Investment Q&A

Q: What is your opinion on CST's potential for growth within 12 months? They have proven their technology on two fronts, first as their pilot plants were successful in proving the company's claims, second on successfully defending their patents. Lastly, would you see CST as a takeover potential?

Q: Pivot announced has conditional approval to list on the TSX as of Dec. 19. With a share price of only 41 cents, would this be permitted or do you expect a share consolidation to occur? Also, with a market cap of only $70MM, does this really qualify for TSX listing? Dividend at 1 cent quarterly is 9.6%, which is certainly attractive. Do you have any further thoughts since the last couple of questions on this stock?

Q: Hi Peter and staff
Stock hasn't done well since you added it (as long team hold I realize) - thesis still intact and if my weighting is low and have long term view any harm in averaging down?
Thanks for all you do
Dennis

Q: Hi 5i,

Do you have any numbers on this company ICC? Market cap, balance sheet, guidance, etc. It just started trading a couple of days ago on the Venture Exchange.

Thanks, Shane

Q: Good afternoon, and I hope everyone is well. Graphite was hot last year, and everyone was excited about graphene. Now that the interest has subsided I am interested to hear your views on graphite, graphene and the company in particular. Thank you, and my best wishes to all.

Q: One company to look at for (probably) the best graphite is CCB.V.
It's an answer for other people asking about ZEN.

Q: Hello team,
Please give your thoughts on Olympia Financial Group (OLY). Dividend is 8.6%. I am basically just looking for income.

Thanks

Q: viq solutions , vqs, reported financials today,
could you give me your opinion please.
thanks

Q: Do you have a view on GGG ? I have been told it is a possible takeover target due to the proprietary technology re 3D printing . Thanks for your insights

Q: Good afternoon. I hope everyone is well. I currently hold the stock and I am reviewing my position. I thought their services would be more valuable in this tight economy. Your thoughts on that thesis and your outlook on the company over the next year. Thank you, and my best wishes to all.

Q: Just curious if you had any comments on the company and its earnings growth over the last year.

Same for AT.

Thanks Guys

Q: Growth stocks
I am retired and using the investment income from my high-dividend stocks. I have a few clunkers which are going nowhere fast. I am thinking of substituting these (a modest amount) in Canadian growth stock, which I interpret as small/mid cap. Not wanting to make a choice myself or, or that matter, betting on one horse, I am thinking of the Pender Value Fund or a growth ETF. Comments on above?

Also, as I would buy this through my full-service broker (with whom I have a flexible arrangement), is there a transparent information source for the sales and management fees applicable to the various classes of mutual fund products - class A, class F etc?

Q: Wondering if you could comment on this company and give your thoughts on valuation? Also the latest announcement...
Thanks

Q: This head hunter firm's shares have been decimated! I'm noticing some insider buying lately, just wanted to know your thoughs and whether the almost 9 % dividend is sustainable.

Q: Hello Team,
I am considering a tax loss sell on Hammond power solutions.While I like the stock i feel there are better ways to deploy the funds.Am I correct?

Q: Does recent earnings report give any hope for improved performance??
Thanks Jim

Q: GEO recently reported earnings that seemed quite decent. Could you please comment and provide opinion on whether it's a buy at this point. I'm considering increasing to a full position.

thanks

Q: Hi, Could you give us your thoughts on NYX's last 1/4, I thought it was pretty good but the market's response was meh.
Thanks

Q: Could you please comment on the earnings announcement from Ceapro (czo) I thought they were decent, does it look like they are doing the right things to ensure growth over the next couple of years?

Thank You

Q: TIME OF REPORT RELEASE
Do you have a policy on the time of day reports are issued? Specifically, are reports ever issued during the trading day? I noticed mid afternoon yesterday there was a report on QST. The report stated coverage was being terminated and the final rating was 'C'. The stock declined yesterday. If not done already, can I suggest that all reports be released 'off hours' so all members have an equal chance to review their contents and decide what they want to do with their holdings. When reports are issued during a trading day, it's a crap shoot whether you just happened to scan the reports section and if you were inclined to sell the stock, got lucky and beat the rush. If there was a policy, all members would feel they were on an equal footing.

If there already is a policy and I'm unaware of it, please re-state what it is.

thank you