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Q: Would it be prudent to reduce energy exposure at this time? My wives RRIF account holds ARX, TOU, & FRU they represent 21.8% of the portfolio. My RRIF account holds ARX, TOU, HWX, PPL, OBE, & PD they represent 33.3 % of the portfolio, PPL alone is 15% of the total portfolio. I know I should reduce this exposure what would you suggest?
Read Answer Asked by lance on January 12, 2026
Q: Greetings
I currently own 8 shares of Constellation Software with a total cost of $3,877 in my RRIF. I am considering contributing $7,000 to my TFSA for the current year versus leaving the funds as a cash deposit, and I would appreciate your opinion on this decision.

In addition, I hold more than $40,000 in cash and would welcome your perspective on whether it would be prudent to invest a portion of these funds or to continue holding them in a money market account while awaiting further market volatility or unforeseen events.

Rick
Read Answer Asked by Rick on January 12, 2026
Q: I am a long time holder of CSU and received a small amount of Topicus shares when they were spun off a few years ago. I am planning to seek the shares as they make up a very small part of my portfolio.
How is the cost base calculated for these shares? Is it based on my CSU cost base? My brokerage account shows a cost of zero which doesn’t seem right.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by David on January 12, 2026
Q: Good morning,

Regarding WTI and expectations for continued price pressures for H1 2026 for reasons we all know well, I want to get your thoughts on China demand for Venezuelan oil. China has been the largest buyer of Venezuelan oil, and following the events of last weekend with Maduro and comments yesterday from Trump regarding the US “taking” ~$2bn in sweet crude from Venezuela, do you think China leans on Iran and Russia for their crude requirements near term? Or do you think there is potential for Canada to play more of a role?

I am at a bit of an inflection point on names like CNQ/Suncor at the moment, and would appreciate your views.

Thanks as always.
Read Answer Asked by Trevor on January 12, 2026
Q: Everyone, the first week of trading is now complete, what have you gleaned from the week? Clayton
Read Answer Asked by Clayton on January 12, 2026
Q: Peter; Do you think the political risk (Trump) is already in Aris and other SA miners? Thanks.
Rod
Read Answer Asked by Rodney on January 12, 2026
Q: Hi Folks,
I am looking at adding to either CSU, MSFT or AMZN in my RRSP. May I have your opinion as too which one you would recommend today, all things being equal.
Thanks,
Read Answer Asked by JOHN on January 12, 2026
Q: Hello,
Out of the three stocks, which ones would rank the highest in terms of strong buys at this point? Thanks very much
Read Answer Asked by umedali on January 09, 2026
Q: Hello Team,

Can you please rank the below companies based on long term growth over the next 3 years.
No need to worry about size/industry etc. Looking at deploying some cash.
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Kevin on January 09, 2026
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