November Performance Review For 7 Canadian Oil And Gas Equities

By Zvi Bar:Basic materials and natural resources were some of September’s worst performing investments, both in commodity and equity form. Foreign investments in nations whose currencies are backed by commodities suffered a double whammy, or perhaps a triple, as individuals exited commodities and equities while fleeing into U.S. dollars. Since the beginning of the fourth quarter, though, several of these investments have begun to outperform the broader market as oil prices move back up.

By Zvi Bar:Canada is the largest foreign supplier of energy to the United States. Canadian-based companies pay their dividends in Canadian currency, which is natural resource-backed. Over the last two quarters, the Canadian dollar weakened versus the U.S. dollar, as various commodities reduced in price. Still, the Canadian dollar has been strong against the dollar since the 2008 meltdown, as have its natural resources such as petroleum, metals and many other basic materials.

By Zvi Bar:Canada is the largest foreign supplier of energy to the United States. 2011 was a year of considerably diverging equity performance for Canadian oil and gas companies traded within the United States. Several Canadian petroleum companies appreciated in the double digits, some while also providing above-average dividends. Others depreciated by a comparable level.

By Zvi Bar:2011 was a year of considerably diverging equity performance for Canadian oil and gas companies traded within the United States. Several Canadian petroleum companies appreciated in the double digits, some while also providing above-average dividends. Others depreciated by a comparable level.

By Zvi Bar:Canada is the largest foreign supplier of energy to the United States. 2011 was a year of considerably diverging equity performance for Canadian oil and gas companies traded within the United States. Several Canadian petroleum companies appreciated in the double digits, some while also providing above-average dividends. Others depreciated by a comparable level.

By Zvi Bar:Canada is the largest foreign supplier of oil and gas to the United States, and also one of its closest allies, literally and figuratively. In 2011, some Canadian petroleum companies appreciated in the double digits, while others depreciated at a comparable rate.

By Zvi Bar:Basic materials and natural resources were some of this week’s worst performing investments, both in commodity and equity form. Foreign investments in nations whose currencies are backed by commodities suffered a double whammy, or perhaps a triple, as individuals exited commodities and equities, while fleeing into U.S. dollars. Nonetheless, many believe oil and gas continue to be good investments, as oil hovers above $80 a barrel.

By Zvi Bar:Canada is the largest foreign supplier of energy to the United States. Canadian-based companies pay their dividends in Canadian currency, which has natural resource backing. Over the last two years, Canadian currency has been strong against the U.S. dollar, but it has weakened over the last few months. During this term, oil prices have weakened to an even greater extent.