Investment Q&A

Q: What are some good Canadian companies to invest in with attractive dividend yields but where the stock has historically had a lower stock price volatility

Q: Our current Utilities holdings are BEP.UN, BIP.UN, CPX and FTS. We are overweight on each (compared to our other holdings). I'm comfortable with these companies and had been comfortable with the weightings, however we recently added BAM to our Financials for diversification (by trimming our CDN Bank exposure).

I'm currently thinking of adding another Utility, in part to reduce our overall Brookfield Exposure and to bring each of our utility holdings closer to "equal weight".

I'm not looking to add a covered call position or utility etf. (We already have full positions in PPL & ENB). We are retired and can be characterized as income investors.

Based on current market conditions, and our other utility holdings, which 2-3 companies (other than BIP, BEP, CPX and FTS) would you recommend for income and modest growth and why? Is there any one Utility company that you feel is currently the most attractive?

Q: Four oil companies make up 30 percent of my portfolio. Purchased during covid and have had big gains in all four. The yield on cardinal based on cost base is 22 percent. This is stupid I know but if not for these four my portfolio is a disaster. It’s basically kept me flat while the tech sector has taken a dive. Should I start to exit some of the oil positions and where do you go if the majority of the 5i favourites are all ready owned ?

Q: Really a question of safe low growth dividend stock prices. All these utility stocks are at 52 week highs. Are they worth it at these prices or are they simply a place for people to hide out until Trumps latest crazy ego trip comes to an end. Thanks

Q: ACO.X: lots of debt., very low ROE and seems fully valued - Morning Star. I don't see much to make this a buy for the long-tern. What say you? At all time high maybe because considered a HALO stocK?

Q: Looking for steady growth and a dividend. What order would you add today. Other ideas would also be appreciated.

Q: Thanks for all the good service. My question is which of the following Canadian dividend stocks would you recommend; ALC,ACO.X,PXT, MKP?

Q: What are your thoughts and/or insights regarding the monster Alberta AI data centre complex being promoted Kevin O'Leary? Are there any investable companies involved that aren't on the public radar yet that you would consider investing in? Thanks, and Happy New Year!

Q: I own Canadian Utilities and Atco Class 1 shares and they have appreciated nicely over time. How would you rate their prospects for growth in share price for the next 5 years?

With today's economic climate with the US, and the Canadian government's stated intention to push for big Canadian infrastructure projects, would one of these companies be a stronger bet?

Do you see the current dividend level as being safe for both companies going forward?

And, is there a good reason to own both of these stocks, given that CU is a sub of Atco?

Thank you for you insight and have a great day!

Q: Atco sent a message to shareholders of Class I and Class II shares today. There will be a special meeting in December to vote on Class II shares becoming Class I shares, for various reasons --- one of them being that the existing Class II shares are not very liquid (low trading volume).

Would this change to the share structure affect Class I shareholders in any significant way going forward?

And, please confirm that only the Class II shareholders are entitled to vote at the special meeting.

Thank you and have a great day.

Q: For a dividend account, in what order would you acquire and at what price. Thanks

Q: Hi, looking to trim one of these holdings too many, could you please rank these companies from least liked to best . Risk and Sector not an issue. Keeping the remaining for long term.
Thanks

Q: Which company do you think has better long term growth potential?
Thanks

Q: Hi Peter & Team,

Our new PM frequently mentions modular housing as a way to rapidly build up Canada's housing supply. Since ATCO is apparently a large player in modular housing, do you believe that this could provide some tailwinds to ATCO stock? Your insight is highly valued.

Q: What order would you place these for buying right now...and maybe a bullet point as to why or why not for each? Many thanks!

Q: Can you please rate the above 5 companies on a 1-10 scale; 10 being the highest rating. I am want to hold long-term, mostly for income and some growth. Is the debt level of any of these companies a concern?
Thanks!

Q: Hi Everyone!
What are your thoughts on Atco for a long term hold ?
Cheers,
Tamara

Q: Do you see upside movement with rates dropping besides the divident?

Q: Hi, could you please rank these stocks from best to not as good. Also was thinking of replacing one with CNQ. for more growth, as I may have too much overlap? 3+ year hold . Your thoughts, Thanks

Q: Can you rank the top 5 canadian utilities for a long-term hold for income.

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