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Q: Peter,

Further to your response below re: companies / sectors to own in a hypothetical rising rate environment, and more importantly, what NOT to own (Utilities), "you could see some big stock drops, and investors might be surprised". You have Enbridge in the portfolio, as do I, I know you say its early (which I lean towards as well), but at what point do you start reconsidering the thesis that "its early" should an Enbridge consider to slide given its high PE?

Would you instantly advise your members when to sell something in the model portfolio?

Thanks team, great work.
Read Answer Asked by Ray on June 01, 2013
Q: Good morning! You state there is a sector rotation going out of stocks/utilities this week. What causes such a shift? Are there "typical" sector rotations that happen annually?
Am I correct is assuming that, in general, nothing has fundamentally changed with these companies, and if a company like ENB was suggested before the price drop, I'm just getting it at a better price? I've already purchased some and wonder how much more the price can decrease...
Thanks for this fabulous service --- it's great for do-it-yourself newbies like me!
Read Answer Asked by Brenda on May 31, 2013
Q: Hi 5i team. I would like to add some dividend paying companies that consistently increase their dividends to my portfolio and noticed that although you don't rate them, you have included BNS, T, and ENB in your "Model Portfolio". Would you consider them to be good long term buys at this time and do you consider their dividends to be safe. In what order would you commit new money to them at this time? As always, I await your appreciated advice.
Read Answer Asked by Les on May 08, 2013
Q: Hi, Peter.
I currently own Enbridge (ENB.TO) which has a curent P/E of approximately 44 and a yield just under 3%. The P/E, although lower on forward earnings, appears to hardly qualify as a defensive stock in price. I am considering selling ENB and buying Enbridge Income Fund (ENF.TO) which shows a P/E of 17 and a yield of 5.3%. However, I noticed that GlobeInvest rates ENB 4 stars abd ENF 3 stars for safety. I assume this difference is because ENB is more oil related and ENF transports more natural gas.
How would you evaluate the swapping of ENB for ENF?
Thanks, Ed
Read Answer Asked by Ed on March 03, 2013
Q: Currently, the oil patch future in Canada is largely predicated on the availability of more pipeline transportation. In this regard, is it a safe bet to invest in ENB,TRP and, to a lesser degree, in IPL.UN ? If so, which one is more promising, and why ? In addition, do you think that approval of the Keystone pipeline is a sure bet (likely to be announced in late March) ?
Read Answer Asked by Serge on February 11, 2013
Q: hello 5i:
thanks once again for an outstanding site. Like many of your followers, I am very happy thus far with your advice, and wish I'd taken it sooner and bought more of them. Now, my question. I have a little exposure, in my portfolio, to TRP and PPL. I would like to add a little more to this sector. Diversification is not paramount (I was thinking ENB), so what is your favourite pipeline pick? I couldn't really tell by researching the site and looking at previously asked questions.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on December 05, 2012
Q: Peter, I am a dividend seeker (RRIF) and have to decide between ENB and ETP-N. Big difference in yield while other metrics are close enough. You opinion please, thanks
ENB/ETP-N:
yield: 2.88%/8.4%----favours ETP
Debt/equity ratio: 1.58/1.28---favours ETP
P/E ratio: 48/32----favours ETP
Payout Ratio: 28/32----favours ENB
Beta: 0.39/0.87-----favours ENB
Price/Sales: 1.37/1.51-----favours ENB
Read Answer Asked by Karl on October 22, 2012
Q: what do you think of purchasing Enbridge in the low $39s? Would you rather wait and see what other opportunities september may bring or would try and take advantage of ENB's recent weakness?

Lastly, if ENB is a buy, today, would you advise going a full position right off the bat, or would you take a partial position and add on weakness or as material news dictates? Thanks again and thanks for the two new reports today.
Read Answer Asked by john on August 27, 2012
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