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Q: Hi, Topicus released excellent results, 3 weeks ago and stock touched an all time high of $94.80. However, since then it has been in a continuous downtrend and as of today, lost 20% of its value from the peak. Stock's decline over this period has been relentless and rather systematic. Specially for past 1 week, stock can not seem to hold its open and close lower, every single day, no matter what the rest of technology sector is doing.

Volume, though, has been low, which could imply that sellers are not institutions, rather some retail investors booking their profit, from the free shares received or bought cheaper, during initial listing days.

Your recent comments have also been consistent with this observation and you have expressed your comfort with buying/adding at current levels for long term. So we have done and we hope (with Constellation Software's incredible history, in mind) to do well over next several years.

However, the price action of the stock has been weak and frustrating, to say the least.

It would be really helpful, if you could share any further thoughts or insight.

Thank You
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on May 26, 2021
Q: Hi.
Can I get your comments on their latest quarterly release please?
Thanks,
Dan
Read Answer Asked by Daniel on May 26, 2021
Q: XBC seems to have gone up some last 2-3 days, what do you think, is it still a buy or avoid?
TOI seems to have gone the other way. Any explanation? Is it a buy?
Thank you, Fooklin
Read Answer Asked by Fooklin on May 25, 2021
Q: Earlier you commented on the earnings saying that the market may not like their revenue miss from $35.4M from and expected $36.2M.
On the other hand, they bought a company as big as them. Since that deal closed on March 31, it was not accretive to the earnings released yesterday BUT they guided considerable higher on revenue and EBITDA for the year.
Wouldn't increasing the future guidance have more of and effect on the stock price than earnings of a quarter where the puchase was not accretive?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Herm on May 21, 2021
Q: Would holding GUD be close to the equivalent of holding cash right now? I understand it’s a security and nothing is 100% safe but when I look at the cash in hand along with Goodman’s shares (which I assume he’s in no rush to sell) it’s probably around the current price per share. Would you see this as a viable alternative to a piece of the cash portion of a portfolio with nice potential upside long term? Thanks as always for this service!
Read Answer Asked by Peter on May 19, 2021
Q: I am concerned regarding Mr Vounassis background at Bombardier. Given that Bombardier has been the worst performing stock in history and an ultimate example of corporate welfare, it is not a good name to have on a resume.
Also, sometimes applying methodology from large corporations to smaller companies does not work so well.
I hold some XBC and will continue holding but I have concerns.
Your comments please
Thanks for your great service
Read Answer Asked by Clarence on May 19, 2021
Q: On May 17th, your response was "EIF and FSZ as well, though those may be considered 'just' income with perhaps less capital gains potential." With that comment, I thought I might realize the gain on EIF, like 30%....and then redeploy it elsewhere.I say this as the chart shows EIF runs up and then pulls back...and at the moment, it might be topping. Within my income portfolio, EIF weighting is OK. Without considering the income tax implications, am I wise to do it, trim the gain, or as EIF would be a long-term hold with a dividend nearly 6% and expecting to hold until the fundamentals change, just do nothing?......Appreciate your insight on this.....Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on May 19, 2021
Q: You recently commented that at this point you like TFII better than CNR and CPR. Could you elaborate and would you consider TFII a good choice for growth if we have inflationary pressures.
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Greg on May 19, 2021
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