Investment Q&A

Q: In today's Globe and Mail:
Premier François Legault’s Coalition Avenir Québec government plans to table legislation soon that would allow private wind, solar and small hydro-power producers to sell their electricity directly to industrial customers. Currently, the private producers can sell only to Hydro-Québec.

Are there any public power companies that would materially benefit from this legislation?

Q: Hi, follow up the on the previous question about AQN and their dividend versus Cashflow and earnings: The dividend is $0.44 per share but the Free Cashflow per share is -$0.35. Doesn't that mean that if they killed the dividend the company would have free cash per share of $0.09 and therefore be adding cash per quarter instead of losing cash?

Am I reading this wrong? AQN seems to be reducing the financial capacity of the company to pay the dividend. Wouldn't a more appropriate practice be to pay the dividend out of free cash?

Q: Please give me the dividend payout ratio based on Non-GAAP earning per share, operating cash flow per share and free cash flow per share. Thanks.

Q: Hello team,

Your opinion please on the temporary shut down of processing
operations at its refinery.

Thanx!

Q: Would you think TAL is worthy of a 2% investment after their 2024 budget announcement and is the Dividend safe?
How do they compare to other similar sized oil companies in Canada?

Q: This has been a long term hold in as RRIP account with a DRIP, The book cost is close to the current market value. Enjoyed the dividends over the years. Is it time to move on. Look forward to your answer.

Q: Looking to increase exposure to energy in TFSA by either adding to SU (2.7% to 5%) or take-up new position in either CNQ or TOU. Growth and income is the goal over 2-3 year hold. How would you guys proceed?

Q: May I please have your opinion of Energy Fuels? Are there other uranium stocks of similar size that you would prefer? I have a full position in CCO.
With appreciation,
Ed

Q: I have a few oil & gas producers, actually, mostly oil. These stocks are the biggest weight on my portfolio, some down significantly. I have heard different comments on the outlook for oil...some bullish (eg seasonal factors), some bearish ( large US shale production. What is 5i's best assessment of where things are going for oil stocks?

May thanks.

Q: I am considering reducing energy positions and letting go one or more of these companies. How do you rate them for fundamentals and any other metric you choose to rate them: Keyera, Pason Systems and Freehold Royalties. Sell order??

Q: With gas prices being low like they are is Peyto div safe?. Do they have plenty of cash flow to cover the div, do they still expect more cash flow in the future Thanks Ken

Q: Hi Team,
I have a position in PPL and would lean towards switching to TRP since I see more growth in the name at the current valuation.

I owned ENB in the past mostly for its high dividend yield. Would you favor a switch in TRP or ENB and why?

Thank you !

Q: Hi 5I
Regarding anthony questions , Not withstanding that BIR is surely in the doghouse, is it worth a second look now and at what price would you consider it worth the risk/reward.

CEO stated in interview yesterday that the lower dividend was sustainable for next number of years....opinion? Is this the ceo responsible for reinstating initial dividend?


Thx
Jim

Q: Can you provide me with your analysis of Journey Energy please? Price has gone down more than other O&G plays. WIll continue to hold this if the fundamentals are good. Can they do well with WTI at this price?
Thank you.

Q: Hello Peter
I have a partial position
for exposure to oil and gas sector; some dividend and hopefully cap gains, 3 years hold
for the recent pull back of TOU
as some of your answers re: question to the above, the sector has pulled back

what is a good entry price?
I am patient

thanks
Michael

Q: Hi 5i,

I would like to sell BEPC to benefit from tax loss and buy back in 31 days.

Portfolio includes:
2.5% Fortis
2.5% BEPC
1% PIF

Also have :
2.5% BIP.UN
1% BAM
2% BN

I am retired, like dividends and some growth.

1. Looking for a proxy for BEPC for one month
2. Your suggested mix of Utilities.

( Will probably increase BAM some more.)

3. PIF - I like the dividend but volatile for a utility and hasn't gained SP for many years. I have a small loss. Is the dividend secure? Any reasonable gain anticipated over next year or two for PIF?
Might gains be a little more outsized due to interest rate reductions in next year or so?
Do you think it could be a takeover candidate?
Should I hold this or sell?

Thank you for your usual great advice.
I prefer more rather than less detail. (Subtract as many credits as needed.)

Q: It looks like, regardless of oil price movements or direction of the market, XEG only goes down. I am currently down 15% on XEG and wondering if there is any hope for oil sector in Canada? Would you keep this ETF/sector for 1-3 years timeframe, or get rid of oil sector entirely and relocate money to some other sectors?

Q: Reading recent comments on Birchcliff Energy 5i didn’t think a dividend cut was imminent and you felt they would issue debt to fund the dividend if need be. Just curious as to the rationale for this opinion. Also, do you feel Bir is good buy at these reduced levels? Finally, In light of today’s dividend cut and significant drop is this company now a prime candidate for a takeover and if so then why?

Q: I think questions about SCORE (SCR) are dragging Strathcona Resources (SCR) into the discussion. While owning an oil company might be a form of gambling I believe this is in error.
I would be interested in your opinion of the Oil Company, SCR - Strathcona Resources.

Q: I am interest in expanding my oil and gas investments to the service side of the oil and gas sector. Would you be able to compare three drilling companies that I am considering. I am interested in PD and NBR for on shore drilling and RIG for offshore. I would prefer a company that is profitable or projected to be soon. The focus is on growth and less on dividends. A fair amount of risk can be handled. Please compare information on these three companies.