Still has over 9.5% yield. It’s three years before this one is fully taxable. Equals a 6.5% dividend.

This is a 500 Million Dollar company, even though it is a penny stock. Columbia has one of the best fiscal regimes. All the pieces feel right and this company is just getting going.

(Top Pick Apr 6/09, Up 20.54%) If it goes up another 20-25%, you would have to look to see if the yield was still what you wanted.

Sherritt Conv. Bonds 7.75% 2015: Cuba does not affect this bond. Being paid to wait means more than just T-Bill interest rates. Same duration Transalta Bond has a 4.2% yield, but they are the same bond.

(Top Pick Apr 6/09, Up 64.6%)

(Top Pick Apr 6/09, Up 93.10%)

Conventional heavy oil, natural gas and oil sands. Within this or next year, we will hear more about their shale gas. Hold it forever. Well-financed, low cost producer.