Investment Q&A

Q: I am underweight energy and presently have CNQ, SU, and Total energy services. Would you add to energy at this time and if so what companies. Thanks

Q: Within my energy holdings, I have full positions in SU, CNQ, and IMO. I would like to sell one of these 3 and add to my existing VET holdings (I also have full positions in WCP and TOU). Taking into account my desire to have a good balance between oil and gas production, and optimal future capital gains prospects, which of the 3 (SU, CNQ, IMO) would you sell? Also, please provide the percentage of revenue for each of the 6 companies mentioned, that is derived from Canada's oil sands...thx..Glenn

Q: Hi,I have Wcp that I will keep,but I also have Tog that I consider ok, for a 2.5 sector weight. For a +three year time frame,and a 2.5% + dividend would you have a better stock to switch to? Or just keep Tog. I consider management and lower debt a key factor.
Also I will be slowly adding to each as cash comes available.
Thanks,Brad

Q: The only energy producer I currently hold is SU. I'm thinking of adding one more (non-oil sands) company and am considering WCP and CJ. I like CJ because of the larger dividend and the lower Debt/Book. I like WCP because it is a much larger company. I prefer companies with decent dividends and the ability to trade options. Which would you suggest or would you recommend a different company?

Thanks

Q: Hi, would like sell spe or tog and put it in Wcp for more stability.Is this a good move? Witch one would you let go?
I like dividends,but not at the expense of higher capital gains.
Thanks,Brad

Q: Last year I believed that oil reached too far of a low and would rebound and luckily I was rewarded. My allocation into this was a measured risk with BTE, MEG and BXE. This year, while I think we will see higher prices, I do not believe the growth will be as great, perhaps hitting $60-65 by the end of the year as an optimist.

I am seeking to follow a similar pattern (1 pure gas play, 2 oil companies). I am not overly concerned with dividends nor risk (I don't believe a large plummet to $40 WTI is going to occur either). What I am concerned about is owning companies that are spending capex to drill and take advantage of these increased prices.

VII vs PEY is what I have narrowed things down to for nat gas, just curious where you see them going forward especially related to capacity increases. TOU is too much of a 'safe play' for this account.

Furthermore, are VET and WCP (intl and North American) some of the best in breed, or am I overlooking some other gems? CPG, as an example, doesn't make my cut because of their focus on maintaining rather than expanding. BTE and MEG will be okay but I think they're too focused on survival and debt rather than expanding. This is for my TFSA only so I am focused on growth.

Q: Good afternoon,
I hold a combination of stocks from your BE and Growth portfolio. To date I have not purchased either of your energy picks. At current prices both have had a pull back. Which one do you recommend purchasing at this time? I plan to hold long term and dividend is not needed.
Thank you,
Kerri

Q: I have a half position (2.5%) in EXE,CHR,AAR.UN and WCP. In a reasonably well diversified portfolio. I have enough cash to bring two stocks to a full position.
Should I pick two? Can you rank them in order?
Or should I add a bit to each? (More trading fees).
Or hold the cash for a couple of months to see how the markets are doing?

Q: I currently have HCG and WCP in the "explore" portion of a LIRA and they are both nearing break-even after holding for a relatively long period. 85% of the account is in a "core" mix of low-cost CDN, US, and Global EFTs. The remaining 15% is split evenly between HCG, WCP, and SIS. Wondering if I should sell these two positions now that they are back to my ACB and if so, what two alternatives would you recommend from a growth perspective over the next 3-5 years?

Q: Would either one of these oil companies be a good fit for a TFSA?
Thank you Team!

Q: I am a 30yr old with a bias towards growth and trying to up my energy exposure. For a long term hold which name would you suggest to compliment my current holdings of WCP and BIR?

Q: I would like to increase my exposure to the energy sector. Which one or two above mentioned energy companies do you recommend. Can you please rank them. If you have any other recommendations please mention.
Thanks.

Q: Your response to Brian on Dec 15 included the following comment: "if you own 85% of your portfolio in high dividend stocks, then this is more of a concern".

I am a retired, conservative, dividend-income investor, with a pension, CPP, annuities, the above listed stocks and 3 income producing MFs (RBC Cdn Equity Income, Sentry Cdn Income, Sentry Global REIT).

I fit the 85% easily. I believe my portfolio is diversified by sector and by security. I also believe the securities have, for the most part, sustainable and growing dividends. I am a "buy-and-hold investor with reasonable tolerance for volatility.

Your comments and concerns please, along with any recommended improvements. Thanks...Steve

Q: Hi 5i: I want to add to my small holdings of mid-cap oil stocks when the OPEC bounce subsides. I have looked at WCP and RRX. How would you rate these - I wish to focus on light oil producers? Do you have any other suggestions - I am interested in growth not dividends? Many thanks.

Q: Reported results. How do they look?

Q: Could you advise what the p/e ratio and forward p/e ratio are for these 2 stocks.

Tnx

Q: Hi all - I need an energy company to add to my portfolio. I have held off buying a name in the oil/gas/pipeline sector as I've been expecting the cycle to take a number of years for the demand and supply sides to lose inertia and start moving in the opposite directions. I don't think we're there yet (US crude draw-down reports are suspiciously counter to other indicators out there), but I'm thinking the down-side risk is for companies that will survive is pretty low at least.

Which two companies would you recommend at this time?

Thx very much.

Q: What are your top ranked Jr. Oil and Gas companies for dividend safety and potential income growth

Q: I am down 7% on my Crescent Point shares and I am thinking about selling and taking a superficial loss. My replacement security would be Whitecap Resources...Thoughts? Other than the last few months, their share prices seem to be highly correlated...Both move in tandem with the price of oil. Also, I would sell WCP and purchase CPG 31 days from now.

Q: good day to you
if you had to pick one between TOG and WCP which would it be ? thanks