You can view 3 more answers this month. Sign up for a free trial for unlimited access.

Investment Q&A

Not investment advice or solicitation to buy/sell securities. Do your own due diligence and/or consult an advisor.

TransAlta Corporation (TA)
- View TA Profile
- View Questions on TA

Q: I know you’re not big on TA (Transalta) and you have commented that it’s only a hold for income. I’ve held TA for 10 years and in that time many have commented that they (TA) do not earn the dividend, however the dividend is supported by the cash flow. It’s been that way as long as I can remember.

Today TA suspended their “Premium Dividend Program”, which I think just allowed shareholders to purchase shares at a discount. Do you see this as a early warning that the cash flow supported dividend might be in jeopardy or is this just a reaction to the stock trading near its 52 week low?

Thanks

Read Answer Asked by Dean on May 08, 2013

TransAlta Corporation (TA)
- View TA Profile
- View Questions on TA

Q: Dear 5i, thank you for the service that you provide! My question pertains to Transalta: do you think that its partnership with MidAmerican Energy could make a positive difference in the company's future?

Read Answer Asked by Roderick Jay on April 10, 2013

TransAlta Corporation (TA)
- View TA Profile
- View Questions on TA

Q: Hi Peter, I bought TransAlta (TA) two years ago. I do not know what to do, share price is going down and down. Why is it that TA is performing so poorly? Is it time to sell? Gervais

Read Answer Asked by Gervais on March 16, 2013

TransAlta Corporation (TA)
- View TA Profile
- View Questions on TA

Q: Transalta at these levels, is it worth looking at with a dividend yield of 7.5%?

Read Answer Asked by DAVID on January 04, 2013

TransAlta Corporation (TA)
- View TA Profile
- View Questions on TA

Q: Is Transalta a buy & can they maintain their dividend? Tx

Read Answer Asked by hugh on December 07, 2012

TransAlta Corporation (TA)
- View TA Profile
- View Questions on TA

Q: Do you feel the dividend paid by translate will continue?
Thanks stan

Read Answer Asked by Stan on November 26, 2012

TransAlta Corporation (TA)
- View TA Profile
- View Questions on TA

Q: What are your thoughts on TransAlta going forward?

Read Answer Asked by mike on October 18, 2012

TransAlta Corporation (TA)
- View TA Profile
- View Questions on TA

Q: Hi Peter,
I hold shares in Transalta Corp. (TA). I have had it for many years and has always been a solid, good dividend paying company. Now I see it is have difficulties. Would you recommend it as a long term hold or do you think it has had its day and I should cut my losses and move on?

Read Answer Asked by Ron on September 26, 2012

TransAlta Corporation (TA)
- View TA Profile
- View Questions on TA

Q: Peter:

What's your opinion of TransAlta (TA) right now? Is it worth buying at this level, or is the dividend at risk of a cut?

Read Answer Asked by Chris on September 05, 2012

TransAlta Corporation (TA)
- View TA Profile
- View Questions on TA

Q: TranAlta has just announced a preferred share offering, they cumulative rate reset 1st preferred shares series E. Redeemable 2017 at 25.00 and will pay 5% annually (1.25 per share) on a quartely basis. Given TransAlta's recent record would you be a buyer of these preferrred's?
Shirley

Read Answer Asked by shirley on August 02, 2012

TransAlta Corporation (TA)
- View TA Profile
- View Questions on TA

Q: Now that TransAlta has the court decision behind them wrt starting up the shut down generator, is this a good time to buy TranAlta?

Thanks
Darcy

Read Answer Asked by Darcy on July 30, 2012

TransAlta Corporation (TA)
- View TA Profile
- View Questions on TA

Q: Hi Peter; I enjoyed your weekend article in FP... good perspective.
TA has been beaten up (justifiably, perhaps). Would you view the current $17 price as attractive for a long term hold in a TFSA?

Read Answer Asked by Dave on June 17, 2012

TransAlta Corporation (TA)
- View TA Profile
- View Questions on TA

Q: could we have your outlook for long term for transalta ta. i have a 2029 bond. thanks brian

Read Answer Asked by brian on April 20, 2012

Looking for more? Sign up for a FREE 14 day trial! No credit card required

We invite you to sign up for a 14 day free trial of 5i Research!
Experience all the benefits and tools we have to offer; stock research, model portfolios, Q&A with our experts, and so much more. Join a community of like-minded investors today!

First Name *

Last Name *

E-mail *

Password *

I have read and agree to the Terms of Use