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Q: CPX accounts for 2.31% and AQN represents 4.63% of my unregistered portfolio. I was thinking of switching AQN into CPX or rebalancing so that each would be equal. Would there be another dividend producing utility that you would prefer over these two. I already own BEP(2.81%), BIP(2.23%), SPB(1.74%)and F(1.56%). Perhaps putting some of the AQN into one of the latter four mentioned? I do like the nice dividend that CPX provides. I am retired and have a decent pension and my portfolio is geared to dividend income.
Read Answer Asked by Kevin on November 03, 2021
Q: Which Canadian nat gas producers get a large % of their revenue from exports to the US market?
Read Answer Asked by Murray on November 03, 2021
Q: Following on from a 19 Oct question, you rated dividend safety as: NPI, BEPC, CPX, RNW, AQN.

The payout ratio (12 month rolling, based on operating cash flow) was then shown as: BEPC 90%, AQN 170%, CPX 22%, NPI 20%, RNW 90%.

From this it seems like a 12 month rolling ratio is not a strong surrgate to dividend safety. I was a bit surprised but maybe 12 months is just too short.

Anyway, if such is the case, what metrics guided the views on dividend safety?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by TOM on November 03, 2021
Q: I've held AQN far too long (2-3 years, down a few %) and let BEP go much to early (pre-split). Shall I sell my AQN and replace with BEP? Currently AQN is my only stock in that space and though frustrated, I feel over time it will perform. But the same can be said for BEP.

If you had one choice, what would it be.

Cam
Read Answer Asked by Cameron on November 03, 2021
Q: Could you please compare these energy stocks and advise if you have a preference between the 4 of these with an explanation. For a 1 to 2 year hold.
Thanks so much.
Read Answer Asked by Lorraine on November 02, 2021
Q: How would you rank these companies for prospects over longer term (say 5 years or more) measured by total expected return on stock.
Read Answer Asked by JAMES on November 02, 2021
Q: Hi 5i,
I hold NFI in a reg'd account where I endeavour to buy and hold. A while ago it was up nicely but then lost all its gains and more when the revised guidance came out. Now, with its recent soft recovery and dividends accounted for it's back in black, slightly.
I'm not optimistic about NFI's next couple of years and would like to see better capital gain and dividend income from the funds currently in NFI, and I'm considering WJX as a replacement. What do you think of this move and, if not WJX, can you suggest another one or two names for me to consider?
Much the same circumstances and question regarding AQN, which I think is somewhat stale these days and may be for a few years to come. I'm considering CPX as a replacement and would appreciate your opinion on that move, and your suggestions of one or two other than CPX if you think leaving AQN behind is wise but CPX might not be the answer.
Thanks and please deduct accordingly.
Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on November 01, 2021
Q: Why has MTL not been as as strong as other companies in the sector?
where the latest results that bad?
If you had a choice would you prefer MTL over MCR for an energy play.
With the energy sector so hot,those stocks have to benefit some day.dont you think so?
What are the insider owner ships in MTL and MCR?
Read Answer Asked by Josh on November 01, 2021
Q: I’m thinking of expanding my energy holdings. I bought Whitecap a few months ago and have enjoyed a nice bump in value along with a solid dividend. I’m considering TVE, SU and/or ENB for a combo of dividend and SP appreciation. Could you please discuss the relative merits of each in a 1-2 year timeline. I’d definitely hold longer if the case can be made that green energy investment and ESG movements don’t derail fossil fuel companies from meeting existing market demand.
Read Answer Asked by Warren on October 29, 2021