Telus Corp (T.TO)

Of the telcos, this is the one he likes. Geographically it is in an area of the country that is strongest. Doesn’t think the foreign competition is going to happen. Had a big run and doesn’t know that it has huge upside but doesn’t feel you are greatly at risk if you continue to hold. 3.7% yield. There are other sectors that are going to grow a little faster.

One of the big Canadian telephone companies. Of course these days they are diversifying into IT TV wireless. Just reported and numbers were well in line despite the competitive threat from new entrants. Well-run company, especially for dividend investors. However, the whole industry is under a little bit of cloud right now with respect to how the regulatory regime will evolve for the wireless business.

Quite comfortable with the dividend growth profile and feels it has the strongest of all the telcos. Have targeted 10% growth on their dividends over the next couple of years. Of the telcos, this is a better positioned one because of their geography, West Coast where there are stronger population demographics, which bodes well. They are very good at customer service.

Telcos were an absolute slam-dunk, screaming, no-brainer Buy when everybody was worried about Verizon. This one is more fully valued than the rest of the names. With new cash, he would be buying Rogers (RCI.B-T) or Bell Canada (BCE-T). If this one pulled back to $30, he would be in there.

Telcos as a group have probably weathered this correction rather well. They all provide a good yield. Wait for a pullback before initializing a position. She doesn’t own any telecoms stocks as it is a fairly competitive market.

Either Bell Canada (BCE-T) or Telus (T-T) are great buys as they are both catching up to Rogers (RCI.B-T). This is one of the best managed companies in Canada. CEO is still taking his salary in the form of stock. Very focused on customer service, growing the bottom line and increasing the dividend, once or even twice a year. There is a lot of upside and a little less competition in Western Canada on the wireless side. Gaining a lot of market share on the television side from Shaw (SJR.B-T).

(Market Call Minute.) Feels this is the best of its peers in Canada. Have the most free cash flow and the ability to return cash to shareholders. Likes to buy this on dips and sell closer to $38.

(Top Pick Nov 15/12, Up 21.40% Total Return) He reduced his exposure to telcos but this one was the strongest. They will continue to do well. Shareholder friendly management group.

There was a lot of angst about a foreign entrant that really hit the stock. Another headwind with telecoms is the rate environment that is conversely, so good for banks and lifecos, but not so good for telcos. You have a macro environment that is hostile for telecoms but, underneath, this company is still growing their wireless customer base and it doesn’t look like a foreign entrant is coming in. She finds better uses for her money.

Great company. Likes them very much for their growth potential in Western Canada. You could probably tuck this stock away and it should do well for the next few years. Raising their dividend. Just had a great quarter.

He doesn’t own any telcos right now, but if he did he thinks this one has a really good opportunity to do well. Decent dividend. Good growth profile. Stock has done extremely well for the last 3-4 years. For people who want yields, these telcos are pretty interesting, because they have an oligopoly and yields are quite safe. This company has increased their dividend quite a bit.

Has had an extraordinary run. Wireless revenues were great growing by 5% last quarter. Had a little bit of wireline trouble but he still expects good things through to 2015. Really not cheap at these levels. His target is $40. If you hold, you might want to think about selling some Calls.

Telus (T-T) or BCE (BCE-T) for the next 3-5 years? Of these 2, he would prefer BCE, which has the media side, including BNN giving them and little bit of diversification. Also, feels they have a little bit more growth on the wireless side.

(A Top Pick Nov 15/12. Up 18.94%.) Had a split 2-for-1. The story on this has been remarkably consistent. It understands investors’ appetite for getting a return on capital. Have been very clear about their 10% dividend growth and have given guidance of 3 years. Have lots of stock to buy on share buybacks. Very stable business.

Nice bounce back up. Telecom sector in Canada is quite competitive. However there are still some regulatory issues. This would be the Telco to own.