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Q: I currently have a total of 5% of my portfolio in an equal combination of ENB and PPL. How advantageous (if at all), would it be to add BPMP for the sake of its dividend and seemingly low current valuation? As this would be a non-registered account investment does the tax treatment of U.S. dividends present a material issue?
Read Answer Asked by David on August 26, 2020
Q: Tax loss versus growth considerations question. Holding ENB for several years and still below water. Have held PPL for a couple of years prior to recent meltdown and recently decided to sell PPL to realize tax loss using TRP as proxy for next several weeks until 30 day period has expired. Looking at your recent answers to questions on these 3 pipeline operators (I only need two, maybe one) and considering TRP focus on a friendlier fossil fuel firmament USA got me to thinking that maybe I should just hang on to TRP despite Keystone and Crooked Joe threats rather than going back to PPL after 30 day period is up... In your view which of the 3 companies have the better growth prospects in USA space given all three are down in this negative fossil fuel energy space? Portfolio is growth/income focused tilted mostly to equities. Retired but do not depend on portfolio income.
Read Answer Asked by William Ross on August 07, 2020
Q: Your thoughts on their 1/4 reports please, deduct points as you see fit.

Many Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Greg on August 07, 2020
Q: With a 5-10 year time horizon, can you recommend any dividend stocks which have stable dividends and high yields due to current market conditions? I think that RioCan and Enbridge both fall into this category and would be interested in similar stocks that have a yield in the 8-10% range.
Read Answer Asked by Jamie on August 06, 2020
Q: Looking for a reasonable dividend (>2%) with some growth in a non-registered account. Was thinking of binning PPL and ZRE (down more than 20% on each), harvesting my tax losses, and replacing with PKI and SIS. Would you suggest holding the course, or swapping one or both out for PKI and/or SIS? (I would have considered swapping out for TRI and/or SLF, but am already at 19% financials.) Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on July 29, 2020
Q: Own ATE,BAM,BEP.UN,BYD,CPX,DSG,LSPD,PKI,PPL,REAL,SHOP, TFII,VFV,VGG,WSP,VIG, VOO.
I have 8.25 % in ENB with %UNR of -4.57 and 4.32% in PPL with % UNR of -30.67. Should I sell PPL and allocate funds elsewhere? Any sector other than oil and gas you would suggest allocating the funds. Sample of your top picks appreciated.

Thanks for your advice in the past. I like your new offerings. Due for renewable in November will be taking advantage of it.

Roy
Read Answer Asked by Roy on July 20, 2020
Q: Please rate the above for the following criteria (best first):
Safety, valuation, dividend sustainability,long term strength,
thanks
Read Answer Asked by JOSEPH on July 17, 2020
Q: I am curious why the above energy infracstructure supposibly defensive due to their yields have been weak this week.
They took a hit today despite falling yields in cnd and
u.s. bond yields and a slight rise in wti and natural gas prices.




Read Answer Asked by Terry on June 15, 2020
Q: Hello,

Your choice between KEY, PPL and ENB for some growth but mostly income within an RRSP. Do you still see KEY as a potential take over candidate.
Read Answer Asked by Greg on June 09, 2020
Q: I have full positions in the above except KXS and REAL. For available cash is there a stock that you like and would consider adding to this portfolio .
Read Answer Asked by Roy on May 29, 2020
Q: From other answers to members' questions it seems you feel PPL is a strong Canadian company. Just want to make sure before I take an initial position, keeping the current situation regarding oil in the world in mind, that it's dividend looks safe and it's debt level is manageable. Also, do you think there is a reasonable chance for capital gains in the short and long term? Thanks again for your guidance.
Read Answer Asked by Les on May 13, 2020
Q: Hello 5i,
Thank you for providing a clear and modulated message through the past 2 months.
For a 5-10 year hold could you rank the top 10 highest (TSX) yielding stocks with the safest dividends. ( strongest balance sheet, lowest payout ratio, historical dividend growth, etc).
Could you also rank them separately in terms of bounceback / growth potential over the next 2 to 3 years?
There may be redundancy in this question vs others asked and the 5i portfolios - so please take as many credits as necessary.
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Delbert on April 28, 2020
Q: Northview is now getting close to takeover price. I am thinking of cashing out and topping up one of the partial positions I have in PPL, CSCO and DIS. Make sense? - any preference? or better suggestion?? Thanks Jim
Read Answer Asked by jim on April 28, 2020