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Q: I recently put together a spreadsheet that pulls together all of the Canadian equity holdings that my wife and I have in our registered and non-registered accounts.

This is what we have in the Oil & Gas Sector:

• the three majors SU, CVE and CNQ
• the three pipes TRP, PPL and ENB
• and an assortment of other companies TOU, WCP, ARX, ALA, TPZ, MDI, MER

I’d like to trim this back to 6-8 holdings and, as well, have more of a balanced profile. What would you recommend? And if there are different O&G stocks you’d sub in, please recommend as well.

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Harry on January 07, 2026
Q: Hello 5i Guys

I followed the thread on previous questions on ALV and understand they're small and risky. But, last year (2024) your opinion seemed down as these guys as stock had dropped 25%. But, recently in December (2025) your opinion seemed more 'upbeat'.

For 2026 and beyond do you see ALV as a reasonable position or it doesn't need to be owned.

Thanks as always for your great service.

Ken
Read Answer Asked by Kenneth on January 07, 2026
Q: My CNQ is down $1400 today. Is it time to replace it with a top up of CVX and XOM? Shoiuld NXF-B also be replaced? It may not seem to be affected by the Venezuela takeover as there are no Canadian companies being held. Please take as many credits as required.
As an addendum to my previous question, NXF-B may indeed hold Canadian oil co. Thus is it a sell now due to the Venezuelan takeover? If so please suggest a replacement. Eighty year old value dividend investor. I also gol CVX and XOM. Just add to those?
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by STANLEY on January 06, 2026
Q: With Venezuela's action, Canadian Oil companies are taking a hit today. Is it a buying/adding in opportunity? I am considering adding positions to CNQ, PPL, TOU, and any other recommendations you may have.
Read Answer Asked by Shobhit on January 06, 2026
Q: First, thank you for all your posted and individual guidance in 2025. It is very useful and comforting.

Fuel prices at the pump are now quite low and the Venezuela takeover has shocked the sector.

I am wondering about these 3 oil related stocks which have all dropped today. Do you see the sector going downhill and if so, what are the reasons, and whether or not a reversal of those same issues would lead to an increase in sector performance. Or is there any other new information on these stocks which could lead them to continue to slide.

Many thanks and Happy 2026 to your entire team at 5i.
Read Answer Asked by TOM on January 06, 2026
Q: Due to thre Venezuelan issue should I now replace TRP and SU? If so what would you suggest I replace them with, U.S. or Ca either one or both will do. Eighty year old dividend investor.
Read Answer Asked by STANLEY on January 06, 2026
Q: May I have your thoughts on QIMC? I know it is high risk but is it more than a lottery ticket? It appears Jeff Bezos is purchasing exploration rights surrounding QMIC’s holdings. For Bezos it is a “rounding error” so I wouldn’t read too much into it. Are their Hydrogen grades very good and assuming the Hydrogen can be successfully collected how would they get the gas to market?
Jim
Read Answer Asked by James on January 06, 2026
Q: Assuming US is going to ramp up production in Venezuela which oil service companies will stand to benefit?

Thanks
Dale
Read Answer Asked by Dale on January 05, 2026
Q: With Venezuelan crude potentially in play as an added source of supply, does holding CNQ and ARX present even a more uncertain investment? At least maybe move the sector to underweight? Like we needed more events to cloud the investment outlook.
Read Answer Asked by Greg on January 05, 2026
Q: I own the BMO Equal Weight Canadian Oil and Gas Index ETF (ZEO) as well as some Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ), Tourmaline Oil (TOU), and Enbridge (ENB). All have done well. But oil prices are expected to fall in 2026 due to excess supply. Plus, with the US takeover of Venezuela, my understanding is that demand for Canadian oil could drop. Could you please rate each as a sell or hold? I hold ZEO in my TFSA if that make a difference. Would you swap any for a US oil company and/or a US Oil and Gas ETF? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Kim on January 05, 2026
Q: What impact do you think there will be to Canadian oil companies when the US starts to control Venezuelan oil and what timeline. What companies would benefit?
Read Answer Asked by George on January 05, 2026
Q: Hello Peter,
Your opinion please.

With US going to 'run' Venezuelan heavy oil, what is the market reaction and impact to WCS, the producers and the pipelines that move Alberta oil to the USA? Is it time to go underweight on the energy sector for this year?
Regards
Rajiv
Read Answer Asked by Rajiv on January 05, 2026
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