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Q: I have BLX now has been going now where in two years, would you recommend switching to AQN or NPI?


PS … PG& E filed for bankruptcy today
Read Answer Asked by fwb181 on January 29, 2019
Q: could you please rate these stocks in order of preference and why. thank-you.
Read Answer Asked by Jim on January 21, 2019
Q: Hi there,

I own a position in AQN and would like two of these 5 in a balanced portfolio. This would be for an extremely long term hold. Which 2 would you prefer and why please?

Thanks and Happy New Year
Read Answer Asked by Tim on December 31, 2018
Q: Good morning,
As an income investor, I have the following utility holdings that amount to about 12% of my non-registered holdings: FTS (up 10%), EMA and NPI (breaking even) and ALA (down 50%). I have no need to sell any of these and enjoy the dividends, but as a conservative senior and in a rising interest rate environment do you think it would be prudent to unload/reduce some of them or just hang on? If sell/reduce which should be the first to go?
Read Answer Asked by Ken on December 11, 2018
Q: I hold a full position in DRG.UN and would like suggestions on some other Canadian dividend paying companies or REITS that have a European focus and are solid financially
Read Answer Asked by Denis on November 13, 2018
Q: I am largely an income investor and hold the above stocks for their dividends. I am concerned that some of them may have high levels of debt and will be negatively impacted by higher interest rates. Can you advise which are the most and least indebted companies, and whether higher interest charges could threaten their dividends? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Ken on October 12, 2018
Q: I am a fan of renewable energy and have positions in the following - NPI - 4%, BEP.UN - 3% and INE - 3%. I would like to add to either BEP or INE to bring one of them up to 4%.
What would your preference be for a long term holding considering dividend safety and dividend growth as well as capital appreciation over the long term - 5 years +?
When I look at BEP on Morningstar I see a long term debt / equity ratio of 2.3. INE shows the same ratio at 7. Revenue growth at INE seems better. Is INE's debt level a concern?
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Robert on July 31, 2018
Q: What do you guys think about all the bond proxy stocks that have been beat up due to their high yields? Is it safe to pick away at a few, what are your favorites in the group for yield with growing dividend?
Read Answer Asked by Kuldar on July 19, 2018
Q: I noticed you recommend AQN for the utility sector. I am interested in taking a position but when I look at NPI I find it more attractive in many areas (not all). So I'd like to know why you would pick AQN over NPI? AQN is bigger so adds diversity. Dividends are pretty much the same. But on the NPI side its got better margins, EPS, positive cash flow, less dilution, much higher ROIC and ROE. Also better momentum in the short term, long term not as good. What gives AQN the edge here from your analysis? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Adam on May 16, 2018
Q: Hello 5i Team.
I own these stocks for the dividend, in sectors that are currently getting hit due to rising interest rates (I assume). From your point of view, is it best, if one needs the income, to not be concerned with losing equity value and just continue collecting the dividend and hope that over time, these stocks will recover? Or is it best to sell and research other options. (I am 66 years young). Please also rate these stocks from best to least in terms of dividend safety and growth potential. Thank you for your wise advice.
Read Answer Asked by Jocelyne on February 27, 2018
Q: I have a small position in Fts and am looking at switching to Npi. Could you please check the debt ratios for each,growth prospects and payout ratios for the dividend? Would you recommend this move for a 2 to 3 year hold in a tfsa? Thanx.
Read Answer Asked by Steve on February 26, 2018
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