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Q: I own all these in my utilites allocation (AQN 3.5%, BEPC 2.4%, FTS 2.5%, NPI 1.6%). I'm looking to pull some capital out of these to redirect towards industrials and consumer cyclicals for the upcoming year. Could you perhaps rank them on valuation, and/or suggest which way you might go, i.e. shave a little off each, equal weight them, drop one or more, etc. Thank-you as always.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on December 23, 2020
Q: Hi I appreciate your service greatly. I realize the new clean fuel standard by the government is being digested by many, but I suspect 5i is reviewing the situation. A couple of questions. For a company such Parex (PXT) which produces and sells in a foreign land, will this have any effect? Would this encourage a company such as Vermillion(VET) to shed Canadian production and concentrate on its foreign holding? and perhaps reincorporate in a foreign jurisdiction?
Read Answer Asked by WILLIAM on December 22, 2020
Q: Hi Guys
I have owned Atco in the past, and at one point replaced it with Emera that I have done well with too. I noticed today that although they have approx. the same PE, and dividend yield (both yielding about 4.7%) the payout ratio on Atco is only 36% versus 85% for Emera. I was thinking if there was an opportunity to capture a bit of value, and stock appreciation going forward I might swap my Emera for Atco. Your thoughts? Which company do you favour at this time?

Thanks
Stuart
Read Answer Asked by Stuart on December 22, 2020
Q: There have been a number of questions/comments concerning the recent 3 for 2 stock split of BEPC and BEP.UN and how fractional shares are handled. I reached out to TD Waterhouse and their response may be of interest to your members:

"When we received payment from a Split we as a Broker receive payment on our one bulk position. We do not get paid for each client individually. If the client had a physical certificate or held shares directly with the Transfer Agent in their name only than yes they would have rounded up but the company says for "Registered Holders". The shares in the clients account are registered "TD Waterhouse ITF the client" so when we get paid we get one payment for all our clients because all of our clients shares are registered the same way TD Waterhouse ITF. But the client will get some cash for the fractional shares. The CIL usually comes in about 10 bus days after the Re-Org was processed. "

I would assume the same would be true for all online brokers.

Hope this is helpful
Cheers
Scott
Read Answer Asked by Scott on December 21, 2020
Q: 10:55 AM 12/19/2020
According to the Globe&Mail Dec 18, 2020 the Muskrat Falls hydroelectric project "With full power delayed until September, 2021, the project isn’t generating revenue from ratepayers and payments are coming due."

Both Fortis and Emera will have access to this electricity when it arrives [likely delayed]. How will this affect their businesses? Will they buy electricity and sell it locally and will they transmit to Northeastern US states?

Can or will they charge for transmission through the two undersea cables?

Can we expect this to be a positive event for the two utilities? Is this likely to increase their businesses and income and profit and dividends. I would appreciate your analysis on what to expect for Fortis and Emera
Thank you......... Paul K

Read Answer Asked by Paul on December 21, 2020
Q: It appears that natural gas is the coming into favor over oil in Western canada. ie power plants in Alta and the lng pipeline to Kitimat. Your thoughts on the stocks that will have upside in this sector. Arx, bir, aav, key, tou, aav, come to mind. Your thoughts
Read Answer Asked by kenneth on December 17, 2020
Q: I sold ENB for tax loss purposes. My interest is capital gains and a good dividend. Should I replace the sold holding with ENB, KMI, PPL, or TRP? I like both ENB and TRP but find it hard to choose between the two. What would you recommend among the four and why?
Read Answer Asked by George on December 16, 2020
Q: What is your view of this company as a small cap growth opportunity in the energy sector? The management team has a track record through various "Spartan" companies over the years, and the company seems to have low debt levels and other decent metrics.
I have stayed away from O&G in recent years but I am considering starting some positions in anticipation of better days ahead.
Read Answer Asked by Brad on December 16, 2020
Q: I am considering selling OVV at a considerable loss and replacing it with Whitecap for the 30 day tax loss. At that time I will compare the progress of the 2 stocks to decide whether to stay with WCP or move back to OVV. I’m inclined to think I should stay with WCP as they have a good dividend and I already have some shares. I would not be overweight in WCP. Is there a different oil stock you would suggest instead of WCP?
Thanks for your always great advise.
John

What do you think of my strategy and what are your thoughts on the 2 companies.
Read Answer Asked by John on December 15, 2020
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