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Q: Hi 5i,
What would you do with First Solar given the factors behind its recent plummeting? Is it an outright sell? I can afford to take a 3-5 year view with it, if it makes sense to do so. I am down substantially on the position but it is in a registered account so there is no tax loss angle to it. Nominally I think of the holding as part of a relatively small speculative pool within my portfolio so there are no real sector balancing consequences one way or another. Grateful for any thoughts. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Lance on September 15, 2016
Q: Hello,

I am looking for something in the green energy space for a longer term hold. I would like to buy something in the solar industry and prefer a non utility stock as I have enough yield from that sector. I already own CSIQ and can buy either in the U.S. and Canada and have been looking at TSL. What are your thoughts on this company and do you see anything particularly interesting in the sector? Thank-you very much.
Read Answer Asked by Alex on July 04, 2016
Q: I would like to invest in the solar energy space, and to that end have been keeping my eye on First Solar (FSLR) and Canadian Solar (CSIQ), both trading on the Nasdaq.

Of the two, which would you recommend for a full position, and why?

Alternatively, would you suggest a half position in each? (2.5%) Both seem to be making great gains in the past 6 months, and I'm not sure if I'm really comparing apples to apples anymore.

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Sylvia on November 01, 2013