Investment Q&A

Q: I have a question about Black Diamond. It spiked after the Fort McMurray fire as it was felt this company could help in providing their accommodations to displaced persons from the fire.....and it has pretty much slowly trended downward from that spike up. The fire is now old news. I assume it's business is still in dire straights. What is the latest company report and news on this stock and their future outlook and financial health. Are they going to $0 or do you think we will see some further upside over the next 6-12 months? If so, what price do you think it will be at in 6 months? 12 months? I was considering dollar cost averaging on this stock as I am down big time on it. If it pops up above the current downtrend line above $5.40, I thought it might be a time to average down on this stock. What would you recommend I do? Sell at a loss? Dollar cost average knowing the future is brighter? Or do you recommend another energy play that has a brighter future than BDI?

Q: Hi guys, I'm wanting to start a position in pipelines, which of the three do you favor for growth.

Thanks as always
Rob

Q: What are your thoughts on tonight's update for High Arctic? Should I be concerned with the short term on the new contract? I really like this company fundamentally but worry about the risk of their customer concentration.

Q: Hi Whats your take on vets current acquisition in Germany It did share in today bounce.
Also many thx on your recommendation on aw I took a full position in Mar and have to trim aleady
Stan

Q: Thoughts on British Petroleum USD ADR @ this time please? Thank you.

Q: I currently own Gibson Energy in a locked in RRSP at an average price of $25.00.

My time frame is 10+ years to hold before I convert to a Life Income Fund (similar to a RRIF).

Is it better to:

1 - do nothing and collect the current yield (5.28 %) and wait for recovery in share price.
2 - slowly buy new units at current prices and bring my average price down and increase yield.
3 - sell and reinvest in other companies in the energy infrastructure field (KEY, PPL, IPL, ALA)

Thank you for excellent service.

Q: Good morning,

Looking to see what insights you can pass along on this speculative junior companywith ties to Halliburton and Ian Telfer.

Thank you in advance,
Brad

Q: Peter; Does the "vote" change anything at VET? I'm not sure if they supply the UK- maybe a buy opportunity? Thanks.Rod

Q: Thoughts on deal risk here? This is an all cash deal, correct?

Q: Hi 5i,
What are your thoughts on Birchcliff acquisition of the Encana assets and the issuance of new Equity in support of acquiring these assets. Does it make sense and is the stock fully valued at this point given the recent run up since the fall?

Cheers. Antoine

Q: Hi Folks
What do you see as the potential downside in owning this stock over the next year or so
GUY R>

Q: Your opinion on Golar will be appreciated
Claude

Q: Can you please tell me what the latest status is of the takeover offer? Has the vote taken place yet? If not, when is it slated for? When will the deal be either approved and finalized (shareholders receive their money) or not be approved? What are your current thoughts of the deal?

thank you

Q: What Canadian natural gas company would benefit the most from a natural gas price hike? And a close second?
Thanks
Jean

Q: I own 1,000 shares of Savanna Energy Services at a cost of $8.60. Would it be wise to purchase another 4,000 shares to reduce my cost base? I understand its Australian operations is doing well. What is 5i recommendation on the company? There appears to be no previous questions on this company.

Q: I hold TOU, ALA, KEY. Down 18%, 24% and 13% respectively. This is all my direct oil/natural gas exposure which represents 17% of my entire portfolio.
I have 10+ years investment horizon for these stocks. These stocks fluctuate a lot which I don't mind but I dislike being underwater for a prolong period of time.

Should I stick with these names or should I make a switch to other oil companies like VET? If yes what names would you suggest and how should I divide the investment % wise? Which stock(s) to sell and which one to keep? Switch now or later?

The goal of the switch is to position myself for eventual(I believe) oil recovery.

Appreciate your insight.

Q: Can you tell me about Transglobe. It appears to be financially healthy -- can it weather the current low/moderate price? Is it a good target for takeover? Would you consider it a buy, hold or sell?

Q: Is this a good entry point? Tx

Q: what are your thoughts and opinion on zar's present strategic review, and future outlook? thank you.

Q: Please provide your thoughts on the following announced Friday: Penn West Announces $1.1 Billion In Asset Sales, Including The Sale Of Its Saskatchewan Assets For $975 Million.
I am a long suffering shareholder with a position in a registered plan. What action if any should I take based on this transaction?