Investment Q&A

Q: Dear 5i,
I hope you're well today.
I'm trying to pick the "better" company in which to invest new money.
May I have your opinion, please?
I like all three, but between BEP, CPX, and AQN what would be your preference?
Thank you.

Q: Q1: I have QCOM for quite some time. I am thing to sell it and buy higher growth NVDA and CRWD. What is your opinion? What other US growth company do you suggest?
Q2: I have PKI and AQN which are going nowhere. I have TRP also which has gained recently but is still down from its high. I am thinking to sell all three and buy higher growth GSY and NVEI. What other CDN growth company do you suggest? What order should I sell PKI, AQN and TRP?
Q3: What growth companies will be impacted positively from high energy prices and higher inflation? Thank you.

Q: Supposing that I don't like the deal announced yesterday, what would make a good replacement stock in the sector that offers a 4%+ dividend and some aspect of, "greening"?

Thanks

Q: Hello Peter,
Are there any issues with having BEP,UN in a TFSA? Is it similar to investing in any other dividend paying stocks in a TFSA ( in terms of receiving dividends ): there are no extra forms to fill out as it is a limited partnership.. Also, if the company is not profitable, what is the thesis of investing in it: great cash flow, part of BAM, and the right sector such as renewable energy. From a fundamental basis, is it better than investing in AQN or NPI?

Q: Comments on acquisition?

Q: Can you give me your opinion on todays announcement of an acquisition and a stock offering. They say it will be accretive, yet I can' help but think it will be dilutive.

Also they say there will not be another offering before mid 2022 - Does this mean they will be making another acquisition?

Are they using the offerings in part to cover the dividends?

This is a stock I bought for the dividend, but expected some growth and safety. I actually have a small capital gain, but the stock has done very poorly over the past year, although I know the pandemic has been a severe negative factor.

They say that this acquisition means that 80% of the company will be regulated - why do some analysts talk about this as a renewable energy company?

Should I dump it?

Q: Hello 5i:
I am thinking of replacing AQN in my TFSA as I feel the company has become stagnate lately and I have a 50% profit from owning it since 2014. I have been thinking AQN and buying either PPL or TRP.
Can you rate which pipeline you like best and why? Or, would you stay with AQN?

Q: Hi Peter and staff,
Thanks for the great information that you guys provide.
These are the holdings in my wife's TFSA account. I have owned CNR since March of 2020 and have done quite well but I'm wondering if this stock has reached the top of the price range and it's time to move on. The average Price Target is $165. Do you think that CNR still has upside or can you name two stocks to replace it.

Thanks and have a great day
Joe

Q: I was surprised by your response to Chris' question of Oct. 19. He asked you to rate 5 renewable energy stocks from least to highest risk and AQN was deemed most at risk.
(Your assessment from least to most at risk: NPI, BEPC, CPX, RNW, and AQN.) What is the source of the risk to AQN...and how likely do you believe this risk is likely to occur? Thank you.

Q: Of these 5 companies that have assets in the renewable energy space, how would you rank them for (a) dividend safety and (b) future growth prospects? Also, please provide the pay-out ratio for each.

Thanks!

Q: Portfolio Analytics calls for 6% in the Utilities sector, at present made up of 33% Aqn, 33%, Bep.un, 20%Npi, 14% Rnw. Is this diversified enough, a good selection or do you have other suggestions ?
Thank you for your great investing service. Ian

Q: As AQN appears to meander, would a swap to DIR.UN be a good strategy?

Q: If I were to sell all or half of my shares in Algonquin Power could you name two or three good replacements. Same field but more growth oriented. Decent fundamentals are important. Thanks.

Q: Would you please comment on the recent weakness of AQN.
How far lower could it go/

Q: What do you see as the macro picture for utilities over the next couple of years? If inflation increases, does it affect the renewable power producers such as BEP and AQN 's input costs? Or is this more the case for coal/natgas power providers? Plus if interest rates rise to offset the inflation that is another headwind for utilities? Thoughts?

Q: What's your current view on AQN? Do you have a more preferred holding in the renewable space?

Q: Hi 5i,

Portfolio analytics is recommending that I reduce my utility holdings 12%. I have held AQN (3.4% weight), FTS (4.3%), BEP (5.2%) and BIP (5%) for four years and do like the dividends and renewable energy aspect. Today's TD analyst comments also gave me pause about being overweight utilities: "As WTI oil and energy prices have recovered over the past year on rising interest rates, alternative energy and utilities in general have underperformed. We believe that a potential rise in interest rates on improving COVID-19 trends and impending
tapering, along with the renewed relative strength in the energy sector, will
further pressure the utilities sector." My questions for you:. 1. where and how would you trim from the above holdings? and 2. your thoughts on the analysis outlined above. Thanks for your guidance.

Q: Hi, I have read that several U.K. utilities have recently collapsed given soaring wholesale natural gas prices and the inability to pass costs on to customers. Could the same thing happen here and if so which companies might be the most susceptible? Could any of the above companies be impacted? Thanks.

Q: Want to enter the green energy space to take advantage of the required doubling of our electrical power capacity in Canada and US to meet climate change targets. Brookfield Renewable Partners, First Solar, SolarEdge and Ormat all seem to have merit. Which of these, or another company, would you recommend. Thanks!

Q: Hi, what might be the impact on electric utility and renewable energy companies of sustained higher prices of natural gas? I understand natural powers many hydro generation plants. Thanks.