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Q: My concern is the US is going to move to close tax loopholes on companies doing most of their business in the States, but headquartered in other countries. What companies you cover might be negatively impacted in this case?

CXI and BYD are two that spring to mind.

Thanks as always for your great work.

Phil
Read Answer Asked by Phil on September 06, 2017
Q: I have held CXI for a long time and am willing to hold longer. However, I am intrigued by PEO, particularly because of Peter's continued interest in it. The question is, do I cash CXI in and buy PEO? Does PEO present a better growth option than CXI or if/when CXI comes out of its doldrums would you expect CXI to show better growth over the next few years? Given I have held CXI this long and consider myself a long term investor, I am wondering if I would be "betraying" my philosophy if I sell or am I just being unreasonably fearful that I would miss out on CXI?

I am looking at exchanging these two as it would maintain my financial sector holdings.

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on August 24, 2017
Q: I'm sitting on a +/- 50% loss on both CCO and WJX and have been waiting for some sign of life for several years. Is it time to accept defeat and move on? I'm also holding on to a smaller loss on CXI. If I sell it I need to replace it with some other financial. What would you advise? Also, my CSI has grown to approx. 8% of the portfolio. Do I sell some to cover the other losses even though it's my best performer?
Thanks, Rod
Read Answer Asked by Rod on August 21, 2017
Q: I hold a small amount of CXI and after about 2 years I neither up nor down and am tired of "waiting". I'm thinking of switching to GS, which I think you're warming up to with its litigation behind.

Is this a reasonable switch?
Read Answer Asked by Cameron on August 03, 2017
Q: Am looking over your 3 portfolios to fill some holes in my portfolio.The above 6 in your portfolios have not done well and I was wondering what is your reason for keeping them.Maybe they are all buying opportunities or are there better alternatives?
Read Answer Asked by peter on June 19, 2017
Q: Apologies... following up on Marty's question early today... I too have been holding CXI for some time and am not sure you answered his question when he asked should he continue to hold CXI;

"Is there evidence that their efforts are now finally gaining traction and would you recommend that I continue to hold?"


Or was it implied because you like BYD.UN to sell CXI and buy Boyd?

Thanks for all you do!

Gord
Read Answer Asked by Gord on June 08, 2017
Q: Good Day 5i
First of all I just wanted to commend Peter on another informative appearance on BNN. As testament to your following your top picks of PHO and GUD shot up the instant you mentioned them on air.
My question is would you please comment on the latest quarter of CXI? Is there evidence that their efforts are now finally gaining traction and would you recommend that I continue to hold. I was contemplating a switch back into BYD.UN as I had sold out of my position way too early and of course noted it was one of your top picks today.
Read Answer Asked by Marty on June 07, 2017
Q: Hi Peter, Ryan and 5i Team;
Re: Question on CXI Q1 Report
I stumbled on this Earnings Release Calendar web page a while ago.
http://www.investcom.com/page/earnings_ca.htm
The page did not have CXI listed for June 7 release, but has been ok recently for several other company releases. I hope this is helpful for some members.
Read Answer Asked by Conrad L on June 06, 2017
Q: You did a portfolio review for me in March and it was very helpful. I sold some losers, still have some stragglers and picked up a few great stocks & ETFs. I am wondering if I should hold CXI until later in the summer, in hopes business picks up or sell it now and buy KXS. I am down 40% in my TFSA and it's hard to sell but I am tired of waiting for good news. Your valued opinion, please. I know that it is no longer in your portfolio.
Read Answer Asked by Elizabeth on May 26, 2017
Q: Do you know how much CXIs earnings might be tied to vacation travel in the US? If one believes that the “Trump effect” will significantly reduce tourism in the US, how might it impact their earnings? Also do you know when they are scheduled to report and what are the consensus estimates (if they have any analyst coverage)?
Read Answer Asked by Steven on May 08, 2017
Q: Hi, I'm looking for growth companies in the Financial sector, either Canada or US. I already have major banks covered, and not a big fan of the "payday loan" type companies that finance at very high rates such as gsy. Do you have any recommendations here, in the context of likely 2 small interest rate hikes per year in the US for the next couple of years, and generally positive economy?
Read Answer Asked by Kel on May 02, 2017
Q: In March and February your comments about this company were generally positive. Yet just recently you said that this company was the most likely candidate to be booted out of the balanced equity portfolio. Sounds like you views have changed in the past four weeks. Can you explain the apparent shift in your position please. Thx.
Read Answer Asked by John on April 29, 2017
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