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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: We are all throwing darts hoping for a bull’s eye or at least a decent score in the game. ATP has been a large disappointment and from the time I bought in it’s down
42% and it now twice disappointed. Notwithstanding my 5i portfolio is up over 16% in a year, not counting dividends, and had I purchased these equities the day each of Peter’s reports came out I’d be up closer to 30%.
To offset ATP, Peter on November 17 responded to a question from a member on AQN and fairly strongly endorsed Algonquin Power (AQN) . I view of this, I bought AQN and am up 20% with dividends. I know of no other service like 5i and after decades of investing I now sleep better knowing that I’m working with Peter’s guidance. My $89.00 investment in 5i has returned over 120K in a relatively short time. 9% of the equities I’ve bought have not panned out, but 91% have and, the game isn’t over yet.
Read Answer Asked by Neil on March 03, 2013
Q: I own two utility stocks Fortis(FTS) and Algonquin(AQN)and am considering selling one to purchase a more economicly sensitive , growthier name. They carry about the same capital gain so that is not a consideration. The stock I keep would be a long-term core holding which I could basically hold, monitor, collect the dividend and forget about. For this reason, I am leaning toward keeping the larger cap Fortis but would appreciate your thoughts and considerations. Thank-you.
Read Answer Asked by William on March 03, 2013
Q: Peter;Do you know which companies manufacture the tank cars used by the railways to transport oil? Thanks.

Rod
Read Answer Asked by Rodney on March 02, 2013
Q: hello 5i:
Regarding GCL:
wondering if your opinion has changed at all on this one ie. is it a buy, sell or hold, and what effect will the recent equity financing by the Caisse have on the company? Is the acquisition of T Lauzon a positive or a non-event.
thanks
Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on March 02, 2013
Q: what were Peter's top three picks the last time he was on BNN 10 days ago or so, and if they have changed please advise......for some reason the archive on BNN is not showing them

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by tony on March 02, 2013
Q: ATP -- Can understand the frustration of some subscribers, but nobody ever it home runs on every at bat. A well diversified portfolio, patience and a little bit of luck will see an investor through - oh yeah, good looks help too. Keep up the solid work and normal due diligence,
Read Answer Asked by Bill on March 01, 2013
Q: I'm using stock screeners to help me identify potential investments. One name I came across is Comwest Enterprise Corp (CWP). It trades on the Venture exchange, has low volume and is a micro-cap stock. Yet the ROE is lofty and the dividend is north of 5%; can you give us your analysis of it?

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Eugene on March 01, 2013
Q: Morguard REIT (mrt.un)is selling for 6 times earnings and paying out about 31% of their earnings. It pays out 8 cents per month to yield about 5.5%. It closed at $18.35 today, down 46 cents. What is your opinion on Morguard REIT?
Read Answer Asked by Ian on March 01, 2013
Q: Hello Peter. I purchased MITT and IVR mainly due to the high dividend and low mortgage interest rates in the US. I realize if rates go up these stocks mat suffer. Are these stocks overly exposed to interest rates and when do you think they may falter? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Kevin on March 01, 2013
Q: Peter if you got it right all the time your services would cost me more than $84.95. I realize you are not my stock advisor and I do appriciate your opinion. What do you think about Electrovaya (EFL). Storing electricity in batteries then selling at peak times is quite a concept. Thank you in advance
Read Answer Asked by John on March 01, 2013
Q: Hi Peter and Team, can you provide help on Novus, NVS? Seems to be breaking down. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Hussein on March 01, 2013
Q: Hi Peter and Team, can you help any further with Inmet, IMN...not INM when you previously answered, for those who search by ticker. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Hussein on March 01, 2013