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Q: In most of your replies to questions about Fortis, you emphasized that the utility was fine for income but not to expect much in the way of capital gains. In 2014, the company's shares rose almost 30%! With 20-20 hindsight, can you explain the contradiction and can you tell me if the driver(or drivers)for that solid gain will still in place for 2015?
Robert
Read Answer Asked by Robert on December 31, 2014
Q: re: Utilities & Interest Rates

I know we all continue to watch for any mention that it is time to raise interest rates. And it appears to me to be inevitable - just a matter of when.

It is obvious which sectors should benefit once this happens - banks, insurance, lenders - also just as obvious we can probably expect REITs to take a hit when they go up.

Can you please comment on what effect rising interest rates will have on Utilities? And which companies in particular we should have our eyes on when rates do go up?

Thanks for all you do

Gord
Read Answer Asked by Gord on September 19, 2014
Q: Hi team:
I am aware that Peter put alot of weight in fundamentals of a company/stock before a recommnedaton is being made
I was watching the market call on BNN recently, and the comments was made re: utilities tend to do well in the summer
I do have FTS and EMA and CU and would not hesitate to add more
Is there any particular reason from a seasonal or fundamental point of view to support this trend ?
(I do have some ZUT in my RRSP as well),
many thanks !
Read Answer Asked by Michael on May 29, 2014
Q: Re: FTS.IR
I am an owner of FTS and have been quite interested in following the merger/take over of UNS. I have been part of other take overs/buyouts with other companies but can't figure out why the .IR units are pounding so much higher. I was hoping you would be able to tell me what is happening with these .IR units and why they are gaining so much. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Keith on May 23, 2014
Q: Hi Team,
Do preferred shares generally follow the common shares [up or down] or are preferred shares more influenced by other factors such as interest rates?
As an example, I own FTS.PR.J - if the common shares of Fortis [FTS] keeps working its way back up to say $35.00, will my preferred come back to $25?
Read Answer Asked by Michael on April 08, 2014
Q: I had an order in today for Fortis shares, but missed on my offer. I don't know whether to be happy or sad! As we now know, trading was haulted at the end of the day due to their announcement of purchasing UNS Energy of Arizona. Is 1.8B rather massive for Fortis? If the price moves downward tomorrow does one buy now, or wait until the dust settles? I was buying for the long term. I'm not too keen on purchasing companies heavily in debt. Your opinion of this deal would be very much appreciated. Many thanks, and Merry Christmas 5i staff.\
John.
Read Answer Asked by John on December 11, 2013
Q: Hi Reter and team: Within the last week two analysts on BNN gave dramatically different assessments of Fortis. One figured it was a buy at current prices and that being a regulated utility its revenue would be allowed to rise with interest rates. The other thought it would never grow again and deserved to be shorted (shorting it was his third "pick"). Can you shed some light on this disagreement?
Read Answer Asked by Roland on November 19, 2013
Q: Recently you gave me your opinion on Fortis and Emera. I am still looking at those and other options. I have Algonquin purchased in 2009 and Brookfield Renewable Energy purchased in 2013. Should I buy more of either of these?
Also what is your opinion of Northland Power. Thanks in advance.
Gary
Read Answer Asked by Gary on August 16, 2013
Q: FTS & utility stocks in general? Talking heads on BNN are saying sell because interest rates are going to go up-dah? They have no where to go at some point but up & when they do it will be very slow and gradual-which means the economy is getting better. So, would you be selling utility companies? FTS made another acquisition and has a history of > dividends-30+ yr in a row.
Read Answer Asked by James on July 23, 2013
Q: FTS.PR.G I have a question about this pref share which generally trades within a tight range. That hasn't been the case over the last three quarters in comparison to a range of similar investments. Is this an isolated case or has this pref being down graded over the last six months?
Read Answer Asked by Steven on July 17, 2013
Q: Fortis (FTS)--re the attempt to acquire Central Hudson. There are disturbing reports of Fortis' behaviour concerning their work in Belize and other overseas areas. Do you know how much truth there is to these claims? Or are the CH people just so against the use of fracked shale gas that they'll say anything to block Fortis in their area? This could influence my retaining (or not) of my stock in Fortis. On a strictly financial basis, would you keep Fortis at this point?
Read Answer Asked by Blanche on June 07, 2013
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