Q: Do you think the present time is a good time to step into energy stocks, and if so what would be your preference between VDE or XEG? With thanks, Bill
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Q: 47% of XEG is made up of Suncor and CNQ. Whereas the top seven holdings of ZEO are equally weighted around 7-9 % among energy companies.
Can you please provide your insight as to which of the two ETF's will rise more if and when the oil prices will rise? As well, which ETF you will recommend?
Thank you
Can you please provide your insight as to which of the two ETF's will rise more if and when the oil prices will rise? As well, which ETF you will recommend?
Thank you
Q: I have to sell some oil and gas companies to generate losses to offset some gains.I will be selling ARX,BNE,CPG,SPE,SU and WCP.
I wish to stay in the sector,so please recommend several companies to replace the above companies for the 30 day period (or perhaps an ETF).
Which of the companies being sold would you recommend buying back after the 30 days?
I wish to stay in the sector,so please recommend several companies to replace the above companies for the 30 day period (or perhaps an ETF).
Which of the companies being sold would you recommend buying back after the 30 days?
Q: What is your opinion ofXEG buy sell or hold.
Q: I note Rosenberg’s article in the globe this morning in which, among other things, he likes energy stocks at the moment. Do u agree with his assessment and if so would u purchase individual stocks or an ETF and would u focus on producers or service providers and in which geographical area? Can you provide specific recommendations. Thx
- Birchcliff Energy Ltd. (BIR)
- BMO Equal Weight Oil & Gas Index ETF (ZEO)
- iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF (XEG)
Q: I have been out of the oil and gas markets for quite some. I am still not convinced the sectors will have a "sustained" up move. Perhaps a decent trade but a trade it is as it seems to be with all commodities. Do you think it is foolish to be zero weight in this sector? If so, what minimum weighting would you suggest. I have looked at BIR and would be comfortable buying it if my arm can be twisted enough.
- Photon Control Inc. (PHO)
- Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (BNS)
- Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (BEP.UN)
- Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN)
- Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (AX.UN)
- Knight Therapeutics Inc. (GUD)
- Canopy Growth Corporation (WEED)
- Savaria Corporation (SIS)
- iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF (XEG)
- Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV)
- Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VGG)
Q: Hi,
I'm young and have good income, good risk tolerance and no need to withdrawal any of my investment dollars anytime soon. I'm looking for long term growth mostly. Currently I hold the listed stocks, do you see any names that jump out as really bad/ should sell? Is anything really lacking and maybe should be added? Right now everything is held in a tfsa.
Thanks!
Dave
I'm young and have good income, good risk tolerance and no need to withdrawal any of my investment dollars anytime soon. I'm looking for long term growth mostly. Currently I hold the listed stocks, do you see any names that jump out as really bad/ should sell? Is anything really lacking and maybe should be added? Right now everything is held in a tfsa.
Thanks!
Dave
- Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. (PEY)
- Tourmaline Oil Corp. (TOU)
- Vermilion Energy Inc. (VET)
- Whitecap Resources Inc. (WCP)
- iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF (XEG)
Q: Hello 5i
I hold the above 4 companies in a taxable account that are down approx. 25%. I would like to sell to take a tax loss against future capital gains, and repurchase after 30 days. What might you suggest deploying the funds into in the mean time to still keep the sector allocation?
Thank you
Les
I hold the above 4 companies in a taxable account that are down approx. 25%. I would like to sell to take a tax loss against future capital gains, and repurchase after 30 days. What might you suggest deploying the funds into in the mean time to still keep the sector allocation?
Thank you
Les
Q: I am holding XEG in my RRSP, it's down 28% for me since I bought it. Paying just over 0.6% mer for a losing position. It is currently 4% of my holdings. Wanted to know if I should sell and buy 2-3 positions that pays a dividend and has some growth potential. I also hold ZDV(20% holding) and VIG(3.5% holding) so not sure if I should sell and add to ZDV, VIG, or add individual names. My only other energy name is HWO (small position 1.5%). I'm also open to USA securities and ETF's, your thoughts and recommendations will be appreciated.
- BMO Equal Weight Oil & Gas Index ETF (ZEO)
- Horizons S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF (HXE)
- iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF (XEG)
Q: Would appreciate your expertise in comparing & ranking ZEO, XEG, & HXE or any others you may prefer. Could you also include dividends & fees. Thank you.
Q: Hello 5i, For exposure to the energy and material sectors while maintaining a decent yield, I was wondering if I could sell XEG and XMA and replace them with OXF and MXF. Thanks.
Q: Seasons Greetings!!
I see that the top two holdings of this ETF represent a 44% weighting. That seems too high to me. Is there another ETF that offers a better balance/diversification? Your sage advice is very much appreciated!!
Dave
I see that the top two holdings of this ETF represent a 44% weighting. That seems too high to me. Is there another ETF that offers a better balance/diversification? Your sage advice is very much appreciated!!
Dave
Q: Please advise what etf. could cover US energy stocks both can. and us// Thanks and MERRY XMAS TO ALL..CLIFF
- Suncor Energy Inc. (SU)
- Crescent Point Energy Corp. (CPG)
- Badger Infrastructure Solutions Ltd. (BDGI)
- Horizons S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF (HXE)
- iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF (XEG)
Q: Considering returning to oil to take a full position. I have full position on utilities,finance,IT,Consumer, Is going to oil a good idea? Which of the above would you or combination would you suggest for an initial input of $50-70K.
Your service is much appreciated,
Your service is much appreciated,
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!
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!
Q: I am currently watching XEG for an entry on a long term hold. I'm also looking for a Canadian ETF that is similar to OIH that trades in the US. Is there anything available on Canadian exchanges?
Q: Hi 5i'ers,
is it time for XEG and what do you think of their prospects going forward as oil seems to be on the mend or is this a dead cat bounce?
is it time for XEG and what do you think of their prospects going forward as oil seems to be on the mend or is this a dead cat bounce?