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Q: The sad state of the Canadian fosil energy sector has me torn between cutting my loses and moving on ( too late for PGF....) or doubling down on a few names when things are in the dumps.... With the exception of Suncor ( dont need more and happy with it so wont sell), what do I do with my current energy holdings. Thanks to the poor recent performance they are down to about 10% of my total holdings. Dump, hold, add, or double down on these names please.
Read Answer Asked by Tom on November 05, 2019
Q: Time to invest some dividends sitting around in cash. I want to top up one of these 3 holdings. Which is the best opportunity to add right now. These are my 3 smallest holdings ( PZA and MX due to drops, MAL bought a small position that has done well) so want to top one of them up.
Read Answer Asked by Tom on November 05, 2019
Q: You have mentioned in the past that MX "has some degree over methanol prices" yet the main reason for the current decline in profits was low pricing. Just how much ability to price products do they really have? Will the new facility, once it is on stream, increase this ability? I still like the company but I am wondering if pricing truly provides any kind of advantage.

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on November 04, 2019
Q: If you didn’t have a position in MX right now would you start one now after their quarterly results, ...please explain why or why not?
FYI I am looking for growth and I need a holding in this sector and have at least a 5 year time horizon. If you have other suggestions that would be great also.
Read Answer Asked by Geoffrey on October 31, 2019
Q: I am considering these companies to buy on 3-yr. time frame. Moderate risk tolerance.
Could you please rate them, separately, in terms of !. Risk 2. Growth potential ( MX and MG Canadian). Take credits accordingly. Thanks Jim
Read Answer Asked by jim on October 31, 2019
Q: Hello

I read MA is to acquire tech firm for an undisclosed sum. Since then, the stock has been dipping down .
Would you see this acquisition a plus to the company and would you recommend buying some stock here?
MX - stock is down drastically since Dec2018 and did not recover yet.
The company stated they reached an 5 year agreement with ENAP for natural gas supply to its Chile operations.
What is your outlook on the company in general and do you see the stock recover soon ?

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Kristelle on October 25, 2019
Q: I sold my holdings in MX more than 30 days ago intending to buy in agail as I think the company has been unfairly beaten up. Considering tax loss selling, a spike seems remote unless they report amazing results on Oct 30. Do you think its too early to jump back in? Would it be prudent to to wait until maybe mid November. The charts are really unhelpful but it is above its 50 day moving average.
Read Answer Asked by Don on October 24, 2019
Q: According to RBC, Methanex has had a negative surprise the last 3 qtrs and they estimate a .01 profit , down from .13, 30 days ago. Yesterday they upgraded price target to $50 US with an outperform rating. I purchased a partial position around $40 with helpful guidance from 5i, thank you, and am thinking of adding to my winning position. What do your numbers show for Q3, do you think the stock can do well over the next year or two even if the Energy sector doesn't?
Read Answer Asked by Charles on October 04, 2019
Q: Do you have any idea why MX charts so closely to many Oil and Gas stocks? I don't think they are in the same business but maybe they are after all. I thought part of the problem with Oil was excess supply (abundant shale oil for example). Is there just too much Methanol out there for the existing demand? Since Methanol is used as a substitute or an additive to gasoline and also used to create plastics do you think we are experiencing an emotional rejection of Methanol instead of a verifiable decline in use?
MX on their website illustrate the use of Methanol to power cargo ships. Is this a new growing use of the product?
Thanks,
Jim
Read Answer Asked by James on September 30, 2019
Q: With the recent run up in EIF's share price, I've made a solid profit.
I'm now considering selling either half or all of my EIF shares and purchasing partial positions in both MX and NTR. I feel the latter two companies currently represent good value and could be considered "safer" than EIF. I have a 3-5 year time horizon.
Kindly provide your opinion
Read Answer Asked by Richard on September 27, 2019
Q: Hello 5i,

I currently hold these stocks in an unregistered account. I have journaled over the five companies into a US account for the dividend. I would like to add possibly two more companies that pay their dividend in US funds. I have the rest of the balanced fund and some growth in my TFSA. Any suggestions to add here, and if it results in duplication, what would you remove from the list. I am well balanced and would likely have to sell at least one current stock and could just add the other if you can give me two. Was looking at Nutrien or AQN. Didn’t pull the trigger on AQN last year at 12.5.

Thanks for the assist.
Read Answer Asked by Kelly on September 26, 2019
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