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Q: In a follow-up to my previous question, I do realize it will take "better and more consistent earnings", so I apologize for not being more specific. Where will these better earnings come from: i.e., in what sector(s) in which they deal is the growth likely to come. With oil and energy generally being dead at the moment, is it likely that Pure's contracts will be growing? Will it come from their infrastructure sector, rather than their pipeline monitoring sector? Will it come from their water/waste water sector? I'm just at a standstill on this stock, as I don't see much growth in any of those sectors at the moment. Seems like everything is at a standstill until the infrastructure in this country gets a shot in the arm from the feds.

I'm sorry to be so persistent, but it's 5I's fault partly, for forcing always to be an "informed investor". : ) I am willing to hold onto a company which I've had for some time, if there measurable potential and where it's coming from.

Please feel free to deduct (another) credit as I wasn't clear and specific enough in my first question, perhaps.

Thanks as ever for your guidance!
Read Answer Asked by Sylvia on March 16, 2017
Q: Dear 5i
I recently bought AIF and ITC (half positions).
Both are down between 15 and 20% . Should i let things settle down a bit first before buying into a full position in each ?
In other words do you still have positive thoughts on these two stocks over the next 2-3 years ?
Thanks
Bill C
Read Answer Asked by Bill on March 16, 2017
Q: Peter:

This week Ralph Garcea at Echelon Partners initiated coverage on Intrinsyc with a Spec. buy rating with a C$3.35 12m target. This is ITC's first analyst. As a former small cap fund manager did you pay attention to new reports from small cap's who are not raising capital? Do you think this report will begin to draw some institutional attention to ITC?
Read Answer Asked by Charles on March 16, 2017
Q: I have owned CRH from around $3.00. After it doubled i sold half my position. It has now almost doubled again. I am not overweight the name but would it be wise to reduce it to a half position now as it seems to have run up so quickly? Basically should i be locking in some gains or do you have confidence it will perform in the medium term?
Read Answer Asked by justin on March 15, 2017
Q: Even with their new banking licence Currency exchange Corp's stock seems to not be able to gain any traction. Would you consider it worthwhile to sell Currency exchange Corp and replace it with Goeasy ? Goeasy would pay me to wait while CXI gets their stuff together. I think they are both in the same sector. Would the switch strengthen my portfolio.
Read Answer Asked by Leonard on March 15, 2017
Q: Is this still a strong hold ... or has it deteriorated to a tepid one? Everything seems a bit lacklustre on its future, judging from the recent replies you've made to other members. Perhaps I'm misinterpreting, but your answer to Colum on Mar 1st suggested, in a roundabout way, that "it's time to dump this loser". I'm down 26% and wonder what it would take to inject some life into this company?
Read Answer Asked by Sylvia on March 14, 2017
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