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Q: I think the combined Canadian and US short interest is still about 20%. Could you confirm most recent figures? Based on average daily volume, it would take nearly sixty days to cover. Given that the share price is close to a 52-week low, do you expect that the short positions will be covered soon and if this might spur a recovery in the share price if not an outright short squeeze? I'm just 5% down on a half position and planning to hold. Would you add a bit if it drops further?
Read Answer Asked by David on March 05, 2018
Q: Good morning:
I own a 3.5% position in Fiera, primarily for the dividend and non-bank financial exposure. I'm puzzled that Fiera has not declared its quarterly dividend yet. As the last dividend was declared in November, I was expecting the next one to come in February. Understanding dividends are at the discretion of the board, I wonder if there is a reason why we don't have the dividend advice, or is this is "just a Fiera thing?"
Thank you and have a fine day!
Geoff
Read Answer Asked by Geoffrey on March 05, 2018
Q: Have Couche Tard on my watch list for a market pullback, but in the back of my mind I'm a little concerned about the long term impact of the switch to electric and/or self driving vehicles. Do you have a sense how much of their revenue is tied to fuel and percentage of their stores tied to gas retail?

Should I be worried about technology disruption here? I tend to hold shares long term if possible.
Read Answer Asked by John on March 05, 2018
Q: MAXR released earnings for the full year and debt increased to approx 3 billion due to the acquisition of DigitalGlobe. The outlook for cash flow has been increased to 300-400 million leaving a debt to cash flow ratio of 7 to 9 times. That seems high to me considering others in the same industry. Should I be concerned with this? Thanks

Kenn
Read Answer Asked by Kenneth on February 28, 2018
Q: Hi 5i
I know from your articles we should not be asking questions focusing on daily price action, but the recent breach of long term support has caught my attention.
In Tuesday's trading, the price withstood selling of over 80,000 shares then dropped below support on an aggregate amount of 4500 shares being sold.

This investment is included for the purpose of stability and future growth once through their plant investments. Not interested in riding another stock to 50% loss just to collect a meagre dividend.

Would you please comment on company, recent price action and how you would characterize this investment at today's price in today's market?

Thanks for the service.
Dave
Read Answer Asked by David on February 28, 2018
Q: Hi 5I
If I'm not mistaken, previous answers regarding DHX include a positive view on management. Something along the lines of "they have done this ... building a solid company... before". With recent news of the management shakeup, do you still hold a similar view, have the key managers changed or are the ones you considered sound still around?

Thanks
Mike


Read Answer Asked by mike on February 28, 2018
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