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Q: If you had to pick one out of those two stocks for 1 to 2 year outlook, which one would you pick? I realized that ENB is more of a utility and more interest rate sensitive, but still is related to the oil industry. Both stocks have been beaten down, but wandering which one in your opinion would have more upside if oil starts moving up? Thanks for the great service.
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on March 19, 2018
Q: Hi Guys,

What do you think about Spartans earnings and prospects. There is so much commentary about how this company has a great balance sheet, and the founders have made, and sold companies for large profits, and is a must own name in the energy space. Well.. I have owned for 3-4 years and am underwater. New reports have indicated that they have pulled out of a conference next month (speculation that there are in talks with other parties now to merge, and/or be bought). Eric N, who seems extremely knowledgeable to the energy markets, thinks it is a great play, and may think news/takeout is in store. What do you guys think!
Read Answer Asked by william on March 16, 2018
Q: I have a small position in TAG in a trading account. It seems to have some earnings and no debt while not exposed to our Canadian energy market problems. However, it also seems to by unable to hit on any of its big targets.
I was wondering if you think it is time to move on or by more and wait for the next positive news cycle?
Read Answer Asked by Randy on March 16, 2018
Q: Hi Peter an team, I've had these two darlings for a while, so of course I'm down. In a previous question when the price of oil was much lower you said they could rally if the price of oil would rise. How come there hasn't been a bit of a rally in these two. Thanks, Nick
Read Answer Asked by Nick on March 15, 2018
Q: Hi 5i team - I have held Surge Energy for quite a long time and it has been a disappointing stock. Even with the lower oil and gas prices there are others that have at least held their own. Are there two or three similar companies that have had a better performance record and perhaps better upside. I am planning to sell Surge and buy something that has performed better if you think this is a sensible strategy. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Rob on March 12, 2018
Q: I am in a quandary as to what to do with my energy holdings. Due to the growth of my portfolio from other sectors, the energy portion had now shrunk to about 3% as represented by the above 2 companies. It is my understanding that I should rebalance from time to time which would mean trimming a little, primarily from tech, and buying some pipelines/utilities and energy. I am comfortable with the first two sectors as I feel they do represent good value and pay a great dividend too but I wonder if energy holds the same promise. Should I hold my nose and buy more VET/WCP to come up to a minimum 5% or might this be a time to get out of a sector altogether? Is it possible that oil just won't be coming back, at least for several years?

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on March 09, 2018
Q: Hi Peter: How would u rank these oil companies in terms of its future growth. RDS seems to have a high dividend yield and IMO is at its 52 wks. low and a low dividend yield , and XOM is somewhere in the middle. I'm approaching retirement in a couple of years, trying to build a portfolio of dividend and growth. Any other suggestion not in the list above? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by DAVID on March 09, 2018
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