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Q: Hi;

CQE continues to lanquish. It has an FFO of $0.03 per share and production is up 8%. My understanding is that it is performing well and has a high level of inside ownership. Who are the "insiders" on this and what is your opinion of them? I am down almost 70% and I am looking to either triple down with another $4,000 investment or take my loss. What is your opinion?

DON
Read Answer Asked by Donald on September 07, 2017
Q: We know that CVE has a ton of debt and that there may not be much life until oil prices firm up.
That being said, they did beat the street's most recent earnings predictions, it's selling well under book, it's been basing for the past few months and the dividend is just shy of 2%

What do you think of CVE as a potential 12 month investment?
Read Answer Asked by Gord on September 06, 2017
Q: On RMP specifically, do you have an opinion regarding their announced asset sale?
Of greater interest, what are the mechanics involved when trading resumes after a Halt Trade order? While halted the bid and ask were matched at .445. Shortly after the halt was lifted the bid and asked appeared to be matched at .485 but no trades appeared. A few minutes later, same scenario at .52.

I viewed this on Direct Investing and it appeared that the first trade - after the halt - occurred around 2:10 (and according to RBC site the halt was lifted about an hour prior)
Read Answer Asked by Peter on September 05, 2017
Q: I have had a substantial amount invested in CPG and SGY for quite a while and I'm down 50% on CPG ($18k loss) and 52% on SGY ($15k loss). I'm now wondering if there is such a shift occurring in energy policies that oil stocks may never recover, and that perhaps I should take the loss on these two and invest what's left into something more conservative, like POW or PWF. I'd appreciate your thoughts. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Chris on August 29, 2017
Q: I bought both of these stocks in equal amounts at the start of the year and RDS is down 2% while VET is down 30%. Both have around the same yield. I am thinking about selling RDS and using proceeds to buy VET with the assumption that I will have a better return in long run when oil prices recover. What do you think of my plan or would you just keep both stocks.
Read Answer Asked by Sandy on August 29, 2017
Q: Dear 5i
I look at the chart of the TSX and see that its been trending downward over the last 6 months or so while the S&P and DOW have been trending upwards over the same time period . My thought is that it might be a good time to invest in the TSX now as that downward trend is most likely to start to reverse upward and not invest in the DOW or S&P as that trend is likely to reverse downward . On the other hand 5i generally advocates investing into strength meaning investing the opposite to what i`m suggesting . The other thought of course is to invest equally amongst them all so diversified across the board . I know predicting the market is impossible but i still like to invest to some degree on probabilities .
Appreciate your thoughts .
Thanks
Bill C.
Read Answer Asked by Bill on August 28, 2017
Q: My only energy holdings are ALA, ENB and PPL, representing 11% of my equity portfolio. I am considering SU or CNQ as an addition. Which do you prefer at this time, or would you view my energy holdings okay as is?
Read Answer Asked by Barrie on August 25, 2017
Q: Greetings 5i,

I currently hold a half position in both ENB and SU, and, like many others I assume, am getting somewhat discouraged with the performance of the Canadian energy sector this year. I am more than willing to be patient, as I am only 35, and feel that both are good companies with strong fundamentals. More than anything however, I do not want to give in to panic selling.

Could you please provide your assessment of each as a long term hold (5 years plus)?

Please deduct a credit for each if you deem it appropriate.

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Lucas on August 23, 2017
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