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Q: I was thinking about rounding out my materials sector for income and was disappointed about the special dividend offered compared to last year. Are they shorter on free cash this year?
Also where do you see natural gas prices going in 2024 as this of course will be tied to their profits and hence share price?
Do you have any other suggestions with a decent dividend other then AEM and LIF?
Thanks
Jeff
Read Answer Asked by JEFF on March 12, 2024
Q: Underweight Energy. Considering either CEU or TVK. Please rank. Or are they different enough to own both in equal amounts? Thanks for your insights.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on February 21, 2024
Q: Dear Peter et al:

Can you give me the names of 3 companies each that fulfill these criteria. I tried to "curate" the list by myself by going through 6 months worth of questions on Energy sector but really couldn't compile a decent selection as the questions exhibited significant variance.

Question # 1.

Mid cap oils (not gas)

Good to great free cash flow

FCF well directed to share buy backs, debt reduction and dividend enhancement.

Solid management
(I know this is subjective but I know that you know the players well!)

Showing good momentum and growth prospects.
You can include a small cap if you think it i soon going to be a mid cap.

Question # 2.

Same criteria but in Large cap oils.

Many thanks.

Read Answer Asked by Savalai on February 16, 2024
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
Read Answer Asked by grant on February 12, 2024
Q: thinking of bottom fishing energy with bias to natgas , which producers
would you consider most undervalued.
thanks
Read Answer Asked by howard on January 29, 2024
Q: Are there any particularly compelling resource stocks that are worth buying currently. I have zero exposure to commodities and I am fine with that, but I am open to your recommendations, either CAD or US. I am a moderate-to-agressive investor.

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Karim on January 24, 2024
Q: Can you provide me with your analysis of Journey Energy please? Price has gone down more than other O&G plays. WIll continue to hold this if the fundamentals are good. Can they do well with WTI at this price?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Tulio on January 19, 2024
Q: IMO Recently completed a $1.5 Billion Substantial Issuer Bid,(Fancy name for share repurchase)buying roughly 19 million shares at $78.50.Can you explain to me other than improving their EPS and not having to $38 million in dividends a year going forward how this is good stewardship of $1.5 Billion and can you tell me question number 2-What happens to these shares are they simply “retired”so in other they just vanish from circulation never to be seen again and $1.5 Billion also retired. Thanks and Merry Christmas
Read Answer Asked by Greg on December 15, 2023
Q: I have not been in oil for years but am reviewing the matter for diversification. But here we are with 2 wars going on , OPEC+ cutting prices , Russia selling oil at discount , the world awash with oil and excess production, governments pushing green. Economists ( gotta love those guys ) were talking peak oil and $200.00 pbl. not that many years ago. So why should I want to buy a commodity with such lousy metrics ?

If I do take the plunge I’m looking at these 3 large caps. IMO has long been a well run company and I like to align myself with the American masters who keep on doing buybacks. CNQ is also shareholder friendly and well run. SU has a 100 years of reserves, an attractive retail operation but continual operational issues.

What is your view on oil long term and your favourite of these three ? Thanks. Derek

Read Answer Asked by Derek on December 04, 2023
Q: Imperial is doing a modified Dutch auction. I know in general in past comments you seem to have suggested not tendering to these offerings, I think at least in part because if you still believe in the company then after the shares are bought back you own a bigger piece of a company you already like? What is the opposite side of this decision, why do people tender to these offers? Are you aware of anything in this particular offering that makes it attractive? (As an additional wrinkle, if I read the details correctly, if the shares are held by an IOL employee in their company savings plan, the disposition would be considered a dividend for tax purposes as opposed to a capital gain). Any thoughts appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen R. on November 27, 2023
Q: Own both. Looking to add funds to increase Energy exposure.
Which would you prefer and what are the Free Cash Flow numbers for each?

Is there another Energy stock that you prefer having comparable growth prospects and attractive reliable dividends?

Thanks again m
Read Answer Asked by Donald on November 02, 2023
Q: Hello. Can I please have your top Cdn or U.S. energy stock choices. Could you please compare them and advise if you have a preference or rank them accordingly with an explanation for a 3 week hold. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by lorraine on October 27, 2023
Q: Hi 5i!

I'm looking to reblance my portfolio and would like to take advantages of actual opportunities. I dont have any utilities and energy stocks. Also, I would like to increase my investments into large caps. Which stocks would you recommand? Growth / bakanced oriented.

For utilities, i noticed the drop on bip.un and bep.un but i already own bn. Would you buy of them or just add to bn... or buy something else for better diversification.

Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Francois on October 26, 2023
Q: Hi 5i Wonder Team,

Can you recommend your top three energy companies (US or Canada) with a solid balance sheet and generous dividend?
I need to round out my portfolio with some energy.
Thanks for all you do!
Read Answer Asked by Wes on October 17, 2023
Q: Hi Peter,
Of the bigger O/G Cos we own CNQ and IMO but not CVE or SU. IMO has been on a solid run lately and we're wondering why vs the group laggard SU (easy to see using ratio charts). For new capital would you stick with CNQ/IMO or add in CVE or SU. Do you agree that with higher rates the Oils are a good place to be ? Finally CNQ has committed to greater returns when their debt target is reached; are there similar committments from the others ? Thank you and pls deduct credits as appropriate,
Read Answer Asked by Paul on October 03, 2023
Q: i own the above stocks.i want to add one more, your favourite mid to small cap oil company for growth. dave
Read Answer Asked by david on September 27, 2023
Q: Is it time to buy energy stocks? If so, what 2-3 holdings do you suggest? In the past I've successfully owned TVE, WCP and SGY. for growth. I currently own CNQ and have held it for years as an income stock. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Kim on September 18, 2023
Q: please provide 5 names of Canadian stocks of companies in the energy space with the following attributes:

1. high sustainable dividend
2.long life reserves
3.good balance sheet.
4.good investor friendly management
thanks yossi
Read Answer Asked by JOSEPH on September 05, 2023
Q: Hi,

What are your top 3 to 5 picks in Canadian heavy oil?
Eric Nuttall picked CVE/ATH/CPG. in his recent appearance on BNN. He predicts it is bit too early for the Gas plays.

You can add separately the companies in the States as well. Eric's focus is only in Canada. I guess that is his mandate.

Thank you.
Mano.

You may want to add the stock symbols as the stem in this this question depending on your answer!
Read Answer Asked by Savalai on August 30, 2023