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Q: In TRP's Feb 15 report there are two phrases used:
- "Net income attributable to common shares" and
- "Comparable earnings"

What is the distinction being made by TRP here?

Thanks.

For context, here is a portion of their Feb report:


Net income attributable to common shares for fourth quarter 2021 of
$1.1 billion or $1.14 per share compared to
$1.1 billion or $1.20 per share for the same period in 2020.
For the year ended December 31, 2021, net income attributable to common shares was
$1.8 billion or $1.87 per share compared to net income of
$4.5 billion or $4.74 per share for 2020.
Comparable earnings for fourth quarter 2021 were
$1.0 billion or $1.06 per common share compared to
$1.1 billion or $1.15 per common share in 2020.
Comparable earnings for the year ended December 31, 2021 were
$4.2 billion or $4.27 per common share compared to
$3.9 billion or $4.20 per common share for the comparable period in 2020.
Net cash provided by operations for the year ended December 31, 2021 was
$6.9 billion compared to
$7.1 billion for 2020.
Comparable funds generated from operations for the year ended December 31, 2021 were
$7.4 billion, in-line with 2020 results.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on February 24, 2022
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In your view which one or two would you pick for the best long-term upside potential.

Would a concentration of the above name or names in an ETF be a better option?

thanks

Asset allocation not an issue
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Read Answer Asked by Gerald on December 14, 2021
Q: Hello -
In a recent Q&A, your team mentioned that TRP is cheap. It currently has an approximate PE of 30X. Do you see the "E" increasing in the near future to make this ratio look more reasonable? Or from what metric do you see this stock as being inexpensive ?

I also see negative Free Cash flow for the last number of years. Is this concerning?

With growing demand for EV's going forward, how much of a negative impact will this have on ENB and TRP ? Is one slightly more vulnerable to the changeover from ICE to EV than the other?

Thanks.
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Q2: I have PKI and AQN which are going nowhere. I have TRP also which has gained recently but is still down from its high. I am thinking to sell all three and buy higher growth GSY and NVEI. What other CDN growth company do you suggest? What order should I sell PKI, AQN and TRP?
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Read Answer Asked by Dev on October 28, 2021
Q: Hello 5i:
I am thinking of replacing AQN in my TFSA as I feel the company has become stagnate lately and I have a 50% profit from owning it since 2014. I have been thinking AQN and buying either PPL or TRP.
Can you rate which pipeline you like best and why? Or, would you stay with AQN?
Read Answer Asked by James on October 25, 2021
Q: hi folks:

i have to ask for an explanation on a question posed yesterday re "what is better for an income investor TRP or BNS?"

you chose TRP over BNS for 'stability'

i was surprised, can you further explain how TRP might be considered more stable?

thanks

bob
Read Answer Asked by Robert on September 20, 2021
Q: Thinking of selling TRP and picking up PPL as I'm thinking it may have more opportunity for growth. Your thoughts on this are very much appreciated. I already have a full position of ENB
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