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Q: Have held both KEY & PPL for 5+ years & enjoyed substantial gains & excellent dividends from both. However, major changes have taken place in this sector and I have decided to move on. In our principal Cash acct we hold KWH.UN, DRG.UN, WSP, PKI, LNR, RY, WPK, SIS, & CHW - all dividend paying. Would appreciate your suggestions for 2 or 3 CDN. replacements. My RIFF investments cover USA, Asia & Europe. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on October 25, 2017
Q: Looking down the road, I am uneasy about oil and gas, including pipelines, and I am wondering whether I should plan on easing out most of my investment in this sector over the next 5 years.

Am I being unduly pessimistic?

Can you recommend a good resource to help me become more knowledgeable on this sector?
Read Answer Asked by Carl on October 23, 2017
Q: Oil.  Is it making a rebound? 

If so where to invest. Companies that specialize in drilling , distribution or refineries?? 

Thanks. Barry
Read Answer Asked by Barry on October 12, 2017
Q: I am holding a full position (5%+) in each of ALA in a non registered account, PPL in a RRIF account, and ENF in a TFSA. I have decided that I am overexposed to the sector and
must reduce my positions. In your opinion which companies should be held for the long term and which should be sold? I also hold ALA.R in my RRIF as per your suggested opportunity, should the pending transaction be consummated.
Thank you for considering my question.
Read Answer Asked by Gail on October 10, 2017
Q: I own equal amounts of Veresen and Pembina. I do not want to double my shares in Pembina. Should I sell Veresen now (it is above the agreed selling price) or should I wait until the closing and sell off my additional Pembina shares at that time?
Read Answer Asked by William on October 03, 2017
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: This is comment on your answer to Brian's question. For the record the merger has been approved during the July 11th meeting. It is important to know that instruction on options have to be submitted by tomorrow. Otherwise the default is receiving PPL shares subject to proration.
Read Answer Asked by Saad on September 18, 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: Hi, I am looking to add some income and was leaning towards Endbridge. I would be interested to hear which of these you prefer?
Read Answer Asked by Philip on August 22, 2017
Q: The combined value of my holdings in these companies is too much for me to hold in one company. Does it matter which I sell or when I sell it? What percentage of a portfolio would you be comfortable with for the final holding?

Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Blanche on August 16, 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: The 3 above are my only energy holdings. Total about 10% of portfolio. Hold or sell? If sell suggested replacements? Maybe renewable energy?? Take appropriate credits.
Thanks Jim
Read Answer Asked by jim on July 28, 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
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