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Q: You sometimes mention that a particular stock would be OK for a basket of small-cap stocks. I am intrigued. I think you mean like a mini ETF where you track the whole as one investment. I think I have done something like that with a very tiny portion of my overall investments. I have a separate little portfolio with these 4 stocks, KUT, QST, MTLO, PNG. This group has been doing well so far this year with the exception of KUT. But I am interested to learn what stocks you might suggest for such a “basket”. Also how many stocks would you put in it?
Read Answer Asked by David on January 21, 2020
Q: It would appear that although this is a solid company it is down about 5% at the moment. One analyst did downgrade it to hold. The criticisms of the company seem to be the pay structure (transparency) and minimal growth due to an M&A slowdown. Both of these concerns speak to management. Are you able to provide any information on the management team? Are they strong, experienced with a stake in the company? At this time I am thinking it is a good buying opportunity despite its lack of momemtum.

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on January 20, 2020
Q: Hi Team
I dodged a bullet with hbc , I was so fed up with the gong show I decided to keep the stock, knowing if the deal feel through it would go way down, but I figured the clowns behind it were going to suffer a lot more than me, I did sell at $ 10.80, just glad to be out with a little profit. Next up is ret, not sure what to do it......avergae down and hope for a recovery, or hand on or just sell. It is in a non tax account. Trying to get my head around it, they have lots of cash, not sure the value of their properties, can not find out what they own and what they lease. What do you feel about this one, does it go down the drain like woodwards, Eatons Sears......etc.....look forward to your opinion
thanks
Tar
Read Answer Asked by auftar on January 20, 2020
Q: What is your opinion about this stock? I've been told it's a well managed company, but the stock price seems to be heading downward lately in a continuing bull market. Has this got anything to do with a recent acquisition which was not liked by an analyst? Or, a change on growth prospects? Someone dumping their position?Thanks for your opinion.
Read Answer Asked by Alfred on January 20, 2020
Q: Hello Peter and Team,
Wondering if you think this may be a good entry point for an investment in Greenbrook TMS. The company claims that its electromagnetic treatment for clinical depression is 68% effective with no significant side effects. This would make it more effective than any single depression drug on the market. With depression being so prevalent and insurance companies looking to save LTD payouts, it seems likely that the popularity of this treatment modality could quickly become widespread. Although it may be an effective treatment, what do you think of the company’s business model?
Thank you.
Brad
Read Answer Asked by Bradley on January 17, 2020
Q: On several occasions when responding to questions about WELL you mention risk - an excellent point as it is a relatively small company. 

But in comparison to many other smaller companies there are important aspects that in my mind mitigate the risk somewhat. For example:

- the quality and reputation of management and its obvious ability to attract investors

- founded first and foremost on the ownership of health clinics (relatively stable recurring revenue, insulated somewhat from recessions)

- disciplined/focused in its choice of foundational corporate software platform (i.e. OSCAR).  OSCAR is open source and free of royalties - think of RedHat's success.  OSCAR is its singular software focus - think Westjet and the cost savings by limiting maintenance to only one type of  aircraft. And then the cost/effort when it comes to adding new functionality (e.g. telemedicine) to your product like all software products must do. 

None of this guarantees unqualified success in the marketplace of course but what additional risks should an investor in WELL consider?   Thank you.  
Read Answer Asked by Richard on January 16, 2020
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