Investment Q&A

Q: Anything to explain the pop in SYZ today (Wednesday)? Don't see any news.

Q: Hi,

If not already asked, what is expected of Well Q4 and FY tomorrow (18th)?
How might this compare to prior quarter (Q3) and prior FY numbers?
Just looking for the % increases or numbers to validate their growth story.

Cheers,
Steve

Q: Hi Team,

Can you comment on the news out of EGLX this morning?

Thanks

Q: I did not buy XBC because of the revenue or profit it was generating today. I bought it for future potential which leads me to ask you if the news - though bad - changes the fundamental story here or if it is still a company with huge potential that has to correct a situation and learn from it? To put it another way, is the technology and value proposition that XBC offers its clients worse today because of the adjusted numbers?

My take is that we are not at the end of the clean energy but at the beginning. Their growth rates are not what investors thought and that isn't good but if their technology and TAM are huge (and in the early innings) how is it not materially higher in 5 years? If 5i looks past the next 12 months on this and ignores the stock price is the story intact?

Your comment to another question was that you have a finger on the sell trigger which sounds to me that you fear more than just an accounting error(s). Is the fear that this is a VRX situation with imaginary sales in a systemic way?

Q: Hi,
Have a 1.55% position now, avg price $5.36. Had a nice double on it before but down now, which is disappointing for sure. It's closing in on that $4 price which you were concerned about breaking. What are the different scenarios you see playing out come the March 24th full release? Can you give any insight on what additional or further news could impact the stock either up or down going forward. Thanks!

Q: Hi 5i,
GSY has always been a thin trader. There was a question yesterday about several companies being added to the TSX composite. You said that trading volume will increase and GSY will benefit the most. I understand a pickup in volume as funds that track the TSX take their positions in GSY. Once that is done, won’t GSY settle back to its old thin self?
Thanks again.
Dave

Q: What is your take on the lawsuit filed against the company in regards to its revenues accounting practices and its lack of internal controls over financial reporting?Does this raise concerns for your long term view of the company?Or is there going to be s shuffle in management?

Q: Simple question. My average cost of Xebec is $9.86. Obviously not good. Your suggestion please dump it and move on, buy more or just wait it out. Obviously a long way back. Thank You..

Q: Hi 5i,

TFII just released news that it is planning to pay out its dividend in US dollars unless the shareholder elects to take the money in C$. Based on this change, would one be right to journal over the shares to a US account and not make any election in order to receive the dividend in US$?

Q: Hi 5i,
I was called out of ITP as I didn't expect such a good earnings report. Was thinking of up grading from ITP to CCL. I noticed CCL is in the balanced portfolio therefore is now a good time to buy or are these both overbought and I should wait for a pull back.

Q: XBC is dropping again today. How low do you think it might go before levelling off. At what price might one start a position if you think this is a reasonable thing to do?

Q: As time starts to approach the deadline put on enbridges line 5 I'm starting to get a little nervous as to the outcome of shutting down the line. How much of the price of the stock is already baked into the possibility of the line being shut down?
Thanks
Steve

Q: How to explain today's jump in price (up 5.34% as I type this, but still below their high of Mar 11) considering their recent results.

Q: If it were your money in XBC at a 2.5-5% position today, would you be holding or selling please? If holding, at what point would you sell if it continues to slide? Thanks

Q: Bought BAD a few months back as a recovery play and have done ok however recent results cause me to question the growth prospects. Should I continue to hold or sell and add to my existing positions in SIS, NFI, QSR and MG. All good recovery plays in my opinion.
Thanks

Q: Of the companies listed, which one would you start a new half position in today for a potential 5 plus year hold in a balanced portfolio. And would any in particular benefit from reopening? I understand that I would need to keep on eye on the cyclicals with a view to exiting if needed.

Q: I have half positions in the above equities. Would you add to any or all of them? In what order would you add to them?

Q: It looks like 5I likes Brookfield Renewable and since 2012 the stock has been fairly steady. There has been a nice price pullback (for those not already owning stock) but a few numbers in the annual reports are confusing. Specifically Net income (loss) attributable to Unitholders has been very low or negative for a few years.

Any thoughts on this Net Income comment and overall you current thoughts based on the price pullback?

Q: the stock action in xebec the last few weeks has been telling us something is not right.
In my opinion, this company cannot be trusted.
i read the previous questions and answers and wonder why your hesitating.
xbc has missed before-this is not the first time.
and how does the trust return-i doubt it does.
please comment
dave

Q: A general comment in response to the flurry of questions pursuant to XBC's recent declines. I, too, have taken a paper hit on XBC (down by half). But I went in knowing the risks and am playing the long game. This could turn out badly, or not. But it is part of a well-diversified portfolio, so the one hit is tolerable.

I'd like to remind fellow members all stocks have risks, and 5i to its credit has been consistent about potential risks of XBC and the view that it is a longer-term hold. Below are quotes pulled from 5i's December 21, 2020 Review (Report), followed by answers to some recent questions from members.

REPORT

"Xebec has customer concentration risks with five main customers accounting for ~40% of Xebec’s total revenue."

"...XBC faces risks associated with volatility of oil and natural gas prices as many of Xebec’s customers rely on the sale of natural gas."

"While the stock can see severe volatility in any short-term period, we think XBC is a name in the renewable energy space that has the potential to reward patient investors over the long-run."

"B+. Fundamentally strong. ... Good for the long-term, but some risks exist."


ANSWERS

Feb. 11, 2021 to Garth: "We like XBC's prospects and growth. It is still quite high risk and the higher valuation today adds more."

Feb. 1 to Ilie: "We think XBC has room to run from here, but we would take a long term approach."

Jan. 26 to Warren's question in which he states he's looking for growth and has high risk tolerance: "We would consider ... XBC..."

Jan. 21 to Kay:
"...would be fine buying XBC today with a long term view."

PS: I'm a paying member as everyone else and have no relationship whatsoever with the company or any of its owners or staff.