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Q: My only stock in the oil space, other than utilities, is wcp. What would you suggest as a second stock to compliment this now that the oil sentiment is improving?
Read Answer Asked by Carla on April 11, 2018
Q: I am under the impression that energy may be starting to rebound with the price of oil continuing to rise, and the outlook looking better for pricing. Gas prices are also getting very high in Canada. I have holdings in ENB, ENF, and BIR. Are than any others you would recommend, in Canada or the US, or perhaps an international energy etf, that might recover very well? I can pull some cash out of ENF to avoid being sector overweight.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by John on April 11, 2018
Q: Could you please rank these stocks for growth assuming the sector ever improves.
Could you also do another list of just the dividend payers ranking income strength (safe and/or growing divi)

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by EVAN on April 05, 2018
Q: 2 part question. 1. Listening to Nutell and Schacter on BNN and they are continually talking about the next cycle in energy and how a lot of the Cdn. Energy stocks have been beaten up and now is the time to buy these things and hold them for 3 or 4 years for significant gains. Acknowledge these guys are talking up their own books but do you agree with the thesis and if so, do you view more upside in natural gas or oil? 2. If you agree with the thesis, what do you think of the suggested companies? Also thinking on investing in a basket of 5 rather than an individual stock to lessen the risk. Do u agree? Thx
Read Answer Asked by Patrick on March 19, 2018
Q: I am in a quandary as to what to do with my energy holdings. Due to the growth of my portfolio from other sectors, the energy portion had now shrunk to about 3% as represented by the above 2 companies. It is my understanding that I should rebalance from time to time which would mean trimming a little, primarily from tech, and buying some pipelines/utilities and energy. I am comfortable with the first two sectors as I feel they do represent good value and pay a great dividend too but I wonder if energy holds the same promise. Should I hold my nose and buy more VET/WCP to come up to a minimum 5% or might this be a time to get out of a sector altogether? Is it possible that oil just won't be coming back, at least for several years?

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on March 09, 2018
Q: Most oil&gas yeildcos were losing value before the correction, but now even VET is testing 6-month lows. Are there any that stand out as so grossly depressed that the reward outweighs the risk? (Please add to the supplied list as you see fit.)
Read Answer Asked by John on February 12, 2018
Q: I read/hear conflicting opinions about the price of oil from well respected analysts in the print/electronic/TV media. Some say oil sector is the next place where the money is going to flow and others say there will be a pull back sooner than later. Do you think the new highs are there to stay? What are the top 3 to 5 companies from your favourite list that have already shown improvement due to higher oil price?
Many thanks.
Mano
Read Answer Asked by Savalai on January 17, 2018
Q: Like most people, I'm down in the energy sector and not seeing much hope on the horizon. I hold VET, TOU and RRX. With VET I at least have a good dividend while I wait for a recovery but with TOU and RRX there is no dividend. Perhaps you think the other 2 will "bounce back" faster when there is a recovery and are worth holding anyway?

I'm inclined to keep 5% of my portfolio in energy but sell TOU and RRX and put the funds into VET or another dividend producing stock while I wait for the energy sector to recover. Does this seem like a good plan? Would having my energy funds in US companies be better?

If I do this change, do you have suggestions for Canadian or US dividend producing energy stocks? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Alan on January 10, 2018
Q: How would you rate the following companies for growth to buy for my TFSA??
CLS, OTEX, ZCL, VET, PLI, TV, BUS, TDG. I really appreciate your considered opinion to help me make my decision. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Bob on January 05, 2018
Q: Thank you for all your valuable assistance thruout 2017. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

I’m looking for four or five stocks in the Canadian or US oil/gas - energy sector that would be beneficial to add Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Marla on December 22, 2017
Q: What are your top picks in resources
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by James on December 20, 2017
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