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Q: Hi,

I am intrigued by your answer to Derek's question May 3 about TTNM and others.

You said with "...with small caps a basket of three or four companies often is a better approach."

I own IWO (have for years) and note its performance against a US dividend grower like VIG, for almost any period for the last 5 years, has not been as good. That comparison combined with your notion of 3 or 4 small caps, would you be able to suggest your best small cap picks that I could use to replace IWO (recognizing the change in risk/profile of individual stocks vs. a hugely diversified ETF).

Thanks very much. Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on May 03, 2023
Q: Hi 5i Team - Could you provide an update on BLNK, in particular its balance sheet including cash reserves, level of debt, free cash flow, profitability, etc. Also its insider holdings. How would you rank it as a growth stock both in the near term and long term. It is in a competitive field so would this be a concern or does it have an edge on the competition.
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Rob on May 03, 2023
Q: In response to my question on TTNM you said that earnings are expected to decline over the next few years but gave it an OK for a growth oriented TFSA, noting its small size. It seems the trucking industry is expected declining numbers as it this has been stated for TFII as well. Why would one buy a stock in an expected declining industry?
So now am looking at DE ( quite small company )which seems to be growing and is supported by a dividend. I see Bruce Campbell (2) is a director.
Should I take a small ( 1% total portfolio) portion of DE, TTNM, or 50 -50 split, or neither. Any other small caps with developing momentum you suggest ? Thanks. Derek
Read Answer Asked by Derek on May 03, 2023
Q: 1. OTC has a design lockdown and is scheduled to begin animal trials this year.
2. It has also paid out 2 senior executives with Shares.

In your experience do you think a company letting executives go when it appears to be making progress on its research is an indicator it might be tendering a buyout? or do you think this is a sign the company is experiencing hardship and the research is not panning out?
Read Answer Asked by Marjorie on May 03, 2023
Q: I am looking for your best small-cap value stock ideas. I'm hoping for three in Canada, and three in the U.S. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on May 02, 2023
Q: Hi 5i
The cons as I see them - Tiny, pre-revenue and "lottery ticket like" I think.

I imagine too small to have caught your attention but would you have any optimistic view here to have someone keep an eye on this one considering lithium-mania?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by mike on May 02, 2023
Q: In yesterdays webinar it was reiterated that the $540m financing package (50% from Economic Development Canada) would be finalized in early May.
Major shareholders include Sibanye Stillwater, Sprott, Lundin, Osiko as well as insiders.
Permits are expected Q2 for tree cutting, other permits in Q3/Q4, and the final permits Jan. 2024.
Why do you think Genm languishes at a $100m market cap at this stage of development.

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by JACK on May 01, 2023
Q: Envala Corp. ELA:NYSE what is your opinion on this company?
Read Answer Asked by Craig on April 29, 2023
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