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Q: I am down 40% & 88% respectively on these two energy stocks. Should I continue to be patient in hopes of an eventual rebound or take my lumps and deploy what dollars are left into another sector that will produce some possible upside and yield.
I also hold TRP and KMI for cotinued sector balance in the portfolio.
Thanks 5i
Read Answer Asked by William on February 14, 2017
Q: Sometime in 2013 I was looking at certain energy stocks charts like Pembina and Vermillion and thinking: "I wish I was that guy who bought it when it was 30-40% lower", because at that price, I'd not only be up a lot, but I would have a 6%+ dividend at price I paid. Now, I find myself is a situation to buy those stocks around those prices I was dreaming for, but yet, I struggle to pull the trigger: I heard Zechner, McCreath, Berman, etc that there is no reason to be bullish from here, that the rally is not justified. But then, if we wait that "things are awesome again", won't stock prices be back to ATH? Also, in the past, during pre-rally periods (2011 and 2013), were people also unsure/unconvinced it was the time to buy?
Read Answer Asked by Matt on February 14, 2017
Q: I currently have half positions in these energy co.s & would like to move to full positions but am waiting on the uncertainty with the US to settle. It also appears that the OPEC production cuts are actually occurring to some extent but that they are only for a 6 month period. Given the US uncertainty & the OPEC situation I am wondering what the impacts might be on Cdn energy stocks & your thoughts on when to move to full positions, or whether the expiry of the OPEC agreement might be negative for Cdn energy? As always, thanks for your insights.
Read Answer Asked by Brian on February 13, 2017
Q: I have only 1.5% of my portfolio in WCP and are looking at equal weightings of RRX, TOG and HWO so I can have the same weighting in the energy sector or the balanced portfolio which I have replicated and have full weightings on all of the other sector in that portfolio. Does this seem like a good idea as I think that diversification in a sector is good...cheers
Read Answer Asked by gene on February 10, 2017
Q: Good morning, my energy exposure CPG,SU,WCP,IPL.Thinking of selling CPG and buying PEY giving my portfolio gas exposure and almost double the dividend.TD,Royal and Scotia have a target of around 45$ for PEY which is a very nice upside.Still like it ?Or would VET be better/safer ?
I started looking in deeper at the metrics, so many ! Which ones do you consider most to base your preference on a stock. Noticed that RRX has a very high netback, low debt.
Read Answer Asked by Denis on February 10, 2017
Q: Hello, I have a question regarding the bounce back potential/probability of some of my energy stocks. Irregardless of the rest of my portfolio.

since the recent peak in stock values I now have a drop in these:

Sgy 23% down
Rrx 24% "
Pey 29% "
Vet. 12% "
Hwo 6% "

I've done exceeding well on all, especially sgy. Consistently however 5i lists Sgy well below vet in terms of "likeing it".

Considering selling half of my 150,000 shares of Sgy and plugging into one of the others.

What are your thoughts? If Trump/border issues clear up and oil gains, how would you list these stocks in likelihood of gaining the most by percentage? And, is "by percentage" the intelligent way to view this?

Side request - could you refrain from short forms of industry lingo. I read many answers you provide members and between typos and lingo I'm sometimes lost as to your meaning.

Many thanks, 5i has been the number one reason my portfolio has been a success. It's greatly appreciated.

Dave
Read Answer Asked by David on February 09, 2017
Q: I presently have VET, RRX, WCP, & SPE & VLO as energy stocks & am thinking of adding SU for its size & dividend as a long term hold. I would appreciate your thoughts & whether you feel the current price is an appropriate entry point? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Brian on February 09, 2017
Q: Hello Peter et al.

What is your opinion of the takeover offer by Delek for all the outstanding share of Ithaca @ $1.95 a share? I am totally disappointed with the offer and find that the BOD are very cheeky recommending it. I find it a large undervalue with the potential of Stella in the near future and the 12% premium as a total insult to current shareholders. The stock price would have rose 10-15% alone on first oil from Stella announcement.

I have been reading some interesting things about the rules of the potential takeover. Also there are a lot of current shareholders mad about this low ball offer. Delek needs to get 50% + 1 share of the outstanding shares excluding their 19.7% of the outstanding shares. If Delek get 50% + 1 share they will have more than 50% of the company but if they do not have 90% of the outstanding shares then they can not force people to sell the remaining 10% or more outstanding shares. Is this statement correct by Canadian law? Currently there are two large institutions that hold 8% of the outstanding shares that are voting against the deal. If only 2% of the remaining shareholders vote against the deal can we force Ithaca to remain public so we can get our perceived future value with Stella online or force a higher take-out offer?

Your advice with the legalities would be appreciated.

Regards,

Brendan
Read Answer Asked by Brendan on February 08, 2017
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