
TSE:ENB
This summary was created by AI, based on 37 opinions in the last 12 months.
Enbridge (ENB-T) is highly regarded among experts for its strong performance and reliable dividends, currently yielding around 5% and expected to grow. The company operates the largest crude oil pipeline network in North America and is strategically positioned to benefit from rising infrastructure spending in Canada, particularly related to natural gas and LNG exports. Analysts note the strong management and stable cash flows, despite some concerns regarding its exposure to commodity prices. There is general agreement among experts that Enbridge is a solid long-term investment, although opinions vary on its current pricing and growth potential in comparison to peers. Overall, it is viewed as a safer asset within the energy sector, especially for income-focused investors.
Preferred H shares? The preferreds are yielding about 9%. This was issued at $25 originally with a yield just over 4%. Buying at $11.50 affords the high yield. It will reset in 2023, around 2.5% based on current interest rates (versus the 4% it was originally issued at). If interest rates go up in 2023 the yield will increase, but do investors think rates will be that much higher?
IPL-T vs. ENB-T. IPL-T is a mid-carrier. It moves between facilities. ENB-T is international and moves between Canada and the US. ENB-T also owns a local gas utility in Southern Ontario. He owns ENB-T because it is a higher quality company and has bigger projects that are somewhat deferred due to environmental assessments. The dividend is stable and was not at risk.
ENB vs TRP? He believes having one of these holdings is key to your portfolio. It is getting harder to put pipe in the ground, so existing assets are valuable. He owns ENB, due to the amount of oil they move and the pricing power they have with tolls.
Dividends safe? Regulated businesses stand a better chance to keep dividends whole. BCE and ENB are both regulated entities. Canadian banks have had a history of not cutting dividends, but you never know. It will depend on how long COVID lasts -- if we are still locked down next year, he would be a seller.