Investment Q&A

Q: I have owned BTE for a few years now and it is no surprise I am underwater on it in all the accounts it is held. As the price of oil continues its slow march downward I am working out what to do with my O&G stocks. Most are solid companies and many have a decent dividend to tide one over. Baytex is one that does not; that is in addition to its dismal performance over the years.

I would like to know if the assets of Baytex, at some point, would be a useful "fit" for another firm when merger mania hits the oil patch? If so, who would be the likely bidders?

With oil price forecasts into 2025/26 looking dismal if one abandons the idea of a suitor buying BTE, would you still view it as a hold, or is it better sold and the money put to a more accomplished non-O&G growth story?

Thanks as always.

Dave

Q: Apologies for asking something I’m pretty sure has been asked before in various ways; which version of Brookfield Renewables would you place in a TFSA and very briefly why? Thanks,

Q: Looking over the past queries on NRGI, and your last real opinion on this one is a year old, and the fund is trading slightly below that level still. According to Investorline, the MER is 3.4%. Is that accurate? With oil having slumped, now under $59, does the covered call strategy still work with this fund? Even with a flat-lined unit price, 7.33% is still enticing, for what I imagine to be a tax efficient pay-out for a non-reg account.

Similar to Stephen, who has been the source of many of the questions on NRGI, I too am retired, and living off the portfolio, wanting to mix income with 'some' growth, though income is the focus in this case.

Q: Can you explain the 6% decline in Key and 5% decline in PPl over the last 5 days?

Q: Hi Folks,

Given the strong involvement and capital investment by Brookfield in these two companies do you think there is a good growth play here respecting they are different?
Would you consider RGSI and BE a buy today for a 3-5 year hold?

Thanks so incredibly much for your insight!

Q: Could you comment on this company please?

Q: What do you think about SHLE at this price level?

Q: 5i last looked at this company in late 2023 when it was Pieridae Energy PEA:CA. This spring it changed its name to Cavvy Energy CVVY:CA. Please advise how it is doing. Also, what is the the split between being a midstream vs gas production company.
Thanks for your great service.
Cyril

Q: I see you have just added HME to your income portfolio. I have held it for a couple of years, and it pays a good dividend of about 8% including the semi annual special dividends. The stock price didn't do much until it spiked up on Sept 18, and it has been inching upward since then, now about 15% higher than 3 months ago. Do you have any idea what has caused the recent increase in the stock price? Do you think it could be a target for a takeover?

Q: It looks like NVA has performed well over the past few months and is now reaching a point where upside based on valuation may be a bit limited, (barring a surge in oil prices). Anything you see, other than TVE and WCP which I already own, that might have greater upside? Am I wrong in my assessment?

Thanks.

Q: Hi,

Can you give me your opinion on Rockpoint Gas Storage Inc (RGSI), as well as the sector in general?

Thanks,

Craig

Q: Peter; What do you make of the CVE announcement on acquiring a 8.5% stake in MEG? Is their takeover bid dead now ? Thanks.
Rod

Q: Please recommend vehicles for investing in the commodity natural gas.Thanks.

Q: RGSI Should we be snapping up Rockpoint shares while the company or whomever is selling them off at $24.50?

Q: Having previously moved most of my energy holdings out of traditional oil and gas, now I am considering ENERGY again BUT …. In the context of the expected huge need for energy to drive the computing power required by AI and crypto. With that in mind do you have strong conviction for the upside potential of a basket of such stocks?

Thanks for your help.

Q: I already voted no on the proxy. Can I change my vote in view of the cenovis revised offer?

Q: Hi,

I have been trying the understand the pros and cons of covered calls and options ETFs by looking at previous questions on the subject. I spent considerable time on the matter and I am more confused than ever.

Would you be kind enough to summarize your views on the matter and, if you are really positive about it, please provide a list of the best ETFs suitable for a strong growth investor.

Gratefully,

Jacques IDS

Q: Hello Team,
Could I have your thoughts on SDE.ca please. Should I own or pass?
Many thanks!

Q: I bought some CPX recently expecting modest gains in share price and a decent dividend. But the share price has risen rapidly and now surpasses the targets of most analysts. Can you suggest what is happening? Should I take my quick profits and move on?
John

Q: Do you think that BEPC is getting a bit ahead of itself now near $50? Comments on BEP.UN have advised to use Fwd FFO to evaluate. I can’t find an estimate for Fwd FFO, but the last reported full-year FFO I found was $1.83 - bump this by 10% with a $50 unit price implies a 25x Fwd FFO, which I believe is about twice as expensive as a recent BEP.UN valuation.