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Q: Has 5i opinion changed on cpg it has been out performing all year .And is wcp still in the model
Read Answer Asked by Stan on February 10, 2016
Q: Would you recommend selling SCL and maybe buying it back a year from now?
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on February 09, 2016
Q: been takeing a kicking lately other than the sector is there a particularly issue that we should be concerned abot.. taks in advance for you guys great insight! regards Cliff
Read Answer Asked by cliff on February 09, 2016
Q: Do you know why ETE has dropped so much? Jim
Read Answer Asked by James on February 09, 2016
Q: Hello team,

I was wondering if you had an opinion on Valero. It would seem that in this environment it would flourish with the availability of cheap oil. The stock has fallen from over 73 to the 53 level and has an interesting multiple and dividend. What am I missing here?

Also, have you ever considered adding a U.S. portfolio to your roster?
Read Answer Asked by Suzanne on February 09, 2016
Q: Please give me 2 oil and 2 gas producers that have low cost production and strong balance sheets to assure they will be here next year. In addition please name your 2 best picks for service companies with strong balance sheets. I would prefer larger Canadian companies. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Richard on February 08, 2016
Q: Hi,

When/if oil bottoms, what oil related Cdn and U.S. stocks would be suitable for a long term hold, and why? Pipelines? Refiners? I have little experience with oil/ gas as I have consciously stayed away from them. Now they look tempting. Could you give me 2 or 3 choices in both CDN and U.S.
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on February 08, 2016
Q: Dear 5i

In 2016, BNP expects a payout ratio of only 85-90% of FFO, only $25M of its debt is due and its Debt/EBIDTA is expected to be 3.3X with much of its production hedged. How safe do you think BNP if these low natural gas/oil prices persist? Will they be okay every if oil goes down to US$25 per barrel or gas prices fall. Do you think they could refinance their long term bank facilities at favorable terms in 2019 at these low current prices?

thanks very much.
Read Answer Asked by Ken on February 08, 2016
Q: hi
I hold Peyto in a number of non taxable account to back 15 years its been great. In January 2016 I made RRSP contributions in 3 accounts, mine, wife and daughter, I bought pey the stock has gone from 23 to $31 plus I get the Jan divi. I have sold 1/2 smiling at my luck. The question is why the big move up and why gas is still low $2.00 ?
Read Answer Asked by Hugh on February 08, 2016
Q: Can you comment and give your opinion on Cerf's acquisition of Zedcor Oilfield Rentals. They have suspended their dividend to preserve/assist the balance sheet as part of this acquisition. Your take on this move is most appreciated. Bill Y.
Read Answer Asked by Bill on February 04, 2016
Q: Hi,
Is Prairie Sky a good investment? The float is small compared to the OSS otherwise it looks pretty good.
Thank you,
Lillian
Read Answer Asked by Helen on February 04, 2016
Q: Would you consider cke a buy at this level or is it likely to go under because of the weak oil price? It used to have a good balance sheet with little debt. Is that still the case?It closed at $.46 today & I'm wondering if that is a good entry point or should I run from it? Thanks as always for your help.
Read Answer Asked by Dave on February 04, 2016
Q: I was disappointed to see PMI sell its prize asset before being able to realize its true potential. True, the holes were horribly expensive which meant that gambling on a wildcat in Molisht pretty much did this company in. Would you agree with this assertion? Or would you think it is the oil price crash that has made pure exploration play unpalatable for financings?
Read Answer Asked by Kreshnik on February 04, 2016
Q: Hello, I sold RRX today with the intension to replace it with another energy stock with your guidance. I'm aware that RRX is a great company with a good balance sheet and excellent management but have decided to purchase only dividend paying stocks from now on as it has been painful to see RRX and TOU go down with no benifit to it's shareholders. Could you please suggest a dividend paying stock that you believe will survive this cycle.I presently own TOU, WCP and a very small position in TOG. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Cheryl on February 04, 2016
Q: Which of the below have a chance to meet the flowing criteria best, when energy stocks rebound (oil $50ish NG $2.50ish :

- survival
- yield an capital appreciation
- good balance sheet
- good conservative and experienced management that have gone through this kind of cycle
- lots of reserves
- no or marginal need to raise capital

I would appreciate you grading the following ( I understand that some criteria are right for some and not for other)

CNQ
PEY
SU
SGY
PPL
IPL
TOG
VET
TDG


feel free to add some of you own stocks.
thanks you
Yossi
Read Answer Asked by JOSEPH on February 03, 2016
Q: Please disregard my symbol here (XEG.TO). My question is: I wanna have some exposure on CND oil industry or oil-related companies cuz I wanna bet on rebound of oil in the long term. Is there any good-fundemental stocks or ETFs that you will recommend to hold to have the oil exposure I want? Much appreciated! Tony
Read Answer Asked by Tao on February 02, 2016
Q: Hello,

What are your thoughts on XEG? Would buying shares of XEG.TO be a good strategy for getting exposure to an oil price recovery without the risk of holding individual oil companies?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Alex on February 01, 2016