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Q: I want to buy into oil and gas now and am prepared to hold for the turnaround. I just don't want the companies to go out of business. What four companies would you rec
Read Answer Asked by Carla on January 04, 2016
Q: Since the US is allowed to ship oil by tankers starting on JAN 1-2016.Would you invest in shipping oil companies,and which ones would you choose?Thank-you for your excellent service and HAPPY NEW YEAR.DOM.
Read Answer Asked by domenico on January 04, 2016
Q: This comp. has very low debt, TTM EPS grwth of 45%, pays a 12% dividend which is sustainable accord. to Eric Nuttall. I have very limited info on Balance sheet. Would this be a good buy to hold to get torc on any oil price increase - sells at a big discount to book value.
Read Answer Asked by James on January 04, 2016
Q: Hi Peter and Staff
Recently we have had one BNN guest whom I believe you respect a lot tout this as a top pick and another one say that they are exposed if Penn West does not make it due to large portion of revenue from them. Do you know how significant they depend on PennWest and would some other company not buy the Penn West production and be on the hook for the royalty agreement with Freehold?
Thanks for all you do and all the best for 2016
Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on January 04, 2016
Q: HAppy New Year guys, was wandering if you could give me your top energy picks for small,mid and large cap companies for a 1-2 year hold,I realize this is a tall order as no one knows what the oil price is headed (hopefully higher somewhat in this timeframe)So could you put each picks emphasis low debt,quality management and growth potential and you can charge me 3 questions if you like thanks. Greg
Read Answer Asked by Greg on January 04, 2016
Q: Hi,

I have cash to deploy, I cannot decide what to do about my energy stocks.

I have WCP (2.8%), TOU (1.8%), and BAD (3.5%)

I realize BAD is only about half exposed to energy.

My target for energy had been 10-12% with a max of 3 stocks. If you include BAD, I am currently at 8%. My full position for a stock is 4%.

Would you recommend I top up these stocks, or readjust my target for energy and wait for better times?
Read Answer Asked by Mike on January 04, 2016
Q: your thoughts on Dundee as a value pick on the discount to BV
Read Answer Asked by edward on January 04, 2016
Q: I spoke to the head of IR at this company based in Calgary a few weeks ago because I am a long-time SH and was concerned about the dividend being cut going fwd. He was quite sure it would not be cut even though, as I pointed out, they carried a fair bit of debt. - build out Corrib in IRE - on stream soon - Dec. 30th started pumping - 30% increase in cash flow: pay down debt. As well reduced capital budget for 2016 which would support the dividend which he deemed quite sacred. Comments please?
Read Answer Asked by James on January 04, 2016
Q: Hello,

Any idea what is happening with PIF, i cannot found any informations explaining the sudden drop.

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Olivier on December 31, 2015
Q: please address balance sheet,mgt issues.are they in a position to buy troubled companys should/when the price of oil continues to decline? tkx pat
Read Answer Asked by patrick on December 30, 2015
Q: Hello, I have mailings regarding tendering my shares of COS. I don't understand the risks or even how to tender. If its tendered do I get the approx $8.00 the stocks at now or the $10.approx that was offered? How do I tender? Do you have any thoughts on the right course of action?

Thank you, Dave
Read Answer Asked by David on December 30, 2015
Q: Hello 5i!
Down 37% on PEY, and have a small position on this one, do you still consider Peyto one of the better companies within the oil and gas? Would you recommend to add some at the current level not considering asset allocation? I am a long term investor, well diversified portfolio (have quite a few of 5i suggested small cap O&G) and can handle risk.
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Etienne on December 30, 2015
Q: Seems to be a lot of activity lately regarding this company eg,
The Corporation has also been informed by Promigas S.A. E.S.P. that due to operational delays in the expansion of the transportation capacity of the gas pipeline between Jobo and Cartagena, the new pipeline will begin operations with an additional capacity of 19 MMscfpd by December 30, 2015, total additional capacity of 50 MMscfpd by January 30, 2016, and total additional capacity of 65 MMscfpd by mid-February 2016. The Corporation’s current and continuing production of approximately 25 MMscfpd will not be affected by the delays related to the pipeline expansion, as this gas is sold via a separate pipeline. The Jobo gas processing plant expansion and Clarinete field tie-in remain on schedule to be completed prior to the end of November, and the Oboe-1 well is currently scheduled to spud mid-November following the completion of rig maintenance.
Could this be a good time to take a position
Read Answer Asked by Dave on December 30, 2015
Q: Hello,
What is your idea about the Middlefields Funds generaly and AEU.UN more specificaly for an entry point now at the bottom (or near)of the oil price ? Is the distribution OK ?
Thanks
Francois
Read Answer Asked by FRANCOIS on December 29, 2015
Q: Hello,

Would you endorse a switch from Tou to Wcp for energy exposer so that at least we get a dividend while waiting for a sector recovery?
Do you think that in a recovery both stocks would act similarly or one would significantly outperform the other?
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Josette on December 29, 2015