Read Answer Asked by Hans on September 16, 2015
Q: I am thinking of moving out of FSZ into AD for growth and income. I realize they not in the same business exactly but would like your opinion. Thanks for a great service.
Read Answer Asked by Harry on September 15, 2015
Q: In a recent reply to an inquiry about TRP you said that it had a good dividend and it had been unreasonably beaten up this year. Could you name 5 other companies that also fit this circumstance.
Read Answer Asked by Lloyd on September 14, 2015
Q: Hi Peter et al;
In previous answers you state that this should only be bought for income , now at approximately 4.6%. Most of the rate resets which they hold were issued in 2011 or 12. That means that there still remains 1 year of lower rates to be worked into the yield, so the average could decrease further, and the principal ( 25.00 ) could fall further. Am I out of tune? Also, would Transalta be worth looking at in the 4.50 range considering the interest in renewables?
Appreciate your time.
BEN
Read Answer Asked by BEN on September 14, 2015
Q: I was just about to hit the the "buy" button on this stock as the new doom and gloom oil price of $20 per barrel hit the headlines. I am looking for income and (some growth vs seeing a declining share price). Would this current turn of events deter you from buying ENF for a 3-5 year hold. I can accept the ups and downs over that period but a reduced dividend.

Thanks for your help.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on September 14, 2015
Q: Hey guys - Could I please get your favorite Canadian dividend growers to buy at current prices and hold for the next several years. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Noel on September 14, 2015
Q: Middlefield launched this new IPO four weeks ago at $10 a share with a decent yield. The stock has already gone up over 11% in capital value. I would appreciate any insights you can provide on holding this fund in an income oriented portfolio. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Paul W on September 10, 2015
Q: I sold IPL out of a registered account a while ago. The current price is still below my sale price and I am thinking of getting back into the "small" pipeline space. Which would you recommend out of IPL, KEY and PPL (or any other). I already own ENB in a non-registered account.
Read Answer Asked by Roland on September 10, 2015
Q: Hi Peter,

What do you think of Emera (with their purchase of Teco Energy). Would this Company be a good investment for a retired person to collect dividends with a little capital growth? I read on their web page that they are targeting 8% dividend growth through to 2019. Emera has a nice dividend yield of 4.52% at the moment. Hopefully this company would be a good sleep at night stock OR would you think that Fortis or Canadian Utilities would be a better choice.

Thanks, Charlie
Read Answer Asked by CHARLES LA on September 09, 2015