Investment Q&A

Q: I know you like pipes, including ppl. My question is why has ppl underperformed since the highs above $60 in Oct, Nov of 2024.
I am ready to buy ppl, but am looking at the entry point. It is still retrenching, so wondering if there is any reason. Is there reason to believe it has based, in which case I would enter, and hold for quite some time, for div and capital appreciation. Thanks

Q: I own FRU in a TFSA and although I appreciate the high dividend associated with this stock, I now understand that the dividend is not covered by either its Earnings or Cashflows.

Q1. With the NAV of the stock significantly down over the past few years and the dividend not being covered by either the Earnings or Cashflows, should I be worried about the relative safety of the dividend?

Q2. What are your thoughts on continuing to hold FRU in a TFSA and should a holder of FRU just cut their loss and replace FRU with some other stock?

Q3. What is your best idea as a FRU replacement should I need to sell FRU and replace it with another stock or ETF in the sector?

Thank you and I'll await your response.

Francesco

Q: I looked in my Brokerage account today and noticed that my former Gear Energy (GXE) shares had been converted into Lotus Exploration (LTC) shares and cash. It looks like 62% of my Gear holding was converted to Lotus shares and 38% was received in cash (at a very low valuation).

Since the transaction Lotus has lost 29% in just 2 weeks.
I don't know how such a sleazy deal got past the TSX regulators? This reminds me of the bad old days when the TSX head honchos enabled frauds such as Bre-ex, Sino-Forest and so on or the even worse Vancouver stock exchange days.
In total I am down 53% on my original Gear purchase in Jan'23.

I have 2 questions;
1) does LTC pay a dividend?
2) is there any valaue at all in LTC or is this whole thing a fraud?

Regards,
Ticked off Dave

Q: What is purpose of the March 6 meeting.

Q: Hi 5 i Team - Although I still like Tourmaline I am considering trimming my position and using the proceeds to buy something else in the oil and gas sector but with more growth potential. First of all am I right in considering Tourmaline an income type of stock with little growth potential. Secondly could you provide a few O&G suggestions for growth, preferably mid cap and small cap but also large cap if you think it would fit into this theme. Thanks.

Q: What Canadian energy companies have the largest amount of condensates?

Q: Your take on their results please. As good as they claim?

Q: I've held positions in ATH, WCP and TVE for a few years. I'm thinking of selling one to finance other opportunities. With capital appreciation the only requirement, which 2 would you keep and what one would you let go?

Q: In an earlier question today on VLE, the answer said a cash position of$133 million and debt of $79 million but when I look at their financial statement it says cash position of US259 million and no debt. Can you clarify which one is right. Thanks

Q: Your thoughts on the latest earnings and market reaction?
Appreciate all your hard work. Ted

Q: Huge and unexpected drop in stock price today that may be related too a decrease in the dividend.

For those who hold POU in a TFSA, do you see today's stock price huge drop as a buying opportunity or is the stock expected to be in the dog house for quite some time.

Thank you and I'll await your response.

Francesco

Q: Both of these stocks are paying regular dividends and are on the cheap side. Sector balancing aside, what are your thoughts about adding either of these or both. If so, which do you believe will better sustain the dividend and add longer term value.


Thanks

Jim

Q: I am looking to buy into the U.S. oil and gas services sector?? I have done very well owning Liberty but would like to pick up a couple more service stocks. I was looking at Halliburton/Baker Hugh’s? Do you have any thoughts on good O&G service companies in the U.S.? Thank you!

Q: I own both companies in my TFSA. If I was to re-invest the dividends in one of them, which one would you prefer?

Thanks Ken

Q: Can you comment on latest press release regarding the Valory option to purchase Summit Coal Inc. From Maxim. It looks like a fantastic deal and a great cash injection for the company. Also can you comment on AI power play opportunity and Alberta jurisdiction opportunities. It looks like a good risk/reward proposition. Maxim Management also looks solid. Am I missing anything.

Q: Hi 5I Team,

What are your thoughts at this time on International Petroleum? With its sustained share buyback program the outstanding float is being constantly reduced. Would this factor make it a compelling investment?

Thanks

Q: What did you think of ENB earnings?

Q: Very large drops in CPX, but very little drop in H. Why the big difference between the two? I own both, should i continue to do so? If you could invest in only one today, which one would you choose and why?

Q: Dec '24 - Bought deal offering at $58.80 per Common Share, for total gross proceeds of approximately $460 million.

If the big boys bought at 58.80 would a current 53.00 not be "a good deal"

Do you see any tariff implications or any other down side?

Your comments please.

Q: I picked up a 2/3 position in the year-end selloff. I am up generously (for gas stocks), and now, with the earnings release, is it time to buy more?