Q: AltaGas reported Fourth Quarter and Year End Results this morning. The results were mixed with EBITDA and funds from operations increasing year over year and normalized net income(not sure what this is) decreasing. The shares have been drifting down in recent trading sessions, perhaps in anticipation of theses results and reacted quite negatively this morning to this recent report . Is there anything that we should be concerned about regarding the company's future prospects. I own the shares for income and hopefully reasonable growth over the next 1-3 years. Your comments are appreciated.
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Q: I am in the process of rebalancing our portfolio and I want to sell about 1000 shares of ALA. As I will be at work when the market is open I am thinking of placing the order on the weekend. I assume the trade will happen when the market opens. Is it OK to do the order at market or should I sell at the bid price? Does it make sense to sell all 1000 shares at once or should I break it down into 2 lots of 500 shares each? You have cautioned in the past about "weird" trades at market opening.
Thanks
Thanks
Q: Dear Agent. Would this stock be a solid buy.Eddie
Q: Hello 5i team,
AltaGas at $37 today, is very close to a 52-week low. The P/E has ballooned to 32X. The RSI shows it below 30, indicating it is oversold. For someone waiting to enter this sector, this feels like a good entry point, or is it wise to wait until January 2015 to see things settle down with oil and to avoid ``catching a falling knife``?
thx, and I am loving this website!
Rob.
AltaGas at $37 today, is very close to a 52-week low. The P/E has ballooned to 32X. The RSI shows it below 30, indicating it is oversold. For someone waiting to enter this sector, this feels like a good entry point, or is it wise to wait until January 2015 to see things settle down with oil and to avoid ``catching a falling knife``?
thx, and I am loving this website!
Rob.
Q: Hi Team
I want to enter into the pipeline area and buy 1 or 2. With the recent pullbacks how would you rank PPY IPL KEY and ALA in order of preference
Thanks Jim
I want to enter into the pipeline area and buy 1 or 2. With the recent pullbacks how would you rank PPY IPL KEY and ALA in order of preference
Thanks Jim
Q: AltaGas is made up of 3 business segments (power, gas and utilities). In terms of asset allocation sectors (Finance, Utilities, Consumer, Industrial, Resources), it is a hybrid of Utilities and Resources. I currently split it 70% utilities and 30% resources.
Your thoughts?
Steve
Your thoughts?
Steve
Q: Just wondered if the loss was to be expected. it seems quite large. ?Thanks Phyl
Q: I am interesting in your recommendations for a good dividend paying stock in the Canadian Bank sector and in the pipeline sector? I am looking for steady growth of the dividend.
Q: Hi Peter,
Congratulations on the money you raised this summer with your ride! I've been watching the pipelines correct over the last 3 weeks. I sold my pipeline holdings on the way since I thought they became quite expensive. I'm now looking at getting back into ALA, IPL, PPL AND KEY, but the P/E multiples are still around 30x forward earnings. How do we know what earnings multiple to attach to a particular sector of the market and is this a good time to re-enter the pipelines?
Thanks,
Jason
Congratulations on the money you raised this summer with your ride! I've been watching the pipelines correct over the last 3 weeks. I sold my pipeline holdings on the way since I thought they became quite expensive. I'm now looking at getting back into ALA, IPL, PPL AND KEY, but the P/E multiples are still around 30x forward earnings. How do we know what earnings multiple to attach to a particular sector of the market and is this a good time to re-enter the pipelines?
Thanks,
Jason
Q: Hi team:
there was a statement on the Globe and Mail on Sat that one of the Malaysian companies that has interest in the LNG in BC is threatening to pull out of the deal as there were too many red tapes to cut through
What would you think of ALA (altagas) and Pey (gas) as a long term hold, I am thinking of 3 years or more ? it is risky to buy or to add to an existing position ? they generate good dividends and I am looking for abit of capital growth as well, thanks
there was a statement on the Globe and Mail on Sat that one of the Malaysian companies that has interest in the LNG in BC is threatening to pull out of the deal as there were too many red tapes to cut through
What would you think of ALA (altagas) and Pey (gas) as a long term hold, I am thinking of 3 years or more ? it is risky to buy or to add to an existing position ? they generate good dividends and I am looking for abit of capital growth as well, thanks
Q: What is your view of the ALA/PPY announcement to build an LNG plant? I got filled on the ALA subscription today so I am interested in your reply. Thanks.
Q: Hi
Could you do a comparison of Altagas and Keyera in terms of valuation and future overall prospects. I currently hold Interpipe and Enbridge. All things being equal, would you add either ALA or KEY or would you see this as being duplication.
Thanks.
Could you do a comparison of Altagas and Keyera in terms of valuation and future overall prospects. I currently hold Interpipe and Enbridge. All things being equal, would you add either ALA or KEY or would you see this as being duplication.
Thanks.
Q: re: ALA Altagas
As of late I have been hearing and reading many pundit comments suggesting ALA has a very bright future - especially if/when LNG approvals starting coming in... if/when being the biggest component in that statement. With that in mind I have a few questions;
1) your thoughts on the 2nd 1/4 results released July 31?
2) is there a reason there doesn't seem to be much interest in ALA on a volume and 5i membership basis (last 5i question was June 10)
3) What do you think about ALA with and without the LNG approvals in place over the next year and beyond?
Thanks for all you do
Gord
As of late I have been hearing and reading many pundit comments suggesting ALA has a very bright future - especially if/when LNG approvals starting coming in... if/when being the biggest component in that statement. With that in mind I have a few questions;
1) your thoughts on the 2nd 1/4 results released July 31?
2) is there a reason there doesn't seem to be much interest in ALA on a volume and 5i membership basis (last 5i question was June 10)
3) What do you think about ALA with and without the LNG approvals in place over the next year and beyond?
Thanks for all you do
Gord
Q: After a nice run up I am thinking of replacing Painted Pony (PPY)in one of my accounts with a strong long term grower and dividend payer. I will still keep it in one of my other accounts. Could you please provide your opinion on Whitecap, Altagas, Peyto, and ??? as a replacement.
I want to mention that your continued advice to others, which I interpret as doing less trading, has been very valuable to me.Thank you.
I want to mention that your continued advice to others, which I interpret as doing less trading, has been very valuable to me.Thank you.
Q: ALA-TSX, AltaGas has been a favourite holding of mine since it was an income trust. I see it as being a well run, ever growing utility and energy company with a consistently growing dividend with a bright future. It is a diversified company.
I see it as similar to a young Enbridge Gas of years gone by, for example. I DRIP it and have traded it also occasionally.
I actually like it better than Fortis (FTS), TransCanada (TRP) & Emera (EMA). I also DRIP ENB, TRP & FTS.
Any thoughts or concerns that you would like to highlight for would be appreciated.
Thanx in advance.
I see it as similar to a young Enbridge Gas of years gone by, for example. I DRIP it and have traded it also occasionally.
I actually like it better than Fortis (FTS), TransCanada (TRP) & Emera (EMA). I also DRIP ENB, TRP & FTS.
Any thoughts or concerns that you would like to highlight for would be appreciated.
Thanx in advance.
Q: Hi Team: looking for a comparison between ALA and KEY. only need one in this space, who gets the nod? thanks
Q: Hi 5i team, I'm presently holding these preferred's and would like your feedback on hold or sell and what to buy if a sell is recommended. ALA.PR.A, SJR.PR.A, BPO.PR.P, BNS.PR.A. I'm looking for stable income with small 'g' growth (if possible). Thanks
Q: My 100 year old father has a few dividend paying stocks but most of his portfolio is in GIC’s. One GIC just expired and I am looking to buy something new for him. I find that a one year renewal will only achieve a 1.4% interest. He will not need money from this source for about 5 years thus can invest in anything fairly safe. The only issue is death which I believe would result in selling to satisfy estate requirements. I was thinking of banks, pipelines, etc because of limited downside and relatively high dividend rates compared to GIC’s. Can you please comment and provide some suggestions? Thank you. As always I very much value your comments.
Q: Is this a good entry point for Altagas?
Thanks for your help.
Dick
Thanks for your help.
Dick
Q: Hi Peter and team My question relates to Alta Gas (ALA). RBC has a sector perform rating while NBF has an outperform. In looking over their reports I see virtually identical estimates of dividend increases for 2014 but NBF goes further with a projection of a 15% increase for 2015. RBC says it is fully valued at the current price while NBF maintains it sells at a discount to the "high payout group" with 2015 estimates P/AFFO of 10.4 cf. with group average of 12. I would like to know your opinion.
Thanks
Ross
Thanks
Ross