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Q: Hi guys,

Like most Canadian investors, I was overweight the energy sector going into the last correction at about 24%. I would like to reduce my energy exposure to about 15%. My current holdings, in equal amounts, are CNQ, SU, CPG, POU, TOU, VET and KEL. I want to keep CNQ and SU since they have good dividends, which are growing steadily over time. I want to replace CPG with WCP since I've lost patience in CPG's repeated share issuances. I plan to sell POU and KEL since they don't have dividends and KEL is not cheap and POU has high debt levels. My final decision is between TOU and VET. I'd like to keep one and sell one to have 4 holdings for about 15% weight. Your thoughts?
Read Answer Asked by Jason on November 13, 2014
Q: Hi Any idea why this stock is dropping so much - is there insider selling - is the distribution safe - pls advise

Thanks

Ernie
Read Answer Asked by Ernie on November 12, 2014
Q: Hi folks,please ask opinion Q results eca/t,and going forward,would u rate it buy,hold,sell at current price,if Q already asked,u can disregard,thanks as always,jb
Read Answer Asked by John on November 12, 2014
Q: Thank you for your prompt reply to my inquiry about Elkwater this morning. You certainly know how to run a business and offer great service!
Would you please explain what you mean by "expect the shares to settle down in price a bit" - does that mean at current levels or closer to the financing price?
Thanks again.
Read Answer Asked by Steven on November 12, 2014
Q: I like CPG for a long term hold but am currently significantly under water due to the falling oil prices. I have Capital gains in other stocks that I would like to offset. I am considering selling CPG for the tax loss and buying it back 31 days later. In the meantime I will buy a energy ETF with the funds to protect me if oil rebounds in the short term. If all stays the same or worse, I will sell the ETF after 31 days and buy back CPG. Your thoughts?
Read Answer Asked by Ken on November 12, 2014
Q: Elkwater was highly recommended by a BNN guest around July 30th, when it was approximately seventy cents. It traded 12 million shares the next day and subsequently doubled due to the rights offering, giving the company a hefty market cap considering it had no deals signed.
Now, it's twenty cents and still trading heavily. Investors who bought in August have taken a big hit and the share price action seems a little unusual, to say the least.
Is it possible the .375 cent private placement will be re-priced or cancelled due to market conditions or is it a bought deal and completed?
Would you buy this company at current levels?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Steven on November 12, 2014
Q: Hey 5i Team,

I am wondering how much of Enterprise group's business will be affected by the lower crude price. Heart oilfield rentals may incur some weakness but I would assume pipeline projects will still be going ahead regardless of volatile commodity prices. It seems their stock price has been under pressure along with the service sector however business still seems to be good? I would appreciate your thoughts on the company.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Keith on November 12, 2014
Q: Hi gang, and thanks for all the good advice.

I haven't see Enerflex mentioned since Feb 2014, and have been following the company for quite some time. In this sector I own Shawcor and Canyon Services (as well as Suncor and Black Diamond). I am thinking about adding either Enerflex or Secure Energy Services (SES). Do you favour one or the other over the next 5 years, and why? Thanks in advance. Keep up the good work
Read Answer Asked by Randall on November 12, 2014
Q: Could you please comment on which natural gas producers are most likely to benefit from short term interest in natural gas and might offer best short term gains

Also those producers with best value and long term prospects

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by lyle on November 12, 2014
Q: WEQ reports Q3 on Thursday. Any idea on what to expect?

How secure is the dividend? The WEQ website indicates the dividend has been paid out faithfully at $0.05/month since June 2007 and back then the share price was $4.00.

Thanks as always!
Steve
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on November 11, 2014
Q: Peter, I own the following resource companies. ARX BTE COS CPG FRU SGY TBE WCP VET. Would you please rank them for me in the sustainability of the dividend. How low does crude price have to go to cause them Div. problems? Thank you for your valued information, Ken
Read Answer Asked by Ken on November 11, 2014
Q: With USA no longer needing natural gas who will Canadian producers
sell their gas to?
Read Answer Asked by matt on November 11, 2014
Q: opinion on latest earning report & stability of dividend thanks
Read Answer Asked by neil on November 11, 2014
Q: what are your thoughts on ESN? Thank you for the great service.
Read Answer Asked by kevin on November 11, 2014
Q: What are the consensus numbers for Q3 Revenue and EPS?

thank you
Read Answer Asked by sandy on November 10, 2014
Q: Please tell me your latest viewpoint on Pacific Rubiales. I'm already underwater. Should I bail and lick my wounds?
Read Answer Asked by Gilbert on November 10, 2014
Q: The USA no longer needs our gas is pou a buy?
Read Answer Asked by matt on November 10, 2014
Q: I have small positions in RMP, KEL and SGY. I need to increase my oil and gas exposure as it is only about 3% of my exposure. in addition to adding to RMP, KEL and SGY could you please suggest several larger cap companies I could add? Thank you for the wonderful daily education you provide - it is a tonic!
Read Answer Asked by Peter on November 09, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and team, Would you pls. give your opinion on 3Q results. I'm way under water on this one. Would you reco. to sell/hold or maybe add to average down?
Thx a lot!
Read Answer Asked by Silvia on November 09, 2014