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Q: Of the 4 energy companies which one would you say if the safest to add to when considering debt and free cash flow. I am under weight in energy and would like to re-balance. Any insight would be appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Cheryl on November 16, 2015
Q: I own two drilling/oil services companies and I down significantly. You think these companies will survive the current oil downturn. Do they have solid balance sheet? Should I sell, hold or add more to bring my per share cost down? Do they still pay any dividend?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by satish on November 16, 2015
Q: Any thoughts on the proposed merger with GTE? Would you take shares of GTE or take the money (loss) and run?
Read Answer Asked by Dathan on November 16, 2015
Q: Hi 5i Team,

What are the chances of Calfrac (CFW) or Trican (TCW) surviving the next 12-24 months. Would either one of these or any other oil service company be worth purchasing during tax loss selling?
When you look at book value of these 2 companies is it calculated with or without debt factored in? Am I right to assume there will be write downs in book value coming?
Thanks, Shane
Read Answer Asked by SHANE on November 15, 2015
Q: Is there anything happening with this company?Did they halt ?
Read Answer Asked by Don on November 15, 2015
Q: Caveat – you are not tax experts.
Can you direct me to a source, or can you comment on the COS/SU share exchange as to whether or not this is a taxable event?
Further, would the ACB of the SU shares received in the exchange be the ACB of the COS shares that are exchanged?
Read Answer Asked by Gail on November 15, 2015
Q: Hello 5i, I triggered some gains earlier this year, and am considering potential tax loss selling targets. The pool contains SLW, HWO, GEI and QCOM (all in a non-reg acct). I have read your questions archive concerning these companies. I have what I believe is a nicely-diversified portfolio and do not need the proceeds but am cognizant of the opportunity cost of stagnant money being tied up. The 3 sectors represented in the 4 companies have had some rough times and nobody knows when the sky will clear. SLW has the lowest div of the 4. Do you folks have any points one should consider when prioritizing which one/ones to sell(putting the names in a hat is a fair answer IMO). Thank you in advance.
Read Answer Asked by Bob on November 13, 2015
Q: Please your expert views on CQE's results today.Also,your opinion on its future given that it has dropped very sharply in this very weak sector,Thanks a lot for your usual great opinions & services
Read Answer Asked by Peter on November 13, 2015
Q: Hi, With the downturn in oil which of these two stocks would you prefer? Would you consider the dividend safe for either of these stocks. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Donna on November 13, 2015
Q: I feel the alternate/renewable energy space might be a good place to invest in. what would you recommend, the amt. would be $20,000. or so. it would seem perhaps and etf could be an option vs a stock. What do you recommend? Thank you again.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on November 12, 2015
Q: Can I please get your take on the quarterly results just released.

Thx, Carl
Read Answer Asked by Carl on November 12, 2015
Q: 1:34 PM 11/11/2015
Hi Peter
Both TDWaterhouse and Morningstar show PrairieSky Royalty Ltd. as having zero debt. Also the list of Oil&Gas stocks on page B12 of Globe&Mail's "Stock Analysis" article shows PSK with a Deby/Equity ratio of 0.00%
Surely the company must have a lot of debt. Can you clarify this issue and comment on the future stability of the dividend and the potential for future dividend increases.
Do you consider it a reliable income stock for a very long hold?
Thank you........... Paul K
Read Answer Asked by Paul on November 11, 2015
Q: Good morning guys,I see Badger is at 52 week low,do you know of problems with the company or their any catalysts for the stock in the short term and would you be a buyer here at this price,thanks
Read Answer Asked by Greg on November 11, 2015
Q: What are your thoughts on PPY.? It's up 14% this morning and I see TD Securities has upgraded it to an action buy list with a target price of $12.00
Read Answer Asked by Theresa on November 11, 2015
Q: I'm down considerably on CFW. I'm wondering if this is a good time to trade in to a better name in the sector. Which names would you recommend?
Read Answer Asked by Brian on November 11, 2015
Q: Could you tell me what you think of this co,glop"us"
Read Answer Asked by philip on November 11, 2015
Q: The retro fit bonanza is not going to happen after all according to this am. earnings release. Please comment on this as well as the earnings.

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by ron on November 10, 2015
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