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Q: Hin5i
HCG is buying back shares again, according to recent news.
Can you tell me what their per share free cash flow for 2016 is estimated to be?
Is there enough to pay the dividend and repurchase shares, or is this more a case of "financial engineering" ? i.e. are they using debt for the buyback?
I'm a long-time holder of the stock. I don't see much happening with it unless they can turn around originations and start showing some growth, even if it is modest growth.
Do you agree?
Thanks and keep up the great work.

Cheers
John
Read Answer Asked by john on September 15, 2016
Q: Ryan's article,"Very shareholder friendly" shows 5I has 4 of the 10 companies with SYZ as the clear winner.Last week a guest on BNN stated that SYZ is very good in maximize value of acquistions,so hope to see some deals soon.Recently signed an agreement with Microsoft.I have a 2% position so please advise if it is time to add more in this volatile market. On Sep 9,The Motley Fool recommend SJ as a top growth stock for high returns today.Have a 7% position,so it is prudent to add a bit more. Always appreciate your great services & views
Read Answer Asked by Peter on September 15, 2016
Q: Hi Team, In the recent quarter, ESL has fared better on many Key performance indicators(KPIs) and growth but the market has very negatively reacted. Is it because of the un-reasonable expectations of the analysts who mislead the public and market sentiments? And you have not answered to another readers specific question on this forum on ESL- to hold or sell?
Read Answer Asked by Sriram on September 12, 2016
Q: HCG is now down over 50% in my TFSA. I keep telling myself, "don't think about what it WAS worth, think about what it is," but my emotions keep getting in the way of my thinking. Given HCG's current prospects, is this a reasonable place for a senior to leave a now much smaller portion of her portfolio, or should I just take my losses and look for a less volatile stock? ( It seems volatile to me, but perhaps that's those emotions again) Many thanks
Read Answer Asked by M.S. on September 12, 2016
Q: Greetings: In one of your recent answers you indicated that best current GIC rates are in the 2.75% range. The best rates I see in Vancouver (2% one year, 2.5% fiver year) are with Oaken Capital, part of the Home Capital Group (Home Trust, Home Bank). Is Oaken Capital a pretty good provider? Are those rates in line with what I should expect? I intend to set up a laddered series with about $100K
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on September 11, 2016
Q: I have been looking at MG for awhile and was wondering why the stock has fallen over the past 1.5 years? The dividend payout has risen over the past 4 years and they have very low dept. The returns on asset, equity, and capital are also consistently high over the past 5 years.

Is this simply investors being tired or is there something else, and would it be a good time to enter?

Thank You,
Andrew
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on September 09, 2016
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