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Q: I hold both SPB(in your income portfolio) and WCP(in your model portfolio). Do you still support both of these companies? Are their dividends secure? Is there any news regarding each of them or are their respective pullbacks just part of the energy collapse as of late. Would you suggest I continue to hold them? Thanks, as always for your valuable guidance.
Read Answer Asked by Les on December 11, 2014
Q: Are there any CDN or US ETFP's that you like for small cap or large cap exposure? What if one enhanced them with specific stocks to increase specific sector exposure?
Read Answer Asked by Gregory on December 11, 2014
Q: At what price do you see a barrel of oil bottom out at??? and when
Read Answer Asked by Eddie on December 11, 2014
Q: I have 4.2% in SU, 3.43% in HSE and 2.6% in CVE, about $67,000 total. Right now they are underwater, SU 12.3% and HSE and VCE about 19.8%. Hold for the dividend? Or sell and invest in ? We do need dividend income as we have no private pension s.
Read Answer Asked by Edward on December 11, 2014
Q: Peter I hold 15% in the energy space and I think I am reasonably diversified I hold BTE SGY and WCP my plan is to wait this out for as long as it takes. I response to a ? this morning you agreed with investor to lighten up on SGY .
Do you think I am out of line to wait this out .I find you comments and positive feedback invaluable in this current meltdown.I also have a 6% plus holding in IPL
Kind Regards Stan
Read Answer Asked by Stan on December 11, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and Team:
In my Tax saving account, I bught SGY at 7.99 in August 2014 & QST at 3.65. Now SGY is down to 3.65 & QST is down to 2.80. what's your suggestion? do I sell or hold? what do you think those 2 companies fundamentally? I am long term investor.
thank you so much for your excellent service.
Read Answer Asked by hong on December 11, 2014
Q: Peter and Team,

This is sort of a follow up from another member's question today on MFR.UN and my questions from the past couple days on bond ETFs.

What is the better choice between HFR and MFR.UN? HFR doesn't appear as volitile but its yield is lower along with lower fees. My head tells me HFR is safer but I'm surprised by the high yield on MFR.UN.

Thoughts?
Read Answer Asked by Marc on December 11, 2014
Q: Hi Guys:
the only "energy" related stock I have is Gibson(GIB) and I'm down 5% 5%. I would like to jump in on one of these since they have had a big downturn, Would Suncor or Halliburton be the best to buy at these discounted prices. I noticed that the Royal Back\MorningStar rated it a very strong buy.

What's you opinion SU with a 3.45% dividend or Halliburton with a 1.98% dividend
Read Answer Asked by JOHN on December 11, 2014
Q: Hi Peter, I bought this in June for $55 (must have split stocks) anyway, there was a lot of insider selling on Monday. Should I be concerned and maybe sell this stock?
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on December 11, 2014
Q: This ETF seems to be imploding. I really don't understand when I compare to CBO. Your thoughts and comments would be appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by roland on December 11, 2014
Q: HiTeam
At what point (oil price) is COS not profitable? I have bought in around $12 thinking it was fair value. Was I right about that?
Would any oil sands companies be seriously threatened by low oil prices?
Is COS debt manageable?

Thanks in adavance..
Read Answer Asked by John on December 11, 2014
Q: I'd like your opinion about acquiring 1/2 position in HNL for a shorter term hold (and longer if necessary). Is the high dividend sustainable with the way things are looking now? Do you think the stock price will get hit hard in the next week given tax loss selling?
Grateful, as always, for your comments.
Read Answer Asked by Brenda on December 11, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and team, Early in the morning I sent you 2 questions: one about PKI which was answered in no time (thank you) and another one w/a link to this article, but had no reply:

http://www.thetradingreport.com/2014/12/10/guess-what-happened-the-last-time-commodity-prices-crashed-like-this/

I don’t want to sound pushy......just wondering if you got it? In case you didn’t get it, I was asking for your opinion of the article. It actually feels like 2008 (as a member said today in a question he asked). Should we be worried/prepared? How do you think precious metals will perform if such a scenario will occur?

I’ve chosen the option for other 5i members to view it, but I leave to you if you want to post it or just answer to my email.

Thank you again!
Read Answer Asked by Silvia on December 11, 2014
Q: GS has issued a "SELL CANADA" statement(recommendation?) that has been mentioned on BNN numerous times in the last several days. What does this mean? Is GS powerfull enough to add to the selling pressure on the TSX? Thank You Ron
Read Answer Asked by Ronald on December 10, 2014
Q: I own a few us stocks ie apple, Facebook, whole foods. Am considering buying google, is this a good idea? Thank you so much.
Stewart
Read Answer Asked by Rose on December 10, 2014
Q: Hello 5i team,
I am considering tax loss selling for these seven stocks: TCK.B, HWO, HR.UN, CUF.UN, PEY, COS, and BDI. Could you recommend me similar companies to replace with during the 30 days period?
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on December 10, 2014
Q: Hi, Further to Paul's question on IPL. In a RRIF still showing a capital gainon IPL would it be wise to unload it and turn to other sectors for income, possibly CSH.UN? What would you recommend for income now? Sold ALA yesterday thankfully. This market is starting to feel like 2008. Thanks for the excellent service.

Ted
Read Answer Asked by Ted on December 10, 2014
Q: Any reason for the drop today. Is this drop related to the price of oil, Alberta etc. Is it a good buy at this level.
Read Answer Asked by Imtiaz on December 10, 2014