Investment Q&A

Q: Good morning

Would you have some insight or thoughts on what the hedges that CPG and PXT have in place that will impact revenues in the first quarter, and beyond?

Thanks

Q: 5i: according to a question asked by Victor on the 28th. You ranked these oil stocks tou,wcp,cve,cnq,arx.Where would you rank cpg. for using the same criteria? Tks.Larry

Q: Hello 5iii
Looking for some perspective about exiting the above listed energy laggards and reallocating the funds to a consumer defensive position.

Q: I have around 15% of my total portfolio value in energy and utilities, spread across the following stocks. I have held most of these positions for quite some time.

Given the considerable rise in the past year (but still quite far off from ATH for some), would you suggest any consolidations or removal of any of these positions?

ENB: 17.72% of total, 44.35% gain
SU: 14.35% of total, 73.34% gain
MEG: 14% of total, 309.59% gain
WCP: 11.55% of total, 249.88% gain
ERF: 8.82% of total, 421.21% gain
CNQ: 8.67% of total, 248.39% gain
CPG: 7.33% of total, 346.70% gain
POW: 6.72% of total, 67.89% gain
PPL: 6.38% of total, 53.52% gain
AQN: 4.47% of total, 4.83% gain


Thanks in advance for the insight and advice!
David

Q: How do these Companies return to Shareholders, without increasing the likelihood of making themselves a target for a takeover ?

Q: Hi Peter/Ryan, I'm aware that CPG is not one of your favorites yet it's still up there. BTE seems to be a bit slower. I don't have any oil exposure so of the two which might be a better bet for a bit more upside and not for a long term hold. Thanks

Q: I am planning to wind down my energy stocks over the next few months because they are now approaching 2014 highs and, historically, these highs are temporary. Which would you back out of soonest and why? Or would you disagree completely? Thanks in advance.
Jack

Q: I own the above cdn. energy names and would like to add to one or two of them. Would you please rate them from best to worst in your opinion, and which one, based on current valuation and other metrics, you would add to at this time. Many thanks, Don

Q: Greetings - Considering the impressive returns from the energy sector last year, the leadership of the sector so far this year, the current supply demand scenario for oil , the likelihood of greater US production, geopolitical realities, and what we might see in the next 3 to 6 months (insofar as there is any clarity that far out) 1. Is energy a 5 or 6 year investment or more likely a shorter term trade. 2. Does it seem to you that the oil price is more likely to continue to climb throughout the next 6 months rather than to recede. 3.Which 3 of these 8 listed securities offers the best upside and which 3 the least risk and thirdly if you had to pick just one to buy a full position of today which one of the eight would you personally click the buy button on and would you be comfortable doing so at the current price.
Thank you for the input - Ken

Q: It's time that I trim my above portfolio of 13 oil & gas stocks to sector weighting. Which 6 stocks do you think should be first to be trimmed? Please list the stocks in order from the first to be sold to the sixth. This is for medium risk profile. Also could you list a short reason why you think it should go for each of the six stocks.

Thanks

Q: After averaging down and waiting (far too long) I have entered break-even territory with this holding. There now appears to be significant momentum occurring. I am also quite overweight with this stock in a TFSA but would like to finally enjoy the benefits of price and dividend increases in the industry. Do you have any suggestions for swapping this holding for a more diversified security still expected to benefit by the uptick in energy stock values? I own no pipeline securities.

Q: Do you know why CPG Crescent Point Energy Corp is crashing today?

Thank you.

Q: I have 500 shares in my RSP that have been way underwater for many years. Although this oil producer has managed to stay afloat, the share price hasn't done much, and would have to skyrocket from ~$6 to $45 for me to get my money back. Should I take my licks and move on?

Q: Could you please compare these energy stocks and advise if you have a preference between the 4 of these with an explanation. For a 1 to 2 year hold.
Thanks so much.

Q: In the questions and answers asked on the oil and gas industry, you usually mention, suncor, canadian natural resources, tourmaline, whitecap, parex, enbridge, and vermillion as high risk.

What are your thoughts on Crescent Point. They have reinstituted their dividend. Are they well capitalized. They have had a good run but can it continue or do you really prefer investing in the above names you regularly mention. I own crescent point and cpg and am thinking I should move into Suncor though everytime I move into Suncor I make the wrong move! lol

Q: I own well-in-the-money options of CPG that expire Jan'22. I plan to exercise them anyways before then; if I do it immediately will I be eligible for the increased dividend? If I do it this calendar year does this trigger a capital gain, or just need to track ACB?

Q: Does today's announcement of an increase in dividend and the production numbers suggest material upside if oil prices stay high?

Q: Good Day Thinking of going back into the energy sector. These are my favourite small caps.. May I please have your thoughts or your picks .Thanks

Q: Hi,
I am trying to decide between the following stocks:
Otex or Tixt
Aif or Eif
Additionally I would like to have your opinion of : Arr,Abst,Cpg,Wcp,Nva and Cr.
Thanks Steve

Q: In my self directed margin account I have two calls:
1)50 calls of CPG C 21 JAN22, $3.00 that I paid .61c.
2)75 calls of CPG C 21 JAN 22, $4.00 that I paid .81c.
These calls don't expire till January and I have lots of room in my account to either cover them with margin, or sell another stock to cover, or sell the Calls outright. Of the choices listed, or something I am missing, is there any strategy to maximize my capital gains and/or minimize my taxes owing?
Thank you, Gord