Investment Q&A

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

Q: Hi, I own Parex, Gear, Trican, Pason, Advantage and Prairiesky in small percentages for this sector . Collectively, I am about breakeven. I would like to consolidate into two or three holdings. Of these, what would be your preference? Overall total return is the objective.
I have also seen Terravest mentioned as a favourite compounder in the same sector in the Q&A, Is this a new entity or did they do a recent name change from a former company. Is this a more preferred name vs the others mentioned?

Cheers,
Steve

Q: Of the two companies which would you prefer in the current investing environment?

Q: How do you think SU will do in the next couple years and what would be your top 5 favorite energy plays in the Canadian Market? Also, with China reopening, US dollar on a downtrend and noticing several major Metal/Copper stocks gapping up like FCX and VALE, SCCO, how would you rank these and what are your top 5 companies domestic or international to take adv of rising commoditiy/metal prices

Q: Hi 5i,

Further to Ken’s question on February 13, can you explain why you prefer PSK over FRU?

For some reason most, but not all, analyst pick PSK over FRU. When I look at the following measures, FRU seems like the better choice.

PSK FRU
Rev Growth 3 Years 37.83 26.23
Rev Growth 5 Years 8.98 8.62
ROE 11.79 22.44
ROA 9.12 18.17
ROC 10.94 18.69
PE 17.20 11.90
PCF 9.70 7.90
PBV 1.98 2.49
Yield 4.18% 6.80%

Thanks for your opinion.

Q: I own a position in TPZ in my TFSA. I am considered a switch to either FRU or PSK. Which one would you recommend?

Thanks Ken

Q: Which would you buy and why

Q: I hold SU PSK and WCP. I don't want to hold oil and gas in the long term, so want to eventually sell these three stocks. Do you feel this sector will likely perform well through a recession and would you tend to continue to hold them through the next year? Could you suggest a target price for each. Could you suggest what I might replace these with in the alternative energy sector - with dividend. Thank you!

Q: Followup to previous question. Could you provide more specifics on your comment "But it remains cheap on several metrics." Which metrics. How do you assess that.

Q: Could you please give me your assessment of PSK's most recent quarter and annual results. What is its current free cash flow.. How much of its land will be in proximity of pipelines that feed into the LNG project that has been approved..

Q: Good day
Can you tell me which of the 2 Royalty company's would you favor at this time? Can you maybe tell me why you would favor one over the other? Thanks again

Q: Freehold is an oil & gas royalty streaming company. Was there not at one time a competitor to them? Can you name the other oil/gas streaming companies.
Also - the names of the gold/silver streamers - thank you.

Q: Whats your thoughts on this company and the latest deal announced?
Thx

Q: Hi 5i
I'm considering a 5% position in one of these 3 companies as maybe Oil has some room to improve with increased activity.
In what order would you consider these to invest?
Thanks
Ken

Q: With the recent dividend hike, what are your thoughts on this company?

Q: plus 5 % dividend ok debt,,,,,,, what stocks looks puzzling to you why its still far down a stock with value and when the virus goes away from everyday attention that should have good upside .

Q: Hello Peter & 5 I team,
Thank you for the update yesterday. You mentioned that solvency is a risk in these turbulent times. We are holding the above mentioned stocks and are wondering if any of them are an insolvent potential.
Thank you

Q: Which oil companies are your best Equipped to make it through the current mess? Could you make a top 5?

Q: Compelling argument in the financial post recently on oils rebound - ‘how the corona virus is setting the stage for the next oil boom’. Do you buy into this thesis? If so what companies would you look at with most upside and safety (Eg will be around to see it through)

Q: Peter, which Cdn or US Oil companies have their current and future production consistently hedged at higher prices ? Is there somewhere to see this ? Based on this would you recommend a 1/2 position in any ? Thanks.