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Q: I have owned Crescent Point CPG since 2008. I have been happy with the gains I originally made along with the nice monthly dividend. I think it is time to sell it given the rather poor performance that last few years. What would you suggest to replace it in this space? I don't have any other oil producers in my portfolio, just some pipelines. Joe
Read Answer Asked by Joseph on September 24, 2013
Q: Hi Peter & the 5i Team,

You've said in the past that CPG isn't your favourite company in the O/G sector and I certainly agree with that assessment. Based on my results, even with the generous DRIP program and its 5% discount, and after holding CPG for several years, I'm still slightly underwater. It appears that CPG is incapable of breaking through the $40 mark. (Although it pays a hefty dividend of over 7%, its price has flat-lined).

Many analysts rate CPG as "sector outperform" or "strong buy", etc. etc., but my results certainly prove otherwise. I have (fortunately) only half a position in CPG, and bought it at that time due to its inclusion as a so-called "dividend aristocrat", and not knowing about 5i. (!) So at the present, I'm frustrated knowing I'm not reaping the benefits of an alternative O/G stock like VET.

My question is this: What "non-emotional" criteria should an investor use to determine if and when a stock should be sold?

Thanks in advance.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on September 12, 2013
Q: Given the tragic crash in Quebec involving oil on railcars what effect would this possibly have on companies like Crecent Point Energy that transport a lot of their oil by rail with the intention of increasing this? Thanks and keep up the good work. This service is excellent and one of kind available in Canada.
Read Answer Asked by LARRY on July 08, 2013
Q: Hi Peter, a long time fan and now a member. I have long been a big believer in the energy sector and am overweight, particularily Crescent Point (CPG). I spend the dividend from my RRIF. Everyone on BNN and analysts all love the stock but the market doesn't seem to. In the Globe's ROB Eric Reguly opined that global warming might cause a black swan type event that would force the world to leave hydrocarbons in the ground which would devastate my holdings. I have long been in the denier camp but am starting to question my position. Would appreciate your views on CPG, this whole thesis, and your view on the nuclear space, especially Cameco. I am seiously thinking of a major change in my holdings. Thanks. Robert
Read Answer Asked by Robert on June 30, 2013
Q: oil prices and Canadian oil stocks ?
could you give me your take on:
1.recent oil price are they not to high ?
2. at what oil price would a CPG like company be able to cover divined, drip and require capital to maintain production.
3.why is the sector so beat up if as per my guess, good producers can make money at $70. (and now get $75 $85.
4. Being addicted to divedens should I reduce holding in this sector ? at this time or wait ( I have 30% weighting in oil And gas ?
many thanks
Yossi
Read Answer Asked by JOSEPH on June 28, 2013
Q: Crescent Point is down now to approx $36.04. I bought it around $38. You have in the recent past recommended buying when stocks are rising. Considering it has been recommended a few times recently and is held by some big funds, would you recommend buying it now to average my cost down? Thanks in advance. Gary
Read Answer Asked by Gary on June 05, 2013
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