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Q: I have the above stocks in the energy sector and am at a 7.2% total. I'd like to sell two and increase either my holding in C. Non. Cyclical or Healthcare. Which 2 would you sell and what you you buy?

Thanks for the great advise.
Read Answer Asked by Lyle on October 26, 2017
Q: Hi. The sentiment seems to remain quite negative for the the smaller oil names like RRX. When even oil strengthens and the Cdn dollar weakens, it still goes down. I thought with oil firming up over the last couple of months, it would start to show some strength. Is it just Canadian smaller cap oil sentiment or is there something happening on Canadian netbacks or the longer end of the oil price curve that is driving this? Would you recommend continuing to hold? I could use the capital loss this year, what similar security would you recommend buying if I was to retain my exposure? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Darcy on October 25, 2017
Q: Sector Rec Now
Csmr Staples 10 8.4 (LIQ ECI PBH)
Csmr Discret 10 17.8 (GSY NFI ZZZ TOY FRII)
REITs 05 2.8 (BAM.A)
Technology 15 15.3
Financial 15 11.8 (TD NA AGF.B TSU)
Utilities 10 7.1 (FTS KWH.UN)
Industrial 10 12.0
Health 05 5.0
Energy 10 6.8 (PKI ZCL)
Basic Mtrl 05 6.7
Telco 05 0.0
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ETFs (VE VEE VGG) 6.0

Examined my portfolio in relation to recommended Sector weightings. Need to trim back Consumer Discretionary. I like them all; they have done well, except for FRII. I’d like to increase the holdings for Staples, REITs, Util, Energy and Telco. Could you please suggest an equity I might add for each of these five categories? Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by RANDALL on October 23, 2017
Q: Good day - What are your best recommended/favorite oil and gas producers at this time? With and without dividend. Is a dividend paying producer something you would consider?
Read Answer Asked by Kirk on October 17, 2017
Q: Oil.  Is it making a rebound? 

If so where to invest. Companies that specialize in drilling , distribution or refineries?? 

Thanks. Barry
Read Answer Asked by Barry on October 12, 2017
Q: Gentlemen
If commodity prices continue at current levels for the foreseeable future, what would be your current ranking, please, of these energy names.... in order of best to worst, to hold for future growth?
I hold for both income and growth.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on October 10, 2017
Q: Hi Peter and Staff
I have a very small weighting in oil and gas and would like to increase it slightly with 1 more name. The two that I own so far are PEY and VET . If I will own 3 for a long term hold ,total return, dividends and capital gains, are those two fine to be 2 of the 3.
If so, please recommend one of the following with your reasoning to add. If you would drop PEY or VET in order to have 2 of the ones listed below, please advise

CNQ,FUR,RRX,SU,TOG or WCP

Thanks for all you do
Dennis

Read Answer Asked by Dennis on October 04, 2017
Q: I would like to top up one of these 4 stocks and would appreciate your opinion on best buy at this time. Please rank best to worst with an explanation.
Thanks for the great advice.
Read Answer Asked by Lyle on September 28, 2017
Q: I own VET and am considering adding to it, mainly for the 5.6% dividend, but also for some growth in this beaten up sector. The Globe and Mail had an article the other day, "France bids VET adieu ...." Should this cause me to NOT add to VET, or is the 2040 deadline too far in the future to have much negative impact on VET?

So "buy, sell, hold" ?

Thanks for your guidance here.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on September 27, 2017
Q: In terms my diversification, I am down in energy due to the slump in that sector. Would you recommend that I add to 1 or 2 of the four energy stocks I currently hold (VET, RRX, TOU, HWO) or hold off until there are more positive signals in the sector? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Alan on September 25, 2017
Q: I bought both of these stocks in equal amounts at the start of the year and RDS is down 2% while VET is down 30%. Both have around the same yield. I am thinking about selling RDS and using proceeds to buy VET with the assumption that I will have a better return in long run when oil prices recover. What do you think of my plan or would you just keep both stocks.
Read Answer Asked by Sandy on August 29, 2017
Q: I took a 5.3% position in VET last January and as of today am down 30%. (My only other oil stock is TOG at 3% weight and down 16%) I like the European holdings and dividend of VET but am getting nervious. I don't think I should buy more while it is on this very long downtrend since I bought it. Do you still like VET? Any hope for a recovery? It seems to be making money at current European prices. Why is the stock treated so badly?
What is your recommendation? I appreciate your thoughts?
Thanks, Dick
Read Answer Asked by Richard on August 11, 2017
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