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Dear Pat: Which is the best way to invest in Louisiana shale gas fields companies?

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One of the best ways to get exposure to the Louisiana shale-gas region is through Chesapeake Energy, $25.14, symbol CHK on New York (Shares outstanding: 647.7 million; Market cap: $16.3 billion). The company is active in the Haynesville shale discovery in Louisiana. Chesapeake is a recommendation of Stock Pickers Digest. We see it as a buy. EnCana Corp., $57.86, symbol ECA on Toronto (Shares outstanding: 750.2 million; Market cap: $43.4 billion), also has an active drilling program at Haynesville. It’s a buy recommendation of The Successful Investor. Investor. …