wsigler

Canadian Oil Sands, Penn West Energy Protected on the Downside

RE PWE as a steal under $30: Take a look at the recent historical financials, another look at analyst's ratings and their justification, and the ongoing price deterioration. This "recommendation" is reminiscent of the Commentor's pumping of TSL from the 40's all the way down to the 20's. Articles generally sound reasonable and with fair amount of what passes for analysis (though heavily weighted on P/E, alone) - but have been a VERY POOR predictor for price movement (with one exception - CSIQ - from which the Commenter must have acquired a strained arm with all his self back-patting). In contrast, Commentor has failed to acknowledge his failures....

Canadian Oil Sands, Penn West Energy Protected on the Downside

RE: Pairing PWE etc. with DUG: The 15% you quote is actually nearer 13-14% BEFORE Canada lops off 15% of that - putting the net at 11-12%. (Not all investors can reclaim the foreign tax on U.S. tax return). THEN, since you've matched your investment with a like amount in DUG, your actual theoretical net is 5 1/2 to 6%. Not to shabby compared with fixed income invetments, but not nearly as rosy as portrayed.

Canadian Oil Sands Trust: Increased Distribution Necessary to Meet Debt Target

Jack....yes - both positive and negative....

Canada Tax Bomb Defused for Canadian Oil Sands, Penn West Energy

Would have been nice to hear a little detail...