Q: I have a question that may be of interest to some of your subscribers who, like me, are relative novices at investment. I've been reviewing my portfolio -- specifically Payout Ratios (I'm using Morningstar data, so there may be some variance when compared to other reporting agencies). I hold the following stocks with payout ratios beginning at 130%; however, two reach into multiple hundreds. VET and AQN are not included in your model portfolios, but ENB and PKI are in the 5i Balanced portfolio; CSH.UN, ECI, and ENB, again, in the 5i Income portfolio; and CLIQ in the 5i Growth portfolio. My question, quite simply, is: Why should we not be concerned about the stability of dividends from these companies? Thanks.
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Q: I was wondering if you have any insight into what's behind today's move in Goodfellow (GDL) (up 12%) on no news that I can see. I realize it's a thinly traded microcap, but it's not been doing anything for quite some time and now we see a quick price spike today.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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Procter & Gamble Company (The) (PG)
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Canadian Utilities Limited Class A Non-Voting Shares (CU)
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Emera Incorporated (EMA)
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Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN)
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Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA)
Q: Greetings, I have a portfolio of Canadian and US stocks that is weighted about 60% in banks and insurance companies. I want to hold dividend paying stocks and am considering AQN, CU, & EMA to get more exposure to utilities (have Enbridge already) and PG for a consumer staple. Does this make sense or are their other names in the utilities and consumer sectors to consider?
Alex
Alex
Q: what happened to drop TGZ 9 % today??
no news visible.
no news visible.
Q: A few years ago you recommended using longrundata.com. This was a fantastic site. I made a lot of money by utilizing the information I could obtain from the site. It was an eazy method of finding annualized total returns and dividend increases. Longrundata is no longer in operation. A few months ago I asked you if there was a similar site that I could use. Your reply was that you would investigate to see if there was an alternative; maybe something 5i could get into.
I would be more than willing to pay an extra subscription fee if you could duplicate longrundata.com and I'm sure many of 5i's subscribers would also be interested.
Any chance of reviving this site?
Michael
I would be more than willing to pay an extra subscription fee if you could duplicate longrundata.com and I'm sure many of 5i's subscribers would also be interested.
Any chance of reviving this site?
Michael
Q: Second time i am asking the question but is something going on with tsgi.
I cannot find anything but stock is selling way way below the new stock issue, hard to figure out. Very discouraging dave
I cannot find anything but stock is selling way way below the new stock issue, hard to figure out. Very discouraging dave
Q: Is the recent downward trend in wsp a buying opportunity or a trend . I have recently bought a small position at 73.00 and am thinking of averaging down, is this a good plan for a 2 to 3 year time frame? If not should I sell and move somewhere else ?
Cheers, Doug
Cheers, Doug
Q: Any reason why SHOP is dropping big today, again?
Q: This is a macroeconomic question about the oil patch. I own a property in Fort McMurray which was burnt down in the fire and is being rebuilt completing this October. Since then I have moved on, so I am not planning to go back there. If you were in my shoes would you sell now or rent it out and sell later?
Q: This seems to be a good way to play the US health care sector and receive a substantial dividend (8%+). Is this an ETF you would recommend in an RRSP?
Q: In your view why ECN is going down? Fear of slowndown in housing?
Tx
Tx
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Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. (PEY)
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Tourmaline Oil Corp. (TOU)
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Birchcliff Energy Ltd. (BIR)
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Crew Energy Inc. (CR)
Q: If you were to make an investment in the natural gas production sector,which 4 companies would you consider?
Q: Can I have your thoughts about this stock, re security of income and appreciation potential? Thank you.
Q: Have you heard anything about line #3 route thru Minnesota, decision expected today?
Q: G'Day All,
The recently announced deal whereby Fairfax, Agt, and native groups will buy the Churchill rail line and, as I understand it, some of the port facilities as well, seems positive for AGT. Owning their own deep water port would seem like a plus. Looking to see if your commentary has changed at all subsequent to this deal, (assuming it actually does get finalised).
Thanks
The recently announced deal whereby Fairfax, Agt, and native groups will buy the Churchill rail line and, as I understand it, some of the port facilities as well, seems positive for AGT. Owning their own deep water port would seem like a plus. Looking to see if your commentary has changed at all subsequent to this deal, (assuming it actually does get finalised).
Thanks
Q: KWH.UN is back down around 52 week lows. Is this stock being shorted again?
And can you explain how I can research and identify a short attack on a stock?
And can you explain how I can research and identify a short attack on a stock?
Q: Any reason for the drop in WSP Global this morning?
Q: Today's move in shares is likely due to Scotia's downgrade to Sector Perform from Outperform. Target price moves from 68 to 72 though M&A activity, where we know they have been active, could add $5.
Q: What is your opinion of Reliq Health?
Seems to have been on a roller coaster for some time with some deep dives.
Is this another Patient Home Monitoring waiting to happen? Thank you.
Seems to have been on a roller coaster for some time with some deep dives.
Is this another Patient Home Monitoring waiting to happen? Thank you.
Q: Could you comment on the buying and selling done by Mittleman. They have amassed a lot of share and taken a seat on the board. Now it seems they are selling some days and buying some days (manipulation to buy more at a discount?). Also the share prices when they sell are well below the current market rate (selling under $2). Are they selling in USD? Do you think they are making the market now?