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Q: I think I'm ready to throw in the towel on PHM and SCR, being down 54% and 42.5%, respectively. I've been doing the Lazarus Watch on them, but I'm ready to concede these will not be coming back from the dead any time soon.

In that vein, I was thinking of replacing them with beaten up oil/energy stocks, that are more likely to recover than either of these. Some thoughts are: Cequence, Rock Energy, Pine Cliff and Cathedral. What are your thoughts on your favourite one of these, assuming I'm in a fugue state and believe in oil recovery? : )

Alternatively, could you recommend a stock, in any sector, with some good trading potential, with a stock price of under $1?

I know this goes against 5 I methods, and for what it's worth, this is not my usual M.O. I normally follow solid 5 I principles, and have made some very nice returns. (thanks for that!). Rather, this is my Mad Money Recovery Mode -- and wanted to exchange, roughly, share count and dollar value. (I think we all have a tiny "gambling gene" in all of us, otherwise we would never go near the Market, with our hard earned cash.)

If you think PHM or SCR are worth holding onto, on the other hand, I would value your opinion. (I do tend to hold onto to things for the longer term if there is hope of probable recovery.)
Read Answer Asked by Sylvia on May 05, 2016
Q: Hi Peter, What do you think about Score now-a-days? I bought it from growth portfolio recommendation last year. I am down 75% from my buying price. This is .80% of my portfolio now. Should I just take the loss and move on. I am a Software Architect and recently went to a mobile conference and fortunately spoke to their SVP. He was saying pretty good things about their business and the team(his claim is his team is best in Canada after Google and Shopify). Anyways, I don't know, it is like asking barber if I need a haircut. I can hold on to this for 5 years as it is in My RRSP. But considering your business analysis do you think it is worth holding or should I just switch to something else? Your detailed analysis please.
Read Answer Asked by Sridip on March 28, 2016
Q: I am down approximately 40% on SCR, I realized there was risk going into this one so I wasn't blindsided by a downturn, just didn't expect it this quickly. I hold it in my TFSA so there are no advantages to a tax sell off I can see. I can afford to hold it longer term so am wondering if you think I should hold on, add or cut my losses.
Jim
Read Answer Asked by Jim on November 11, 2015
Q: Hi Guys,

I own most of the companies covered in the 5i growth portfolio. Just wanted to know if you still like this and if the story remains intact or has gotten better/worse. The app is fantastic and it seems like they've got a nice brand, plenty of users, and growth ahead. However, I'm concerned about the company's ability to become profitable. Do you think these fears are overblown? I'd appreciate your thoughts on this as I'm debating about adding a half position to this in December when tax loss selling has abated.

Thanks,

Elliott
Read Answer Asked by Elliott on November 09, 2015
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