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Q: With the problems in Canada getting our oil to markets and large producers selling off assets do you think that an investor would be okay in holding companies like Parex and Vermilion where for the most part they are able to get product to world markets? I currently only hold these 2 companies (along with ENB and IPL) for energy exposure. Would you consider this appropriate or would you add 1 other company to this mix? Your advice would be greatly appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Rudy on September 04, 2018
Q: I have held Cardinal Energy for some time and with the dividend, have been about break even with the investment. I like dividends, but I value overall return more than I do yield alone and am wondering if I would be better served by selling CJ and purchasing Parex? In addition to CJ, I also own ENB, PKI, BTE, VET and TOG in this space. If not Parex, is there another energy play you would prefer in this scenerio? Your comments and rationale are most welcome. Thanks for the great service.
Scott
Read Answer Asked by Scott on September 04, 2018
Q: I have a 3.77 % position in YGR. Thinking of adding a further 2% in the sector. I’m mainly a dividend investor with some growth. I’ve been looking at VET because of its dividend and exposure outside Canada. Con looks a bit expensive. Canadian oil trades at a large discount so Canadian oil stocks do not benefit as much from rising oil prices.What do you think. Maybe there are better opportunities that you can offer. Your best suggestion would be greatly appreciated. This would be in a cash account.
Read Answer Asked by Roy on August 27, 2018
Q: Hi,i have these 10 stocks as my TFSA holdings.Down around 7% in last couple weeks.I have long term view of 8-10 years to retirement and would like your opinion on the group as a whole and if i should stay the coarse or would you suggest any changes?
thanks,
brad.
Read Answer Asked by Brad on August 17, 2018
Q: So Druckenmiller and Soros are putting more bets on oil. I'm not an oil expert, but I do understand the operational leverage that can be created. I also understand there are specific Canadian specific variables to profitability with the pipelines and oil sands etc. If I were to bet with these two, could you give me a list of Canadian oil Companies to bet on? Could you also comment on any possible reason they see oil as attractive?

Much Thanks,

Wayne
Read Answer Asked by Wayne on August 17, 2018
Q: Parex has initiated a strategic review for sale of one asset - perhaps the entire business. Yesterday, market original reaction was positive. Today down sharply. You indicated in an earlier comment this was a positive development. I cannot find any new news on this story to warrant the sell off.

What are your thoughts? This company is well managed, no debt and huge cash balance, long life assets, and still reasonably valued. This is not like Spartan or Raging River where consolidation needs to take place. New pro business government in Columbia without pipeline issues. What gives here? If you held this name would sell, hold or buy more?
Read Answer Asked by Glen on July 20, 2018
Q: Can you give me a couple of ideas for oil E&P exposure
Read Answer Asked by Kyle on July 10, 2018
Q: I have no energy exposure in my portfolio since 2014. I sold all of WCP, RRX, VET, SGY late 2014 and never went back. I am thinking about gradually stepping back into energy but not in a hurry or big way. I am a growth investor and have no issue with risks. Should I buy CNQ, SU etc big names or stay with smaller ones like WCP, VET etc. or just use an ETF like XEG? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Ford on June 29, 2018
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