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Q: SYZ, ZZZ, CZO, TNC, NFI, PBH and ITC These are all stocks that have been down considerably over the last month. They are stocks that 5i customers have or did have. Meanwhile, the TSX 60 has been flat for the last month. So I am wondering if the members are selling out on these stocks and possibly putting the money into oil which has been up for the last month or so. Should I have been getting out of some of these stocks over the last while and putting my money into oil which is one sector that is doing quite well and probably the reason the TSX is not losing ground this month. Thank you. Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on October 12, 2016
Q: I understand that these 4 stocks are considered growth stocks. Presently I am negative on all four. Is patience required ( long term ?) or would you suggest to switch to other growth stocks and which ones would you recommend. Thanks.
Klaus
Read Answer Asked by Klaus on October 06, 2016
Q: Hi, is this press release, specifically issue of 147k stock options, of any significance ? Also, any comments about stock price stalled at $10 level, lately. Thanks

Sylogist Senior Management Change, Issues Options
17:51 EDT Monday, October 03, 2016
CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - Oct. 3, 2016) - Sylogist Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:SYZ) ("Sylogist" or "the Company") is very pleased to confirm, following its announcement on August 12, 2016 that effective October 1, 2016, Mr. Xavier Shorter, CPA-CA (Canada) and CPA (USA), has assumed the role of Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer. Concurrently, the directors of Sylogist have granted senior employees, other than existing officers, Mr. Shorter and an outside director an aggregate of 146,666 options to purchase common shares at the current market price in accordance with the Company's Stock Option Plan.
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on October 06, 2016
Q: Starting a new portfolio of higher risk stocks to offset my more strategic long term investments. I have listed several juniors that are either in your Growth Portfolio or have been lately receiving considerable attention. Would appreciate your comments, order of preference & recommandations. Please deduct whatever number of credits you feel appropriate. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on October 03, 2016
Q: I have a list of companies that I come across more than once by reading the questions and answers and if you seem favourable with them they go on my list. Spinmaster (toy), new flyer (NFI) and ITC and Sylogist (SYZ) meet that criteria. All fur of them are under performing the market more than normal. Is there any of these that I should get rid of? I appreciate your advice. Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on September 29, 2016
Q: Hi team, I am looking to start a position in SYZ, I have pretty well every position in the growth portfolio. I'm thinking 3% full position in one purchase . Is it a good idea?
I am thinking about the same with ESL, and have noticed the share price is lower now than a year ago. Is a full position same as above be acceptable?
Thank you as always for the service.
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on September 21, 2016
Q: Ryan's article,"Very shareholder friendly" shows 5I has 4 of the 10 companies with SYZ as the clear winner.Last week a guest on BNN stated that SYZ is very good in maximize value of acquistions,so hope to see some deals soon.Recently signed an agreement with Microsoft.I have a 2% position so please advise if it is time to add more in this volatile market. On Sep 9,The Motley Fool recommend SJ as a top growth stock for high returns today.Have a 7% position,so it is prudent to add a bit more. Always appreciate your great services & views
Read Answer Asked by Peter on September 15, 2016
Q: SYZ and TNC both started to rollover weeks before this downturn. Now they are down considerably along with NYX and IRD. From reading all of the questions and answers pretty well everyday I have never heard anything negative about any of these, so do you think they are all good companies that will have good upside potential. Is there any preference for growth over the next six months? Thanks for your good service. Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on September 14, 2016
Q: Hi 5i Research team, I have a long term horizon, and more of a growth oriented investor profile. I prefer to well understand the companies I invest in. The technology sector represents a challenge for me in terms of software products, competition, rapidly changing conditions, obsolescence, variety of software portfolio, etc. So I would like to built a sector exposure based on a few companies instead of using an ETF. Based on reading 5i Research, I am thinking a combination of CSU, KXS, GIB.A, OTC, ESL, DSG, TCS, SYZ,SH. Do you agree with this strategy? Would you include some other companies in this list or replace some? In what order would you rank them in terms of total return potential over long term and overall quality? How many of them would be enough? Would you suggest another weighting than equal weight (2% each)? I also need criteria to manage this group since my understanding won't be up to par. How will I know when to sell, or when to over or underweight in some companies? I would not want to react too strongly to short term events (quarterly results). How would you suggest I implement this strategy (buying strategy)? Thank you, Eric
Read Answer Asked by Eric on September 12, 2016
Q: What would be your order of preference for growth today for these 5 stocks (without risk and sector considerations) Thanx Robbie
Read Answer Asked by Robert on September 08, 2016
Q: I need to increase my weighting in the "Technology" space and currently own equal weightings of AVO, MDA, OTC, SYZ and WSP. With $50K to spend, would you buy a new company (I am thinking DH Corp or whatever div paying company you recommend) OR would you just increase your stake in one or more of these currently owned companies. I know you have WSP and DH as "Industrials" but can it not be argued that they are "Tech"?
Read Answer Asked by Sandy on September 07, 2016
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