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Q: I just read the Bloomberg announcement that the Biden Administration is considering a large release of oil (“up to 180 million barrels”) from the Strategic Reserve to combat inflation and to lower gasoline prices. This would be in addition to the 80 million barrels already released in the last 6 months. The suggested rate of release is 1 million barrels a day. The price of WTI dropped 5.5% on this announcement. It was stated that if this strategy is approved, the IEA would attempt to have other countries join this action to provide a coordinated release from several sources.
I don’t know whether this announcement is just an attempt to jaw-bone the oil price down or if it is serious. It certainly impacted the price of oil. If the full plan were implemented, what would you predict the impact to be on Canadian energy stocks in the short term (3months) and by year end.
Please ignore the following question if you are uncomfortable with it. “What action would you take if you held a slightly underweight position in the energy? Buy more? Sell some? Do nothing?”
With appreciation for your great service to us small retail investors
Ed
Read Answer Asked by Ed on March 31, 2022
Q: hi. can I get your opinion on these 3 growth stocks. and could rank them in regards which you would consider the best buy for a tfsa. also, do you think all 3 would fit well into a tfsa, and if you have any other names to add, feel free, always appreciate the expert advice, cheers, chris
Read Answer Asked by chris on March 31, 2022
Q: The Economist has a recent article on "seven metals (aluminium, cobalt, copper, lithium, nickel, silver and zinc) that are critical to building an electricity economy".

What would be your preferred method of gaining exposure to some or all of these--single stock (no fees but won't touch on all seven materials) or ETF (more diversified but high fees in Canada, eg XBM)? I would be interested in a single stock (not a basket of stocks) for this purpose, or an ETF. Would be grateful if you could please provide suggestions. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Chris on March 31, 2022
Q: I'm looking for another lo-volatity dividend payer with some growth to hold for the long term. I own BEPC (3%) and its done very well. Should I add to it or add FTS, BIP, or do you have a better choice for me?
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on March 31, 2022
Q: After Vermillions purchase what other canadian companies are likely takeover targets?
Read Answer Asked by hal on March 31, 2022
Q: I have positions in the above companies that have grown fairly large and i am looking to trim. I was wondering which of the above stocks has the best outlook over the next 2 to 3 years . If you were going to trim which one of the companies would you trim or would you trim both an equal amount
Read Answer Asked by scott on March 31, 2022
Q: Any chance there will be access to an archived version of Mr. Hodson's presentation tomorrow? I am unable to attend.
Thank-you,
Cal
Read Answer Asked by Calvin on March 31, 2022
Q: greetings - I'm thinking of harvesting some NTR gains. Other than the financial sector ( I have RBC, SLF, BAM, GSY, BNS) and energy ( have CNQ, SU, ENB and TU) which Canadian companies do you regard with the strongest conviction these days for long term holds. Dividends are always nice but not a stopper. Thanks for a steady hand on the tiller. Al
Read Answer Asked by alex on March 31, 2022
Q: Hello,

From your last report update of March 9th the 5i Balanced portfolio is down YTD -7.18%. Mawer's Balanced fund Series A is also down YTD -7.15% as of March 30th (according to Morningstar data). I find the comparison between the 5i balanced portfolio and the Mawer Balanced fund interesting because the Mawer fund has a Canadian bond weighting of ~30%. Given the current market back drop shouldn't balanced funds with a sizable bond weighting provide better down side protection? Or is this mainly due to rising interest rates affecting bond performance?

Thank you,

Glen
Read Answer Asked by glen on March 31, 2022
Q: Could you please rate the following stocks and ETFs for total return over the next 5 years:

BAM.A
BEP.UN
CWW
SMH
V
IHI

How about E (excellent), VG (very good), G (good), F (forget it)?!

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Doug on March 31, 2022
Q: I am considering positions in the attached companies. Are current prices good entry points and are there any of these companies you would not purchase today?
Read Answer Asked by Timothy on March 31, 2022
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