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Q: The oil sands are in a rough context. Do you foresee a reduction in dividend for COS ? If so, is this likely to lower further the stock price ? As far as I can see, only Imperial Oil(IMO) has declined less than others in the oil patch. Is all this something transient ? Would you advise awaiting the passing of the storm, and not change anything ?
Read Answer Asked by Serge on October 16, 2014
Q: Hi Peter & 5i Team,

Please give me your thoughts on the 27.27% decline today on Elkwater Resources. Is it still a good management bet at these prices or could there be some more days like today for this stock.

Thanks in advance.

Francis
Read Answer Asked by Francis on October 16, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and 5iResearch Team,
I know that you have concerns regarding the management team of Crescent Point, CPG. However, I am wondering how is it positioned relative to the other Companies, such as CNQ, TOU, etc., with respect to recent declines in oil price, its US oil and gas reserves, etc.. I'm kicking myself today, as I bought a small position yesterday… I always ask you first before I buy…and I didn't!
Thank you. Linda
Read Answer Asked by Linda on October 15, 2014
Q: I am overweighted in the Canadian energy sector and have been caught in the current downtrend. Should I sell some stocks;
BTE,CPG,ENB,VET,WCP and re purchase them at a later date if you think this correction could last several months longer.
Is it better to take a 10-18 % loss now and re-buy the same stocks at a cheaper price. I should have been more diversified!
Thanks for your help.
Read Answer Asked by Oleh on October 15, 2014
Q: With the acquisition of Westar Oilfield Rentals Inc. ("Westar").
how will this affect not only the stock price through dilution and the forward momentum of Enterprise?
"The final purchase price for the acquisition will be $13.5 million, which represents approximately a 3.3 multiple of Westar's EBITDA for the twelve-month period ended August 31, 2014. The purchase price will be satisfied through a combination of $10.0 million in cash, $2.0 million in Enterprise shares (2.5 million shares at a price of $.80 per share), and $1.5 million in vendor take-back financing, which will be paid over the next two years"
Quote from news release.
Thank you for the great work you provide
Henry





Read Answer Asked by Henry on October 15, 2014
Q: You mentioned Suncor's dividend is "fairly" safe in a previous answer. In general, are oil and gas dividends likely to be lowered in this market and do companies with DRIPs have a better chance of sustaining the payments.
I am ready to dip into some energy names with rising yields *by the hour!) but their reliability is obviously very important.
Thanks.
Steven
Read Answer Asked by Steven on October 15, 2014
Q: After riding 500 shares of Suncor all the way to $47 and then back down again to my break even point ( very frustrating) it must be getting close to buy again? Do they have huge problems in the oil sands or is it all market related? Should I switch to gold stocks. I have often heard that when oil goes down gold starts to move ie that oil and gold move in opposite directions.
Read Answer Asked by Helen on October 15, 2014
Q: Hello,
I have small position in High Arctic and it is down 35% from it's June high. At current price the company pays 4.8% dividend and trades at very low P/E. I am considering increasing my position, what is your opinion of the company in 2-3 year term? How safe is the dividend? Do you consider HWO a sell, hold, or buy?
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on October 15, 2014
Q: Could I have your assessment of PHX Energy Services? As I look at a series of 5 year graphs I see:

Revenue - up for 5 years
Net income - up
Dividend per share - now at 6%
Earnings per share - up
Cash flow - generally flat but positive in 2013
Cash - lots at the of 2013
Assets - up
Debt - down

Is the drop I see in the share price a reflection of the general market conditions or is there something at the company I don't see or read?

Thanks for your response.
Read Answer Asked by Ronald on October 15, 2014
Q: Hello,

I am thinking of swapping out Akita Drilling(AKT.A)for High Artic(HWO) based on better valuation metrics, superior dividend yield,and lack of a dual class share structure for (HWO). Is this a decision that you would concur with? Although I like the yield on HWO, I am primary focusing on capital appreciation potential.

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by WAYNE on October 15, 2014
Q: I bought Whitecap and SPE a month ago for the grandchildrens RESP. Are you satisfied these things are ok for the long run?
Read Answer Asked by Nick on October 15, 2014
Q: My partner and I currently have about 16% of all stocks we own in RRSP, Non Registered and TFSA accounts as Canadian oil and gas (excluding oil service, pipelines, etc.). I have brought this down from 19% based on a previous recommendation from 5i. Within the oil and gas stocks I hold, 45% are in Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ), 24% in Suncor (SU), 12% in Husky (HSE), 10% in Cenovus (CVE), 3% in Vermillion (VET), 2% each in Paramount (POU) and Tourmaline (TOU) and 1% in Enerplus (ERF). I feel I probably have too many oil and gas companies in my portfolio and would like your thoughts in consolidating. Reading your previous posts, I get the sense that all of these are good companies thus there isn’t a compelling reason to sell any. However, it seems from your posts that some of my smaller holdings and perhaps Surge and Whitecap, could be increased at the expense of some of the majors with the reason being higher growth for some of the smaller companies. Can you give me your thoughts on the best thing to do with my oil and gas holdings? You suggested some time ago that the larger companies would hold up better during a market downturn. Based on this logic it seems like a perfect time to reduce holdings in some of the bigger names and buy some of the beaten down smaller companies.
Read Answer Asked by ED on October 14, 2014
Q: Hello 5i Team;
Oil sector is beaten down. Please select 2 stocks among the following you like. I can wait for 1 year.
RIG, BTE, CNQ, CPG, ERF

Thanks a lot.
Read Answer Asked by Shah on October 14, 2014
Q: Please comment on the dramatic negative impact on TAO share price since announcing the abandonment of the deep well project. Tag continues to increase daily BOE production and share price plunges. Your thoughts please
Read Answer Asked by Glenn on October 14, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and team

Could you give me your opinion on Gear Energy. Paul Harris mentioned favorably on BNN and it has an outperform rating from RBC who recently removed their speculative risk qualifier.

Thanks

Ross
Read Answer Asked by Ross on October 14, 2014
Q: What is your outlook for Ithaca the stock has been slammed hard in this downturn.
Read Answer Asked by Keith on October 14, 2014
Q: May I have your opinion on this fund. I realize the fees are higher that you like. It pays a good dividend, has a book value of $ 6.24 It has always paid its distribution even during the 2008 - 09 market decline.
If there is a better stock with a similar dividend in the oil sector please advise.
Read Answer Asked by Pete on October 14, 2014
Q: Hi Peter any thought on the upcoming Seven Generation IPO?
Read Answer Asked by steve on October 14, 2014
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