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Q: Any idea why ppl which currently yields 5.27% was down last week while the above other defensive stocks were up?
Read Answer Asked by Terry on March 09, 2020
Q: It looks as though utilities, and renewable utilities in particular, have taken off, while Canadian pipelines, which are also traditionally stable investments, are either flat or dropping.
Do you have any comments on whether:
1. this is a short term disparity or a fundamental shift,
2. whether one group is better than the others at current prices, and
3. If the recent drop now otherwise creates a good point of entry for any or all?
Read Answer Asked by Peter on March 09, 2020
Q: Q: Hello Gentlemen,
I hold 5.8% of TRP and 4.2% of ENB in my portfolios. Long term TRP has underperformed both PPL and ENB. I consider selling half of TRP (in RIFF) and use the proceeds to take a position in PPL.
Your opinion please.
Thank you,
Werner
Read Answer Asked by Werner on February 11, 2020
Q: How would the Teck Frontier oilsands mile project affect Enbridge or Pembina (if at all) if it is approved or rejected? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on February 11, 2020
Q: Hello Gentlemen,
Are the above listed companies still buyable at this time?
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Frank on February 04, 2020
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?
Read Answer Asked by Ken on January 22, 2020
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!
Read Answer Asked by Keith on January 13, 2020
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
Read Answer Asked by JEFF on January 06, 2020
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
Read Answer Asked by Jason on December 11, 2019
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
Read Answer Asked by Donna on November 20, 2019
Q: Could you list the above in future growth potential and safety of dividends?
Thanks
Jeff
Read Answer Asked by JEFF on November 15, 2019
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