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Q: Over the past few years I have purposely avoided the materials and energy sectors. By doing so I outperformed the market from 2012 to 2015. This year the market is outperforming my portfolio handily largely due to large increases in these sectors. Could you provide 3 companies in each sector that I may consider purchasing for a long term hold. I am interested in companies that pay a dividend and have some opportunity for capital appreciation.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on September 09, 2016
Q: Hey 5i team, this is my first question here. I have recently finished school, and have opened a TFSA. I am looking to start a portfolio, and am willing to hold investments for up to five years. I was looking into the energy sector, and like CPG, and CVE (for growth potential), and VET (for their dividend). Would you recommend one over the other (or anything else), or would you recommend averaging between the three?
Thanks,
Mark
Read Answer Asked by Mark on September 09, 2016
Q: What's the reason for the sudden decline in Painted Pony. I bought this stock around $4.50 and have enjoyed the ride to the top. Is this just people taking profit? Or is there something more fundamental going on?
Read Answer Asked by Grant on September 08, 2016
Q: Hi team: there is a prediction that it will be a cold winter, it could benefit the above gas stocks which I have in a half position, how would you rank the above in terms of 1)safety and 2) potential upside ? Thanks Micahel
the stocks I have interests are: Altagas, Toumaline, arc energy, peyto and keyera (Ala, Tou, Arx, Pey, Key), thanks team
Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on September 06, 2016
Q: I have a 3.5% position in CPG, and I have a 1% position in TOU and a 2.5% position in VET. My overall exposure to energy is around 12%. I am not looking to decrease my energy exposure, but I am considering consolidating my position into fewer names. Would you consider a transition from CPG to either TOU or VET to be a sound move, and if so, which would you choose? VET offers a better dividend, but TOU is better positioned to take advantage of a rise in natural gas, which seems like a real possibility over the next 3-6 months. Thanks so much!
Read Answer Asked by Domenic on September 06, 2016
Q: Hi. CAn you tell me what is going on with twin butte nd its status as it a buy sell or hold. Tanx Cliff
Read Answer Asked by cliff on September 05, 2016
Q: Anything new to add on ESN ? Some of my other resource related stocks (TOU, WCP) have had a nice pop so far this year. ESN seems a bit stuck. I'd really like to keep holding for a turnaround (that I hope might come in 2017-18). I realize any recovery is likely tied to the price of oil/gas but is ESM a "healthy" company based on metrics that matter to 5i? I have 4-5 years at least.
Read Answer Asked by Randy on September 02, 2016
Q: Hi 5i,
I just read an article explaining how oil exploration has been at its lowest point in 60 years for the last 2-3 years. With demand forecasted to continue growing it would stand to reason that this will lead to a shortage and price increase. Beyond broad market etfs, I don't have any energy exposure. What would you recommend as a good long term way to get this sector into my portfolio?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by david on August 31, 2016