Investment Q&A

Q: Looking to increase exposure to energy in TFSA by either adding to SU (2.7% to 5%) or take-up new position in either CNQ or TOU. Growth and income is the goal over 2-3 year hold. How would you guys proceed?

Q: This stock has struggled compared to its large cap competitors such as CNQ and SU. I have a position which is underwater and in your opinion is it a buy, sell or hold. Thanks. Rick

Q: If things get worse in the Middle East and Oil goes up $ 40.00 to $ 120.00 a barrel what are best 5 Canadian Oil Companies to BUY

I own ATH and it performs well. What do you think of ATH ?

Let me know your top 5 under these circumstances or global ?

I agree with Mark Twain all months are difficult

bob

RAK

Q: I hold the following energy stocks: BIR, CNQ, CPG ,PPL, SU, TOU, TVE AND WCP.
It represents 12.2% of my portfolio. Is this a fair portion. too high , too low??
If to high what would you suggest to sell. Could you also rate these as for sustainability and return going forward.

Thanks in advance.

Q: Hello,

Can you rank CNQ, SU and Toumaline in order of preference for overall returns? If owning only one which would be your choice? Is the recent pullback in prices a good opportunity to buy into the sector or should a person stay on the sidelines for a bit to see how the economy slows in the next half year? This is for a new account so no position yet. Income with some growth preferred. Please take credits as needed. Thank you! Great service.

Q: To what extent is the comparatively higher sell off in Canadian oil & gas producers attributed to Guilbault's promise to cap our Canadian production as a green initiative. How serious is this recent Trudeau government threat coming out of COP28 in Dubai? I hold TOU and CNQ but it is an energy general question.

Q: I wish to make my holdings in the energy sector more resilient to market turmoil and retain those holdings that have strong economic fundamentals plus pay a reasonable dividend. Can you recommend any that represent a good entry at this time.

Q: As a source of dividends, many Canadian “hydrocarbon energy” companies have a long and positive track record. Today, non-hydrocarbon energy sources have become more economically attractive, are growing quickly through significant investment, are becoming easier to support politically, and continue to improve through ongoing R&D. Against this backdrop of an accelerating shift to lower carbon energy sources…

Which Canadian “hydrocarbon energy” companies do you think are best suited to adjust to this change?

Q: Hi, Energy sector has been weak for past few months, for a variety of reasons. Oil and NG prices have been drifting lower and OPEC keeps sending mixed signals. US sanctions on Russia have only produced a muted response, with their Oil finding its way to India, China and many other countries. Oil is hovering back to $70 level and still there is no sign of US ready to fill in their SPR. After a strong 2021 and 2022 (and 1st half of 2023), do you think, current weakness could be temporary and it's just a short term breather ? Or, considering the cyclic nature of the sector ( possible recession concerns ) and history, it might be time to take some profits and reduce the sector weight, from your generally suggested 10% to say 5% ? If so, would you trim equally or in any order among these holdings ? Thank You

Q: Can you recommend a few other Canadian value stocks like SLF, with a low P/E, good dividend and little or no debt - it would appear that SLF has a net of about $74B in cash.
Thanks!

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

Q: All other things being equal would you switch from Chevron to Canadian Natural resources?

Q: Your are in a contest with "Joe" to pick the best 10 stock portfolio over the next 5 years. Best total return wins. Must have 2 Canadian stocks from each of these categories : technology, energy, consumer, industrial, and small cap (max $1 billion Cdn market cap to qualify as small cap). Since you are pros, Joe got to go first. He picked SHOP and CSU in tech, SU and TOU in energy, ATD.B and QSR in consumer, BN and WSP in industrial and WELL and CTS in small cap (he's a 5i reader, so he knew to pick several of your best ideas). What 10 stocks are you going to select to try to beat him?

Q: Good morning - I'm thinking about taking some gains in SU and adding CNQ. I've read recently that CNQ has reduced debt big time and may be jumping dividends. Which company holds the better prospects for both dividends ( and possible gains) over the medium term. Thanks

Q: of these 3 stocks which would you choose RUS-T, ALA-T, CNQ-T

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

Q: Thoughts on earnings ? Thank you.

Q: What would consider as a good entry point for each of these and also a price target please.

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 and rank them accordingly for a 3 year hold. What are your thoughts on Enbridge within this group?
Thank you.

Q: Good afternoon,

If one wanted to initiate a 1-2% portfolio weight in the Canadian energy space, would you be comfortable with CNQ, SU, WCP?