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Q: Hi, the listed shares currently make up my portfolio in relatively equal portions. I was wondering--with the $6000 TFSA amount, do any of these names stick out to top up with the full $6k or partial amounts? Alternatively I have been following Savaria SIS and considering initiating a new position? Thanks so much for your guidance.
Read Answer Asked by Simon on January 03, 2019
Q: I'm looking to reduce exposure to the energy sector and harvest some tax losses. My holdings cover a range of energy companies with different strengths and weaknesses (gassy, oily, big cap, small cap) so equivalence is difficult to calculate. From the list of CVE, HSE, PGF, SGY, TOU and WCP in what order would you reduce these holdings?

As always, thanks for the excellent service.
Read Answer Asked by Stefan on December 03, 2018
Q: Hi Guys,
I submitted this question last week so not sure if it didn't go through or just got lost in the shuffle. The question is as follows: I am concerned about the oil and gas industry going into a prolonged down pricing environment. Can you rank these companies in terms of balance sheet strength and their ability to withstand a prolonged downturn? Can you also speak on if any of these would be in significant financial trouble (e.g. - bankruptcy) over a prolonged downturn?
Thanks,
Dean
Read Answer Asked by dean on November 26, 2018
Q: Have to raise cash for YE withdrawal from my RIF. These are the smallest holding and are under water. Would you please rank them as to which you recommend to sell. Your input is appreciated. Thank you.
Werner
Read Answer Asked by Werner on November 21, 2018
Q: Happy Thanksgiving to All! I am doing a little portfolio clean up. These are the names I am considering selling: Atco (ACO), Barrick (ABX), Census (CVE), Stantec (STN). Are any still worth holding? Why? Can you offer replacement ideas within the same sector? I am about a decade from retirement and prefer stocks with a (growing) dividend, and also have potential for price appreciation. I have a buy and hold investment style.
Read Answer Asked by Brenda on October 09, 2018
Q: So Druckenmiller and Soros are putting more bets on oil. I'm not an oil expert, but I do understand the operational leverage that can be created. I also understand there are specific Canadian specific variables to profitability with the pipelines and oil sands etc. If I were to bet with these two, could you give me a list of Canadian oil Companies to bet on? Could you also comment on any possible reason they see oil as attractive?

Much Thanks,

Wayne
Read Answer Asked by Wayne on August 17, 2018
Q: Which OIL companies are your favorites buy?
Obliged and Greatful to 5i.
Read Answer Asked by Nizar on August 07, 2018
Q: Hi Peter, Can you advise your 5-6 best candidates for covered call strategy, Thanks
Read Answer Asked by RUPINDER on July 24, 2018
Q: Hi team, I don't have much energy exposure and am looking to add this to the portfolio. I am looking for something that has some growth potential as well as income. I was thinking about VET or WCP, which of these 2 do you prefer right now, or are there others that you would recommend.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Nancy on July 16, 2018
Q: Can you give me a couple of ideas for oil E&P exposure
Read Answer Asked by Kyle on July 10, 2018
Q: Hi Peter
I have almost no exposure to the energy revival . Can you recommend some good growth companies the will survive for the next five years .
Candi
Read Answer Asked by Candi on May 18, 2018
Q: I recently added a few "commodity" stocks and they've recently had very strong runs...Would you be inclined to hold them or take some profits? None of them represent an oversized portion of my portfolio. I'm just thinking after such sizeable gains in a short term...they must be due for a pullback. What macroeconomic indicators would you use to identify a change in outlook?
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on May 14, 2018
Q: I keep a small portion of my portfolio for trading opportunities. With volativity back in the market, can you recommend a few stocks that you would 'trade' in this market. I am currently trading cpg and valeant. Any other ideas?

Read Answer Asked by kelly on May 14, 2018
Q: Hello all
I am zero invested in oil and gas right now.
I have a bit of room in RSP account and thinking of taking one oil stock with a decent dividend for a long term hold. Purchasing right away so today’s prices are in play.
Either Vermillion or White Cap fit I think, thoughts on those or another option would be appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on May 07, 2018
Q: Hi Peter and Staff
I note you have listed CVE as a good O&G option lately, first times I recall you doing so. There have been many saying they overpaid for their big purchase and that their debt is too high which if true is usually meaning a non endorsement by 5i. What is the case for this stock now in your opinion and is it not more properly lumped with the big boys like SU or CNQ? Do you prefer it over those two as well?
Thanks for all you do
Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on April 17, 2018
Q: With oil price rising and bullish sentiment seemingly on the upswing what would be your favorite stcoks or etfs at this point?
GUY R
Read Answer Asked by Guy R. on April 16, 2018
Q: For energy sector I have these four companies. Sure, I am under water with all, but this is probably irrelevant. All offer good dividend, so I have time to wait. They have some debt too, which I don't really like. Please comment on the prospects for these companies: at this moment can you consider them value or value traps? Or, are they a hold? Are the dividents sustainable?
Read Answer Asked by Calin on March 08, 2018
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