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Q: I am wondering about pipeline coating companies, as they should be in demand regardless of the falling price of oil. SCL and EFX appear to have the best fundamentals in the sector, given their payout ratios, price/sales and price/book and both are significantly down over the past 12 months. I am wondering: 1) is this a good sector given a 2-5 year time frame; 2) are these the 2 best companies in the sector to consider; and 3) which one would you choose if I only bought one, and why? Thanks in advance.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on August 07, 2015
Q: Good Morning 5i

Like many others - Looking to make a 4% of portfolio speculative move into energy sector once price into mid 30s. Currently hold no oil. Any comment on that strategy. Will hold for about 3 years before looking to sell or sell earlier if appreciable bounce occurs sooner. Can you give me 3-4 names that will initially do the best on any eventual oil bounce.

Thanks for you valued help as always!
Read Answer Asked by Randy on August 07, 2015
Q: Shares of the company was halted and went up by 33% when was resumed. Cannot find the why. Would appreciate it if you can shed some light on the reasons, Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Saad on August 07, 2015
Q: i just read the complete quarterly report on surge , it sounded so good i am tempted to jump in,especially with that 12.5 per cent yield, it seems like they could easily handle 40 dollar oil. what do you think. dave
Read Answer Asked by david on August 06, 2015
Q: Just a follow up to surge. There was a $5 offer made in June when SGY was trading over $4. The CFO left because he thought the company should sell out but Paul Colbourne didnt like the offer. Time will tell if this was the right decision.
Thx
Read Answer Asked by blake on August 06, 2015
Q: What are your thoughts on the month slide of MCB (aside from oil price)? Is it a buying opportunity?
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on August 06, 2015
Q: Do you believe Bellatrix will survive given their assets, operations and the current oil price environment? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Curtis on August 06, 2015
Q: Hi Peter and Team,
Could I have your thoughts to ZCL`s recent QR, particularly in view of back to back disappointing net income reports. Do you feel they have the wherewithal to increase margins on the strength of ongoing increased revenues?
Thanks as always for all you do for us.
Rick
Read Answer Asked by Rick on August 05, 2015
Q: Hi Peter:

I have held Chevron for some time and wonder if a better bet may be Suncor.

I greatly value your opinion.

Thank you so much
Brian
Read Answer Asked by Brian on August 05, 2015
Q: I was reading the companies Q2 MD&A and noticed that the dividend payout ratio is noted at 35% of FFO for the first six months of 2015 (excluding the impact of DRIP). The dividend was cut to $0.10/share a while ago. Is a dividend cut a concern, as it looks like they have it covered from FFO? Or is the main concern with BTE the debt level? I noticed the debt is not due until 2021 which seems like they have a bit of a buffer to wait on higher oil prices. Just trying to figure out if the drop in share price is company specific or more the fact that the whole sector is getting hammered. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Richard on August 04, 2015
Q: With oil having dropped over 50% and no signs of recovery, how secure are the dividends from the pipelines if prices stay low (or go lower) for the next couple years? Could you rank IPL, PPL, ALA and ENF in terms of dividend sustainability and provide your rationale?

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by grant on August 04, 2015
Q: We have ala, arx, cos, cpg, sgy, wcp in our portfolio, total less than 7% overall which we are comfortable with.

Except for ala and arx (held a few years), all others are down significantly (20% to 60%), our plan is to ride out the energy down turn.

In your opinion, is there any name(s) listed you would swap with better quality energy stock to position for better gain during upturn and log a capital loss for future use.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Steve on August 04, 2015
Q: Today Paul asked a question in which he included the following statement: [Plus I have PPL, ENB and IPL which you consider as utilities; all in very positive territory.]
Could you please confirm that you do in fact consider PPL, ENB and IPL to be utilities? Even if they are, I notice that their price tends to have close correlation to the price of oil.
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on July 31, 2015
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