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Q: I am down on both companies 25% each and would like to switch to MX. Which one should I sell or trim both? My objective is growth.
Read Answer Asked by JR on March 28, 2017
Q: I am trying to run a slightly more concentrated portfolio. There are currently 37 individual equity positions; 4 equity ETFs (VIG, IWO, XGD, ZRE); and 4 bond ETFs. Within the utility sector there are 5 positions, each at ~2% (BIP.UN, BEP.UN, FTS, ALA, PPL). I would like to cull either ALA or PPL. I am leaning towards selling PPL, as ALA looks to have a better 5 yr dividend growth rate and appears to have more of a focus on renewable energy. Any input would be most appreciated. Thank-you.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on March 27, 2017
Q: good morning.
I own ala shares and just wondering if you would probally switch to ala.r. What happens if deal does not go through and in this case would ala.r be safer? Trying to find the analysis you did on
ala and receipts but cannot find.
can you tell me where I can find.
thanks and keep up great work
Read Answer Asked by hans on March 23, 2017
Q: This a followup to Curtis's question in which you said: "We would consider interest rate risk a greater worry than company credit risk." What effect do you forsee on ALA do the rising rates in the US? Would 1% rise mean a decline, and what size of decline could one anticipate? Thanks, Mark
Read Answer Asked by Mark on March 14, 2017
Q: Hello team -

A recent BNN guest has a sell recommendation on Altagas, with the comment about the company having to borrow to pay the dividend (if I recall correctly).

I know that you seem to be comfortable with their ability to pay the dividend, and that the WGL acquisition will support future dividend growth. Will this support happen soon or a few years from now? I was also wondering if an increase in interest rates would affect their ability to pay the dividend.

Thanks.

Jim
Read Answer Asked by James on February 22, 2017
Q: I need to sell some stock to cover my Riff payment in a few days and wondering which of the above I should sell or keep. AD return is - 16% . Altagas is -27%. and Yield Plus is up 6.8%. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Ernie on February 21, 2017
Q: Hi Peter & Co.,
Fabrice Taylor made an interesting comment on ALA on today's Market Call show. He said his analysis of ALA's cash flow statement suggests that the dividend is being funded through borrowing and equity raises, and not cash flow from operations. This is the first time I've heard a comment like this about ALA's dividend and its implications for the sustainability of the dividend. What's your take on this?
Many thanks,
Brian
Read Answer Asked by Brian on February 17, 2017
Q: Hello, Thanks for your wonderful note about the Altagas subscription recipts. This seems to be case of heads, I win a decent amount (10+%) tails i still win some (2.8%+). I called my broker he says Ala.r is trading in the open market..not in ipo any longer. I wanted to clarify if Ala.r is the correct symbol if i were to go through with this..actually i already did make small purchase. Now thinking about half position.Thanks again.
Read Answer Asked by Shyam on February 14, 2017
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