Investment Q&A

Q: I was surprised by your response to Chris' question of Oct. 19. He asked you to rate 5 renewable energy stocks from least to highest risk and AQN was deemed most at risk.
(Your assessment from least to most at risk: NPI, BEPC, CPX, RNW, and AQN.) What is the source of the risk to AQN...and how likely do you believe this risk is likely to occur? Thank you.

Q: Seems to be a lot of analysts recommending this company. Can I get your views please?

Q: May I please ask what's the reason for stock price rising on past 5 days? Is this company investable in your opinion?

Thanks,

Q: With all that is happening in the world today now led by inflation concerns I think
Oil and Gold would be two good places to be.Do you agree ? And if so what stocks
would you reccommend?
Thanks
Peter

Q: Of these 5 companies that have assets in the renewable energy space, how would you rank them for (a) dividend safety and (b) future growth prospects? Also, please provide the pay-out ratio for each.

Thanks!

Q: I have a very small holding of ALA in a diversified portfolio. What's the outlook for ALA? Should I sell my small holding and replace with something else that you'd recommend.

Q: What is your opinion of this company in today's current energy needs globally. Is their large debt load a huge drag on the company and the dividend?
Thanks

Q: Hi folks. can please get update on Gran Tierra oil gte/t...almost went broke but after Q3 results...future looks brighter with debt being paid down..exited financial covenant..& hedges off. Still long way to go but is now good time to take a position with Brent Oil at $85sh...Buy/Hold/Sell....thanks as always, jb Piedmont QC

Q: 1 Which Of the following will likely initiate or increase their dividend. ARX,ATH,CJ,CVE,FRU,KEY,PEY,SU, TOU,WCP. Please rate in order of likelihood.
2. in order of likelihood which well have the most potential for share price increase.
3. in order of likelihood which is the safest of the above
thanks as always
Yossi

Q: Would you consider these two energy/pipeline stocks as a reasonable holding in one portfolio for several years? With the trends to devalue energy stocks due to climate changes and relevant government policies some investors or investment firms would start exiting such stocks. I myself , despite the all negative sentiment for energy stocks cannot see that combustion powered engines will disappear from roadways of North America ,Europe, Asia or Africa any time soon. Will they all be replaced by " inexpensive" electric engine driven vehicles? I can hardly see it. Perhaps in 50 years? What is your opinion on this matter?

Q: Good morning,
Would you please provide your top 3 choices for an investment in natural gas.

Many thanks,
Paula

Q: Hi, With the increasing natural gas prices would companies like SPB benefit from this? Does this present a good opportunity to get into the Energy sector? Thanks.

Regards,

Shyam

Q: Does Arx have a 50% hedge for rest of 2021 ? If true is it hurting stock price

Q: Portfolio Analytics calls for 6% in the Utilities sector, at present made up of 33% Aqn, 33%, Bep.un, 20%Npi, 14% Rnw. Is this diversified enough, a good selection or do you have other suggestions ?
Thank you for your great investing service. Ian

Q: Some analysts are wary of Enbridge's payout ratio vis a vis its dividend. Can you advise what the true payout ratio is, and in your view is there any concern it can't be met? Thanks, Bill.

Q: who would be your favorite small and mid cap oil and gas plays at this time?
Thanks
Dick

Q: I need to sell 2 of the above companies tied to the energy sector as a tax loss for 2021.
I am assuming WTI will rise to $85.00. Which 2 would be your choice. Would you endorse Tax loss/Rebuy strategy after 30 days for any of these securities.
Best Regards,
Harold

Q: Just wondering what you think of this company and the chance that they might re-institute the dividend?

Q: There’s a great deal of commentary lately on the economic impact of energy supply disruptions (China moving energy supply from manufacturing to housing being one example). The continued pressure from the environmental lobby along with probable COP26 commitments might further interfere with the usual flow of commerce. Given the Canadian government’s disdain for the golden goose that is gas and oil, I find I don’t have confidence Western governments will make wise economic decisions. The current situations of the UK and EU are further evidence of very poor energy and economic planning. I realize there’s always something to worry about so is this more noise or do you think the investing horizon may be changing in a material way as governments cede the economic landscape to environmental policy. As the holder of primarily growth stocks with a long view I’m wondering if it’s time to reevaluate my portfolio given the winds of change. Your thoughts please.

Q: BEPC is currently down 37% from its 52 week high. For a 3 year hold do you see this as a buy for good capital gain or more of a value trap? Thank you.