Investment Q&A

Q: Given the breakdown in Canadian oil & gas stocks. What are top three for cash reserves, div and coverage?

Q: Good morning
As retirees, and still with a longer-term horizon, my wife and I own (and like) Suncor (integrated), Prairie Sky (no debt) and Peyto (low cost producer) for minimal risk; second, dividend income, and third, capital growth. Oil & Gas is 4% of our diversified portfolio. We plan to keep Suncor. I am considering Freehold Royalty, Tourmaline, and Ensign Energy Services as possible replacements for PSK and PEY.
Q1: Do you feel the stock price declines in the Canadian oil and gas sector represent investor capitulation?
Q2: I would appreciate your comments on the 3 stocks being considered. Would any of TOU, FRU or ESI better meet our investment objectives, compared to our current holdings, PSK and PEY?
Thank you for your advice on this.
Edward

Q: Further to my prior question about allocating stocks to multiple sectors, how would you assign the following? I know this is 'not a science', but I think it will give me a better idea of my sector distribution.
TCL.A Cons Disc:Industrial
CCL.B Cons Disc:Industrial
NFI Cons Disc:Industrial
MG Cons Disc:Industrial
LNR Cons Disc:Industrial
TFII Cons Disc:Industrial
EIF Industrial:Financial
AQN Utilities:Energy
EMA Utilities:Energy
MX Mining:Energy
T Telecom:Healthcare
PSK Mining:Financial
TRI Financial:Cons Disc

If you think that other sectors should be included here, please add them.
Thanks again, and please deduct questions as you see fit.

Q: What is your view on the price of oil going forward and how do you view the prospects of FRU and PSK ? Thank you.

Q: Both companies are in a currently depressed sector and their respective stock prices reflect that. However, do you have a view on whether they might be close to the bottom? I realize that this is similar to asking where the price of oil is going but both stocks are royalty plays I believe and are therefore somewhat different from other direct oil/gas producers. Do you believe their dividends are reasonably safe and which would you prefer to buy (or not buy either) or better to wait till tax selling season later in the month

Q: Natural gas seems to be the worst performing sector, what are the best value Companies in the sector with no debt and pay a dividend?

Q: Most oil&gas yeildcos were losing value before the correction, but now even VET is testing 6-month lows. Are there any that stand out as so grossly depressed that the reward outweighs the risk? (Please add to the supplied list as you see fit.)

Q: Would you sell VII to crystallize a 39% gain and with the proceeds purchase PSK or some other equity in the same sector

Q: In 2016, I received some Prairie Sky shares as a result of my position in Canadian Natural Resources. I am trying to decide what to do with the PSK shares (sell, buy more or hold). Can you offer an opinion on the future prospects of Prairie Sky? Does it complement well the holdings in the 5i Income Model Portfolio?

Q: What are your thoughts on PSK at the moment? Got shares free some time ago due to CNQ holdings. Wondering if worth holding and/or buying more.

H

Q: Hi,
I enjoy the question and answer page. Thank you.
I am considering a long term investment in an O&G royalty company. I have some O& G investments, mainly juniors. What is your assessment of these two?

Bryn

Q: Hi 5i team:
from CNQ I received some shares of PSK. I noticed that analysts have it as a "hold" mostly, what is your opinion should I keep them ?, I am underinvested in energy, so a would not mind to keep them, but if risk is high I would prefer to sell them and buy something more predictable. Thanks !!!

Q: Hi Peter, the above energy companies are held for a 20% weighting overall in an rrsp. Which ones would you keep and which ones would you cash in ? Whats a reasonable energy company weighting at this time ? Thank you.

Q: I am interested only in income from the following companies: Freehold Royalties, Prairiesky Royalty and Enbridge Income Fund. Would you recommend a buy for any of these companies at this time? If so, will you rate them?

Q: Hi again 5i. I'm adding a$5K position in PSK would you do the same for these others or 2 of the 3. term would be minimum 24 months.
Your thoughts? Any changes. I apologize if you received parts of the above question twice .I had to change devices to complete same.
dvid

Q: Hey Guys,
I am trying to create a balance portfolio and I also need to consolidate a few of my positions, way too many individual stocks (40+)!
What are your thoughts on both Keyera and Prairie Sky (total of 3%) for a long term hold. Should I sell one of them and move it into they other one OR sell both and purchase something else (please provide a few names).
Thanks
Jim

Q: I'm looking to invest in one of these two companies after the current pullback ends, for growth and income. Your thoughts?

Q: Of prairie sky and freehold which would you recommend and how would your preference stack up against vermilion?Thanks.

Q: 7:57 AM 11/18/2015
Hello 5i
I am concerned about PrairieSky Royalties.
Will the income from the drillers and producers leasing their properties slow down if production decreases or do they have long term fixed contracts and take-or-pay deals?
Is their income tied to the actual price of oil/gas or are royalties fixed to production volumes?
Do you forsee any problems sustaining the dividends looking ahead a few years?
PSK is my only actual oil/gas holding and is 1% of my portfolio.
Would I be better off selling PSK and adding 1% to either my EMA[currently a 4% position] or to PPL[currently a 2% position]?
I can sell at no loss if I choose, so what would you advise.
Thank you.......... Paul K

Q: 1:34 PM 11/11/2015
Hi Peter
Both TDWaterhouse and Morningstar show PrairieSky Royalty Ltd. as having zero debt. Also the list of Oil&Gas stocks on page B12 of Globe&Mail's "Stock Analysis" article shows PSK with a Deby/Equity ratio of 0.00%
Surely the company must have a lot of debt. Can you clarify this issue and comment on the future stability of the dividend and the potential for future dividend increases.
Do you consider it a reliable income stock for a very long hold?
Thank you........... Paul K