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Q: Energy Sector - I am hearing that in 2020 the IMO will be enforcing ban on ships that use fuel with higher sulfur content. To take advantage of this can you recommend refiners that will benefit as well those oil companies producing more light oil. Thanks AJD
Read Answer Asked by Aubrey on May 29, 2018
Q: Good Morning Peter, Ryan, and Team,
I am looking to add one oil producer and one natural gas producer
to a conservative, income producing portfolio. I am looking for sustainable dividend growth over time. Which names would fit this criteria ??? Thank you. DL
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on May 28, 2018
Q: I currently have a 12% weighting in Energy. 60% of which is split between ENB and PKI as my core holdings and the remaining 40% split between VET, WCP, TOG, RRX and CJ. I am comfortable with the ENB and PKI but I am wondering if I should make any changes to the other 5 holdings. Drop one or two of the weakest and concentrate on the remaining 3 or 4 stronger names? Trim all 5 and add another name? I am hoping the oil rally continues and I want to be in the best position to take advantage of it.
Many Thanks
Scott
Read Answer Asked by Scott on May 22, 2018
Q: Assuming oil prices stay between 70 to 75, which of the following would you recommend first, please arrange in the order of preference for the following criteria :

good management
leverage to the higher sustainable oil price
great assets and net backs
reasonable balance sheet
good Western Canadian price for their oil.

the list which you can add to.

sgy,vet,wcp,cpg,ath,tog,bte,cj,rrx,

thanks
yossi
Read Answer Asked by JOSEPH on May 21, 2018
Q: Hi Peter
I have almost no exposure to the energy revival . Can you recommend some good growth companies the will survive for the next five years .
Candi
Read Answer Asked by Candi on May 18, 2018
Q: You recently (April 20) described VET as good for growth and income. VET does have a steady dividend of ~6% so I would agree with the income thesis but where is the growth? In the past five years, VET has not improved its stock price and its small dividend increases only covered the cost of living. In addition, in the past two years, its value has not responded to the increase in oil prices. Just how far back does one have to go to justify the 'growth' viewpoint?
Read Answer Asked by richard on May 17, 2018
Q: What do you think of buying one or two of these companies and holding for 2 years? I own very little oil/gas. What would be your top picks of my choices or any others you'd recommend?
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on May 11, 2018
Q: Hello all
I am zero invested in oil and gas right now.
I have a bit of room in RSP account and thinking of taking one oil stock with a decent dividend for a long term hold. Purchasing right away so today’s prices are in play.
Either Vermillion or White Cap fit I think, thoughts on those or another option would be appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on May 07, 2018
Q: Could you please provide name of five companies in each OIL, Gas and Mines sectors (globally including Canada and the USA) which have:
a) High Torque and
b) Medium Safety.
Should I buy them now or after the June 2018 earnings reports?
Thank you,
Kam
Read Answer Asked by KAM on April 30, 2018
Q: Could you please provide your favorite stocks for oil, natural gas and oilfield services exposure? Canada is fine but please provide some ideas US$ ideas too. Charge additional questions as needed. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Chris on April 27, 2018
Q: I recently sold my Spartan shares for $6.77 - as of yesterday the price was down to $6.51 and I am looking at repurchasing.
in your opinion, should I purchase Vermilion or stay with Spartan (is there an advantage to be found here)?
It is my understanding that owners of Spartan receive .15 of a Vermilion share if the deal goes through!
Read Answer Asked by ed on April 27, 2018
Q: Hello I have a couple of different portfolios each with a different objective so assume balance and diversification over all. But if a person wanted to construct a concentrated portfolio of 5-7 stocks total to cover different sectors mid risk with a mix of growth and dividend payers what would be your top picks today? Banking, telco, energy, consumer discretionary, utilities. As always thanks for the great service.
Read Answer Asked by Kolbi on April 23, 2018
Q: Do you think this current oil rally is sustainable,I believe seasonally we are coming into a weak time of the year.Do you think because of all the projects around the world that have either been deferred,cancelled or scaled back,do you know of any numbers that would support the fact that the surplus could become a possible shortage due to lack of new barrels coming online and what we be your top oil pick be for growth and dividend regardless of cap size thanks for your great professional service
Read Answer Asked by Greg on April 20, 2018
Q: I'm considering adding one oil & gas stock to my portfolio. If you were going to buy only one oil and gas stock for your portfolio, which one would it be? Who would the runner up be? I'm not looking for an ETF. I'm a growth investor, not a dividend investor, generally looking to avoid anything that's too highly levered. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Christopher on April 19, 2018
Q: I am underwater on both of these stocks. Gas prices are up, they both issue regular dividends but I don't see upward movement in the stock price. I have kept them because the dividend is regular (for now). Overall portfolio weightings aside, do you believe I should be adding to these or do you think there is still a downward trend in the sector.
Thanks
Jim
Read Answer Asked by Jim on April 18, 2018
Q: In a reply to Aubrey on Tuesday you recommended crystallizing a loss in SPE and buying VET for the tax benefit. I hold SPE shares at a cost of $9.03, but I totally fail to see any tax benefit in selling SPE and buying VET. Why not just wait for the share conversion a 0.1476 per SPE share? Please explain the tax benefit of selling SPE at a loss.
Read Answer Asked by George on April 18, 2018
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