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Q: In the last question related to CRH, you indicated that it had a forward PE Ratio of over 40X, and a P/BV ratio of 14X.
That sounds very expensive, even if it is a high growth stock. How is this any different than some of the marijuana stocks you have indicated we should avoid due to extended valuations?

I guess my question is - how do you know when a stock is too expensive? Is there a metric one can use that says x% revenue growth can be priced as high as 'y' P/E or 'z' P/BV?
Read Answer Asked by Mike on April 11, 2017
Q: Hello,

Curious about inside ownership with these two companies. Both have been on a tear for a while, and wondering at what point would a larger company look at buying these up for their growth potential. Would you believe they are takeover candidates or does some characteristic of each make that unlikely?

Regards,

Robert
Read Answer Asked by Robert on April 02, 2017
Q: Hi. I would like to add 2 to 3 stocks to the growth part of my portfolio. What US/Canadian suggestions do you have? My portfolio is well balanced so I am not too concerned about sector. Currently I have SHOP, CSU, SJ. thanks, J
Read Answer Asked by John on March 30, 2017
Q: I have found myself sector heavy in some areas and need to increase my positions in both Health Care and Basic Materials. I am looking at CRH for health care and would like to add one more. Suggestions?

For basic materials do you additional suggestions in addition to SJ and MX

Thx


Steve
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on March 29, 2017
Q: I bought CRH at 4 dollars. It's now at app. 11 dollars. In the past with CCL and CSU, as the stocks ran up I trimmed and took profits. In hindsight, I would have done better if I had let them both run.

What I've learned from you is that picking a weight you're comfortable with is the best way to go. CRH now represents app. 7% of my portfolio. What is your recommendation as to the maximum weight for any one stock?

Thanks for the great service. cheers
Andy
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on March 17, 2017
Q: I have owned CRH from around $3.00. After it doubled i sold half my position. It has now almost doubled again. I am not overweight the name but would it be wise to reduce it to a half position now as it seems to have run up so quickly? Basically should i be locking in some gains or do you have confidence it will perform in the medium term?
Read Answer Asked by justin on March 15, 2017
Q: I have enjoyed quite a runup in my holding of CRH and am thinking of taking some of my profits (slightly overweight now) and adding to my position in BAD where I am slightly below my average price. Why has BAD dropped so significantly recently and would you consider this a good entry point or sit tight with CRH.
Read Answer Asked by Bruce on March 15, 2017
Q: Hello 5i, could you please rank these companies for my higher risk growth portfolio in terms of risk/return potential?
Thanks
Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on March 14, 2017
Q: Hi Peter, Ryan and team,

Earlier today I read the following report about insider selling at CRH.

"CRH Medical Corp. (CRH-T)
Tony Holler, the chairman of the board, sold 500,000 shares at a price of $9.10 per share on the final trading day of February. That same day, Ian Webb, who sits on the board of directors, sold 30,000 shares at a price of $9.194 per share, and fellow board member, David Johnson, reduced his portfolio holdings by 25,000 shares on March 3."

Should investors be concerned about this insider selling within a short period?

Thanks for your insight on this issue!
Read Answer Asked by Michel L on March 07, 2017
Q: Researching some of your Small Caps
Can you put in order what you like to start a new position . Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Barry on February 24, 2017
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