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Q: Hello Peter & Team

I hold a full position + 25% (ENB) in my TFSA because of the Dividend and a comfortable feeling of capital integrity/safety. In your recent report you cite the DEBT/EBIDTA ratio runs at about 4.7% for ENB where net debt-to-EBITDA ratios of less than 3 are considered acceptable.

Is something I should be concerned about? Would you recommend holding fast with this position? (really like the dividend) And lastly, is there anything you would recommend (all things considered) in place of ENB?

Thanks for all you do

gm
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Read Answer Asked by Derek on February 01, 2023
Q: I sent you a question(s) on CFX this morning. Since then I have been educating myself a little bit more about the company. There seems to be very little analyst or "expert" interest in this stock (stockchase shows no one talking about CFX for a number of years). I also found out that it has VERY light trading. Is that because the parent company Canfor Forest Products holds the majority of the shares? Since it trades lightly I know the professional money will say that the stock has no liquidity. But I am a retail guy that would start with a 1000 shares and may get up to 5000 shares max. Should I be that concerned about liquidity? If I leg into this stock I will promise myself not to think of it has a quick source of cash if the mark has a systemic leg down. B thyat tI mean if the market has a rough patch I will be willing to wait to sell cfx and instead sell something else if I think I need cash? Good strategy? I still have not bought since this stock has a lot of negatives and little shareholder following but it seems to be like a possible turn around stock especially if Chinese pulp demand grows because of a reopening of their economy. Also the only financials I can find on this company are together on a webpage with Canfor Frorest Products which makes in confusing to read. Do you get your info from your Bloomberg Terminal and if so is there aa cleaner way for a retail guy like me to read CFX quarterlies?
Read Answer Asked by Paul on February 01, 2023
Q: i am trying to make some little changes to my rrsp. If i can have your opinion on the rail way companies i have been holding UNP for around 3 years now can not complain much i am up 35% on it i am thinking of selling it and replacing it with CNR i would like to know if that will be better for me looking at around another 5 year hold. And my other question would be is i hold TRP and ENB in my RRSP as well would you sell one and if so which one would you think i should sell. Thank you so much and take what ever credits you need for this
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