Investment Q&A

Q: I have owned BNP in my RRSP acct. for a few years. I am in at about $22.00. Ouch!!! I don't need funds for 5 yrs. Should I continue to hold or sell?

Q: Good morning Peter and the 5i Team,

I came across a rather reassuring article regarding "oil", as this has been a huge topic and concern of late for so many in the 5i community. Here's the link: http://www.msn.com/en-ca/money/topstories/why-oil-is-being-hurt-by-us-and-why-oil-goes-back-up-in-2015/ar-BBgUQCY

A very Merry Christmas to you, Peter, and all the hard-working staff at 5i, and as well, to all 5i members.

Q: I'd like to initiate a long position in the oil and gas sector, but am hesitant to do so by picking individual stocks. Are you able to recommend two ETFs with a focus on oil and gas? I'm looking for one with exposure to NA Junior producers, and one with exposure to a mix of oil related companies (producers, explorers, services, etc).

Barring that, perhaps you can think of a mix of 5 stocks I could buy to make my own mini ETF with the above considerations.

Thanks,

Cam.

Q: Just a general question. Is there an explanation why the price of diesel has not dropped at the pump like the price of gasoline?

Regards
Brian

Q: Hi, I read your last answer on Northern Blizzard. Since then it is much lower similar to many other O&G stocks. In light of this, and ignoring the fact that it is a newer company, can you please compare this company to others with a high dividend commonly talked about here (e.g. WCP, SGY, TBE, PWT) with regards to:

- Quality of Management
- Current valuation
- Safety of dividend
- Level of debt/safety
- Growth potential

Thanks and I hope you and your team have a great holiday season!!

Q: My energy sector exposure is currently at 5% of my portfolio . I'm a long term, high risk investor.
I'm most concerned with;
SDX @ - 57%
E @ - 60%
MCR @ -70%

Would you suggest selling these and moving into something like WCP, PEY, TOU, VET, RRX or SGY? In hopes of more upside? If so, which one? I wouldn't benefit from any tax loss selling. I'm planning on bringing my energy sector up to 15% in the next could of weeks.

I also own ECA, BEP.UN, BAD and a 1/2 position in SGY.

Thanks!

Q: What are your thoughts on this company's future and would you purchase at this level with a 3 year time frame. Many thanks!

Q: The airlines, in both Canada and the US, have really been getting hammered the last few days. Do you have any idea why? I would have thought falling oil prices was a bonanza for them.

Q: Hello,
Most O&G stocks are bouncing back today but HWO doesn't participate in the run. Any ideas why?
Thanks.

Q: Yr thoughts plz given the present oil debacle.

Q: Hello 5i,
I've been patiently waiting on the sidelines the last few months waiting to get into the oil and gas sector.
I know it is impossiblre to time the bottom but it is looking like the massive daily drops in oil are slowing.
What would you recommend? Jump in now or pick away over the next few months? Do you have any favorites at this time?
Thanks
Dave

Q: Hi Peter and company. I have to ask this question which many are thinking. Could you and your team give 5 or 6 names that are considered high risk but on a oil recovery should have a large rebound. Some of these above stocks mentioned are down 70% plus from there highs. I was hoping for your expertise on figuring out which companies could survive...balance sheets,cash flow etc. Or do you have other names that your team is more comfortable with.

Thank you as always Jason

Q: With the dividend cut and lower capex announced this evening do you like BNP any better as a hold for yield and growth for the next 12-18 months? I could take a tax loss on it and buy another name in the sector like BTE, SGY, WCP or CPG for potentially better yield & upside? The risk of course is that neither SGY, WCP or CPG have cut yet. Perhaps that's already fully priced in?

Thank you in advance for your response.

Q: One more question about Surge. I note that the insider buying has remained quite constant during the recent downturn and in large amounts. In addition there has been no sales to speak of. I know that insiders are not infallible but does this not speak to their confidence in the boards ability to maintain the dividend and the recovery in the share price?

Q: Can I get your opinion on Arc. I don't hear much about this company. It seems to have a pretty strong balance sheet and keeps meeting it's numbers. Seems to be balanced between gas and oil and has not announced anything yet on cutting it's spending. I would like to take small positions over the next few months.

Thanks

Q: Seasons greetings everyone
I have a weighting of about 5% in Bellatix and remain optomistic partially because of the involvement of Orange Capital. BXE has allowed Orange a seat on their board and the release states that BXE and Orange have reaced a "standstill" agreement to Nov 30th 2015. What is meant by a standstill agreement, and can you comment on how such an agreement might affect the stock going forward?
Thanks again for your excellent sevice.
GUY R

Q: Good Morning Peter and team: I would like your opinion on Flowserve in the US. The valuation appears attractive after the "oil sympathy" sell-off, and I'm wondering what you see in this stock. I do not currently own it.

Q: Hi Peter, I currently have 6% of my portfolio in Oil; split evenly between HSE and SGY. I am looking to take oil exposure to 10%. I am considering 1 or 2 of PXT, WCP or XEG. Please provide a recommendation on which stock(s)and timing of the purchase.
Thanks for all your advice.

Q: Have these three in portfolio and want to sell two by Dec23 for tax loss. Would prefer to leverage up on the remaining name to mitigate the realized loss. Any suggestions for a confused investor with a long term investment horizon. Thanks Doug

Q: 7:55 PM 12/16/2014
Hello Peter

Despite your somewhat lukewarm advice [you were quite right to be cautious] about Canadian Oil Sands [COS] I purchased 1% position some time ago. I am now down 62%. After the dividend cut I would think it is now somewhat safe however I would appreciate your advice on whether to just hold for many years or whether I should switch to a pipeline or a utility that might have more growth potential and more liklihood of dividend growth too.

I would like to get a dividend in the 4 to 5% range as I imagine that would be safer and maybe allow more growth.

I was wondering about switching to one of : PKI, GEI, ALA, IPL, PPL, AQN, INE, EMA. Can you tell me which 2 or 3 are most likely to have reasonable growth and a solid growing dividend that would be better than COS, and could you rank them in order of preference.

We now have a 4% position inclusive in these three : BNE, SGY, BTE. Is COS "Dead Money" for the next few years or will it spring to life if the oil price rises? Would you advise a switch or would you just stick with COS?

Thank You... Paul K.