Q: Can you update your July 10 advice. I know there's an offer for $4.40, but no shareholder meeting has been set to vote. Can another offer come forward, if so, your guess as to its probability. Thanks, Great Service!
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Q: Can you please comment on PHO results. Thanks
Q: Can you tell my why someone would not be a buyer of enbridge right now. In an earlier question I had you mentioned with my time horizon it may be more prudent to by something "growthier" but with ENB dividend, growth and current valuation how can you go wrong? Can you give me the sell side thought?
Q: Hi 5i: I am down about 20% in CLS. Has anything fundamental changed in the company? I note that management prediction for the next quarter was reduced. I am considering selling CLS and buying Shopify instead. What would you think of such a move?
Q: Hi Ryan, I've held theses two companies from 2012 when they were doing well, in your opinion what would it take for oil to get back to a level where these two companies would not be worth selling or is it even worth waiting. BTE is a .52% and CPG 2.07% weighting in this RRSP stock account. Thanks, Nick
Q: Question: Hello Peter! Can you please comment on my portfolio.I currently hold in my portfolio (stocks - Weightings): CSU-10.9%,CCL.B- 12.2%,BYD.UN-8.5%,ATD.b-10.2%,KXS-7.0%,PBH-5.4%,NFI-6.8%,SIS-6.2%,SHOP(CAD)-9.1%,ECI-3.7%, FB-3.9,SHOP(US)-5.3%,CGNX-4.2%,AMZN-2.7%,NVDA-3.8% . I also have 30K CAD to invest. Would you please give me your 3(non energy,CAD or US)buys today to complement or increasing my holdings in existing portfolio. Thanks Andrew B.
Q: Could you update your views on this company ? I am down 15%. Is it Worth holding ?
Have a good day,
Jacques
Have a good day,
Jacques
Q: Hi 5i Team,
I'm still new to investing and in my spare time I enjoy reading the responses you guys give to other member, but I feel like there are always more to know. I'm wondering if you guys have any suggestions on books that can help fill these gaps. Hoping for suggestion on books for new and intermediate investors.
I'm still new to investing and in my spare time I enjoy reading the responses you guys give to other member, but I feel like there are always more to know. I'm wondering if you guys have any suggestions on books that can help fill these gaps. Hoping for suggestion on books for new and intermediate investors.
Q: I have been looking to add ZZZ for a while now. The stock price has declined since earnings and I have decided to start a position. My portfolio consists of 25 stocks and since I do not want to increase this number I have to find a company to swap out. While I have done pretty well on MTY I feel the long term trend of online shopping and decline of big department stores will eventually hurt food court sales. Do you have any comments on if a switch to ZZZ from MTY is needed? Would you agree that ZZZ has greater long term potential?
Q: While I don't own GUD yet, I keep seeing it reviewed positively and therefore read the FP article you linked:
- "Laurentian Bank Securities analyst sees revenue rising to $6.9 million this year and $52.3 million in 2018 as more drugs work their way through approvals..."
Do you agree with the assessment of projected 2018 revenues of 52.3 million?
If so, what would the implied price of GUD be the end of 2018 based on revenues of 52.3 million?
- "Laurentian Bank Securities analyst sees revenue rising to $6.9 million this year and $52.3 million in 2018 as more drugs work their way through approvals..."
Do you agree with the assessment of projected 2018 revenues of 52.3 million?
If so, what would the implied price of GUD be the end of 2018 based on revenues of 52.3 million?
Q: Could you comment on release of Input Capital's quarter, how do you interpret the excitement they express in their focus on "Marketing Streams" as greater opportunity than "Capital Streams"?
Q: I was watching "This Old House" on PBS last night. They featured a Savaria lift which they installed for a wheel chair bound person. The elevator appeared well designed, simple to construct and worked well. Thought you might be interested.
By the way, unlike Dave, I have made a pile of money by following 5i Research recommendations. I note PBH hit a new high yesterday. (My main contribution to stock management is my ability to procrastinate instead of panic selling!)
Jim
By the way, unlike Dave, I have made a pile of money by following 5i Research recommendations. I note PBH hit a new high yesterday. (My main contribution to stock management is my ability to procrastinate instead of panic selling!)
Jim
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Photon Control Inc. (PHO)
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Constellation Software Inc. (CSU)
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Enghouse Systems Limited (ENGH)
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Open Text Corporation (OTEX)
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Cognex Corporation (CGNX)
Q: Hi Guys,
I am once again trying to clean up my portfolio and currently have no tech stocks. Can you please recommend your top 5 tech stock picks, they can be US or Canada?
Thanks
I am once again trying to clean up my portfolio and currently have no tech stocks. Can you please recommend your top 5 tech stock picks, they can be US or Canada?
Thanks
Q: Thoughts on FSZ earnings and valuation?
Considering starting a position in my income portfolio, but FSZ seems to be rangebound the past few years between 12-14. Would it be better just to stick to bank stocks for the financial sector as the banks have a lower beta and better capital appreciation, which more than makes up for the 1% greater yield of FSZ?
Considering starting a position in my income portfolio, but FSZ seems to be rangebound the past few years between 12-14. Would it be better just to stick to bank stocks for the financial sector as the banks have a lower beta and better capital appreciation, which more than makes up for the 1% greater yield of FSZ?
Q: I don't own PEO however, I'm interested in your positive comments as to its financial condition. Firstly, PEO has about 80% of its assets in Goodwill & Intangibles. Its' NET asset value is really only equal to its debt which would indicate a NAV or Book of approx .75c. Maybe I'm too old or just too conservative. Your comments. Thank you.
Q: Hi team,
this stock went up quite abit in August
is the whole sector (gaming) also going higher ?
I have a small position in it
it is OK to buy some more or hold or take the profit ?
thanks
Michael
this stock went up quite abit in August
is the whole sector (gaming) also going higher ?
I have a small position in it
it is OK to buy some more or hold or take the profit ?
thanks
Michael
Q: Gents,
It's adequately clear (esp from some of the comments I've recently read) that the Healthcare/Pharma sector in Canada offers very few choices and even fewer good choices.
Whereas the same sector in the US offers fabulous alternatives, opportunities and growth.
I feel it is a shame to limit this weak Canadian sector in our portfolios when you can offer so much more with reccos south of the border.
Even a well represented ETF for US pharma/healthcare/bioscience might do the trick if you are time starved.
Just saying.
Sheldon
It's adequately clear (esp from some of the comments I've recently read) that the Healthcare/Pharma sector in Canada offers very few choices and even fewer good choices.
Whereas the same sector in the US offers fabulous alternatives, opportunities and growth.
I feel it is a shame to limit this weak Canadian sector in our portfolios when you can offer so much more with reccos south of the border.
Even a well represented ETF for US pharma/healthcare/bioscience might do the trick if you are time starved.
Just saying.
Sheldon
Q: Hello 5i,
Please post only if you feel this might be beneficial or appropriate.
This is for Dave, who, I hope, gets to read it. I have been with 5i for several years now and find them not only invaluable for my portfolio structuring, but interesting, informative and often even humourous. The members and the Q&A are a huge benefit to me. But now, speaking to Dave's specific concerns: I have had the identical situation happen to me as well with some companies. But, the reverse has been equally true. One of the things I have noticed over time is that time is the crucial element. You must have patience - without it, you will be up the proverbial creek. Sometimes good things happen to bad companies and bad things to good companies and the market reacts, perhaps out of proportion. CGX is a case in point at this time; however either positive returns from their diversification efforts and/or a strong Fall or Christmas movie slate or even an acquisition can change that on a dime. More than once I have a chosen to sell a 5i - recommended stock for a particular reason while it was down, only to see it spiral up to new highs within weeks of my selling it. More patience on my part could have vastly enhanced my profit margin, but the fault is wholly mine, not 5i's because the stock tanked at one point for some reason.
I don't know if this has helped, hindered or confused, but I hope that Dave will take heart from my lessons and give 5i a bit of a break and perhaps consider why he is buying any one stock that 5i is recommending and give more weight to the time-frame for holding an equity.
I apologize if this isn't a particularly clear or cohesive post, and for the length, but I really felt compelled to let Dave know that he isn't alone, but also, that being really clear about what you are buying, why you are buying it and how long you can really afford to keep it if/when it does take a downturn are our (5i members') responsibility, not 5i's.
So, Dave, please give 5i another look within the context of the above and you might see more positive than negative.
Wishing you all the best!
Cheers,
Mike
Please post only if you feel this might be beneficial or appropriate.
This is for Dave, who, I hope, gets to read it. I have been with 5i for several years now and find them not only invaluable for my portfolio structuring, but interesting, informative and often even humourous. The members and the Q&A are a huge benefit to me. But now, speaking to Dave's specific concerns: I have had the identical situation happen to me as well with some companies. But, the reverse has been equally true. One of the things I have noticed over time is that time is the crucial element. You must have patience - without it, you will be up the proverbial creek. Sometimes good things happen to bad companies and bad things to good companies and the market reacts, perhaps out of proportion. CGX is a case in point at this time; however either positive returns from their diversification efforts and/or a strong Fall or Christmas movie slate or even an acquisition can change that on a dime. More than once I have a chosen to sell a 5i - recommended stock for a particular reason while it was down, only to see it spiral up to new highs within weeks of my selling it. More patience on my part could have vastly enhanced my profit margin, but the fault is wholly mine, not 5i's because the stock tanked at one point for some reason.
I don't know if this has helped, hindered or confused, but I hope that Dave will take heart from my lessons and give 5i a bit of a break and perhaps consider why he is buying any one stock that 5i is recommending and give more weight to the time-frame for holding an equity.
I apologize if this isn't a particularly clear or cohesive post, and for the length, but I really felt compelled to let Dave know that he isn't alone, but also, that being really clear about what you are buying, why you are buying it and how long you can really afford to keep it if/when it does take a downturn are our (5i members') responsibility, not 5i's.
So, Dave, please give 5i another look within the context of the above and you might see more positive than negative.
Wishing you all the best!
Cheers,
Mike
Q: I receive email alerts for the stocks I own or are thinking of buying through Seeking Alpha. Harned Khorstand put out a sell on AAOI saying the stock was going to $25.00 and he gave the reasons why. What do you make of this? Thanks Dennis
Q: Everyone is worried about the acquisition of WGL. What is the big deal if the acquisition does not go through? Besides the one time cost associated with the acquisition, is there any other impact to ALA?