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Q: In terms my diversification, I am down in energy due to the slump in that sector. Would you recommend that I add to 1 or 2 of the four energy stocks I currently hold (VET, RRX, TOU, HWO) or hold off until there are more positive signals in the sector? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Alan on September 25, 2017
Q: Hello Peter and staff:
I hold shares of Tourmaline in my RRIF account and they are down 47% and I was thinking of selling them and investing the money in shares of Rio Tinto.
Your thoughts on these two companies and the soundness of this switch.
In my question today, I forgot to ask that since common shares of Rio Tinto are being purchased in a RRIF account, is there foreign tax withheld from the dividend that it pays?
Thank again
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Isabel on August 22, 2017
Q: Hi 5i: I have two oil stocks (RRX and TOG) and two nat gas stocks (BIR and TOU). I want to reduce this to one oil and one nat gas. Which two would you suggest I sell, and why? Thanks again for your great advice.
Read Answer Asked by Roland on August 14, 2017
Q: Hello 5i
Would appreciate your current 6 top picks in oil and gas producers. 3 gas and 3 oil preferably.
Many thanks
Les
Read Answer Asked by Les on June 06, 2017
Q: hello 5i:
I'm looking at a possible upgrade for our portfolio, as almost all energy names are down (and substantially), to date. Please rank the following, best to worst, using dividend, safety and growth in that order as criteria. This is a long term hold, so > 3 years. And would ALA be a better fit in the Utilities sector than energy?
thanks
Paul L
Read Answer Asked by Paul on May 01, 2017
Q: Hello 5i
I hold the above 4 companies in a taxable account that are down approx. 25%. I would like to sell to take a tax loss against future capital gains, and repurchase after 30 days. What might you suggest deploying the funds into in the mean time to still keep the sector allocation?
Thank you
Les
Read Answer Asked by Les on May 01, 2017
Q: What is your opinion of Cenovus? Or do you have a more preferred energy name?
Read Answer Asked by Scott on April 03, 2017
Q: I have no exposure to oil or gas in my current holdings. From a growth perspective and long term hold (between 7 to 10 years) could you please rate the 4 equities providing a brief description supporting your opinion. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Dave on March 01, 2017
Q: Hi team - These two stocks have lagged lately. I am a long term investor, and am more focused on where the price is 5, 10 years from now, not the near or even mid-term noise.

I believe that you see both companies having strong management, but would you have confidence in their balance sheets over the long haul? I would like to add to both positions, but would hold back if you advised against it, or believe we could see the stocks drifting lower to even more attractive prices.

Thanks.

Jim
Read Answer Asked by James on February 23, 2017