Energy Stocks
Resource and commodity stocks in general should make up only a limited portion of your portfolio—say less than 20% for a conservative investor or as much as 30% for an aggressive investor. And as part of that segment, energy stocks could make up, say half of that total. The rest could be fertilizer stocks, mining stocks and so on.
Oil and gas stocks have been below-average performers lately, and many investors are tempted to get out of the industry altogether. However, the energy sector can play a crucial role in your portfolio as a hedge against inflation. The low inflation rates of the past couple of decades deserve some of the blame for the poor performance of the sector. However, energy stocks will likely rebound in years to come as the global economy recovers.
- Invest mainly in well-established companies;
- Spread your money out across most if not all of the five main economic sectors (Manufacturing & Industry; Resources & Commodities; Consumer; Finance; Utilities);
- Downplay or avoid stocks in the broker/media limelight.
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CENOVUS ENERGY INC. $27 is a buy. Canada’s third-largest oil producer (Toronto symbol CVE; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Resources sector; Shares outstanding: 1.9 billion; Market cap: $51.3 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.9; Dividend yield 2.7%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.cenovus.com) has modified its shareholder return policy.
Right now, Cenovus returns 50% of its free cash flow (after capital expenditures) to shareholders in the form of higher dividends and share buybacks....
Right now, Cenovus returns 50% of its free cash flow (after capital expenditures) to shareholders in the form of higher dividends and share buybacks....
VEREN INC., $10.74, is a buy for aggressive investors. The company (Toronto symbol VRN; Shares outstanding: 619.5 million; Market cap: $6.7 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk; Dividend yield: 4.3%; www.vrn.com) is the new name of Crescent Point Energy Corp.
The company has rebranded to highlight its new focus on two key Alberta oil and gas plays.
That’s after the sale of its assets in Utah and Saskatchewan, and acquisitions from Shell PLC and Paramount Resources to build a presence in Alberta’s Kaybob Duvernay region....
The company has rebranded to highlight its new focus on two key Alberta oil and gas plays.
That’s after the sale of its assets in Utah and Saskatchewan, and acquisitions from Shell PLC and Paramount Resources to build a presence in Alberta’s Kaybob Duvernay region....
The shares of oil and gas stocks remain high as energy demand stays strong. We continue to recommend that most investors maintain some exposure to the oil and gas industry as part of a balanced portfolio. But, to cut risk, you should stick with producers that have positive cash flow even in times of low energy prices....
IMPERIAL OIL LTD. $96 is a buy. The company (Toronto symbol IMO; Conservative and Income Growth Portfolios, Resources sector; Shares outstanding: 604.8 million; Market cap: $58.1 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.1; Dividend yield: 2.5%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.imperialoil.ca) produced an average 421,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in the first quarter of 2024....
CENOVUS ENERGY, $27.99, is a buy for long-term gains. The company (Toronto symbol CVE; Shares outstanding: 1.9 billion; Market cap: $52.4 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Average; Dividend yield: 2.0%; www.cenovus.com) sends most of its crude oil production to its 50%-owned oil refineries in Illinois and Texas....
Here are two of our top safety-conscious recommendations. Both have growth ahead. Look for that to spur their share prices and your returns.
BCE INC., $45.76, is a buy. The company (Toronto symbol BCE; Shares outstanding: 912.3 million; Market cap: $41.8 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; Dividend yield: 8.7%) is Canada’s largest traditional telephone service provider....
BCE INC., $45.76, is a buy. The company (Toronto symbol BCE; Shares outstanding: 912.3 million; Market cap: $41.8 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; Dividend yield: 8.7%) is Canada’s largest traditional telephone service provider....
Demand for Major Drilling’s specialized services has now mostly recovered. Meanwhile, Computer Modelling is benefiting from expanding oil and gas drilling in response to overall higher energy prices. We think there are still gains ahead for both stocks.
MAJOR DRILLING, $9.68, is a buy. This large contract driller (Toronto symbol MDI; TSINetwork: Speculative) (majordrilling.com; Shares outstanding: 82.1 million; Market cap: $794.7 million; No dividends paid) is an industry player, mainly serving miners.
In the quarter ended January 31, 2024, the company’s revenue fell 11.0%, to $132.8 million from $149.2 million a year earlier....
In addition to Suncor (see page 41), we also like the outlook for these three oil producers. Like Suncor, they have used their stronger cash flows in the past few years to pay down debt. That is giving them more room for dividend increases and share buybacks.
IMPERIAL OIL LTD....
IMPERIAL OIL LTD....
According to the International Energy Agency, global oil demand grew by 2.3 million barrels per day in 2023 to 103 million barrels. The agency now expects oil use to increase by 1.3 million barrels a day in 2024. That higher demand has helped push up crude oil prices by 20% since the start of the year to $86 U.S....
METRO INC., $71.12, is a buy. The company (Toronto symbol MRU; Shares outstanding: 227.0 million; Market cap: $16.3 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Average; Dividend yield: 1.9%; www.metro.ca) will close its produce distribution centre based in Ottawa in May....