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Q: Could you please give me your thoughts on XCT. I am left with shares from the ComDev transaction. The shares have gone done considerably however the business seems interesting and it is the same management that made ComDev successful. Should I average down, avoid or hold? What metrics can you see on this company and are there any metrics or events upcoming that will significantly affect the future,Thank you for your great service. mike
Read Answer Asked by Mike on April 26, 2017
Q: Recently I asked a question about Crius "Where are the earnings?"

You replied on April 19th that "Crius made 44 million last year." I had hoped for something more detailed but I obviously should have asked a more detailed question.

To that end, Crius lost 74.9 million the year before (2015) although part of it was one time. If you combined the two years, the payout is hardly 60% of earnings.

My questions are:

1) Has Crius had positive earnings in years prior to 2016? I understand it's a relatively new company and a series of losses aren't that unusual.
2) I feel that you think Crius has turned a corner at this point and 2016 will be more typical than 2015. If so, could you explain your reasoning. I'm considering an investment.
Read Answer Asked by Larry on April 24, 2017
Q: Peter, in the past you've indicated that you want to like this stock more. It's finally moved over this past half year, or so, as it's finally getting noticed again.

Can you get past the fees, etc., which you've objected to previously? To me, the fees are relatively modest, considering the discount to NAV, private holdings, astute management, overall long term decisions made by the company, etc.

They have a good sized stake in Real Matters, which will have its IPO in early May.

And, would you consider it ever for a spot in one of your coveted portfolios?

Thanks,
David
Read Answer Asked by David on April 24, 2017
Q: Hi Folks,

I'm now looking for a little torc in my dividend portfolio. Could you recommend 4 or 5 names of good dividend stocks where one might expect higher than average growth over the next 3 years. Sectors not important.

Many thanks,

Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on April 24, 2017