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Q: I sold ENB for tax loss purposes. My interest is capital gains and a good dividend. Should I replace the sold holding with ENB, KMI, PPL, or TRP? I like both ENB and TRP but find it hard to choose between the two. What would you recommend among the four and why?
Read Answer Asked by George on December 16, 2020
Q: Please comment on the relative pros and cons for each, and rank them for purchase soon. I am grateful for your excellent service!
Read Answer Asked by OREST on December 01, 2020
Q: At this time, how does MMP stack up against ENB and PPL vis-a-vis dividend quality, sustainability and tax resistance for a soon-to-be retired person?
Read Answer Asked by David on November 18, 2020
Q: Looking for your thoughts (arguments pro and con) and perhaps suggestion. I'm currently out of Pembina Pipelines (PPL:CA) for tax loss harvesting (I've temporarily added to my ENB holding to maintain sector exposure). But here's my question: should I just avoid rebuying PPL (after 30 days)? Currently, I have exposure to both TRP (2.7% weighting) and ENB (2.1% weighting) within our family's ~55-stock portfolio. Maybe it is "best" (simpler, higher-quality companies, etc., at expense of somewhat less diversification) to just keep the 2 pipeline stocks (TRP, ENB) versus going back to having 3 stocks (TRP, ENB, PPL), but maintaining similar overall pipeline weighting (~5% of portfolio). What do you think?
Ted
Read Answer Asked by Ted on November 09, 2020
Q: Hi, solely in terms of dividend sustainability could you please rank TRP, ENB and PPL and briefly why. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Gary on October 26, 2020
Q: Good morning 5i team;
About 1/3 of my portfolio is invested in the pipelines and mid-stream companies. It appears that the future will be focused on ESG, climate change and reduced consumption of fossil fuels. With these trends in mind, in your opinion, how will my current portfolio of pipeline and mid-stream stocks survive the transition to a low carbon future?
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on October 19, 2020
Q: Will there be a lot of selling pressure on the these stocks during tax loss season. Should I sell now and buy back at the end of the year.
Read Answer Asked by Steve on October 14, 2020
Q: ENB. SU,TRP and PPL are my current energy holdings and I am down on all four. I have held for a long time and I am concerned energy is not coming back quickly. What would you suggest.? Reduce in all, cut 1 or 2 , if so which would you suggest I sell. As usual your input is respected.
Read Answer Asked by John on October 13, 2020
Q: I have decided to go with your recommendation and move a small portion of my portfolio to a robo-advisor. Few questions:

1. I have losses on PPL(37%) and TD (15%), Would you sell now and transfer the cash to or hold on to these until they recover?
2. I have narrowed down to two robo-advisors. Questtrade and Wealthsimple. Which one would you pick?

Thanks again for quick and helpful responses,
Read Answer Asked by Rosemin on October 07, 2020
Q: Dear 5i team,
I’ve read all (I think) replies to questions referencing these companies, in the last year or so.
I’ve read views that seem so different to what my brokerage says (TD). For example, member Helen noted she was done with SU. I was happy to see you still think it’s best for its sector- TD lists a bunch of analysts who collectively think its a strong buy, as does a couple of reports they include in their screens.

Why are some stocks being rated strong buy but some folks want to sell them for tax losses, or won’t buy them at all?

I can’t see energy (and businesses that serve energy) not getting back on track mid term. Do you agree? Mid term in my mind is 3-5 years. I was thinking that if an investor bought say SU at $18, it moved to $36 in 3-5 years, that is doubling one’s investment. Is that not good enough, or is the underlying issue not doubling one’s money but that it’s high risk of big loss instead?
While I’m using SU as example, I thought these questions were relevant to all these co’s.

Would you think an investor was silly to buy some of all these today?
Please provide the ‘why’ for your opinion, thanks so much.

Please use credits as needed. Thank you ! :)
Read Answer Asked by Hilary on October 05, 2020
Q: I am planning to take some losses as offsets to capital gains from previous years. In some cases, I am considering replacements as well. Please advise of any concerns with, or suggest alternatives to, the following sale (purchase) plan.

Sell HWO, PSI & IPL (buy PPL and AQN - already own ENB, ALA & KEY)

Sell SU & CJ (buy CNQ and PXT - already own ARX). I also have a sizeable loss on VET, but consider that is presently so far below comparables, that I should wait for some recovery – or sell now and move on?

Sell HR.UN (buy another REIT, possibly TCN.UN and/or ERE.UN - already own IIP.UN & NWH.UN).

Sell CHR.

Thanks - Don
Read Answer Asked by don on October 05, 2020
Q: I am thinking of selling ENB for a tax loss (again) and repurchasing it after 30 days. Your advice previously was to use PPL as a proxy. Would you still suggest the same strategy?

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on October 05, 2020
Q: I own both ENB and PPL and are down 21% and 31% respectively. I keep thinking this has to the bottom for these two low risk pipelines and yet share prices of these two keep on sliding. Would you recommend doing an averaging down at these levels for both, just one, or none?

Of course in my "perfect world" scenario I'm collecting over 8% yield on the new additions for now, and chances for a big rebound in SP down the road. You insight is much appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Victor on October 01, 2020
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