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Q: This is a new one on me. I have been investing for 30+ years and have never suffered a 40+% loss in one day in a stock and my investments have included microcaps, junior golds, etc; 40% gains in one day - yes. Question is: is this a new world? or Is something else happening? The answers you gave for the crash isn't enough to explain such a big drop. It would require a chance in the next year of major collapse or big fraud or official investigation. The company is making money, paying down debt and a dividend. So, is it possible that we are in a world where hedge funds and short-sellers can engineer such a crash in a relatively small (by U S standards) company? or is someone hiding something? Thanks again Henry
Read Answer Asked by Henry on October 27, 2016
Q: I am by no means an expert, but I certainly am an observer of circumstances.

Since joining 5i one of my key observations is, when one of your companies is under a short attack, be amongst the first to leave.

If the ship stays afloat, you're still safe, having abandoned ship. If it sinks you're off and alive to fight another day.

My observations are based on CXR, HCG and of course today's DH. Certainly this strategy would have worked on all of these.

Perhaps a good strategy for those investors with a risk averse bent.

On to fight another day!!

Sheldon
Read Answer Asked by Sheldon on October 26, 2016
Q: Well the stock is getting hit really hard today. Is a 40% drop justified in your opinion? Unfortunately I still hold a small position having sold most of my shares earlier this year when the shorts were pounding the table on this company. What is your sense about continuing to hold the shares? The other concern has to do with the dividend. Do you believe that it will be maintained or is a cut probable?
Read Answer Asked by John on October 26, 2016
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