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Q: Crude is approximately double the price it was in late 2015 - early 2016 and the shares of VET.to are where they were when oil was trading at 30 per barrel. 35% of Vermillion's holdings are Brent-priced light oil production and European natural gas prices that are 2-2.5x greater than North American gas prices. Compared to a typical Western Canadian oil and gas producer it would seem that Vermilion is a bit of a value play here. The fact they did not cut their dividend through the last downturn and have paid an increasing dividend since 2010 is also notable. So what am I missing? Thanks! Randy D.
Read Answer Asked by Randy on November 12, 2018
Q: Hi Peter and Ryan,I see you seem to be taking a lot of heat about your balanced portfolio's performance lately.Just to put things in perspective,I have been a member since you began and with a little help by using margin sometimes(something Peter doesn't recommend lol!!)my total return for 5 years,even after this pullback is 175%.I remember you warning investors after a couple of 30% gain years in a row that things wouldn't always be that rosy.You also always stress not to panic every time markets have a violent pullback.People investing in the stock market should be prepared to deal times like this,it's not easy I know.Anyway,I'm quite happy with the service 5i provides,it's the best investment I've ever made!!!
Read Answer Asked by terry on November 12, 2018
Q: You have mentioned Dream's western Canadian exposure in other answers. This is purely anecdotal but I notice in Calgary that I have a lot of vacant space. Therefore I would prefer to own another industrial REIT. Recommendations please. Thanks always for your great service.
Read Answer Asked by Nigel on November 12, 2018
Q: Just my 2 cents..having been with 5i for 4 and a half years I gave learned to trust your opinions and then do my own due diligence. These are difficult weeks and the market is fearful. But it is still here after many many years and decades of ups and downs. When we stand back and look at the charts....we are up over the years. This is an opportunity to slowly dip into some of our favourite holdings. The world and hence the market has always had problems and always will. To those who doubt 5i opinions...stay the course...and do your own research as well. I'm glad I have.
Post at your discretion.
Read Answer Asked by El-ann on November 12, 2018
Q: It seems Cdn/US markets have reached a very high valuation for many stocks/sectors and investors are trying to find a reason (minor earnings miss etc) to get out of the market and build some cash positions. Interest rates will still go up and it will add more pressure along with all other uncertain factors which would lead to more panic selling and high volatility in the markets. Worst case scenario the markets will collapse considering the 10 year bull market run and tightening liquidity, lower stock buyback etc. Keeping this theory in mind is it a good idea for small investors like some of us 5i subscribers to build at least 30% cash and stay invested in defensive sector stocks like Utilities, REIT, FInancials and Staples instead of buying on dips in Tech, cons disc, Industrials sectors. Last few days many solid companies in 5i portfolios in Industrials, CYcylical sectors have sold off due to minor earnings miss. We can re-deploy the cash once the interest rates stop increasing and the market buy signals are positive in 2019. Would like to get your opinion and recommendation on this thought assuming smart money has started getting defensive and getting ready for next fall/recession.

Thanks
NInad
Read Answer Asked by Ninad on November 12, 2018
Q: I own shares of KXS. It’s been a bit of a wild ride. Today the stock is around $68, a price it last reached about 12 months ago. With this reset on the price the mkt seems to be saying its future potential as an investment is equal to or worse than it was a year ago; that despite a year of operations, the company is not stronger today than it was a year ago. While I would be hesitant to buy more until the share price decline stops, the risk/reward for KXS for a longer term investment is becoming more compelling. Your views?
Read Answer Asked by Marc on November 12, 2018
Q: Peter & Ryan, I have been a 5i member for over a year now and do not own all of your stocks but do own the ones mentioned above. I am down thousands of dollars based on your recommendations and expertise. Please help me understand what service am I paying for? I understand the market goes up and down but there is many of your recommendations that are getting wiped out. What is 5i's due diligence process for picking companies?
Appreciate your feedback
SF
Read Answer Asked by Steve on November 12, 2018
Q: In your reply to Kimberley regarding MKP, you stated that you'd find it hard to get interested (given all the issues), but that's assuming you don't already own it. However, for those of us who do, would you suggest hanging on to it? Or would you swap it out for something like EIT.un if one wants to maintain the same level of non-dividend income?
Read Answer Asked by chris on November 12, 2018
Q: KEL results released this morning look pretty darn good to me -- except maybe against "estimates" (?) which i haven't seen. A 13% drop looks (ridiculously) overdone? Your thoughts?

KEL & PXT are half positions in my TFSA -- hold, increase, or fold?
Read Answer Asked by Lotar on November 12, 2018
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