Enbridge Inc (USA) (ENB), TransCanada Corporation (USA) (TRP): Betting on Keystone

Summary

In conclusion, I think betting on Keystone to be approved is pretty sound. In all likelihood the pipeline will get approved sometime going forward. In fact, it’s already completed in some locations, so it’s just a matter of pressing forward and finishing the job. In the end, which companies will benefit the most? I think a safe play in this area is any number of the major integrated oil and natural gas companies. I think pipeline corporations will get a quick pop and then quickly settle down back to Earth, but I could be wrong. That being said, investors may have to wait for considerable time before Keystone XL is fully approved and 100% operational, but for long-term investors I think that makes for an acceptable amount or risk. In the meantime, sit back and enjoy healthy regular payouts (if the company is solid), and as far as sustainable, long-term, quality dividends go the energy sector is hard to beat.

The article Betting on Keystone originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by David Mercer.

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