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Q: Thank you for your ranking of Canadian utilities last week-our investment club had a lengthy discussion yesterday afternoon over the rankings. I found it difficult to defend BIP.UN as first pick with 6:1 debt, meagre/erratic EPS, and growing share dilution vs CPX having similar posted growth rates, 1.5:1 debt, decent EPS and slower share dilution. Any assistance and clarification on this greatly appreciated. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Delbert on April 16, 2024
Q: Hello,

Thank you for all you do.

For a 5-10 yr hold, could you rank the above on total shareholder return vs risk (I am thinking debt exposure/interest rate risk), but there may be others.

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Delbert on April 12, 2024
Q: A lot of market commentators are observing that there is potentially a correction ahead. Ordinarily I would follow your long standing thought to not try to time the market and I would simply stay the course. But one income oriented account I am concerned with has a priority of capital preservation. These 7 named stocks make up about 1/2 of the holdings. Can you please provide your quick assessment whether they are reasonably safe in the event of a downturn. If not and they are more exposed to a decline, would trimming be sufficient or are there some other names to migrate to protect the account assets?

Many thanks for your excellent service
Read Answer Asked by Leonard on April 09, 2024
Q: Is Alberta's ban on renewables positive for cpx or negligible.

How about bepc. Thank you

https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/albertas-ban-renewables-could-hurt-c11-bln-investments-says-study-2024-03-11/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_campaign=Power-Up&utm_term=031124&user_email=9deb120111f07c11d764a45bf582a9efe81c145ce56a1f84d95636385fb0a27b
Read Answer Asked by JACK on March 13, 2024
Q: Hello , of the two who would you prefer? Or your own pick with dividend 3.5%+.
Would you agree that cpx might do better long term with their electric power generation, that everyone seems to want or need in the future?
Could you give me the p/e on both I think it’s 8.5x cpx- 11x bip.un? Does cpx have a return of capital with its large dividend?
Thanks

Read Answer Asked by Brad on March 05, 2024
Q: Hi, could you please compare these two companies. I own Bip.un , thinking of selling for cpx . I feel Bip.un is stagnant with little catalyst going forward. ( quite a bad chart). If I switch to cpx my rationale is to try and capitalize on the electrification that is going on?
Which of these two companies would you rather have for the next 4 years?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Brad on March 04, 2024
Q: What are your total return estimates (per year) for the above Utilities over the medium term (3-5 yrs.)?
Pls. include any utility that I have missed that would crack the top 3.
Are there any of the top 3 that would come with elevated risk?
Thanks, Hugh

Read Answer Asked by Hugh on February 21, 2024
Q: I’m considering switching from aco.x to cpx to free up cash and maintain total annual dividend amount. Will you please provide opinion regarding the safety of the dividend and long-term capital appreciation. Is there a better company in any sector I should consider at this time to achieve the same objective. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by David on February 12, 2024
Q: hi,
I hold all these, several fro many years. they are all in the red. many are (former) stalwart blue chip dividend plays. I am basically comfortable holding them, and I do expect a good rebound in prices when rates start to fall. 1) am I missing something? are there any in the list that you think the dividend may be in jeopardy, or you see no runway for growth ( small or large). 2) are there any in the list you would be comfortable adding to ( which is what I am wanting to do)?
cheers, Chris
Read Answer Asked by chris on January 26, 2024
Q: How would you rank these electricity producers for a 5 year hold, probably longer.

Please add what other companies are worth consideration

thank you
Read Answer Asked by JACK on November 24, 2023
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