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Q: Hi, I currently hold ENB (0.53%), PPL (1.03%), TOU (0.48%), and WCP (0.37%), total of 2.42% of my portfolio. I actually have ENB in my utility sector weighting, which would make my overall energy even lower. Would you consider it 50/50 energy/utility??

I'm looking at slightly increasing my sector weight in energy to maybe 4-5% since its so low (mostly because my current holdings have gone down or I've sold previous energy positions). Energy companies in Canada have been hit so badly its hard to put money back into the sector right now. I know you hold MCR in your portfolio and you like PXT and SU. Based on the current valuations/fundamentals and future potential, should I add to any of my current positions, sell them, or add PXT or SU to the mix?? How would you suggest consolidating these?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Keith on January 13, 2020
Q: Do you consider any of these dividends to be unsustainable? Any other comments on these companies?
Read Answer Asked by James on December 11, 2019
Q: I noticed when comparing both stocks (TDwaterhouse data base),
TOU : EPS =1.65, div/year = 0.48, P/E=7.6, P/CF =2.6
WCP : EPS =0.13, div/year= 0.34, P/E=32 , P/CF =3.2
If both have lots of cash flow, why WCP has much higher P/E than TOU ?, What is WCP doing with its cash ?, Is capex, paying debt, shares buy backs any of the reasons to explain their main difference in earnings? Can I assume that TOU has a better balance sheet and therefore is safer ? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Alejandro (Alex) on December 02, 2019
Q: In a recent answer to a question on an oil company, you mentioned that it is hard to be optimistic on a company if you don't like the management team. So my question is, which of the management teams in the oil sector would you want to align yourself with, and why? Alternatively, which of the management teams would you not align yourself with? Please deduct as many credits as necessary to fully answer my question. Thank You.
Read Answer Asked by dean on November 22, 2019
Q: Goodmorning

I continue to hold the following stocks in oil and gas but wonder if the time has come to move on. What are your thoughts on continuing to hold or sell all or keep any if the suggestion is to sell do i hold off till tax selling season is over?
Thks
Marce
Read Answer Asked by Marcel on November 05, 2019
Q: I own TOU in a taxable account at a loss which I could use to offset gains this year. I have several choices at this point:-
1. Continue to hold,
2. Sell and buy back after 30 days.
3. Sell and wait until Dec. to buy back hoping to take advantage of others tax loss selling.
4. Sell and deploy money elsewhere.
With the current climate for energy stocks I would appreciate your guidance - if there is a change of government in Oct. will this likely affect the outlook for energy - if so how?
Read Answer Asked by jane on September 25, 2019
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
Read Answer Asked by Edward on July 29, 2019
Q: I’m underwater multi fathoms on this stock. I invested for the talent and expertise of Mike Rose and his team but the sector has been somewhat of a disaster despite his best efforts. It represents 1.25% of my portfolio now, down from about 2.75%. That’s bad enough but worse, I hold it in my RIF, so no write off. What would you do? Hold on to this small position or dispose of it and move on?

Thank you kindly.

Read Answer Asked by Geoffrey on June 13, 2019
Q: Hi Team
I am looking for oil companies to invest in, I would like a mid to small cap, company with reasonable debt and fairly decent cash flow. I don't mind taken higher risk with small caps, I just feel that it gives me a better upside, and like I say I don't mind the risk. Would like a little in the oil sands as I see the wti discount is a lot lower than before and have read that the world refineries are short of the heavy oil, not sure if this is true or not. Lastly what gas producers will benefit from the new pipe line and refinery, assuming that the darn thing gets build. I know I have asked a few questions so please take as many credits as you like
Thank-you
Auftar
Read Answer Asked by auftar on April 10, 2019
Q: With the LNG project moving forward,and even talk of expansion, what are thoughts on the sector over the next five years?
Which companies stand to gain the most?
Are there other options (ie drillers and camps) such as Trinidad, Precision, Black Diamond etc that are worth considering at this point.
Thanks
Phil
Read Answer Asked by Phil on March 18, 2019
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