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Q: What would you recommend doing with PLI and ITC at this stage given their performance (I'm down materially on both)? Any recommendations for replacements? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Mark on September 13, 2018
Q: I have complied a list of what I believe are all high quality microcap stocks with current market valuations that are still very attractive and have good upside potential over the next 12 months. How does 5i ranks these stocks and am I missing some obvious microcap stocks with similar traits?
Read Answer Asked by Charles on August 16, 2018
Q: I realize you have better prospects than these but I am wondering if you can make a buy case for longer term holds. Could you also provide some of your current small cap favorites . Thanx Robbie
Read Answer Asked by Robert on July 06, 2018
Q: Would you buy or add to these names today and if so in what order ? Thanx Robbie
Read Answer Asked by Robert on March 26, 2018
Q: I’ve heard you suggest buying stocks that have momentum rather than the normal axiom of trying to buy low and sell high.

How exactly do you go about this?

I’ve had big losses on CXR, ITC, CRH as I’ve tried to chase momentum.

I’m now in the same position with COV, buying as it went up during a few bad market days, but now I find myself down 30% as those gains quickly disappeared.

How can I use momentum more effectively?
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on March 16, 2018
Q: I was a bit surprised that Intrinsyc was removed from your growth just prior to their results given how good the Q4 results today were and growth year over year in revenues. Judging by the comments on the investor call it seems 2018 well see more growth. What is your thoughts of the results as it relates to the current stock price and valuations for compared to other small cap tech stocks?
Read Answer Asked by Charles on March 08, 2018
Q: Upon reflection on your answer about my earlier question concerning thinly traded stocks (SYZ), I would like to suggest a change in how 5i prices portfolios. I don’t think it will be popular with you.

I don’t know how many subscribers 5i has but I’m sure it’s substantial. By what happened this morning on the markets after you made a number of portfolio changes late yesterday, your base is enough to move markets, particularly in thinly traded stocks. Members will never be able to match the stated returns of the portfolios simply for this reason. Members can mimic the trades and keep the exact portfolio composition but we are at the mercy of the markets the following day when we try to make the trades required to maintain the sameness. Two stocks you sold outright were SYZ and ITC. Both traded down at market open (SYZ substantially). Another you bought, RHT, was up on opening on strong buying demand.

5iResearch announces portfolio changes after markets close and uses the previous day closing prices in costing out portfolio changes. But members don’t have this luxury of selling or buying a stock at the closing price of the day before. They line up in queue and do their transaction at the start of the following market day. My suggestion is for 5i to be transparent and price all trades at the opening prices of the following day. That way there is a sense of alignment with what the stated portfolio returns are and what members can expect to get.

5iResearch is a good service. I’ve been a member for years and have benefitted. Are you conflict free? In the traditional definition, you are but you have a vested interested in achieving high portfolio returns. This is your marketing tool. I have no problem with this but feel you need to be open with members and attempt to provide a portfolio return that members have a chance of achieving.
Read Answer Asked on February 17, 2018
Q: Hi Peter and Staff
So your growth portfolio results for February will show a disposition of these two stocks at yesterday's close - with yesterday's volume - there is zero chance we get out today or anytime soon at what you did / are these two companies going to survive or should we take what we get and exit ?
Thank you
Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on February 16, 2018
Q: Hi 5i: Why all the negative sentiment on Intrinsyc? Over the last several quarters revenues have grown quarter to quarter and Management has clearly stated that Q4 will have accelerated revenue growth. Based on what has been reported in 2017 and expected in Q4, revenues year-over-year should show good growth. Q3 was profitable and Q4 should be too. The Company has also said they have a record backlog which should bode well for 2018. I know the stock price has drifted but this could be an interesting entry point despite the Company's current market cap. Also the Company has a good cash position and no debt. What am I missing?
Read Answer Asked by Charles on February 02, 2018
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