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Q: I hold several oil and gas exploration & production (E&P) companies. On every one of them I have significant losses, as many people do. I also have two oil refiners: VLO and MPC. I am shocked to see capital gains on both. Do oil refiners not move down when oil prices go down? I didn't see CONSISTENT correlation so I suspect I may be doing something wrong. Thus I seek your insight and deep, deep thoughts. Are both these companies just refineries? Or do they have some exploration and production in their operations ?
Would you continue to hold MPC and VLO ? If you wanted to realize cash for deployment elsewhere, which one (IF ANY) would you sell-- and WHY please.
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Adam on November 15, 2017
Q: Hi 5i,
My NVDA has doubled since buying ealier this year (thanks!). Do you think I should sell half to buy some INTC now that they are getting into the GPU market as well? (I also hold TXN, PHO in the chip space and many other tech names so am quite diversified). I am just wondering if INTC might have better growth rates than NVDA or if NVDA is a bit priced to perfection right now.

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Wayne on November 14, 2017
Q: A while ago you had an article on various pair trades. One of them was short MAT and go long TOY. I was already long TOY so added MAT as a short as I wanted to add a little downside protection to an otherwise balanced portfolio. It was working for a while until the merger/takeover talk. Should I cover my short on MAT, or wait to see if the deal goes through? Do you see MAT raising further in price if the deal goes through?
Read Answer Asked by Steven on November 14, 2017
Q: Good morning from fabulous and sunny Palm Desert, California! Could you please give me an opinion on Liberty Expedia. Is this the time to buy for future growth, or do you see something wrong with the stock? I tend to buy companies that I use, if I think the timing is right, and see this as an alternative to Priceline.

So glad your site is back up and running. I missed you like I miss my luggage!

Thanks, Susan
Read Answer Asked by Susan on November 13, 2017
Q: Hi, Wondering if you are able to provide any general thoughts on holding SEMUF (Siem Industries) in a portfolio for O&G/Shipping exposure. My thesis for owning has been to get in well below book value in a company that is run by management that has compounded over the long term (Kristian Siem). My concern is with lack of liquidity but plan to hold long term. Just wondering if you have any general thoughts or considerations or concerns in this type of name?
Read Answer Asked by Cameron on November 13, 2017
Q: Talk of a dividend cut has been circulating for a while. Down $9 bucks a share on this behomoth! Is this what the street will be happy with--a dividend cut so that they can start growing? Would you hang on for an eventual turnaround or buy something (suggestion?) similar industry but growing. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Helen on November 13, 2017
Q: What is your opinion on QYLD for US tech exposure. Management fee is a .60% with a 7.4% yield. I know I'm capping the upside with the covered calls but if there is such a thing as a " Sleep at night " stock in the " tech " sector. Would this be one ? Also for a one stop shop for the rest of the US would VIG be a good choice or do you have another preference ?
Read Answer Asked by Garth on November 13, 2017
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