Investment Q&A

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

Q: Crescent point files for mixed shelf up to $350 million? What does this mean?
Some analysts are raising their target price from $6 to $10.

Q: I'm a Canadian pragmatist, who also believes that the more profits I earn the more I can contribute to the less fortunate. Yes, I also agree that fossil fuels must eventually be replaced with alternatives. In the next year, your opinion please on this Cdn. Tax contributing, and Canadian Worker Employing Oil Company! CPG.

Q: I live and Calgary and have spoken to quite a few people in the industry and they are saying similar information.
Essentially that declines in wells are going to out stripe the demand in the next year creating more demand then supply. Many companies around here have been underinvesting in new production due to the market conditions.
I am quite cautious on oil and gas companies as they haven't performed well over the last 7 years.
Are these people overly optimistic or is there a potential trade and opportunity to go up to 10% weighting in Oil and Gas?
If so, do you think CPG, WCP, and MEG would be good exposure?

Thanks.

Q: Hi Peter/Ryan, I know it's speculating and you can't read the future but do you see further upside on these two and if so how much more and is there a point when you would sell. Thanks, Nick

Q: I have small positions in each; both underwater for a long time. Any point in hanging on?

Q: Assuming $80.00 +- oil which of the above might do best. please add any stock you think would fit the theme.
thanks
Yossi

Q: Hi Peter/Ryan, I've held CPG since 2012 where I bought it at 40 (don't know why I held on this long) and am now almost at my adjusted cost of 5.98. If I hit this target would you suggest selling and put the money elsewhere or holding on a bit longer, I don't think its going to get to 8 or 10 bucks (or am I wrong) because of the SU deal. I would hate to ride it back down if oil sells off. Thanks, as always you guys are a great help.