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Q: Hi - what are your general thoughts on the oil sector for 2023? Do you expect it to be a leading sector to look at for the year? If a positive outlook, do you think it a whole year story, or first half, or second half story for 2023?
Read Answer Asked by Doug on January 11, 2023
Q: Good morning,

Following the sale of XLF in my US$ Non registered account for tax loss reasons, I'm considering the purchase of an Energy ETF.

Q1. Between XEG in Canada and XLE in the US, which do you prefer and which d you think has a better risk reward profile?

Q2. Assuming you prefer the Canadian market for the Energy sector, is there another Energy ETF in Canada that you would prefer to XEG?

Thank you and I'll await your response.
Read Answer Asked by Francesco on January 11, 2023
Q: BEPC has been a favorite of yours for a long time. I bought it more towards the highs a couple years ago when there was so much talk about renewables from the Biden administration and everyone was piling into renewables. Since then this stock has gone down and it was your favorite two years ago at all time highs and now around 20 dollars off its high it is still a top dividend pick. I also averaged down on it based on how favorable you spoke about this company but I have still not broken even. My question is in what environment would you see this stock doing well again? What would be a catalyst for this stock performing well and why is it still a top dividend pick? Does it represent value at this price and could you please comment on the profitability of this company. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Neil on January 11, 2023
Q: Which of these is a better long term hold for an income investor?
Both of these are showing very high yields, PEY at 11%!? Is this sustainable?
I currently hold PEY in a cash account and am down although I'd like to add more to this sector.

I see a few options here:
Sell PEY, buy PNE and hold
Sell PEY, buy PNE return to PEY after tax loss harvested
Buy more PEY over allotment and sell excess after tax loss harvested
Any thoughts on these options?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Robert on January 10, 2023
Q: I don't understand. A recent 5i answer on AQN stated:
"On an operating cash flow basis, the dividend was still coverered in the 12 months to Sept 30."
As I look at the Balance & Income Sheets as of Q3:
Working capital is $-579,890,000
Net income for the 3 quarters this year is $-182,000,000.

AQN will payout $0.92 per share in dividends for the year. They've already committed to $0.22 for Q4
676 million shares x $0.92 = $616,400,000 payable in dividends for the 2022 year ($154,000,000 to be paid in Q4)

Somehow, somewhere isn't it true that the dividend payments must be impacting that negative working capital, the negative net income, the increasing debt amount and increasing interest to service the debt? In essence, aren't the dividends coming from borrowing, whether directly or indirectly?

Thanks, always appreciate 5i's perspective.
Read Answer Asked by Mark on January 10, 2023
Q: Hello Folks:

We have been fortunate enough to have made a sizable portfolio shift into the oil and gas sector; except for TVE we have been well satisfied.

Do you think this sector can hold value in spite of reduced oil prices, or would it be prudent to remove some money off the table toward other sectors? Currently our holdings are 20-25% oil and gas. In what other areas do you have some confidence?

We really do appreciate your good service!!!
brian
Read Answer Asked by Brian on January 09, 2023
Q: Hello Team.. My question is on TRP which has a 48% ownership position of Bruce power station. Could this be considered a risky asset considering the high cost of future repairs and the potential liability of an accident given its advanced age. I have considered TRP as core holding with a great dividend but the nuclear side of the equation concerns me. I have a strongly positive bias towards nuclear energy so your perspective would be appreciated. Thanks. Gary
Read Answer Asked by Gary on January 06, 2023
Q: Hi Peter,
I have a general question about Canadian energy markets. Yesterday, January 3rd Canadian energy names (oil and gas) tanked to the tune of between 6 and 12%. WTI oil and natural gas were down a bit, but not to the extent the stock prices fell. In your opinion, was there any news that would precipitate such a price drop. Or is it possible that the big players decided to re-position on the first trading day of the year? Much appreciate your views!
Read Answer Asked by hank on January 05, 2023
Q: I know these companies vary a lot on the risk spectrum (CNQ likely being the safest and PXT the riskiest due to geopolitical risk), but if oil prices stay relatively high for the next couple years (let's say averaging at least $70), how would you rank the following stocks at current prices for potential total return: CNQ, TVE, IPCO, PXT?
Read Answer Asked by Patrick on January 05, 2023
Q: Peter; It seems to me that the “ generalists” exited the Canadian energy sector today. Large volume and down. Do you see any overall factor for the decline? Thanks.
Rod
Read Answer Asked by Rodney on January 04, 2023
Q: BEPC is down 18.54% and BIPC is down only 7.73% over the past year. This is quite a difference given that they are both utilities. Can you tell me the difference between them in terms of what they invest in, safety, and expected growth? If you were to add to one, which one would it be, if any?
thanks
Read Answer Asked by Mary on January 04, 2023
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