Investment Q&A

Q: Please rank these equities in order of preference for a combination of income and capital growth in a taxable account. Thanks!

Q: hi 5i,
can I get your brief compare/contrast analysis of these brookfield entities. I am purchasing one for a non-registered account. do they have the same growth potential?

Q: Please you provide a brief comparison of these three. Which would be your preferred hold for the next 5- 10 years?

Thanks,

Mike

Q: Hello,
Which one would you add to and why? Long term hold and I don’t need the dividend. Thank you!

Q: It has been 3 years since BEP share prices have done anything positive. Are you still positive about them? What are the catalysts that might see some positive movement?

Q: From a high on Jan 2021 of $62.40 to a low on March 6, 2023 of $28.63 BEPC:CA has been constantly dropping. It just now has started to recover to $35.26. Do the fundamentals of BEPC:CA enable its position now to continue grow as such, the downtrend having been due to market flux and circumstance, or just chuck it and go for more BIP. I hold BEP, BEPC, BIP and BIPC.
Thank you for your terrific insight as always

Q: Dear 5i,
In regards to BEPC:CA, BEP.UN:CA, BEPC:US, BEP:US and stock Beta.
Your web site reports: 0.80, 0.76, 1.09 and 0.87 respectively.
Does your web site report 3 Year Beta? If not, what is it? What is a reasonable Year Beta statistic to consider? Can you help explain why the Beta varies quite dramatically with the four different Brookfield Renewable tickers? There doesn't seem to be any obvious correlation between the Corporate versions and the different Currencies?

Q: Your answer to a previous question about BEPC has made me very nervous. You said that the company has missed on earning in eight straight quarters. I still own this company because of 5I's generally positive observations and now I'm wondering what's up when it misses with such regularity. I have a lot of Brookfield companies and wonder if I shouldn't sell my BEPC and put it into BIPC. I have the parents as well so I do like the overall management. But, BEPC? You still like it a lot or a little? Thanks

Q: Hello Peter,

BEPC has been in a decline since Jan 2021. Can you please comment on reasons for the decline and would you recommend steeping into a 1/4 or 1/2 position today?

Thank you
Debbie and Jerry

Q: I have no utilities in my RRSP portfolio at this time. What are you preferred utilities in order of preference to buy now for total return (dividend and potential growth)? Any preferences among these that I'm thinking about being Fortis (FTS.TO / FTS), Emera (EMA.TO), Brookfield Infrastructure (BIPC.TO), Brookfield Renewable (BEPC.TO)?

Q: Hello,
Could you please recommend five to six high yielding Canadian stocks and REITS that you would feel confident investing in right now? Safety and high yield is my goal. A brief explanation/justificaton for your picks would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Q: Hi 5i,

Currently I have full positions in BN and BAM. With a goal of increasing income would you add a new position in BIPC or BEPC?

Thank you!

Q: hi folks:

1) what is your opinion of the long term viability of this company?

2) do you have any other companies in mind that would be competitors (direct or indirect)

3) are you familiar with other well run electrical/ component/ grid/ transmission companies that are leading in the drive towards the inevitable electrification of the world?

thanks

Q: Hi Folks,
I have the above Utility companies in various accounts. I am looking to add 1 more to my TFSA ( currently have EMA ) and 1 more to my wife's TFSA ( currently has BEPC ) - can you suggest which one you would recommend that I add to each TFSA, either from the above OR something new.
Thanks

Q: Retired, dividend-income investor. Following up on your answer to my earlier question. I hold AQN in an RRSP and am considering replacing it. You suggested the following stocks = PPL, NPI, BEPC, BIP.UN, BLX

I have researched their metrics (P/E, Beta, P/B, P/CF, P/S, ROE, Payout, Market Cap) and technicals. My ranking, based on a desired conservative holding, Is = PPL, NPI, BEPC, BIP.UN, BLX.

My rationale is I hold FTS, TRP and AQN representing 8.6% of my portfolio vs NNRG and NRGI at 7.3%. I am leaning towards adding a more conservative name...such as PPL.

Q#1 = Is there an overlap between TRP and PPL, to the point that I only need one? What % do each of these names have in Nat gas vs oil? I know TRP is heavier to NG, not sure about PPL.

Q#2 = based on my above notes, what would your suggested ranking be?

Thanks....Steve

Q: I am looking at reconfiguring my newly established RRIF into the above equities with the 3 etf’s being 25% each with the remaining 5 stocks being the remaining 25%. What is your opinion of these stocks and portfolio composition? Am I being too cute ? Thanks. Derek.

Q: Good morning - I have slightly profitable position in both ENB and BEP. I am wondering about reducing ENB and increasing BEP. I like both companies and have a long term horizon. Both pay decent dividends. Your thought please.

Q: I recently read on article on the importance of decarbonization many years into the future.

Can you provide some companies you would currently recommend in order to profit from this secular growth theme.

Canadian or US company ideas please. Looking for companies to hold in an RRSP for many many years.

Thanks very much

Q: Hi, interested in your opinion on this two companies, for a 5 + year hold. I like the dividends and some growth, but your comment on management ,debt, and growth would be appreciated .
Thanks

Q: I'm a retired investor with a balanced portfolio looking for a stable total return. I hold the above 3 utilities and am wondering if a switch from BLX to FTS would provide a greater overall return over the next 5 years?