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Q: Hi Peter and Team - Although nobody can predict the future prices of resources, with the knowledge and experience you have do you think we are in a long term bear market for oil and gas. Besides the effects of the supply side, is it possible that the investment in green energy and resulting increased production in those fields could work also on the demand side to keep the prices of oil and gas down at some point. With all this in mind, do you think it advisable for me to substantially reduce my holdings in oil and gas stocks. I am not really overweight in this area, probably in the 5 to 8% range.
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Rob on June 22, 2017
Q: Looking to add to my oil exposure. Outlook is 5 years+ for investments. How would you rank these companies today based on valuations if oil would be at $60 down the road.
Read Answer Asked by Kenny on June 22, 2017
Q: My question is about oil. I am thinking of buying an oil company if the oil price gets back down to $40. Is this a good idea and do you have a suggestion for a good company to buy?

Sheldon
Read Answer Asked by Sheldon on June 20, 2017
Q: Are you able to reasonably estimate when a company will produce positive (EPS) earnings per share (i.e 1-3 year out)? If so, when will GEI (Gibson's Energy) have positive earnings? Are there any services /sources out there that does this type of projection?

On a different matter, are my question credits carried over should I not use all my question credits by my renewal date?
Read Answer Asked by LARRY on June 19, 2017
Q: Presently has 6.25% of portfolio in Energy consisting of 2.5%,2.5% & 1.25%.of ALA.R,KEL(down 38%) & HWO(down 28%)respectively.Is this a good entry point for ENB? If so,my exposure to the energy sector maybe too high,so thinking of selling HWO.Please advise.Appreciate u usual great services & views
Read Answer Asked by Peter on June 19, 2017
Q: In my search for investing ideas, I was reading the equity holdings of the CPPIB with the belief that a bunch of really smart people are investing the CPP funds. Was very surprised to see that the largest Canadian equity holding, by market cap, as at 03/31/2017, was Seven Generations.

Seems like the CPP managers are making a huge bet on Canadian energy; is that a smart thing?
Read Answer Asked by Brad on June 19, 2017
Q: I hold several hundred shares of ARX in my non-registered account and am wondering about trading them out for BIR? My only real reason for considering this swap is to realize the tax-loss on the ARX shares since I am down roughly 45% since purchase. I understand them both to be gas oriented producers. Do you consider one company to be superior to the other in terms of management, leverage to a rebound, dividend sustainability, and long term prospects? Is this a switch that you would recommend at this time?
Read Answer Asked by Donald on June 19, 2017
Q: Could you pls. provide your current thinking about the Canadian pipeline and related services sector?
Which companies would be in your top 3 and how would you rate today's buying opportunity? My historical context is that PE's are lofty and yields were low but are improving as sector stock values decline. At what point would your top choices be a compelling buy as a long term hold for the income oriented investor?
Thanks, Hugh
Read Answer Asked by Hugh on June 16, 2017
Q: I'm considering buying Surge Energy on the recent weakness. What are your thought? I like the dividend. But, what are the prospects for recovery on stronger oil prices? Is there a company you think presents a better opportunity at today's prices?
Read Answer Asked by Grant on June 16, 2017
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