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Q: Q: Hello Gentlemen,
I hold 5.8% of TRP and 4.2% of ENB in my portfolios. Long term TRP has underperformed both PPL and ENB. I consider selling half of TRP (in RIFF) and use the proceeds to take a position in PPL.
Your opinion please.
Thank you,
Werner
Read Answer Asked by Werner on February 11, 2020
Q: I have had a small position in Keyera since before the oil price crash. It is still down 20% and even the most optimistic forecasts will only bring it close to my cost price. Its dividend is about the same at PPL, is lower than ENB and higher than TRP. ENB is my only other pipeline stock. I could sell KEY and add to ENB or open an position in PPL or TCP. Which do you think would be better for income and a little growth?
Read Answer Asked by Ken on January 22, 2020
Q: Hi, I currently hold ENB (0.53%), PPL (1.03%), TOU (0.48%), and WCP (0.37%), total of 2.42% of my portfolio. I actually have ENB in my utility sector weighting, which would make my overall energy even lower. Would you consider it 50/50 energy/utility??

I'm looking at slightly increasing my sector weight in energy to maybe 4-5% since its so low (mostly because my current holdings have gone down or I've sold previous energy positions). Energy companies in Canada have been hit so badly its hard to put money back into the sector right now. I know you hold MCR in your portfolio and you like PXT and SU. Based on the current valuations/fundamentals and future potential, should I add to any of my current positions, sell them, or add PXT or SU to the mix?? How would you suggest consolidating these?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Keith on January 13, 2020
Q: IPL dividend percentage increases since 2004 have been 4.17, 4, 7.7, 8.3, 6.6, 8.2, 12.4, 11.9, 12.8, 5.3, 3.8 and 1.8. Current yield 7.57. Payout ratio 30% using op cash flow and 244% using free cash flow.

PPL dividend increases since 2004 have been, 8.5, 5.3, 10, 9.1, 8.3, 0, 0, 0, 2.6, 3.1 7.3, 4.7, 5.6, 7.4, 9.8 and 5.3. Current yield 4.94. Payout ratio based on op cash flow = 55%, on free cash flow 121%
Do you see a worrisome trend here especially for IPL and how secure do you feel the dividends are for both companies.? In your experience does the decreasing yearly percentage increases especially now for IPL, trending to zero, predicate a 0 % increase eventually or a dividend cut?

Thanks
Jeff
Read Answer Asked by JEFF on January 06, 2020
Q: Hi
I hold all these stocks in a non registered account, to take advantage of their dripping and tax advantages. I have the $ to buy another holding. What top 3 companies do you suggest to add to this mix for a long term hold, my goal is the highest dividend possible, with as little risk as possible. Also, do you have any issues with the compaies already held? I also have other growthier holdings in my tfsa as well as etfs for US and International exposure in my RRSP.
thank you
Michele
Read Answer Asked by michele on November 05, 2019
Q: I notice that Enb is in your energy sector.Would KEy,Ppl and Trp be rated as energy? I recall that you recommended a 5% weighting in energy. How much of that would be for energy producers and how does those weightings compare to the the Tse energy sector index sector?
Read Answer Asked by Terry on October 10, 2019
Q: Hi,

I'm looking for another lo volatility, long term dividend payer with some growth like AQN, which I own. I also own TD and RY. Can you pick two choices for me from the above list? (as there are so many different offerings from BEP and BIP, I hope these are the correct ones? If not please suggest the better choice.)
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on September 19, 2019