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Q: Can I get your thoughts on the recent earnings? I don't see any comments on it yet.

Also I see previously you replied on Oct 3rd "No dividend is ever guaranteed, but BCE has a very solid record. 12-month payout ratio is less than 50% on operating cash flow."

Can you provide me some insight on why you referenced operating cash flow and not (levered) free cash flow? Is this because BCE has a capex intensive business at times and its free cash flow can vary significantly quarter to quarter and year to year or are there other reasons? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Marco on November 06, 2023
Q: Adding my two cents on the recent interest in direct registered DRIP programs, I would like to highlight the fact that some companies offer a direct share purchase program as well. Depending on the company, there may or may not be fees. I have several direct holdings and have found the ability to send a small cheque to add to my holdings as funds become available to be quite beneficial over time; especially with respect to the companies that permitted this with no transaction cost.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on November 06, 2023
Q: Yesterday you said to BEN re DRIPS that you should register shares in your own name directly with the company- did you mean a person would have to call/write the company yourself- and have the physical share certificate from your brokerage? Thanks.rod
Read Answer Asked by Rodney on November 02, 2023
Q: Own both. Looking to add funds to increase Energy exposure.
Which would you prefer and what are the Free Cash Flow numbers for each?

Is there another Energy stock that you prefer having comparable growth prospects and attractive reliable dividends?

Thanks again m
Read Answer Asked by Donald on November 02, 2023
Q: These stocks all have a dividend yield of 5% or greater and have market capitalization greater than 3 billion. When I see BNS with a dividend yield of 7.5% I have to think that the market is near a bottom realizing that the prices can always go lower. Please rate these stocks in two ways: safety of dividend and estimated 5-year total return. Do any of these stocks cause you any concern now or long term? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Mark on November 02, 2023
Q: Good morning

Just to clarify and I will use ENB as an example. If I buy ENB on November 13th and sale the stock on EX dividend date which is Nov 14th will I receive the dividend?

Thanks
Jimmy
Read Answer Asked by Jimmy on November 02, 2023
Q: BIP.UN and BIPC.TO are down significantly YTD. However recently BIP.UN has recovered some of the lossess and appears to be formimg a base wheras BIPC.TO continues to go down. Do they own the same assets and why is BIP.TO performing worse than BIP.UN
Read Answer Asked by Lakis on November 01, 2023
Q: Greetings:
You have had several questions concerning drips and the discounts allowed when the shares are purchased. I was advised by my discount brokers that they decide what companies will be put in their list of drips, and furthermore no discounts are provided unless the shares are held in your own name. All other drip programs are synthetic drips. Please elaborate.

Thank you,
BEN


Read Answer Asked by BEN on November 01, 2023
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