Investment Q&A

Q: I have had a small position in Keyera since before the oil price crash. It is still down 20% and even the most optimistic forecasts will only bring it close to my cost price. Its dividend is about the same at PPL, is lower than ENB and higher than TRP. ENB is my only other pipeline stock. I could sell KEY and add to ENB or open an position in PPL or TCP. Which do you think would be better for income and a little growth?

Q: An y chance that ENB could benefit directly or indirectly from the Court's decision to allow
PPL to transit of fuel through BC to the coast?? or is better to invest in PPL??
Art

Q: Is PPL good value at this time?

Also, in your opinion, which specific companies will benefit most from the impending shift from gas to electric powered vehicles (that is, companies that will be tasked with building the infrastructure such as commercial and residential charging stations, etc.)?

Q: Hi, I currently hold ENB (0.53%), PPL (1.03%), TOU (0.48%), and WCP (0.37%), total of 2.42% of my portfolio. I actually have ENB in my utility sector weighting, which would make my overall energy even lower. Would you consider it 50/50 energy/utility??

I'm looking at slightly increasing my sector weight in energy to maybe 4-5% since its so low (mostly because my current holdings have gone down or I've sold previous energy positions). Energy companies in Canada have been hit so badly its hard to put money back into the sector right now. I know you hold MCR in your portfolio and you like PXT and SU. Based on the current valuations/fundamentals and future potential, should I add to any of my current positions, sell them, or add PXT or SU to the mix?? How would you suggest consolidating these?

Thanks!

Q: IPL dividend percentage increases since 2004 have been 4.17, 4, 7.7, 8.3, 6.6, 8.2, 12.4, 11.9, 12.8, 5.3, 3.8 and 1.8. Current yield 7.57. Payout ratio 30% using op cash flow and 244% using free cash flow.

PPL dividend increases since 2004 have been, 8.5, 5.3, 10, 9.1, 8.3, 0, 0, 0, 2.6, 3.1 7.3, 4.7, 5.6, 7.4, 9.8 and 5.3. Current yield 4.94. Payout ratio based on op cash flow = 55%, on free cash flow 121%
Do you see a worrisome trend here especially for IPL and how secure do you feel the dividends are for both companies.? In your experience does the decreasing yearly percentage increases especially now for IPL, trending to zero, predicate a 0 % increase eventually or a dividend cut?

Thanks
Jeff

Q: Hi team,

What are your 2 to 3 favourite pipeline companies in Canada right now? Is the sector fairly priced? How are valuations impact by rising interest rates?

Thank you,
Jason

Q: Could you provide a list of your top 3 Canadian pipelines and identify the one you would buy today for growth and overall strong management for a 2-3 hold.

Thank you Donna

Q: Over the next five years, which of AQN and PPL would you prefer for growth in terms of stock-price, and which for growth in terms of dividend?
Thank you.
Howard

Q: Could you list the above in future growth potential and safety of dividends?
Thanks
Jeff

Q: I want to add some pipeline stocks to my portfolio. I have TRP in sufficient quantity. Can you please comment on IPL and PPL. Do you have a material preference of one over the other?

Q: Hi
I hold all these stocks in a non registered account, to take advantage of their dripping and tax advantages. I have the $ to buy another holding. What top 3 companies do you suggest to add to this mix for a long term hold, my goal is the highest dividend possible, with as little risk as possible. Also, do you have any issues with the compaies already held? I also have other growthier holdings in my tfsa as well as etfs for US and International exposure in my RRSP.
thank you
Michele

Q: Hi
What's your outlook on PPL?
Is it a good entry point now as the stock is down ?

thanks

Q: I notice that Enb is in your energy sector.Would KEy,Ppl and Trp be rated as energy? I recall that you recommended a 5% weighting in energy. How much of that would be for energy producers and how does those weightings compare to the the Tse energy sector index sector?

Q: Good Morning 5I,

Coiuld you please provide me a list of 3-5 quality US monthly dividend payers? And same on the Canadian side? Please diversify sectors.

Thanks
Stephen

Q: Hi,

I'm looking for another lo volatility, long term dividend payer with some growth like AQN, which I own. I also own TD and RY. Can you pick two choices for me from the above list? (as there are so many different offerings from BEP and BIP, I hope these are the correct ones? If not please suggest the better choice.)

Q: I hold the above stocks in my portfolio. Thinking of adding QSR. Your thoughts. Or should I keep my cash for better opportunities during tax loss period ? BEW and PNG are my play money. Playing PNG with house money.

Q: the other day, you mentioned PPL is a favourite in the mid-stream pipeline category, I understand PPL recently made an acquisition and most likely doing an equity issue as part of the finance. I'm think of taking a position in PPL as part on my income portfolio but am wondering if should just go ahead, or take a partial position or on the other hand, wait to see if there is such an equity issuance and then buy in the open market as there is generally a pull back in the stock price at that time......thanks for your insight.....tom

Q: Your comment on PPL as an investment for income and safety of dividend

Q: Hello guys, after PPL's takeover of KML, do you guys think the Transmountain Expansion could be a naturally and strategically fit for PPL? Not sure if PPL ever think about such a possibility considering the huge political headwind TMX is currently facing.

Q: Hello 5i Team

The market has announced a takeover of Kinder Morgan Canada by Pembina Pipeline. The deal indicates that holders of KML will receive 0.3068 shares of PPL per 1.0 KML shares.
The Pembina news release indicates the value of the KML shares for the deal is $15.02 and the Kinder Morgan Canada news release indicates the value for the KML shares for the deal is $15.12.
The current price for PPL this morning is approximately $49.00 and the current price for KML is approximately $14.77. Therefore KML is trading slightly below the offer price ($49.00 x 0.3068 = $15.03). The deal is not anticipated to close until 1rst quarter of 2020.
I own both PPL and KML, however in separate accounts.
Based on today's prices, PPL is yielding 4.8 % and KML now yields 4.3 % (down from 5.9 % prior to merger announcement).
The deal does not indicate whether KML will continue to pay dividends in Nov 2019 and Feb 2020. Is this correct?
Should I sell my KML today and reinvest in a completely different security (I do not wish to own PPL in the account I held KML in) or wait until the merger occurs and then sell the PPL shares I receive).
Thanks