Investment Q&A

Q: Please rank these three energy stocks in order of preference. Thanks, Barrie

Q: If a stock such as SU which is listed on both Cdn and US exchanges is purchased on the US side, is the dividend going to be eligible for the same tax credit as if it was purchased on the Cdn side [bought thru a Cdn discount brokerage]

Q: Am thinking of increasing my Energy Sector. Already have SU & ARX and considering adding CNQ or VET. What would be your choice here and how would that (or any other you would prefer) compare with SU & ARX? Looking at the next 1 to 2 yrs only. Of course I understand you may say 'don't increase'. Always look forward to your answers. Thks guys

Q: HI guys,
I own shares in ESL which is down 25% this year so far. I am debating adding to this sector by purchasing SH or selling ESL. What are your expectations for SH for 2016-2017?
I also own MST.UN through a non registered personal account and am looking to buy D.UN-they are giving a 9.2% return. Would you consider this a good acquisition given the low real estate environment in Alberta? Do you think keeping this in a personal non- registered account is a good move with respect to taxes?
Also I plan to buy shares in Suncor and then doing closed calls. I have never done this before and am nervous about it because I don't really understand it. I also don't know which website to use to research calls and sells on a daily basis. Any suggestions?
Thanks for all your help,
Rob

Q: I am looking into adjusting the Energy Sector of my portfolio which is at 5% of total equities. I have SU, ECA and CVE. Would you recommend switching any or all of these to PKI and RRX or stay the course?
Thanks for the great service!

Q: Good morning.
In my non registered account I am down 19% on CPG and 48% on SU. I have been thinking of selling CPG and buying more SU with the proceeds. The dividend is higher and SU is larger.
What do you think?
Thanks

Q: In Jan 2015 I had 7.55% of my portfolio invested in Energy companies. BP (ADR), SU, CVE, Encana, and Total SA (ADR).

I watched these companies fall to all time lows earlier this year and now recently they are going back up again along with price of oil.

I plan on selling one or two positions in Energy and reallocate the funds into other sectors.

How would you rate the companies I have listed above and which would recommend selling.

Regards

Q: I currently have 6 oil and gas stocks in a well diversified portfolio (PEY,RE,SU,SGY,TOU,WCP) and would like to high grade the list to 3-4 names by either selling some or all of them and replacing them with other names if necessary. What would you suggest? Thanks and keep up the excellent work.

Q: How badly do you think that the shareprice of SU will be affected as they are now shutting down operations in Ft McMurray?

Q: i originally bought CVE and CPG for dividends and they represent 2% of my portfolio (1% each). I have a few SU shares as part of the COS deal. Now that CVE and CPG have substantially reduced or eliminated their dividends I was considering selling CVE and CPG and buying more SU. My intention is to streamline (reduce) my number of holdings, upgrade the overall quality while keeping my overall energy exposure whole. I also own CVX and CNQ.

Q: there is supposed to be a meeting on April 17 regarding the production of oil between opec and non opec members. could this possibly determine the direction of oil for the next while? would you suggest waiting to buy into oil or buying into it after the meeting IF production is cut?

Q: Can you please provide me with the names of 5 oil companies that pay a dividend and won't go out of business because of low oil. I'm okay with volatility as long as I make money in the end. Please don't include companies that are primarily gas.

Q: I glean the pundits sensing a capitulation in the energy stock pricing... as well perhaps with the price of crude. Having a 4 or 5 year 'level of patience', might you suggest this timing as a buying opportunity? If so, which Canadian companies would you suggest as opportune buys?

Q: Hi Peter, is there any news about Suncor and COS merger? I think the deadline was January 8th. Thanks, Gervais

Q: Hello: Suncor has tendered an offer for Cdn Oil Sands COS. I hold some shares of each, both below my purchase price. Please suggest my best option eg do nothing or tender my shares
Thanks
Ken

Q: I own some Suncor (about 1% of my total investment portfolio). I also have ENB, TRP, and WCP in the sector at about the same level. After reading the SU CEO's comments of yesterday about putting some of the company's pile of cash into play, either by giving some back to the shareholders, or making acquisitions, I am thinking that now might be a good time to double my holding in SU. What do you think?
Thanks.

Q: In a recent question asked by Hanna about several oil and gas companies, you suggested that Suncor was among your least favourites in the sector. I was surprised by this as many analysts seem to be suggesting that Suncor, with its different divisions, including the profitable refining area and its solid management of its capital, are in a better position than most to survive the next couple of years.

Could you expand a bit on why you are less than enthalled with Suncor?

Thanks for the insight.

Paul F.

Q: I currently own SU as well TRP and ENB. I have held ENB for many years and the capital gain on this stock is quite high. I am slowly selling some shares each years to bring the weight down but I wonder if I really need to hold SU since I do own TRP as well. Which stock would you keep SU or TRP or should I sell both SU and TRP? I am slowly trying to make my portfolio more diversified.

Thanks

Q: As a long-term holder, energy making up about 10% of overall equity portfolio, heavily weighted towards the blue-chip oil companies, does one hold on and wait out the turmoil that is potentially going to occur over the next 5 years of the new mandate, or bite the bullet and deal with the bloodbath that is possibly going to occur at the open, and into the next few trading days?

It would feel very wrong to sell, but this - to me - seems to be a fundamental shift within the industry in Canada, and that in and of itself could be a reason to question a long-term position. If you could share your thoughts, please...

Q: Hi Peter,

Do you personally use technical indicators to inform your buy or sell decisions? If so, which ones are you looking at most? Scott Barlow at the Globe and mail often summarizes the trading week looking at RSI levels for equities. If you don't use technicals, what are you using to inform your buy and sell decisions? Thanks very much.