Investment Q&A

Q: Hi guys, Why should someone «who has done okay with CPG» sell and wait for something interesting.
From what I hear the dividend(6%) is safe and with a 3%-4% annual growth I think it is still a good investment.
It's not sure that something more interesting will surely come along. A bird in the hand......
Your thoughts.
Thanks

Q: I've done okay with cpg. Where do you think it will go from here as I'm thinking of selling and holding the cash until something else interesting comes up. I already have cnq, wcp, nva, bxe and sgy.

Q: Crescent Point Energy is a name I've held for just over 2 years now. I was essentially even prior to the deal being announced yesterday in terms of stock price but had collected 6.5% per year in dividends. I am curious on the 5i Teams' opinion on CPG's acquisition.

On first blush I was disappointed to see them issuing shares yet again and swore I'd sell if they did that. However, my rough calculations show that, even with the share issue, they should generate more cash flow per share. So maybe its not so bad?

I'd love your thoughts!

Q: Crescent Point Energy is up approx $4 to $5 in the last week. I read today that they have hit a productive spot in SE Sask. Would this account for the rise or are there other factors at work in CPG? Thks in advance.
Gary

Q: Crescent Point Energy has released what appears to be positive results in their work on the Torquay play. The stock is reacting well. I own it and am benefiting from the rise. I know it hasn't been a favourite of 5i in the past but does this update look good? Should we think about selling into this strength?

Q: Hi Team
Crescent Point Energy has some detractors due,they say, to the dilution of share value and the high payout ratio. It is essentially the same price I paid for it several years ago and it keeps me awake at night although I like the almost 7% payout. Would you recommend a swap into Tourmaline?

Q: Good morning. I would appreciate your comments on CPG Crescent Point which released Q4 results today. They do continue to grow production and reserves but also net debt was up 18%. They use the metric net debt to funds flow which is down 9% reflecting production and revenue growth. Does this make you feel any better about the company's balance sheet?

Q: cpg - can you comment on their latest results. Thanks

Q: I need to know what 5i's position is on Crescent Point, CPG. It's been languishing for a long while but pays a good dividend. Is the div sustainable? Thanks.

Q: About 4 months ago, and just before becoming a 5i member, I bought 300 CPG in a TFSA, mainly for income but also a bit of growth (I'm currently under water on the stock price). Since joining 5i, I've read repeatedly that you're not keen on CPG. Would you suggest that, despite holding CPG for such a short time, I would do better to take my losses and move on to SGY, for example? The yield is even better than CPG, but does the smaller market cap make it much riskier?
Thanks for your insight. Chris

Q: planning to sell CPG and switch to another O?G div. payer like TOG or VET for growth/income - your thoughts - as always thanks

Q: For resource exposure, I am concentrated only in oil & gas (likely because I live in Calgary). I have full positions in Cenovus, Suncor, and am overweight in Crescent Point. Since last fall, I have also purchased half positions in VET, WCP, TOU, Surge, and Bellatrix (based on 5i responses). I am looking to unload my Suncor, Cenovus, and Crescent Point positions in favour of adding full positions to the others. Does that sound like a reasonable plan to you and why are the analysts so bullish on CPG when I know that you are not enamoured with it?

Q: CPG shares have been flat for a long time, and I am thinking of selling. However if you see any upside in the immediate future, please advise and I will hold them.
Regardless, please recommend some solid growth stock(s).

Thanks

Robert

Q: I'm currently holding Crescent Point Energy (CPG) and Whitecap Resources (WCP). Over the past year, I've done well on Whitecap but remained relatively flat with Crescent Point. I'm now considering moving out of one of these two names and into Surge Energy as I feel the shares of SGY represent better growth potential while, at the same time, offering a comparably attractive and secure dividend.
Your thoughts please.

Q: Hi Peter
Just a follow up on Crescent point energy if you don't mind. Looking at Q-3 cash flow of 543 million, less capital expenditures of 456 million gives them 87 million of free cash flow. My question is why wouldn't they take off the 115 million used for dividends and financing activities as well before arriving at free cash flow?

Thanks Gord

Q: I need some education. A high percentage of Canadian analysts recommend Crescent Point Energy (CPG). My own admittedly poor analysis shows CPG to have a net annual income of about $270 MM or about $0.55 per share…this seems to move around quite a bit quarter to quarter. Assuming I am in the ballpark, and since the current share price is about $40, this suggests a PE ratio of about 70. The current dividend of $0.69 per quarter ($2.76 per year) is not close to be supported by earnings so the company must be issuing new shares (DRIP program) and/or borrowing funds to pay the shareholders. When comparing very quickly using Goodle Finance to Vermillion, Suncor, CNQ, and Husky, I find that all are paying out more in dividends than they earned but none are as bad as CPG. If I am correct why is CPG the darling of analysts? Secondly, how can the other companies continue to pay more than earnings? Isn’t this a concern? Thanks in advance for the help in understanding both CPG and the oil and gas producers in general.

Q: I am looking at adding some Crescent Point Energy to my portfolio (CPG-TSX). I see the dividend of 7% as very attractive and the value of this company being quite attractive. Is now a good time to look at taking a position in CPG?

Q: Hi i5 Team,
If I were to sell my CPG shares, which I have held for 3 years and a small gain, what would you suggest I replace them with?
Thanks very much for your advice.

Q: Hi Peter. I watched BNN and subscribed yesterday. I have had CPG for a year due to the SE Sask location and the dividend. Is it sustainable and will it continue to grow? Thanks

Q: Hope your European trip was enjoyable & profitable!
Would like to reduce my exposure to Western energy. Presently have ALA, ARX, CPG, PKI, PPL,& KEY - all in a cash acct. Have held all for about 4 yrs. & been quite profitable. Just too much concentration. As always your opinion & recommendations are appreciated.