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Q: My CNQ is down $1400 today. Is it time to replace it with a top up of CVX and XOM? Shoiuld NXF-B also be replaced? It may not seem to be affected by the Venezuela takeover as there are no Canadian companies being held. Please take as many credits as required.
As an addendum to my previous question, NXF-B may indeed hold Canadian oil co. Thus is it a sell now due to the Venezuelan takeover? If so please suggest a replacement. Eighty year old value dividend investor. I also gol CVX and XOM. Just add to those?
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by STANLEY on January 06, 2026
Q: Due to thre Venezuelan issue should I now replace TRP and SU? If so what would you suggest I replace them with, U.S. or Ca either one or both will do. Eighty year old dividend investor.
Read Answer Asked by STANLEY on January 06, 2026
Q: With the United States interim (??) takeover of Venezuela, what US publicly listed interests do you see as benefitting. Initial thoughts are the obvious oil and related infrastructure companies, shipping co's etc. Additionally, what companies have the capacity to handle extraction, refining etc the heavy grade that Venezuela pumps (if refined elsewhere)? Please offer brief thoughts and a short list of US blue chip dividend payers that will benefit. Also state if there are US companies that have outstanding arbitration awards.
Read Answer Asked by Harry on January 05, 2026
Q: What impact do you think there will be to Canadian oil companies when the US starts to control Venezuelan oil and what timeline. What companies would benefit?
Read Answer Asked by George on January 05, 2026
Q: Can you please rank your top 3 stocks in the US Energy sector? Or should I just buy the XLE?
Read Answer Asked by ROB on January 02, 2026
Q: Hi, I’m looking to create a portfolio of dividend growth stocks split over Canada and Us stocks with 10-12 names. Can you make a recommendation on the names you would use?
Read Answer Asked by Ian on December 19, 2025
Q: Hi Team,

What are your favorite Canadian and international energy companies with direct exposure to the commodity price. A growing dividend, even modest, is preferred.

Thanks!

Derek
Read Answer Asked by Derek on December 16, 2025
Q: Nat Gas:
I hold ~1% each of ARX and TOU. Also, ~5% XOM, which is also a major gas producer.
I don't have much confidence in this liberal gov't's promises of gas development. Would you recommend a US gas producer, and if so, which one?
Thanks
Jerry
Read Answer Asked by jery on September 11, 2025
Q: Good morning, I am presently down about 30% and wondering whether to just let it be, and wait for a comeback at some point, or sell and deploy funds elsewhere, and if so, what might you suggest as an alternative, keeping in mind that if I sell and invest elsewhere, I would need to make about 50% just to get back to breakeven on my original OXY investment. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Steven on June 30, 2025
Q: Similar to my last question, but looking to the US, I am interested in having a group of companies that are great companies and want to develop a grouping of these -whether they have a dividend or not, as part of my portfolio. Companies that have a competitive advantage, great leadership, quality assets, not too high debt and continue to execute with continuous improvement. Could you give me what you consider to be the best Great US Companies for each sector or industry. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Pat on May 13, 2025
Q: Hi group presently holding 20%in cash (wait or start nibbling now). Light on both Cad /Us financials so can you give me you top 3 (in order of preference) in both US and Cad. Also light on gold and energy same analysis please. Thanks for all your guidance it is much appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Terence on April 24, 2025
Q: Looking for a stable US stock with some growth/dividend. Please make suggestions
Read Answer Asked by Rachel on March 25, 2025
Q: Greetings. Are there any attractive US dividend-paying stocks (3.5%+) that currently appear on your radar? I'm looking for an alternative to US$ GICS or fixed income. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Stefan on March 06, 2025
Q: Hi there,

If you were to create a US Balanced Equity Portfolio using CDRs only, what would it look like?

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on January 30, 2025
Q: For various geopolitical and economical reason's, I am now looking for a fully integrated US energy Cie,including a significant % of natural gaz and transportation , located in "safer places "..I like CVX , but I will appreciate your ranking in this perspective,even if these 2 Cies are not included!
Read Answer Asked by Jean-Yves on January 07, 2025
Q: Hi 5i team.

I'm currently overweight Suncor, have a full position in Whitecap and less roughly 2/3 position in Freehold Royalties. I'm thinking of lightening up on Suncor and putting the dollars into a USA producers. Would you please list your top three USA domiciled oil and/or gas producers, why you prefer them, whether you would trade Suncor for any of them?

Thanks
Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on December 12, 2024
Q: I have several 'Growth' companies which have grown quite large in both Cdn and US markets (Thanks). While I plan to let winners run, I am looking to take some capital out of those, and shift to areas of the market which are trading below their historical averages. Could you suggest some areas of both US and Canada to look for those areas? (Specific companies or ETFs which would target this both welcome)
Read Answer Asked by Dave on November 27, 2024
Q: I am currently doing my quarterly rebalancing of my portfolio. I need to up my US equity holdings. My current US holdings are AAPL, BRK.B,XOM, JPM, MSFT, MCD, V. What are your favorite long term US holdings right now ?
Read Answer Asked by Mark on October 07, 2024
Q: Please comment on the above stocks. Would you buy these at current levels. If not which USA stock would you recommend instead of these.

Donna
Read Answer Asked by Donna on October 07, 2024
Q: CVX has been dropping since 2022. Is there a problem here? XOM and SU (I hold all three) have been increasing. Should I drop CVX? I have at least a five year window, 78 year value investor who can wait for a turn around.
Read Answer Asked by STANLEY on September 05, 2024
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