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Q: BNN.ca Thursday October 5, 2017

Shopify responds to short-seller, ‘vigorously’ defends business model
Ian Vandaelle, Chase Producer, BNN

Shopify has responded to allegations levelled against the company by short-seller Andrew Left of Citron Research.

In a statement released early Thursday, Shopify defended its business model, which Left said relies on pitching a “get rich quick scheme” comparable to Herbalife.
“We vigorously defend our business model and stand resolutely behind our mission and the success of our merchants,” Shopify said in the press release.

“Shopify has always strived to take the path that leads to more entrepreneurs by designing its platform to remove the technical, operational, and financial barriers to enable anyone, anywhere, to build, grow, and scale a business.”
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on October 05, 2017
Q: Any guess on hypothetical FTC settlement if SHOP were to face similar claims as Herbalife did with $200M US settlement. Any guess on what impact may have on shares based on relative revenue, and market cap of each? Recently sold SHOP from 4% down to 2% for 3rd time I think, and hate sticking around with shorts, but still more than a double if goes down to Citron's $60US target. Would you sell off 2% or stick around.
Read Answer Asked by John on October 04, 2017
Q: Hi Gang, I hold the following companies to go with my core long term dividend payers, BUS, SHOP,ZCL,CCL,SIS,KNX,TV,PHO and NFI. I have some cash to put to work and was wondering if its a good time to buy TOY,WSP and CSU. Always looking for the next SHOP. Thank you

Anthony
Read Answer Asked by Anthony on September 22, 2017
Q: Hi the great team, short term volatility seems to related to actual quarterly earning vs its estimated. In your portfolios, which stocks have good record of beating estimates most of the time and which stocks don't. thanks.
Read Answer Asked by victor on September 18, 2017
Q: Hi 5iResearch Team,

I have started a position on SHOP since this past January and have been adding to my position since. I am currently up by about 100% on my total holdings and now it accounts for about 5% of my total portfolio. I am debating if I should take some money off SHOP and put the proceed on something else (preferably with a dividend). May I please have your thoughts on this and if you can also recommend a company to buy with the proceed from the sale of SHOP should I decide to trim my holdings on SHOP>

Best Regards,
Read Answer Asked by Harry on September 18, 2017
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