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Q: Peter; Last question before my September 28 renewal- it seems to me that oil stocks are not in step with the price increases in oil. Are they not lagging ? Any comments would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Rod
Read Answer Asked by Rodney on September 13, 2023
Q: These stocks seem to be in a serious downtrend, in the case of NPI more than cut in half. What's going on? Interest rates aside are investors just giving up on "going green"? Or are these unbelievable bargains like the Canadian banks in 08/09?
Read Answer Asked by Ronald on September 11, 2023
Q: I have not been happy with NPI's performance for some time and yesterday's drop of >6% has not helped. I am now slightly in the red and looking for guidance. What caused the drop...and what is your prognosis for NPIs performance going forward? Ironically, the stock seems to be one of the few utility companies still rated as 'strong buy' by Morningstar. Given no tax consequences (in fact a small capital loss), would you be inclined to move on? And, if yes, what utility and/or energy company would you recommend that pays a dividend >3% with some growth. (SU, BEP, and BIPC already held.) Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on September 11, 2023
Q: I have shares is a few energy companies. TVE is my largest holding and is the poorest performing. I am thinking of selling TVE and buying MEG in place. What difference do you see in the 2? Is there more risk with one or the other? And of course what is of interest, is there more upside with one or the other?

Another option would be to add to some existing holdings: CVE; ATH; AOI.

What would you see as the best course... continue to hold TVE, switch to MEG, or add to the others?

Thanks for your excellent service.
Read Answer Asked by Leonard on September 08, 2023
Q: We’re seeing more and more municipalities in BC ban natural gas installations in new houses as a climate change tactic. Fortis talks about getting more supply from renewable gas but they won’t be selling to new homes. That don’t have gas appliances. Do you think this will eventually amount to a material concern for Fortis and other gas suppliers?
Read Answer Asked by Bob on September 07, 2023
Q: In an earlier question, you responded:
BEPC and BEP.UN are economically equivalent. The only difference is BEPC is a Canadian corporation and its dividend gets the full dividend tax credit.

Trying to understand why, as of noon Wednesday, BEPC is down 1.75 while BEP.UN is down only .75. Why are they moving so far out of tandem?
Read Answer Asked on September 07, 2023
Q: Could you comment as to who is the owner of the Coastal Gaslink Pipeline and which companies should benefit the most when the pipeline is complete. Also which company owns the LNG terminal that will ship the liquified gas to offshore destinations. When is the projected date of the first shipment from the LNG terminal. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Michael on September 07, 2023
Q: Could you please advise what percentages of there production is in oil, in gas, and in liquids for companies pey, arx, bir, tou, and ovv. Seeing that the new gas pipeline to the coast is expected to begin operations in early 2024 for LNG, I wonder which of these 5 companies is best suited to take advantage of this pipeline, or any other company that comes to mind. Many tnx.
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on September 06, 2023
Q: What do you think about the bought deal: "under which the Underwriters have agreed to purchase, on a bought deal basis, 89,490,000 common shares of the Company ("Common Shares") for aggregate gross proceeds of CDN$4 billion at an offering price of CDN$44.70 per Common Share ".

In after-hours trading the stock is down >6%. If it stays in the range after the selloff that means the dividend will be >7.8%. How high will the dividend have to be before you get concerned about a cut (I don't want another AQN surprise!)?

Is it a stock you would buy today, or wait for the dust to settle?
What would be a good entry point?
Read Answer Asked by Paul on September 06, 2023