Investment Q&A

Q: Are these two companies too similar to own both? At what price does each become compelling for a trade? Which would you rather own?

Q: Like my dividend from White cap at just over 7%, but with the drop in BEP.Would you consider a swap to give me more growth a prudent move.I am up moderately on white cap or would you see more growth ahead for white cap? Tks.Larry

Q: Hi 5i, your impression of Whitecap Resources earnings please.

Thanks

Q: I am underweight in resources, thinking TVE or WCP...your thoughts on which of these two and perhaps a couple of US midcaps recc...thank you for all that you do.

Q: I have a variety of questions about WCP. First, of course one cannot complain about its very healthy dividend but the share price has languished for quite some time. Can you offer any insight as to why the share price is not pushed higher given the attractive yield?

Second, many commentators refer to O & G companies enjoying substantial cash flows, that many companies are paying down debt at a rapid rate, and that once paid down the companies will return surplus to shareholders in one form or another. What is the state of WCP’s balance sheet in this regard....do they have much debt? Is it being paid down at a rapid rate or does the dividend use up a lot of its cash flow? And if they are paying down debt, when will it be done and what do you think they might do with surplus cash, given its already healthy dividend?

Third, last week there was a headline about WCP doing a sale of part of an asset with Pembina, but it seems most of the sale proceeds were going to a Pembina subsidiary to further the operations of the asset. Is that correct, or can you discern exactly what is going on? And regardless, what does this transaction mean to WCP’s prospects going forward?

One company but lots of different issues. Many thanks for your excellent service.

Q: Good morning,

I currently own a number of different energy stocks of which most are in the OIL sector. In this current investment environment, the Gas sector seems to offer a better risk reward ratio and I would like to better balance my Oil/Gas stock split.

Question 1. Do you agree that Natural Gas stocks currently offer a better potential return than OIL stocks over the next few years?

Question 2. If so, which of the these OIL stocks would you replace with Natural Gas stocks?

Question 3. Which Natural Gas stocks are currently your best ideas?

Thank you for your sage advice.

Q: Considering the recent run-up of nutrient would you change your entry level price of 65$ and secondly would you consider a switch from White Cap to nutrient at what price to offer more upside? Currently I am overweight and On margin with white cap with the dividend all but paying the interest. Any thoughts .and tks.Larry

Q: hello 5i:
From both a valuation pov, and knowing these are some of your favourites, and factoring in that TOU is already owned: if looking for an "oilier" name, it appears SU has the best valuation. Not confining your reply to the listed names, would you agree with this assessment?
thanks
Paul L

Q: Your take on Whitecap’s quarter please.

Q: Hi gang,
Looking into buying energy stocks. Can you please recommend 3 oil stocks, 3 gas stocks and 3 mix oil and gas 50/50.
Thanks. Alnoor

Q: 2question please: Have you changed your ideal entry price from 65$?and why? Also what is giving White Cap along with others in energy some momentum and can you see White Cap hitting 11$ or more? Tks.Larry

Q: I’m interested in investing in 2 of the above O&G producers. I would appreciate 5i’s recommendation and possibly a brief description of reasonings.
Thank you

Q: Hi 5i
With reference to brians question, is it Whitecaps intention to continue to pay down debt? At the current rate when would they expect to be debt free ? What happens then with share price ect assuming oil continues on the current path.
thx

Q: Thoughts on whitecap's quarter and year end? please note this is not a private question

Q: I would like your opinion. Since the market cap is similar which of these 2 companies(CPG, WCP) would you add to a portfolio and why. Thanks

Q: Considering taking a position (up to 2%) in a dividend paying oil/gas company, and looking at FRU or WCP. Could I get your comments on the royalty structure vs a producer, as well as a comparison of the metrics such as payout percentage, debt, guidance, etc. Do you have a preference, and would you even consider adding an oil producer at this time. I have some ETFs with small positions in some oil companies, but no direct holdings of my own.
Thank-you

Q: Hi

Would you add to WCP at this price range? The steady decline is worrying me, to be honest. But then I try to flip the argument and ask whether now is the time to purchase more.

Your thoughts.

Q: Would you consider the dividend secure and has it ever been cut? Tks Larry

Q: In regards to the comment of the energy sector being very very cheap.
If you had zero exposure to the energy sector, and only cared about total return and growth.
What would be your 4 top picks to research?

Q: Could I please get your view on WCP? I am currently down a $1.8K. Hold or move on?