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Q: Dear 5i team.

In a cleanup, what order would you sell these in?
Which of them are bankruptcy candidates in the foreseeable future if you had to venture an educated guess.

After watching XBC go bankrupt, these penny stocks seem destined for the same result.


Many thanks for your help.
Read Answer Asked by Arthur on January 31, 2023
Q: Hi 5i team.

Looking to add a few penny stocks to my play money account.
When do they (ADCO) report next and what is expected please.
I have patience. Do you see a future for this company and it's stock price.
Can you suggest 3-5 small caps similar with better potential from here?

Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Arthur on October 12, 2022
Q: I have a small position in these companies, can you rate them a Buy, sell or hold.
Take as many credits as required. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Brian on January 18, 2022
Q: We have very little tech. exposure in our portfolios as a % - so minimal. Own IGM & ARKK in USD portfolio - IGM for 4 years - done very well. In TFSA, own STC, VHI, XIT ETF. All the others are on my list to purchase as not. I would buy equal positions - so, of those we do not own which three would you consider the best in the short and long term. I am mostly a dividend grower investor - companies that increase them every year; however, trying to add a bit of tech. Maybe there others not shown that meet my criteria?
Read Answer Asked by James on August 10, 2021
Q: Hello 5i,

I have some play money in my cash account, I'm looking at purchasing 2 or 3 small caps or stocks around $1 in price (or under). Can you give me your top 5 Canadian companies that you think have the greatest upside over the next few years. I will take a look and pick the ones I think will work out best. Thanks again.
Read Answer Asked by Kevin on May 21, 2021
Q: There are a lot of small to medium sized Canadian technology companies, some of them fairly new to the stock market, that have seen very good stock price appreciation in the last year or two. Many/most of these companies are not profitable, and obviously this is a fairly speculative segment of the market. Today, I heard Darren Sissons talking about JDS Uniphase which went from $2 to $1,000 and back to $2 in the tech bubble 21 years ago. I'm wondering about how many of these small to medium sized Canadian tech companies might suffer a similar fate, and how many will succeed. Of the following list of stocks, what would be your estimate for the % of them that will succeed 5 - 10 years down the road at becoming long term successful businesses, with strong profits and a substantially higher stock price than now, and what % will fall by the wayside, failing to become good profitable businesses, and seeing their stock price drop off substantially. There are no doubt others that could be included in this list, but these are the ones I have picked out. Not asking which ones will succeed, just trying to get an idea of general potential for success/failure for this type of company/stock. ADCO, AT, CTS, DCBO, DND, KSI, LSPD, MVP, NVEI, PHO, QUIS, STC, WISH.
Read Answer Asked by Dan on January 31, 2021
Q: First of all, thanks for the service you provide. I have found it extremely useful since becoming a member. Second, I apologize for the number of stocks covered in the question. If it is too many, please do not respond / post.
Within the last 12 months, I have purchased the above stocks strictly for growth or as momentum plays.
I would like to know which ones you would sell, either because their momentum has likely peaked, or because their share price growth prospects are poor. Please deduct as many credits as required. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Charles on January 25, 2021
Q: Over approx. 9 months,I will develop a high risk portfolio of smaller cap companies to hold for 5 years with the goal to maximize capital gains.Please rank the listed companies.Please add other names you think I should consider as well as a few U.S. names you might consider applicable.Deduct as many question credits as you deem appropriate.Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by maurice on May 12, 2020
Q: Thank you for your wonderful service and great advice.
Would you be able to give me your thoughts on TC, STC, ENGH, ADCO, VHI?
Could you pick your top 3 from the group that you would add to at current market prices given a 3-5 year term. Does the balance sheet of some of the smaller cap companies scare you?
Thank you kindly
Read Answer Asked by Bill on May 01, 2020
Q: When looking at these stocks in terms of management team, growth, potential, and outlook for 5-10 years+, how you would rank them in order starting with the best and why?
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on January 22, 2020