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If the leading sectors in the market are those that would benefit from a more inflationary environment (financials, materials, industrials, some energy), and they are, you want to look at the groups that are not. Things that act like bonds (utilities, staples, REITs, pipelines) are underperforming.
It could be that people piled into defensives in April, but they just haven't performed. So with other groups that are economically sensitive performing, the defensive groups are being used as a source of cash. Great dividend, and that will grow mid-single digits. He'd rather be leaning towards hedging against inflation than disinflation (which is where a pipeline would come in).
The thing about this one is that the call premiums can often be weighed down by dividends. So if you're going to sell calls on something with a higher dividend, and it's a lower-volatility name, you can expect the option premium to be small. Not something he'd do, as it has a pretty good yield already of 6-7%.
Banks look to be extended, but pipelines seem to be reaccelerating (TRP, ENB). Given his view about a potential correction coming soon, doesn't mind rotating a bit out of BMO and putting some into ENB. Likes the breakout, and thinks it's more defensive-related, not energy-related.
If you look at the Commitment of Traders data (published every Friday), commercial hedgers (considered the "smart money") have been hedging crude oil less (which means they've been going longer). Something interesting is happening there.
ENB has done well, and offers a solid secure dividend. We would remain quite comfortable buying it in the low $64 range.
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You should take note of the litigation issue and remember that the news and media can move a stock. However she doesn't see anything being detrimental over the longer term. The natural gas side is picking up although the oil side is under a bit of pressure. She thinks Enbridge can adapt. The dividend is over 6%.
Mid-streamers are less sensitive to US tariffs. Pipelines make money on their tolls, a service fee which faces less impact. Their 6% dividend is attractive, but their PE has returned above 20x. Shares could be rangebound or down in the near term.