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Q: This company BRP is very well run and has reported continuous growth, as well as seemingly never misses earnings.

Anyway my only concern is, in the current economic climate, with a company making "expensive toys" like BRP, how much of that likely downturn will affect its sales (and then directly on share price)?

I try to research back to 2008 (the last major economic crisis) but nothing goes back that far on line. Of course the forecast published by the company and selected analysts, though mentioned the current economy issues, still paint a very rosy picture for the near future.

Is my concern about the potential downturn and its effect on BRP valid? What is your take on this? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Victor on October 18, 2021
Q: Good Morning Peter & Team,

Morgan Stanley called MG an auto supplier standout. MG reports first week November. Are you able to give us an idea what to expect? Positive or Negative???? ... considering the supply chain concerns (now [hopefully] waning) and of course the ongoing chip shortage.

Thanks for all you do

gm
Read Answer Asked by Gord on October 15, 2021
Q: I have been tempted to buy Lightspeed to put in my tfsa, as i see it falling. It is hard for me to judge, though, whether a fairly new stock, like this and quite volatile is appropriate for a retired person. I have a moderately high risk tolerance. But is this too risky for that demographic, do you think?
Thanks as always
Read Answer Asked by joseph on October 14, 2021
Q: According to gsy news release gsy owns 1123570 shares of afrm. At 141 per afrm share that’s 158 million USD
Questions
1- how is that accounted for in the financial statement
2- I assume the forfeiture part means if paybright does not hit targets then gsy forfeits the 468k shares
3- is the market even reflecting this in gsy share price





ii) 655,416 common shares of Affirm, and iii) 468,154 common shares of Affirm held in escrow and subject to forfeiture if certain PayBright revenue milestones are not met
Read Answer Asked by Leon on October 13, 2021
Q: Does the companies business model change in a rising interest-rate environment?
I am down 15% in a 5% position thinking that the acquisition of Lendcare would help offset loan defaults plus the terms of their revolving credit were expanded and improved. Does this remain a good 3-5 year hold
Thank you. I appreciate your comments.
Read Answer Asked by Brad on October 13, 2021
Q: Hi 5i,
Looking through the last 5 years, it appears that the typical dividend from LNF bounces between $0.12 and $0.16.

How do you feel about their recent special dividend of $1.41? I would've expected them to reinvest most of this to help grow further or slightly increase their dividend going forward.

I would have also assumed that this special dividend would have sent their stock price higher as a reflection of their current strength but that doesn't seem to be the case.
Read Answer Asked by Kyle on October 13, 2021
Q: Hi Peter,
I have been holding onto DND. After the news on the decision to remain a public company, I was glad indeed at the decision made.
If management was willing to take the company private at $50.50 and now the committee that was formed decided that there is more value over and above the $50.50, I am surprised that the stock is selling off . It’s actually now on sale as far as I am concerned and I have been happily adding to my position.
Could I get your thoughts?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by ilie on October 13, 2021
Q: Could you comment on Lightspeed's historical earnings, growth performance vs stated forecast, etc?
In other words how reliable has their pitch been?
As I understand, they report in a few weeks and with the Sprucepoint gun to their heads, highlighting the soft spots, this may be a critical validation day.

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Delbert on October 12, 2021
Q: LSPD's SP continues to be very volatile daily while under the current short attack. Can we assume such attack will not end until the company reports its next quarterly results - assumed to be in the first week of November - based prior reporting history

The assumption is, after LSPD reports publicly as required by law, the short's accusations would either be proven correct, or partially correct (after all the best lies are the half truths), or just vicious rumors used to destroy LSPD's SP for their own profit.

If the accusations are without merit, do the indemnified parties, such as us common small retails, can seek restitution from the short seller? Has that happened before and how successful are they in seeking such compensation based on past history?

I've been in the market for almost 20 years and find the practice of short selling morally unethical. What legal protections do the investors have against such shady practice from the market sharks with big capital? Please enlighten us.

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Victor on October 12, 2021