
TSE:ENB
Yes, it is. She owns it for attractive yield of about 7.5%. Backlog of projects supports the dividend, company feels it can grow by 3-5% annually for the foreseeable future. Diversifying end market by purchasing nat gas utilities. Rising interest rates and equity issue have held stock back. Trans Mountain has not affected takeaway capacity.
Volatility in the underlying commodity shouldn't affect pipelines that much, but it does impact sentiment.
Dividend ~7% is strong and very good for long term investors. Demand for power continues to rise. Capital expansion will be good for cash flow for years. Dividend continues to grow. Recent M & A a little concerning, but overall the business is headed in a positive direction. Assets very hard to replicate.
The longer the bond term, the longer the duration, and the more exposure to interest rates moving up and down. A longer-term bond will likely outperform in a falling rate environment. Not averse to this plan, but better opportunities even at 3.5-4% mid-term bonds.
You can also get 6-7% on some equities, but it does depend on your time horizon and when you might need the money. If your timeline is 3+ years, a company like ENB or POW would be a better place.
Dividend very safe. Likes management. Price of nat gas doesn't really matter, it's more about aggregate demand. Renewables too. Population growth story for Canada and US. Nat gas is reasonably clean burning, so demand will continue.
These stocks should catch a bid if market thinks interest rate volatility will come down.
Buy for the dividend only. There is little downside and little upside but sell if it goes below $46.
The caller also asked about the S&P 500. He is not worried about a correction but be careful- it is over-extended.