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Q: I have held these companies since 2014. Is there hope for any of them of should I sell them? They are in a cash account and I am down more that 50% on all of them.
Read Answer Asked by brian on October 27, 2017
Q: Hi,

I had initiated a half position in Surge awhile back, which represented only 2% of my overall portfolio. I am down 48% to date and I am debating if I should get in my full position. I understand the sector is out of favor big time, but isn't that the best time to buy? or should I just sell, cut my loses and look elsewhere, if so which company would you suggest. I have a long term outlook of 5 to 10 years.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Rino on October 24, 2017
Q: I have had a substantial amount invested in CPG and SGY for quite a while and I'm down 50% on CPG ($18k loss) and 52% on SGY ($15k loss). I'm now wondering if there is such a shift occurring in energy policies that oil stocks may never recover, and that perhaps I should take the loss on these two and invest what's left into something more conservative, like POW or PWF. I'd appreciate your thoughts. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Chris on August 29, 2017
Q: i own both yangarra and surge, they both announced results in the last days and they were excellent on every metric, they are making tons of money even with oil between 42-48, and yet the stocks do squat.why, is this just sentiment towards oil, does the market feel oil is going to 30-35, do investors fear electric cars, i just do not get it. dave
Read Answer Asked by david on August 04, 2017
Q: My wife's rift has 23 holdings, fairly well diversified. Her biggest losers are: ALA @4.47% dn; 27%;SGY @1.55,dn 45%; TOG@1.97,dn 42%.

I've held these for a number of years now with no turn a round in site.[I manage her acc.] Do I finally dump these now, or continue to hold for the dividends.

The RIFT is primarily made up income stocks and other wise, doing fairly well.

Your thoughts and/or replacements please.
Read Answer Asked by Henry on July 25, 2017
Q: Looking to add to my oil exposure. Outlook is 5 years+ for investments. How would you rank these companies today based on valuations if oil would be at $60 down the road.
Read Answer Asked by Kenny on June 22, 2017
Q: I'm considering buying Surge Energy on the recent weakness. What are your thought? I like the dividend. But, what are the prospects for recovery on stronger oil prices? Is there a company you think presents a better opportunity at today's prices?
Read Answer Asked by Grant on June 16, 2017
Q: With oil down, what would be your top picks for a rebound when oil picks up, without being too leveraged? I was thinking of Cardinal, with its nice yield (do you think it will need to be cut?) I already have some Spartan, but it seems to be a well run company. Other choices that are on sale? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on June 08, 2017
Q: I just saw my daughter's TFSA and she is down 31%, with the above stocks well in the negative. The only positive stocks were the 3 we recommended to her from 5-I; CGX, PHO and SIS! Would you recommend selling these stocks and moving on? If so, any suggestions would be welcome. She has a cash balance in the account of 9,000.00 and she is down around 11,500.00 at the moment. Thanks for any help you can provide. We have been very pleased with our progress since we joined 5-I! Lesley
Read Answer Asked by Lesley on June 06, 2017
Q: Paul Colborne who is president of Surge has been buying shares (50,000 approx) in the last 2 weeks of May.He has been buying consistently prior to this He was the leader of Crescent Point and help build that company before leaving and going to Surge. With this insider buying is this an indication that we should be adding shares if we are not up to a full position. What are your thoughts on Colborne.

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Read Answer Asked by Wayne on June 01, 2017
Q: Mainly for entertainment purposes, I listen to Jim Cramer. Something he said stuck with me. He said that one of his greatest mistakes was to not invest during the last oil downturn. That he missed the 50% plus recovery. Historically, isn't the time to buy the energy sector when the price of WTI is cut in half from its high? I'm thinking of buying SurgeEnergy, which has increased the dividend twice recently, so that for once, I'm not one of the last to buy an energy stock, which was the case in 2014! Can you punch a hole in my line of thought?
Read Answer Asked by Matt on April 25, 2017
Q: Hi. Since joining your service I have slowly sold my mutual funds and built up the portfolio listed. I have an equal percentage of these listed except M at 16% AVO at 1.6% and SGY at .6 %. I have a mutual fund left at 6% that I would like to sell. For a balanced portfolio today what would you recommend I purchase? 3 - 5 year timeframe. Please deduct appropriate credits for the long question. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by John on March 15, 2017
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