Investment Q&A

Q: Is it advisable now to invest in REGULATED utilities, given that there will be a need for huge data centers with the growth of AI? If yes, can you list and rank the ones you prefer?
Thank you!

Q: Greetings:
In the December issue of CMS Norm Rothery picked his 10 stingy stocks. The above 3 have gone down continually since, to almost the 52 week low. Please give your opinion as to why the refiners are getting hit so hard. I realize that all energy stocks are in a slump, but not to this extent. Have the crack spreads narrowed ? and or what other reasons. Your analysis please?
Thanks,
BEN.

Q: What are your thoughts on Valeura? Good time to get in? How is it's expected growth looking? Curious about your ideas. Thank you.

Q: Another big drop for Baytex. Are you aware of any reason?

Q: Assuming stable oil prices and no Trump tariffs ( having no expectations on these 2 assumptions occurring or not ), which of these 2 companies dividends will grow more quickly ?

At what price of oil have the companies stated that their current dividend level could be maintained before lowering it ?

Thanks. Derek.

Q: Peter et al:
An opinion please on this one with the following points in mind. We all know the sector has lagged, but CVE has a lot of people putting it in the enigma pew. Quality inventory, 71% heavy, diversified with three refineries, fair dividend, BS ok and yet it goes no where. Sentiment is definitely against these guys. G&M article Dec 3, Brian Donovan " The intrinsic value of Canadian oil stocks and what Trump's proposed tariff would mean for them", ends by picking CVE as the one their models show upside for . Eric Nuttall on Nov 21 said that it was one of his worst calls in 2024 picking this instead of Suncor. I await your detailed reply, and I thank you by not asking questions with 30 companies like some. I do my own ground work.
All the best,
Ben.

Q: Hi Guys

I hold AltaGas and was thinking of swapping for South Bow. Thinking better dividend at a minimum. What are your thought on this switch for a long term hold. Which do you think will have teh better overall return 5 years out?

Much thanks

Stuart

Q: We’re overweight oil and gas at the present time with the idea of selling down our positions as we enter the typical positive seasonality for this sector from about now to maybe April. This leads to 2 questions. Do you agree oil and gas look good over the next few months? If this were your money what timeline would you follow to sell off an overweight position in this sector. We’re growth investors with said stocks inside our TFSAs, have positive gains and would like to maximize our gains without trying to be too clever on market timing. Thanks so much!

Q: Just a bit of math Gear is trading at .48 cents possibly due to Tax loss....does it make sense to buy it and hold it for a few months and receive .60 cents ????
that would be a 25% gain
I appreciate your advice,
Many thanks

Q: I bought into MXG for the special dividend last month, but I am reluctant to sell it because it is in a sector I favor. High insider ownership and very few followers. The earnings look good and they are net cash. They don't state future growth plans or any real mission statement. Has 5i Research looked into this company?
Thanks, Terry

Q: Can I have your thoughts on TVK's recently announced earnings. The stock at this point is down close to 10%. Were the earnings that bad or is this a buying opportunity? your overall assessment of the company would be appreciated. Thank You.

Q: Is this stock a buy at 13.05 area taking into account their latest transactions? cheers

Q: With the ever increasing demand for power to fuel AI and tech, what companies would you suggest investing in going forward?

Q: Hello,
I own the following O&G producers and this is about 12.5% of the portfolio.
CNQ 2%, Tour 2%, Meg 2%, TVE 2.5%, WCP 1.5%, HWX 1%, Ath 1.5%
I want to raise cash and would probably sell about half.

My view point is from a conservative, retired senior, but looking through next 2-5 years with these. I think the best ones to keep are CNQ, Tourmaline, Tamarack Valley and Meg - maybe sell off TVE if good gains over next year or two.
Would like your opinion on what to sell/hold.
Do you agree or perhaps would you reduce all evenly? (I prefer to manage at a few less stocks.)

Would you exchange any stock or have other other recommendations?

Thank you very much

Q: I have had ALA for about a year and am up app 22%, Now I am considering selling and re-investing in either CNQ or SU. Plse give me your thoughts

Q: Tourmaline has a contract to supply LNG.How many years are left and at what price.Will this contract have a huge impact on TOU if not renewded. I know that Nat Gas is driving their sales.With TPZ being seperate are they well positioned to continue their dividends. 5i has rated TOU a best in class stock which I own and have small investment in Cheniere.. 5i does future hold well for the stocks if recession appears in 2025 or 2026.

Q: Hi 5i team.

I'm currently overweight Suncor, have a full position in Whitecap and less roughly 2/3 position in Freehold Royalties. I'm thinking of lightening up on Suncor and putting the dollars into a USA producers. Would you please list your top three USA domiciled oil and/or gas producers, why you prefer them, whether you would trade Suncor for any of them?

Thanks
Peter

Q: I would appreciate you placing these stocks in order that you would purchase them. Also how many of these would you hold in a portfolio?
Thanks

Dave.

Q: What's up with CPX? I like my utilities to be boring, not bouncing. It leapt up by 7% last Friday, only to drop by more than 6% yesterday and is now down another 3.5% today.

It's done very well in the last year. Is that likely to continue? Would you hold, or trade this one for another utility?

Q: I only use DLR / DLR.U for Norbert's Gambit, but didn't realize that they pay a distribution until you mentioned some fairly hefty yields in a recent reply.
And sure enough, the TMX website shows yields of 6.7% for DLR and 9.5% for DLR.U, but quarterly distributions of only $0.111 and $0.082 resp., resulting in an annual yield of only ~ 3% (with minor quarterly fluctuations).
Could you please explain this discrepancy?