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Q: Good day!
I am an income investor, living on dividends. On Oct 24th or so I sold 50% of my full position in ALA for tax loss reasons, planning on buying it back late November in an ideal world. I sold over $21, and it is now at $16 or less.
However, I also have a 50% position in Chemtrade and also a 50% in American Hotel. All have somewhat larger dividends over the 10% mark. I have 'reasonable' confidence in a long term hold for all three, and see the great dividends as being very well paid to wait.
Anticipating a possible dividend drop for ALA, I might consider deploying partially or even fully into one of the other two, thinking their dividend payment is more likely to remain where it is in the short term, and yet the upside in each might be as good as ALA. I would appreciate your comments on these thoughts, and any guidance you could muster as to which direction to go.
Thanks!
Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on November 16, 2018
Q: Another source has made the following comments:

Higher commodity prices and solid demand for a number of its more important chemical products should lead to improved operating results in the back half of this year and extend through next year. With a free cash flow (FCF) yield of 11% based on last year’s results, and a FCF yield that moves to around 14% based on this year’s projections, Chemtrade is selling at a very attractive valuation.

In addition, the 9.6% dividend yield should be well supported by cash flows with a payout ratio estimated to come in at around 70% this year. As operations improve, we expect the stock to react positively as its payout ratio declines further. This offers us a compelling valuation for a company with improving fundamentals.

I know you aren't happy with its past performance but it looks like it's getting very attractive for income?
Read Answer Asked by Myles on November 12, 2018
Q: I am contemplating selling CHE.un and putting the proceeds into ARE, would you consider this a good move . I will have a loss on CHE and it seems doubtful that this stock is going to have any significant upside any time soon.

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by george on October 15, 2018
Q: Hi Peter,

Currently own CHE.UN - have been following your comments/answers & appreciate your answer to my previous question re: 4.6% drop on Aug 8

Your comments "stock not cheap" (P/E is 15 = not bad?), dividend not increased in 10 yrs (but currently 8% = pretty good & sustainable), downgraded by Desjardins from $19 > $17 (but currently trading at $14.7 = undervalued?) with 3 yr price range between $15-$20

That said, what is your outlook for CHE.UN and would you consider a BUY (more for income vs. growth perhaps?) - if not, why?

BTW - have made money on most of your insights - THANK YOU
Read Answer Asked by Todd on August 01, 2018
Q: In my diversified portfolio, which of the following in your view are worth holding for income and/or possible capital gains in one year, and which should be sold now, for better opportunities? I do not need the cash nor tax losses. CHE.UN BHC CGX HCG HR.UN SKM(US) AT&T(US). Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Harold on July 27, 2018
Q: I am trying to get more exposure in the US via VIG etf.
These 2 companies are the laggards in my portfolio.
I was thinking of letting them go and buying VIG
You say?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Bill on July 25, 2018
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