Telus Corp (T.TO)

Fortis (FTS-T) versus Enbridge (ENB-T) versus Telus (T-T)? He has just come out with a new portfolio which has 13 infrastructure oriented stocks. All 3 of these are in that portfolio. The major reason is because of the predictability of dividends long-term and excellent management. He would call this a globally competitive infrastructure company. This and BCE (BCE-T) (#2) have been top-performing incumbent telcos globally since 2000. Mainly because of their strong CapX on telecom infrastructure. This company is going to be spending about $15 billion over the next 5 years. They’ve spent over $22 billion since 2000. BCE will be spending over $20 billion. Thinks the dividends will grow considerably.

A very well-run company. Had a bit of a stutter with their Alberta exposure, but the results have not been that bad. Big capital expenditure program and capital intensity is increasing as they invest in fibre to the home, and should pay big dividends over the next 5-10 years.

It has been unable to make a significant higher high. The chart indicates it is trading in a range with support at around $38. One of those stocks that has a decent yield, and is kind of a hiding place for investors. Thinks valuation might be getting expensive. Wait until it is $39-$40 before you enter.

Has trimmed back his telecom weightings. His chosen vehicle has been BCE (BCE-T), but there is not a lot to choose from between these 2. He would be indifferent as to which one to own, but there is no sense in owning both of them. Both stocks have done very well because of the search for yield, and they could be a little vulnerable if rates go up. You have probably seen the best of this stock for now.

(Market Call Minute.) She would hold this one for the yield.

He tends to focus on Bell (BCE-T). His problem with this is their Western exposure. He doesn’t know if that has really hit yet.

Set of three Top Picks, THEME picks: Between now and a year from now, the Fed will support the US until the election. He thinks they will not follow Japan and buy up half the S&P 500. The Fed wants to raise interest rates. When we get past the election he thinks the Fed will become more realistic and interest rates will start heading up. C-N happens to be very, very cheap. G-T has probably been one of the poorer performing gold stocks. It is just a nice cheap income stock. Telus is a nice income stock. Things are going well for the company.

This company needs to play some catch-up. They lagged partly because of Alberta. These things work themselves out. When you get some weakness that is not a structural or balance sheet related issue, it is a buying opportunity. Have committed $2.2 billion to expand their 4G network. Dividend yield of 4.28%.

(Market Call Minute) He favours it over some of the other ones. They are going through a period where they are re-inventing themselves. He wouldn’t like them if it was just telephone.

(Market Call Minute.) This is a long-term Buy. Great company and well-managed in a good industry.

(Market Call Minute.) Great dividend. A good entry point. He likes that it is a pure mobile space, and sees that space continuing to grow. Feels the dividend is safe.

This one is across the country, but it’s biggest assets are in Western Canada. Telecom stocks have all benefited from low interest rates, because they pay high dividends. This stock is okay, just watch out for rising interest rates. He would prefer BCE (BCE-T) because Telus has a more leveraged balance sheet.

This is in a giant channel. Not a trading vehicle to him. Volumes are just ho-hum. The stock stays in a very tight range.

He is less concerned with conditions out west and more with cyclical conditions. People are unhooking from cable. They have good cash flow, buying back shares and raising dividends. There is no growth here, however.

This is a stock that normally does very well in the summer. That is good, because there aren’t many stocks that do well in the summer. The stock has been in a range in the last little while. As it moves above its current trading range, then you have upside potential.