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Q: Hi 5i team - I have held Surge Energy for quite a long time and it has been a disappointing stock. Even with the lower oil and gas prices there are others that have at least held their own. Are there two or three similar companies that have had a better performance record and perhaps better upside. I am planning to sell Surge and buy something that has performed better if you think this is a sensible strategy. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Rob on March 12, 2018
Q: I am in a quandary as to what to do with my energy holdings. Due to the growth of my portfolio from other sectors, the energy portion had now shrunk to about 3% as represented by the above 2 companies. It is my understanding that I should rebalance from time to time which would mean trimming a little, primarily from tech, and buying some pipelines/utilities and energy. I am comfortable with the first two sectors as I feel they do represent good value and pay a great dividend too but I wonder if energy holds the same promise. Should I hold my nose and buy more VET/WCP to come up to a minimum 5% or might this be a time to get out of a sector altogether? Is it possible that oil just won't be coming back, at least for several years?

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on March 09, 2018
Q: Hi Peter: How would u rank these oil companies in terms of its future growth. RDS seems to have a high dividend yield and IMO is at its 52 wks. low and a low dividend yield , and XOM is somewhere in the middle. I'm approaching retirement in a couple of years, trying to build a portfolio of dividend and growth. Any other suggestion not in the list above? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by DAVID on March 09, 2018
Q: For energy sector I have these four companies. Sure, I am under water with all, but this is probably irrelevant. All offer good dividend, so I have time to wait. They have some debt too, which I don't really like. Please comment on the prospects for these companies: at this moment can you consider them value or value traps? Or, are they a hold? Are the dividents sustainable?
Read Answer Asked by Calin on March 08, 2018
Q: In answering a question from Calin about certain energy stocks this morning this morning you said "Because of the weak sector outlook, we would not go too crazy here."
Could you please expand a little on why the sector is perceived to be "weak" and when/why it might get stronger?
Thank you,
John
Read Answer Asked by John on March 08, 2018
Q: Hello,
first, wanted to thank you for suggesting PXT as a holding in the energy sector. Despite the ups and downs of the sector, I am up nicely since I invested in the company.
Can you provide comments on their latest quarter please? I read their press release and it seamed very positive. Did you see anything to be concerned about?
Best regards,
Dan
Read Answer Asked by Daniel on March 07, 2018
Q: Would you consider investing in any of these four companies at this time from a capital gain perspective? How would you rank them?
Thank you,
Bob
Read Answer Asked by Bob on March 06, 2018
Q: News of RRX announcing Strategic Review Process announced today. Last time the company was in play the shares traded between $10-12 but no buyer was found. At this point in time, what are your thoughts for a reasonable takeover valuation. 8x 2018 cash flow minus debt?

"Monday, March 5, 2018
Raging River Exploration Inc. Initiates Process to Review Strategic Repositioning, Announces Fourth Quarter and Year End 2017 Operating and Financial Results and Provides Operations Update"
Read Answer Asked by malcolm on March 06, 2018
Q: Question about INSR- BMO Global Insurance ETF.
Surprised no one has asked out this one, I do not hold any Canadian Insurers directly but good exposure to Canadian and US banks.

This ETF has 10% exposure to Berkshire/ Buffett who has proven the long term benefits of owning insurance companies. What do you think about owning a product like this for long term growth is it worth it or better to put capital elsewhere-add to ZUB?

My main concerns with the space are: interest rates- how long/ high will they go, geography of the fund is it really better to have exposure to some of these countries, over complicating things in the portfolio- too many ETFs overlapping exposures, over exposure to 'financials' already etc...

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Kyle on March 05, 2018
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