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Q: I am looking at ENB for a very long term hold, preferably a never-sell situation where I can rely on the dividends through retirement. Difficult question, but with the decline of fossil fuel use over the next few decades as electric vehicles and alternative energy come into play, is ENB less attractive for very long term dividend growth? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on June 12, 2017
Q: Hi Peter,

Could you comment on why TransCanada is holding up much better versus Enbridge during this Energy correction? I hold both equities and considering selling TRP to fund the purchase of ENB.

Thanks,
Angelo
Read Answer Asked by Angelo on June 09, 2017
Q: I realize this is a subjective question. Amongst ENB,IPL,ALA, PPL.

Based on 10 / 10 being really good; Please give me a number for each based on "overall quality of company", past 10 year historical track record, safety of dividend and future growth.

thanks
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on June 09, 2017
Q: Hi Peter,

Great job on BNN yesterday !! In addition to your Top 3 Picks (I already own), could you please give several additional picks which are good buys at this time.

Thanks !

Dave
Read Answer Asked by David on June 07, 2017
Q: 1. I want to make sure I'm not overweight in oil and gas. Since some utility companies have gas, do they count as utility sector or oil and gas?

I own FTS, ENB, ALA and WCP. Obviously WCP is a pure oil and gas stock and FTS is a utility because its electric, but how would you classify ALA and ENB? Globe and mail investor classifies ENB as oil and gas and ALA (although ALA does have gas so I am confused) as utility which would put me at:

WCP, ENB oil and gas
ALA and FTS Utility

Do you agree with the above? This would give me an 8% weighting in each?

2. I was also thinking of using my cash position to add kwh.un which i believe classifies as a utility due to the focus on electric. It would bring me to a 12% weighting in utilities if my above sector allocations are correct. I have all ten sectors represented in my portfolio and would be buying for the dividend. what do u think?

Read Answer Asked by Carla on June 05, 2017
Q: Good Morning Peter, Ryan, and Team,
I have some top up cash available to an account which closely follows the "Income Portfolio". Which companies would be attractive today as potential top up candidates ??? Thank you as always for your sage advice. DL
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on June 02, 2017
Q: Hi guys,
My question is on EEP on the NYSE. What is the relationship to Enbridge. What does this company do. I notice an 8% yield. Is it safe? I notice it is down consistently the passed 2 years, Do you know why? Would you buy it for yield? Would you consider it moderate risk for income?
Thanks for your great service!
Read Answer Asked by Giuseppe on June 02, 2017
Q: I am holding TRP 6.1%, ENB 0.5% of portfolio. Considering to sell all of ENB and enough of TRP to invest 3.3% in PPL. Do you consider this a reasonable move or would you recommend a different mix for my pipeline holdings? Should I hold all three? Thank you. Your advise is appreciated.

Werner
Read Answer Asked by Werner on May 19, 2017
Q: sorry if this is a long winded question. after yesterday's pull back and looking like some more today this might be the pullback everyone has called for since the beginning of the year. i've put together a list of companies i'd like to add to if prices got cheap enough. most are are utility/telecom/pipeline names that have done so well for me over the past few years. seeing as these names have benefitted from the low rate environment and possibly people looking for yield (bond alternatives) is this the right strategy going forward? i'm in love with the dividends but don't want to let that skew my investment so i'm looking for your advice. should i be looking at allocating cash to other sectors that might not be impacted negatively by rising rates? i have room to add to my financial, tech, and industrial holdings based on current weighting in my portfolio.
Read Answer Asked by Richard on May 18, 2017
Q: My birthday always prompts an RRSP review and the magic age of 71 is not that far away so I am slowly transitioning from equities to safer, dividend yields as I won't need the funds for quite a while after I have to convert to a RRIF.
I have just initiated good positions in Hydro One and the new ECN preferred. I am looking at Enbridge and Altagas for at least a ten year hold and would be happy with just the dividend. I already have a good chunk of Interpipeline.
Are pipelines in particular and dividend companies in general looking at significant headwinds with interest rates slated to rise, probably quite a bit, over my ten year plus timeframe. I'm looking for investments that I can park and collect without undue concern.
If not them, then who, with the criteria outlined?
Thank you.
Steven
Read Answer Asked by Steven on May 17, 2017