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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: 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: Good Day Looking at dipping my toe back into the energy sector. Please rate ARX and WCP. How strong are their balance sheets? Does 5i have a better play on energy. Or is it just to early for the energy sector?
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on February 05, 2018
Q: I am heavily overweight with big profits in the above stocks.
Which should I hold onto or sell?
Which will be affected by a NAFTA collapse?
Thanks for great advice.
Alex
Read Answer Asked by Alex on January 26, 2018
Q: Hello good 5i people,
I haven't owned any energy stocks for years. But I would like to add some. Could you recommend 3-4 top picks in the sector for long term growth?

Thx,
Mike
Read Answer Asked by Mike on November 13, 2017
Q: Good day - What are your best recommended/favorite oil and gas producers at this time? With and without dividend. Is a dividend paying producer something you would consider?
Read Answer Asked by Kirk on October 17, 2017
Q: I feel both Oil & Gas are going to make a modest comeback over the next 6 months and would like to increase my exposure. I currently hold full positions in VET, PEY and ENB and collectively they represent about 10% of my equity holdings and equities represent about 60% of my total portfolio. Do you think it is OK to add to this space and if so What would you suggest I add to diversify this group?
Read Answer Asked by Morgan on October 13, 2017
Q: Oil.  Is it making a rebound? 

If so where to invest. Companies that specialize in drilling , distribution or refineries?? 

Thanks. Barry
Read Answer Asked by Barry on October 12, 2017
Q: May I have your comments on Parex Resources Q2 release.
My reading is positive on all metrics, but I have no idea what estimates were or street expectations. A 6% drop on the release seems overdone? Am I missing something?
I have a small (1%), recent position, in my TFSA, so 6% isn't overly worrying, but does it illustrate growing unease among investors?
Read Answer Asked by Lotar on August 11, 2017
Q: Hello:
RE: XLE Energy Select Sector SPDR (ETF)
(This ETF does not appear in your dropdown menu).

With the price of oil dropping today to the $49 level,
my position in XLE is down 10 % since I purchased mid Nov 2016.
I also hold SPE & PXT in my TFSA; my total Energy exposure is just over 4.5% of my total holdings.
What are your thoughts on XLE with regard to having it as a core holding in the energy space ? Would you recommend a Canadian energy ETF instead (i.e. ZEO) ?
My risk tolerance is medium to high, am looking for growth.
I purchased this ETF after Nov 8th and researched the "Trump" factor.
Appreciate your input ... thanks, Steve.

Read Answer Asked by STEVEN on March 10, 2017
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