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Q: What are your thoughts on todays equity raise by Northland Power?
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on February 24, 2015
Q: Can you recommend a U.S. divided paying stock(s) for my TFSA account
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by DAN on February 24, 2015
Q: Thanks for a great service. I seldom ask a question as I usually find the answers in searching for recent questions.
Could I have your opinion of ZWU. I am retired and need the income from my RRIF due to the low interest rates. If not ZWU, any other ETFs I may consider.
Read Answer Asked by William on February 24, 2015
Q: hello 5i team,
i have heard you mentionning how utilities will be hit when there is a rise in interest rates. It has made me wonder whether i should take some action now. I have about 7 per cent in the utility sector. of that 7 per cent, about 4.5 per cent is composed of Emera. Well, when i look at my portfolio i have two questions:
the first is should I take some out of utilities altogether at this point and put it in another sector?

if it is a good idea to stay the course, would I be best to sell some emera and buy, say, bem.un? I do own some Enbridge,aswell. Or, given that this is a fairly secure sector, is there possibly not much value in diversification?
Read Answer Asked by joseph on February 24, 2015
Q: I already own Capstone Infrastructure (CSE). I'm considering Valener or Capital Power (CPX) for income. Could you please list the pros and cons of these two companies?

Thank You.
Read Answer Asked by Liza on February 24, 2015
Q: Hi 5i team,
XLU (SPDR-Utilities) has fallen by 9.6% since it peaked on Jan 29, 2015. Please comment...is this the canary? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Karl on February 23, 2015
Q: What's your assessment of latest Q4 and FY2014 results? Is the dividend safe? Do you recommend?
Read Answer Asked by Normand on February 23, 2015
Q: Interpipeline (IPL) raised it's dividend substantially in November '14 and raised it a record 18 cents or about 13% yesterday while reporting record revenues. Analysts expected more but is it possible they expected too much? This company has delivered stellar results since March 2009 when I bought it at $8,40. Would you agree and still buy it today?
How does Northland Power (NPI)look for dividend safety and possibly some capital gains?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Steven on February 22, 2015
Q: Good Afternoon
Earlier today you have provided a list of companies that may grow their dividends in the next 3-5 years such as XTC, EH, AD and WIN.
Can you provide us with a similar list for LARGE CAP dividend growers for the next 3-5 years?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Terry on February 20, 2015
Q: Just when I started to feel more comfortable, they do a share offering today! Long time holder, happy dividend collector but perpetually nervous.... I am in 50% below this share price. What do you think? I find it disturbing that they need to do this right now, with a high share price.
Read Answer Asked by Marilyn on February 19, 2015
Q: hello team- iam 60 years of age and presently have 3 percent usa cash available in my rsp-presently equally invested in all sectors) please recommend something you feel has a potential upside, a dividend would be awesome too. could be etfs,stocks, bonds whatever.thx ja
Read Answer Asked by jane on February 19, 2015
Q: Hi Peter, I am a believer in dividend growth investing. Can you please provide a top 5 list of mid-cap companies that are likely to continue to increase dividends over the next 3-5 years. thanks for the great service. Rob
Read Answer Asked by Robert on February 19, 2015
Q: I need a little more exposure to HC. What is your opinion of this stock in terms of debt and growth potential? It owns 51% of U.S based facilities - any FX concerns?
Read Answer Asked by Carl on February 17, 2015
Q: Hi Peter,

Just looking for your opinion (any change) on Student Transport (STB) after the last quarter report.

I wish to point out something from their conference call that I feel a lot of investors miss: The Company leased vehicles in 2008/9 and has been writing off the lease payments as expenses from then until now. Their normal policy is to lease for 6 years. This quarter they were able to purchase these vehicles at the end of their leases for $1 million. They had a market value of $3.2 million dollars and 6 to 8 years of remaining useful life with very little charges to the next couple of years operating statement. This is a large unrecorded asset and has been overstating costs in operating statement which will reverse in the future.

I obviously like STB and am a current shareholder. I value your opinion.

Thanks
John
Read Answer Asked by John on February 17, 2015
Q: Good morning,

Can you give me your update on Canso Credit for holding in an RRSP.

The stock has been performing well for quite some time (flying under the radar screens). It appears to have a very low valuation with a decent yield.

What are the prospects for continue growth?
How safe is the yield? What is the payout ratio?

Would you reccommend purchase at this level?

Thanks
Thomas
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on February 17, 2015
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