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Q: Big bounce today on no news! (?) I've owned this since joining 5i. It has gone in and out of market favour but I've always enjoyed the dividend. I've been picking up dividend stocks for the last year and done well but I am not expecting a lot of growth from them from here. SYZ should get some decent growth and the yield is healthy. I like the SaaS field and this being tied to government work - which seems a way to get some beta away from the market business cycle. Does it really fit this bill? Yield makes me patient how do you see it over all?

TIA
Read Answer Asked by Gerald on August 19, 2021
Q: Leon's pays a regular dividend of $0.16/share/quarter and has also announced a special dividend of $1.25, both effective Sept 08/21 (DOR).

All else being equal, my understanding is that on the ex-div date the share price should drop $0.16 due to the regular dividend. Is the same true for the special dividend....in other words should we expect the share price to drop $1.25 as well?

Thanks...Steve
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on August 18, 2021
Q: What can you tell us about Technavia? Are they a reliable info source? I came across a news release this morning wherein they purported to show likely growth over the next few years in the stairlift market, with Savaria apparently well down the list of significant players in the field. Boy, their report prices sure seem high-priced!? How coincidental is it that this news release coincided with a fairly big drop in Savaria price?
Read Answer Asked by Lotar on August 17, 2021
Q: I sold my position in XBC almost 30 days ago, and I am eligible to re-purchase with a crystallized loss on Aug. 19 (next Thursday). XBC has dropped about 20% since my sale, but after reading their comments from their recent quarerly results, it does seem that they are executing on their strategic plan on multiple fronts (e.g. demand for their BioStream products, progress on their HyGear initiative for hydrogen production). I plan to ultimately re-purchase XBC: would the current discount be favourable enough to re-assume a position, or should I hold back and wait through a purchase of another proxy? You had suggested GRN in my last question, and to my detriment, I was too slow to act. I see my alternatives as follows:

- Purchase XBC on the 19th, and hold
- Maintain the cash position liberated by the sale and observe XBC for the time being
- Purchase a proxy (either GRN or alternative, possibly CMC) with the cash position, and continue to watch XBC to determine where price consolidation is ultimately established

As always, I appreciate your thoughts, even if I am slow to act upon them at times. Membership has definitely made a substantial and positive impact on my portfolio! I have already recommended your service to friends who have since become new members, and I continue to do so. I have not come across another service that rivals yours, and I feel that your company is a shining example of how capitalism creates opportunity for enterprising people to enrich the lives of others through ingenuity and dedication to their endeavours. For those who are wondering, yes, I always sound like this! :)

Thanks again!
Read Answer Asked by Domenic on August 16, 2021
Q: On Aug 13, you answered questions regarding Well as " As WELL stock did well, the stock price set in the equity component of the deal was $11.80 (up from $9.80). Circle had very strong growth. " What did that mean? Can you provide some background about above statement? What is equity component in the sentence mean and where did the $11.8 price came from?

Thanks,
Read Answer Asked by Adam on August 16, 2021