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Q: I want to get into gold stocks and have always preferred Franco Nevada in the past. Should I look at buying some of it now, and what other companies would you recommend to complement it if I do? (In the same sector) Thanks
Read Answer Asked by FORREST on December 27, 2023
Q: I've held both companies from time-to-time and am interested in STEP at current prices. SHLE seems a bit more volatile (good and bad).

How would you rate them?

I'm assuming that as long as the producers are maintaining or increasing production, these companies have potential.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on December 23, 2023
Q: I currently hold SPDR S&P 600 S/C VAL ETF (SLYV). It is currently 2.78% of my portfolio. What is the prospect of SLYV in comparison to IJR, IJT and IWM in 2024. Would you recommend to switch to any other small cap ETF from SLYV?
Read Answer Asked by Numa on December 20, 2023
Q: Your previous answer was to sell this stock. I understand why and agree, but today I came across something that makes me think otherwise. Tal Hayek, ceo, just dropped one million of his own money on an insider public market buy. I see this alot with no fruition but this buy represent about one percent of the outstanding shares. Is this something that would make you change your mind to a hold.
Read Answer Asked by Steve on December 20, 2023
Q: Good Day To All:
Further to my recent question on Reitmans, I am having difficulty with your comment of the cash on the Balance Sheet. You state that Cash offsets debt. My information( which may be incorrect, and is my reason for following up with you ) is that they have approximately $ 100 m of cash. The inventory more than covers the accounts payable making an acceptable current ratio. The lease liability in accordance with GAAP will be covered by future operations. The only risk I see is that the same board which let them go into bankruptcy may decide to take them private at a low share price. Your comments please. Thanks for your previous helpful comments. Also you state that they pen out quite well using ROE. It would look even better using ROIC considering the cash on hand. There are also tax losses to be carried forward.
Thanks, ben.
Read Answer Asked by BEN on December 20, 2023
Q: Hi Peter, Hi have listed my big loosers and will appreciate you opinion for clean up purpose. 1. Can go right away 2. There is some hope so hold on 3. add more
Read Answer Asked by S on December 20, 2023
Q: could you provide 5 or which ever number you prefer of your 2024 favorite picks
small caps, microcaps, and if possible favorite sectors.
please consider this 10 questions 5 for each on caps.
thanks for your continued excellent service. greatly appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Howard on December 19, 2023
Q: NRIX Your comments on the prospects of this company will be appreciated.

Thanks

Thomas
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on December 19, 2023
Q: Hi. I have been nibbling away at both IWO and IJR and would like to bring each up to a full position (5%) in my portfolio. Given their run during the past month, do you still see them as under-valued and buyable?

thanks,

J
Read Answer Asked by John on December 19, 2023
Q: I still have my small position in Lucara Diamonds and it still a diaster. CEO was replaced a couple of months ago and the former CEO came back. Under the former CEO Lucara made an agreement with an Antwerp gem polisher (HB)where they would send there large special diamons, which the Karowe mine in Botswara often find, to HB for polsihing and cutting. Lucara would then get cash flow from the finished products, (potentially higher margin and more steady cash flow). Well the new CEO wants to end that agreement. The open pit mine is still profitable but the development of the under ground mine has hit snags (namely water filtration in the raised shafts) and the finish date has been pushed back another year. What 5i could help me with is a better understanding of the outlook for diamond prices. Every where I look for on outlook on diamond pricing requires a subscription and my position is simply too small to warrant paying a subscription. In the end, should I just dump this dud or hang on a while longer (It is in a TFSA so no tax benefit.)?
Read Answer Asked by Paul on December 19, 2023
Q: Questor QST is at 52 week lows and still can't seem to get an traction with their sales or rental of equipment that burns waste methane emissions. The CEO was ousted and then quickly reinstated. I understand that she got a termination settlement and then a signing bonus when she came back. If so is true then the BOD is really a bunch of clowns posing as buiness people. The auditor has also been switched, Does this happen oftem? I still have a small holding in this loser company. I don't think I will sell before 2024 in case tax loss selling is driving the the share price even lower, but I think it is time to run from this dog of a stock. 5i used to kind of like this company. What is your opinion now?
Read Answer Asked by Paul on December 19, 2023
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