Investment Q&A

Q: Any concern for recent downtrend?
Would you add at these levels?

Q: Hi 5i team,
first, really like the new website, especially the company section.

I've been thinking of adding GC to my holdings. They are to report in early November, would you recommend I wait for the results or is it OK to add before given the recent pullback?

Also, in your research report you mention that you would like it if they would start paying a dividend. Has management ever discussed this in the past during conference calls or otherwise?

Thanks for the great service.
Daniel

Q: Good Morning
For the last 12 months the insiders have sold stock worth $22,593,000 and bought stock worth $1,835,000.

Is this cause for concern? Is the dividend safe?
Thanks

Q: ITC has been weak the past few days. It's down again today. Do you see any reason for it? Do you foresee keeping it in the GP?

Q: Massive drop in zcl today. You mention in an earlier response that zcl has 'stopped growing'. Management however states that 10% growth target will not be achieved this year due to poor q3, however should resume by next year. Essentially, the take away is that growth prospects should still be intact, notwithstanding this quarter. Am I getting this right? And if so, why consider removing it from the GP?
Thank you.

Q: Hi team, With ZCL results far from good, would you suggest selling? My sons own it and are even at yesterdays closing (won't be at the opening of mkts.). If selling.....what would you suggest as replacement?
Thanks!

Q: Any concern with going overweight in Enbridge at this point as a long term hold? I'm currently at 5%.
Rob

Q: how does the quarter look?

Q: Can you give your thoughts on CRH after the conf call yesterday? I thought it was much better than the last quarters call. But I'd like to know your thoughts?

Q: When I look at the price charts for ENDP, TEVA, CXR, and VRX, I'm seeing companies that have a problem. Assuming GUD goes in as the white knight, are they buying products, divisions or manufacturing operations. Can you explain how GUD would go about acquiring the assets of these companies with their fat bank account?

Q: Please comment on Open Text's earnings. The GAAP - net income /eps (0.14) seems to be on the low side - this is what expected? If not whats going on here? Can you also comment on whether the cash flows are in line with what's expected?

FJ

Q: Hi there, I already own most of the Balanced Equity Portfolio (except for the more conservative yield names) and am looking to add some names from the Growth Portfolio. At the current moment, what would be your top 5 best ideas from the Growth Portfolio to start with? Thank you for your great service!

Q: comments please on the quarter?

Q: Q3 seems to be a disappointment. Management says that they expect to be back on track next year. If so, I would pick up a half position on any weakness in the next few days. Do you know them well? What is your opinion on their credibility?

Q: How to check PHO has a momentum buy signal.?
Thanks always.

Q: Hi 5i,
Your new site looks great, congratulations. I heard on BNN that enbridge missed estimates. They also said that enb has an enormous amount of debt. Should I be worried? Should I dump my stock?
Thank you
Jane

Q: Hi, Could you please post the quarterly estimates for Stella Jones and Open Text. Thanks

Q: Just a follow-up to John's question on KXS earlier today regarding the decrease in Professional Services Revenue. I'm under the impression this is a strategic initiative by the company and should in no way be construed as a negative.
Below is the press release from their 2nd quarter earnings release explaining the initiative.
"Second, our strategic partners are increasing their role in deploying new customer implementations, and gaining the related Professional Services revenue as a result. This positive trend has occurred earlier than we anticipated - which in turn has reduced our outlook for professional services revenue growth for 2017. While this has a short-term revenue impact – we are excited by the acceleration of partner contributions to our business. This also creates a stronger mix of subscription revenues in our business model."

Q: I quote from the latest release, "Professional services revenue was $7.4 million in Q3 2017, a decline of 17%". With other metrics rising, how could this be?

Q: Hi there, the new website is looking awesome! Can I please have your thoughts on People's acquisition of Assurances Dalbec? Thank you!