Two Stable Trusts for Income and Growth

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PEMBINA PIPELINE INCOME FUND $18.11 (Toronto symbol PIF.UN; SI Rating: Extra risk) has interests in 14 feeder pipeline systems with a total length of 8,350 kilometres. This network is the largest feeder operation in Canada. These pipelines bring oil and gas from fields in northeastern B.C. and western and northern Alberta to refineries, or feed into major pipelines such as the Enbridge Pipeline System. The fund’s network includes the Pembina System, which has been in operation since 1954. It also holds a 50% interest in the Fort Saskatchewan Ethylene Storage Limited Partnership. In the three months ended June 30, 2008, Pembina’s revenues rose 43.6%, to $181.5 million, from $126.4 million. Cash flow per unit rose 59.4%, to $0.51 from $0.32. Pembina recently raised its monthly distribution by 8.3%, to $0.13 from $0.12. The units now yield 8.6%. The trust flows about 90% of its cash flow through to its unitholders. Pembina just completed construction of the $400 Horizon pipeline. It has a number of…