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Q: I have two unrelated questions. In a $3 million portfolio, I have about 100 holdings, which I would like to greatly reduce. I have ENB, ENF, IPL, PPL, and TRP. I would like to reduce the number to one or two of those names. My interest is capital gains and a good dividend. Which pipeline company will give me the best capital gains and divide over the next five years?

The second question relates to REAL. I bought the new issue at $ 13 and the present price is only $10.62. Should I sell and repurchase in 30 days or just sell the stock. What is the future outlook and the next reporting date?
Read Answer Asked by George on October 02, 2017
Q: Hi,

After having been burned regularly by buying oil gas stocks in the last few years - despite being assured prices are on the verge of recovery - I am reticent. I am interested in pipeline stocks because they seem less volatile, have good dividends, and some have been hit hard (Enbridge), can you answer this?
1) what do you think of pipelines in the next couple years? is there a better alternative for some growth and generous dividend?
2) buy now or wait for 5% position
3) what would be your top and second pick?
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on September 12, 2017
Q: My only energy holdings are ALA, ENB and PPL, representing 11% of my equity portfolio. I am considering SU or CNQ as an addition. Which do you prefer at this time, or would you view my energy holdings okay as is?
Read Answer Asked by Barrie on August 25, 2017
Q: What would be your top picks for a mid-large cap Canadian dividend growth stock to buy today in a non reg account?
I have enough for 2 half positions or one full @5%
Pipelines are looking interesting from an income standpoint but momentum is negative.

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Kyle on August 14, 2017
Q: Hi Peter, Ryan & Co.,
Can you please comment on PPL's most recent quarter - it appears to me to be good one. I hold this for income mostly, but would like to get your comments about the prospects for share price appreciation as well; the whole sector seems to be out of favour. Given the most recent results, do you anticipate dividend increases from this company going forward?
Thanks!
Brian
Read Answer Asked by Brian on August 04, 2017
Q: Want to refine my pipeline/processor holdings consisting of ALA,ENB,ENF,IPL,KEY,PPL,VSN.
Looking for yield plus growth of ~7%. Have held all for over three years and some seem range bound,Not sure which have the most castalyst for growth.
Your thoughts on best to own and which to drop. Would likely convert the proceeds of disposed ones into more of the holds to maintain same total $ position in the group.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on July 24, 2017
Q: Hi 5i,

My portfolio has: AD, POW, REI,SRU, PPL, ATD, MG, BCE, EMA and GUD.
In your opinion do I have exposure to all sectors with quality stocks? Which ones would you suggest to add or get rid of?

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Lizette on July 21, 2017
Q: Hi 5iResearch Team,

Over the past 12 months, IPL is down by about 10% while PPL was up slightly (2%). Currently, IPL has a PE ratio of 17.8X and a P/cash flow of 12.4X while PPL's ratios are 35x (PE) and 21X (cash flow).

Would you please comment on why IPL is lagging behind PPL over the last 12 months and based on the above ratios, wouldn't IPL be a better buy than PPL?

Cheers,
Harry
Read Answer Asked by Harry on July 20, 2017
Q: I realize that the companies mentioned are not equal size but how would you rank them in terms of growth profile for the next 5 years from 1 to 10. 1 is lowest and 10 highest. Thanks

Kenn
Read Answer Asked by Kenneth on July 03, 2017