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Q: Ukraine’s State Energy Company Keeps Russian Gas Flowing as War Rages
An uneasy alliance between Ukraine’s Naftogaz and its Russian counterpart sustains gas supply to Europe and fills government coffers on both sides of the fighting.
Peter; Just saw this on my WSJ - maybe this is why NG is off so sharply. Rod
Read Answer Asked by Rodney on June 14, 2022
Q: I am considering taking a position in both of the above equities. Would you consider this a prudent buy or are they too similar in nature, i.e. overlapping. Both do not seem to have done too well, even prior to the present market downturn.

Thanks, David
Read Answer Asked by david on June 14, 2022
Q: 5I team: From many previous answers with regards to oil stocks I gathered that white cap was rated quite well in the oil sector. Recently I am not so sure. I typically carry something on margin and currently it happens to be white cap . Paid 12.50 per share so today down 4% at this moment and not sure to crystallize a loss. Under my scenario on margin would you advise any other options in same or other sector . Can you advise sell or hold or top choices for replacement? I do own mg, enb, and ntr. and vrif, for diversification.Any thought much appreciated.Tks Larry
Read Answer Asked by Larry on June 13, 2022
Q: Dear 5i,
I currently have an approx. 3% holding in each of these energy stocks in my TFSA; TOU, SU and WCP. Do these three provide reasonable exposure to the energy sector? If there is too much overlap can you suggest which ones I might want to sell. If you think I should add more different types of energy stocks can you suggest ones to add with a 3% weighting. Thanks for all your help.
Read Answer Asked by Ian on June 10, 2022
Q: After the large run-up in oil & gas stocks, would now still be a reasonable time to invest in them and, if so, what would be your top 3 picks for dividend plus growth, US and Cdn? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by John on June 10, 2022
Q: What do you make of the recent increase in the spread of WTI oil over WCS oil of more than 50%? What are the CDN. mid-caps most relying on WCS. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Joseph on June 10, 2022
Q: Peter; Are the “ generalists” in the energy sector yet- and if not what are they waiting for? Thanks.Rod
Read Answer Asked by Rodney on June 09, 2022
Q: On April 5th I asked a question about STEP Energy, and bought it after your answer - it has been the main green streak in my portfolio, and I now have a double. It has 7 analyst buys on the RBC Direct trading site - do you think these are up to date? Do you know what the consensus has on it for a projected stock price? Do you think it still has "legs"? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Kim on June 09, 2022
Q: Eric Nuttal appeared on BNN on Friday. He is very bullish on both of these stocks. My questions 1) Do you still feel that there is a significant upside in oil stocks in general? 2) What are your thoughts on these two stocks 3) What is the better investment now - quality gas stocks or quality oil stocks
Read Answer Asked by Ronald on June 09, 2022
Q: Can I please get your outlook on the energy sector, and the holdings above- how would you rank them for a 1 year hold, would the ranking change for a 5 year hold?
There is the view that energy will come back to represent a larger % of the index again.
Read Answer Asked by Kyle on June 09, 2022
Q: Peter; Maybe I’m overthinking this but if we have a major geopolitical event( war ends,) and oil drops substantially, how will large oil stocks funds all exit? I know you don’t like stop losses but how else could a retail investor protect gains? Should we be selling off bits on the rallies? Thanks. Rod
Read Answer Asked by Rodney on June 08, 2022
Q: I just received a few hundred shares of an ADR, Australia-based Woodside Energy Group WDS-N from a spin-off of my BHP-N holdings. I must admit it caught me off guard as to the event. There is not a lot of data available on this Perth-based energy firm. It appears to of had a decent run lately. What I am interested in is the fact that its geography in South Asia, an area I have not really had much exposure to. Is it a valid company (in your view to hold for the near term?) The purpose would be purely for speculation. I feel oil and gas firms are near the peak in pricing so do you think selling is a better option. Thanks JIM
Read Answer Asked by James on June 08, 2022