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Q: Alaris reported Q4 results yesterday and they were mixed. Although they recently increased the dividend by 9%, and reported increased revenues in Q4, distributable csh flow was down significantly. They give reasons for that, but I am left wondering how genuine they are. Are you worried about the reduced cash flow or are you ok with their explanation? i have a full position and a nice profit in it, but i am wondering if I should reduce my holding. Is it a buy, hold or should I reduce my position?
Read Answer Asked by arnold on March 10, 2026
Q: Good afternoon,
Very curious on your thoughts regarding Alaris' latest investment. Mostly preferreds at high rates, and some common. Sounds like a Berkshire-type of deal, with the preferreds playing such a large role. Seems out of the ordinary for them -- from my limited knowledge -- and does it de-risk the units somewhat, or add to the risk.
Thank you as always
Read Answer Asked by Warren on November 10, 2025
Q: Hello team.
The above are my highest dividend payers in my unregistered account, however at the end next year I have to start withdrawing from RRSP and LIRA account and would likely elevate my income to a substantially higher tax bracket. For that reason I am think of reducing my income generating holdings in the unregistered account and be less focus on income. Conversely, while divesting in the unregistered account I would rebalance the RRIF to be more income oriented. Does this make sense and could you suggest 5 growth oriented equities with SOME income to replace the above. I already TD,BNS,BN,BAM, TFII (small position)?
Thank you
Frank
Read Answer Asked by Francisco on September 29, 2025
Q: I asked a question about this corporation on May 10 and mistakenly made it a private question. If you can now do so, please make it a public question.

Your answer referred me to recent comments and questions on this corporation but the most recent question I see is from March 12.

I would like to ask a follow up question. What are your thoughts about the recent Q1 report from Alaris?
John

Read Answer Asked by John on May 10, 2025
Q: Retired, dividend-income investor.

I've held Alaris just about forever and the current AD.UN iteration since 2018...bought in the $12 range. It has been on a bit of a run lately and hit $20 today. It is now in the asset allocation range I usually reserve for blue chip companies....instead of a smaller allocation reserved for smaller, higher risk companies.

With their portfolio of partner companies, I have also considered Alaris as almost ETF-like. I break out their holdings into the various asset allocation sectors, while maintaining a 50% weight in financials.

Q#1 = related to their valuations (P/B, P/CF, P/S, P/E), is Alaris on the cheap or expensive side?

Q#2 = do you agree with my thinking, that AD is almost ETF-like? If so, then I can live with the slightly higher asset allocation. If not, then I could comfortably trim and reallocate the proceeds.

Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks for your help...Steve
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on January 28, 2025
Q: Portfolio Analytics has suggested I reduce of my exposure in the Financial Services sector. My holdings consist of ACGL and BN at a full position plus AD.UN, BNS, and TD at a 1/2 position each.

My thought is to reduce BN to a half postion and sell AD.UN (after the current uptrend). I would keep ACGL for its International exposure and diversification. The banks, I just consider a long term hold

Is a full position of ACGL too high?

Is there a suggested balance amongst the subsectors?

Any other comments would be appreciated.

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by J Stephen on October 17, 2024
Q: How would you rank these for overall return for a TFSA and a cash account? Would you buy them are their current prices?
Read Answer Asked by David on July 18, 2024
Q: this one is eligible for dividend credit?as with GIC its interest ,correct?
So for tax reasons it would be more preferable?
About Alaris,what is happening with this company?and why is it lagging ?
You think alaris would be a good investment now?
Read Answer Asked by mary on April 25, 2024
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