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Q: Hi,

These are some names that I hold that are smaller weights in my portfolio (<2%) and I would like to add to my positions. From comments, I think all of them are solid going forward and some have run hard, such as HPS.A, TVK, CRWD...The thing I've struggled with before is adding to names at the wrong time after they've had a good run and then the market turns and your gains turn into losses. How do you approach these situations and when do you decide to add to a starter position.

Would you be comfortable adding to any of these names at the current prices and can you rank which ones you would add to first?

With the market at record levels, I'm a bit more gun shy of doing so but I think on any market pullback, I would add to any of these names. Would you agree?

I remember a question you answered recently about increasing the avg. cost base vs the % of the position when adding. So for example, I bought HPS.A at $50 and now its $93 for a nice gain, however it's only 1.5% of my portfolio now. So if you are comfortable with a 3% position, do I just add now to get to that 3% even with the run that its had? Or wait for a nice pullback, which of course is impossible to predict. I try not to anchor prices and of course the buyers today are forward looking and expect good things to continue. How do you approach this? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Keith on January 24, 2024
Q: A family member entering post-secondary school owns these stocks in their TFSA on an approximate equal weighting of $4,000. They have $8,000 to contribute and invest this fiscal.

The objective is growth with some risk; maintenance of capital is a secondary objective.

If allocating in $4,000 increments would you add to one or more of the existing investments or are there one or two you think would be better suited to a young investor over a 3 - 5 year investment horizon?

Thanks so much.
Read Answer Asked by Dave on January 12, 2024
Q: Looking to add 2-3 names of the above small caps to my TFSA this month.With the exception, of LMN and GLXY all are down substantially. Question. Which have the biggest up side in 2024, for a long term hold. Please rate them 1-8 with short comments for growth and safety,
Read Answer Asked by Henry on January 04, 2024
Q: If things get worse in the Middle East and Oil goes up $ 40.00 to $ 120.00 a barrel what are best 5 Canadian Oil Companies to BUY

I own ATH and it performs well. What do you think of ATH ?

Let me know your top 5 under these circumstances or global ?

I agree with Mark Twain all months are difficult

bob

RAK
Read Answer Asked by bob on December 27, 2023
Q: Hi folks, Tamarak Valley tve/t released their 2024 Capital Budget....looks like 2 tiered & lowered guidance....stock taking a 5+% hit and nearing 52 week lows....I know liked by 5i, Nuttal, Martin Pelltier & many analysts....BUT...is this a case of TVE mgmt "over promising & under delivering", hold a fair size position.....thanks for your views/opinions....& would U rate Buy/Hold/Sell....thanks, jb
Read Answer Asked by John on December 08, 2023
Q: Oil and Gas is approximately 7% of my overall portfolio. Given the recent pullback in Oil and Gas stocks, would you consider this a good time to add to a number of positions? I am looking at adding to CVE, TVE and BTE.
Read Answer Asked by Timothy on December 08, 2023
Q: Hello,
I own above stocks, and with the current conflict in the middle east, which one(s) would you add to today? assuming oil hovers around current price of ~ $ 80.00.
Also, which ones are rumored for a take over?
As well, which ones have the strongest financials to grow the dividend?

Thanks
Carlo
Read Answer Asked by Carlo on November 07, 2023
Q: Hello, Can I please have your top Cdn or U.S. energy stock choices. Could you please compare them and advise if you have a preference and rank them accordingly for a 3 year hold. What are your thoughts on Enbridge within this group?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Lorraine on October 31, 2023
Q: hi folks, thoughts on Tamarak sale of non-core assets for $123M, and update on record Sept production 70,000 boed, etc....I know a fav of 5i (thanks, full position)...while another analyst said Sell at $3.50 (said paid to much for Delta??)....anyway, that is why I am a long time, happy customer of 5i...not every pick/suggestion can be a winner...but portfolio has never been better since became a 5i customer...merci beaucoup, jb Piedmont QC
Read Answer Asked by John on October 22, 2023
Q: What are your thoughts on BIR? It has lagged for the year and more so over
the past month. The dividend is in question, I recall $70 oil and $3 gas covers it. Is there any rationale to it being in question?

The other news I see is a new CEO coming in Jan, any thoughts on this?

Would you buy in here or would it be safe to wait for tax loss selling later in the year?
Read Answer Asked by Robert on October 11, 2023
Q: How would you rank these companies in terms of growth and evaluation in the energy sector in the next 3 years. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Lorraine on October 10, 2023