Investment Q&A

Q: I hold these companies in the Energy Sector. Both TVE and WCP have had a great run over the last quarter. Would you stick with these two names or would you be trimming profits?

Thanks
Tim

Q: what are your thoughts on this company please?

Q: Hi 5i,

I've noticed a massive divergence in the price of oil and oil companies. Can I please have your analysis of this, and what are your favorite stocks in this sector for a long term position. I'm also looking for shareholder friendly, low debt play.

Thx.

Q: The way things look right now, it is difficult to see how energy and materials (mining) won’t play a major role in keeping Canada afloat. It seems we have things the world needs/wants if we can get over our distaste for being prosperous. I’m wondering if you can suggest some “pick and shovel” plays in the space generally?

Q: Hello Team,
Can I have your top three Canadian energy names please.
Much appreciated!

Q: Thoughts please on the? Please no credit as this is in your balanced portfolio.Thx

Q: I have some money to deploy in my partner's TFSA and RRSP, and they currently have the following holdings. As we move towards retirement, the objective is to hold more income and defensive stocks. What three might you add today, and what three would sell from this list? Thank you for your insights.

Q: Could you tell me aside from the fact that the Canadian market is/has been dominated by resource companies, why the volume of CNQ and SU for example is characteristically the highest on the TSX? While I have a fair bit of CNQ, I wonder what the high steady volume should be saying to investors now? Is it about good dividends, future price increases of crude, anticipation of the federal government major projects ...? Would you be loading up today on oil companies?
Many thanks.

Q: What would be your top 3 picks in the TSE in the energy sector right now?

Q: What percentage of one's portfolio do you recommend to put into cyclical stocks, for someone with moderately high risk tolerance and 30+ years to invest? Why?

Q: For a conservative investor making an initial investment in o&g industry ( other than owning ENB ), which would you suggest ?

I like the integrated biz and very long reserves of SU and the proven management and size of CNQ.

Which company can handle lower oil prices best ? Which is more dividend growth friendly ?

I’m thinking either one is fine and it’s a coin toss, but any further considerations you can provide would be appreciated.

Thanks, Derek.

Q: Do you think Su could take out Cve in this market?

Q: Currently I have an overweight position in energy, with full positions in CNQ, SU, TOU, ENB and half positions in TRP and WCP. Does it make sense to sell TRP at this time and take a full position in PPL? Does it make sense to hold both CNQ and SU or is there a significant correlation between the two, if so, which would you keep?

Q: Hello,

From all the companies in any of the 5i portfolios, would you be able to list which have been buying back shares or have had high insider buying within the last 6 months?

Thank you.

Q: I currently own ENB (full position), SU and WMB in my RRIF. I am thinking I would like to increase my dividend income to help meet my annual withdrawal. I am trying to decide whether to sell WMB and buy more SU (more dividend income); sell WMB and replace it with CNQ (dividend bump and retain diversification) or stay the course and sell some shares if needed. I would appreciate your opinion which could include an option I have not considered.

On a different note, we had the misfortune of having our home broken into in Toronto. During the course of the investigation the officer suggested we download the images captured by our door alarm using their Axon app. I took the opportunity to ask the officer about Axon which I own (get a little intel to turn my lemon experience into lemonade maybe!). He said the officers love the software and they were looking forward to getting the upgraded Taser within the next few months. So it was nice to get that positive news.

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.

Q: Sell or not, and proxy for sales in your opinion.
AC, TECK.B, CS, SES, STLA, ARE, CVE.
XBI-N, HD-N, NIKE-N,

Q: I need to liquidate a portion of a portfolio holding the 8 stocks listed. Can you please rank them in the order you would sell (first to last) based on potential for total return over the next 3-4 years?

Q: These seem to be your favourites in the O&G sector. Which would you buy at this point?

If they not your top two, please add your recommended company or ETF.

Thanks!

Q: Planning on setting up an income portfolio of dividend growing equities. Would the above stocks meet this objective. Already own BAM, BNS, CNQ, DIR.UN, ENB, FRU, FTS, IFC, PEY, POW, SLFm TRP and WCP. Are there other equities other than the above list that you would recommend substituting for one or more of them? Thanks for your thoughts.

Q: Dear Peter et al:

A "Drill down" from the top type of a question!

In Energy sector, these three things seem to be important.
a. Pay down debt.
b. Keep paying healthy dividend or even increase it.
c. Buy back shares.

Recently Cole Smead came on a podcast and clearly laid out his case for his preference to invest in companies that buy back shares. (In the Money by Amber Kanwar, erstwhile BNN Bloomberg Marketcall host).

What is your take on this? What are the 3 companies in the Energy sector that you like using Share buy backs as the metric?

Thanks in advacnce.

P.S. Hope we see you Peter on Amber Kanwar's In the Money podcast. It seems to be getting some traction now.