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Q: I see you sold WCP in favour of SU. I am down substantially on both VET & WCP. If I am moving the remnants of WCP to SU should I do the same with VET?
Read Answer Asked by David on January 22, 2019
Q: Good morning,

I am struggling with the recommendation to sell WCP at current levels in exchange for Suncor.

Consensus ratings for WCP: 18 buys/1 hold.
12M target price: $8.68, or ~ 86% return from current levels.

Consensus ratings for SU: 23 buys/6 holds.
12M target price: $53.65, or ~ 26% return from current levels.

Suncor is a great company – no doubt. And I get that the recommendation does tie in nicely with upgrading to a "higher grade" energy play. But just wondering that when energy does turn if makes sense to continue to have exposure to the lower cap, higher beta WCP. I just really hate to sell here.

Read Answer Asked by Trevor on January 18, 2019
Q: Good morning 5i Team

I'm getting myself up to speed on light oil versus heavy oil. WCS, which is a blend of bitumen and other Alberta oils is heavy oil. Canadian refineries for the most part can't process heavy oils (only about 100,000 barrels a day) so most is shipped to the US where refineries are optimized for the stuff. The general consensus is that more pipelines to US (not to tidewater) will allow more WCS to be shipped and will therefore aborb the additional supply that has come on stream recently.

My question is: With the US refineries already running at capacity, how can they absorb significantly more WCS?
Read Answer Asked by Peter on January 17, 2019
Q: Hello Peter, Ryan and Team,

I was lucky to pick up a decent amount of PXT on December 20, which means that it is now at a 6% weighting of my portfolio. PTX is my only Energy position other than ENB which is more of a utility.

Would you recommend trimming PTX and adding SU, or replacing PTX with SU, or leaving PTX and adding a 2.5% position of SU or do nothing? I like the momentum of PTX at the moment and with a good cash balance, 6x P/E and no debt, it looks like it should have more room to run.
Read Answer Asked by Wes on January 17, 2019
Q: Thinking to sell Encana.Want to stay in the sector and looking for companies with a stronger growth profile.Already own Vermilion.Do you have some recommendations?
Read Answer Asked by Maurice on January 15, 2019
Q: Happy 2019,
Do you have any concern with buying equal amounts of TD, CNR and SU with the recent market pullback? Long (10+ year) hold for a TFSA. Thanks again.
Read Answer Asked by Darby on January 08, 2019
Q: If oil sector re-bounce,which stocks have more upside.What is your outlook for crude oil in 2019? thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Sunny on January 03, 2019
Q: I am wondering about the sector allocation of these two SU and PKI. Given that they are both vertically integrated could they each be split between energy producers and consumer discretionary some how. It will create some room in the energy sector for a couple of more companies like WCP and VET. If SU and PKI could be split what would the split be on each one.
Read Answer Asked by Clarence on January 02, 2019
Q: WTO is under $50 US and were in tax loss season. Now that blood is in the streets I'd like to add some energy names to a non- registered income portfolio. I'm looking for names that have SECURE dividends above 5% and liquidity as well as some growth prospects. Can you provide me with your 3 top picks in this space?. I should mention I already own ENB.
Thank You.
Read Answer Asked by nicholas on December 24, 2018
Q: good morning ,i sold some pey to preserve capital .i have lost confidence with what is going on and the threat of dividend cuts. Where do i run to cover some losses.Can you claim the loss if you only sell part of your position thanks for your advice Norm
Read Answer Asked by Norman on December 17, 2018
Q: Hello 5i,
I am thinking of starting a long term position in oil that is not small or mid cap. I was looking at Suncor since they seem to have a closed system in place from oil in the ground to the gas station (Petro-Canada). What is their payout ratio?

Are there other canadian oil majors that are comparable to suncor that are as stable?

Andrew
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on December 03, 2018
Q: I need to invest in an energy company/ies and have decided upon SU and CNQ so that my energy component of my investments is appropriate . I am both an income and growth investor and at the appropriate time in the near future will invest in one or both of these companies. In your opinion is one of these companies a better investment considering my criteria (and why) or should I invest an equal amount in each. Thank you. Mike
Read Answer Asked by Michael on November 26, 2018
Q: I am looking to initiate a position in an oil and gas company.
Can you recommend a couple of companies that would benefit the most from a rebound in the sector, also your reasons for recommending the companies. I have a fairly high risk tolerance and I am looking at a longer term hold.
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Chuck on November 19, 2018
Q: If you have to pick one of these companies for income and bit of growth over long term, which one will it be and why?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Steve on October 31, 2018
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