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Q: Hi team!

I've owned both SU and CNQ over the years and I have done well on both. It is my impression that when comparing these two, you tend to prefer SU over CNQ, but given SU's underperformance, dividend cut and operational issues, shouldn't CNQ be the preferred choice. CNQ has gone from about $10 during the pandemic crash to $66 while SU has gone from $16 to $36 because of the issues noted above. Suncor is cheaper, but maybe its cheaper for a reason. Operational issues are still a factor as recently as December and early January.

Jason
Read Answer Asked by Jason on January 21, 2022
Q: Hi Peter/Ryan, PetroGirl and Eric Nuttlall are always arguing as to who was right and wrong about theses stocks and targets for them and the price of oil. Can you give us your unbiased opinion on these and if you wouldn't mind rating them from best to worst and which you might buy if you were interested in an oil stock. Thanks for your much valued view. Nick
Read Answer Asked by Nick on January 20, 2022
Q: Hi 5i Team - I'm quite sure this has been covered more than once in previous questions but could you summarize the differences between BEP.UN and BEPC. Also do you favorite one over the other for an investment in renewable energy and fundamentals in general. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Rob on January 19, 2022
Q: Hello Peter,
With rising rates, it seems that banks, commodities and industrials do well. Can you please suggest some etfs in Canada that would take advantage of those sectors? For the banks, i am thinking xfn and zeb but unsure of the others. Also, the US banks are taking small hits. Do you think canadian banks will follow suit or are they very different? Thanks very much.
Read Answer Asked by umedali on January 19, 2022
Q: Hello Peter and Team, a couple questions on Superior.
a. For an investor content to hold this for the 5.6% dividend alone, would you like it here for the long-term - or do you think the share price could drop significantly?
b. If you already owned ENB, FTS, EMA, and AQN, would you see SPB as too much, or unnecessary, overlap?
c. the price chart for SPB in Google Finance is significantly different over 1 and 5 year periods that the charts in 5i. Do you know why? Does the Google chart add back in dividends perhaps?
Read Answer Asked by James on January 18, 2022
Q: Hi Peter, Ryan, and Team,

Portfolio Analytics indicated that we had too much Technology, and not enough Utilities. I recently sold XIT, and added more BEP.UN. In the Utilities sector, among our accounts, we own AQN, BEP.UN, and FTS. The Utility weightings are now AQN = 3.65%, BEP.UN = 2.86%, and FTS = 1.49%.

In 5i's answers to questions, I notice that you generally rate BEP.UN higher than AQN.

Recently, John Heinzl wrote in his "Yield Hog" column that he bought more AQN, and gave some good reasons for doing so. I'm now wondering if I did the right thing in adding more BEP.UN, and am asking for some "reassurance".

Finally, I note that PA still shows that we could add more Utilities. I would be doing this in a non-registered account, and am wondering what to add. Please rank AQN, BEPC (better tax advantage than BEP.UN), FTS, and NPI (this would be a new holding).

Thanks in advance for your insight.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on January 18, 2022
Q: I want to acquire a full position in Suncor (5% of my portfolio). It has been on a tear since the middle of December and currently trades significantly above its 20 day moving average. I don't want to buy all the shares at the current price. What strategy would you suggest I use to purchase these shares ?
Read Answer Asked by Jim on January 18, 2022
Q: Good Day Team,
I want to add Clean Energy.
ENPH looks a leader in USA
Would buy it now ? if not can please name 1 or two others stocks you like on Clean Energy in US or Canada.
Thanks
Best Regards
Read Answer Asked by Djamel on January 18, 2022
Q: Hi, What growth stock do you have the highest conviction in for my 2022 TFSA 6000.00 contribution. I already have, CSu.BAM, Telus, TOI ,SLF, BNS,TD, VBAL,GLD. I was thinking perhaps an oil or gas name, however your opinion is appreciated. Canadian domiciled. Thankyou
Read Answer Asked by Allan on January 18, 2022
Q: What is the difference between BEP and BIP? Aren't they both in utilities sector? Why does BAM feel the need to have 2 subsidiaries which focus on the same sector? Would one's portfolio need exposure to both?

If one is to hold only one infrastructure/utilities company in one's portfolio, which company would you recommend? BEP vs BIP vs any other suggestion that you think might be worthwhile? If it helps the answer, my risk tolerance is high and time line is 3-5 years.

Thank you for your guidance.
Read Answer Asked by Anh on January 18, 2022
Q: I own small percentages of each of these in an unregistered account, I have $23,000. and I would like to add to some of them, which one would you suggest. Thanks for your help over the years, I read the questions so rarely ask one myself. Thanks Dorothy
Read Answer Asked by Dorothy on January 18, 2022
Q: A year ago both BIPC and BEPC traded at a 25-30% premium to BIP.UN and BEP.UN respectively.  Today BIPC still trades at a considerable premium to BIP.UN whereas the BEPC to BEP.UN premium is now less than 2%.  Why is that?
Also if you were to establish a Brookfield Renewable Partners position today in a registered account, would you go with BEPC anticipating that a premium may return?  Other than a nominally higher dividend, is there any other advantage of going with BEP.UN instead of BEPC in a registered account?
Thanks...Glenn 
Read Answer Asked by Glenn on January 18, 2022
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