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Q: In a large cash acct, I have 1 loser-Surge. Based on existing losses & my opinion that it will take several years to break even, I plan to use the loss against similar gains in one of two existing stocks that have not shown much upward movement over the last year or so. They are BCE & LNR. Obviously, BCE has the much larger dividend but, LNR has likely more upside. Your opinion & rationale is valued. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on February 06, 2017
Q: Hi everyone,

What oil company would you choose to take advantage of possible higher oil prices in the near future (in case of confrontation with Iran) while avoiding possible border tax proposals against Canadian oil? Would you choose smaller Canadian or US large cap? Which one do you think would be a safer bet SPE or SGY? Or would you recommend something with even better MANAGEMENT like VET with operations outside Canada? Or do you prefer a US company with better growth?

Thank you in advance for your promptness and insights.
Read Answer Asked by Saeed on February 06, 2017
Q: I would like to increase my exposure to the energy sector. Which one or two above mentioned energy companies do you recommend. Can you please rank them. If you have any other recommendations please mention.
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Jacob on December 23, 2016
Q: I've held SGY for a number of years and, as is the case for a lot of oil producers, it was a decent stock until the 2014 collapse in oil prices. It has come back a bit recently but I have a cost base of $6.31. Should I continue to wait patiently for a further recovery in oil prices (perhaps years away) or take the loss and put the proceeds into something else (what?)?
Read Answer Asked by Chris on December 21, 2016
Q: Hi Peter and Staff
I was another investor who had too much weighting in oil- aside from a few that went out of business , I have held the rest until now and still have more $ in oil than I now want as a percentage weighting - not wanting to miss any rally entirely but also not believer in $75 oil coming I am going to shave some monthly until I get to my new weighting / if you were going to sell some of one of the four stocks listed which would you pick and why
Thanks for all you do
Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on December 01, 2016
Q: In light of the big pipeline announcements today by the liberals could you please group the above stocks as to the winners and losers. e.g Big winner, Winner, No Effect, Loser and Big Loser. This is very topical and stave of some questions and be worthy of an article. I look for to your answers and advise as always.
mike
Read Answer Asked by Mike on November 30, 2016
Q: 5i I need help in Rebalancing my RRIF. Maybe I am too attached to my stocks. I asked about BIP and BEP and you indicated my energy sector at 22% of my RRIF was high and I agree. I need less volatility but do require income. Of the 22% CPG-T =10%, FRU-T =30%, PPL=35%,SGY=8%, VSN=12% and WCP=5%.I like everyone, require your wisdom.

W
Read Answer Asked by Wayne on October 04, 2016
Q: Hi Peter & Ryan,

I'm a little overweight in the Energy sector and was wondering if I could have your thoughts on Trinidad Drilling. Would you be a seller or would you hold on to this one? Thanks. Mario.
Read Answer Asked by Mario on September 21, 2016
Q: Of my two oil companies, WCP and SGY, I am even on WCP and down 35% on SGY, which is less than 2% of my portfolio. I'd like to add to my oil holdings while it appears to be trading at the lower end of a range. My gut wants to average down on Surge, but me brain says to add another holding, I'd appreciate an opinion and other option if deemed appropriate?
Read Answer Asked by Charles on August 25, 2016
Q: Paul Colbourne continues to purchase stock in the open market. Another 65000 last week. My question is can the CEO still be buying his own company shares if he feels the company will be taken over or is PC buying because he feels the stock is cheap. His previous history speaks seems like he knows what he is doing.
Read Answer Asked by blake on August 23, 2016
Q: My energy holdings are comprised of two names, SGY (fallen from half to quarter position) and BP (Plc) (maintaining its half position). SGY should survive but hasn't really participated in any meaningful upswing. Is there any fundamental reason for its lacklustre performance compared to peers in this sector? Would it be worth maintaining this position (I've held on throughout all dividend cuts) or abandoning it for some other company in this sector?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by mike on August 08, 2016
Q: I have owned both companies for a couple of years and am down about 50% on SGY and 80% BTE. Combined, they are less than 5% of my portfolio. My question is whether I should just ride these out and wait (hope) for higher oil prices with these names or is it wiser to sell and replace them with a "better" name. I am thinking of VET, partially because of the dividend. I can't decide if the better strategy is to stay with my current holdings as I think they could provide more potential growth or if the risk is too high for their continued existence and a switch to a more stable company is warranted. I would like to keep whatever money this represents in energy.

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on July 15, 2016
Q: Hi Peter and Team - In a question today which asked you to decide on which oil and gas stocks you would keep out of a list of several, I noticed that Surge was not on the list of keepers. Is this just because the others were better or do you have concerns about Surge at this point. From previous answers it sounds like Surge is on the right track to recover with higher oil prices. Does this remain the case. Also could you give me an update on insider ownership and your opinion of management. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Rob on June 07, 2016
Q: I currently have 6 oil and gas stocks in a well diversified portfolio (PEY,RE,SU,SGY,TOU,WCP) and would like to high grade the list to 3-4 names by either selling some or all of them and replacing them with other names if necessary. What would you suggest? Thanks and keep up the excellent work.
Read Answer Asked by Sandy on June 07, 2016
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