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Q: Hi 5i: Why all the negative sentiment on Intrinsyc? Over the last several quarters revenues have grown quarter to quarter and Management has clearly stated that Q4 will have accelerated revenue growth. Based on what has been reported in 2017 and expected in Q4, revenues year-over-year should show good growth. Q3 was profitable and Q4 should be too. The Company has also said they have a record backlog which should bode well for 2018. I know the stock price has drifted but this could be an interesting entry point despite the Company's current market cap. Also the Company has a good cash position and no debt. What am I missing?
Read Answer Asked by Charles on February 02, 2018
Q: Hello 5i team,
I appreciate your response to my question regarding "what to do in view of an impending recession".
Less equity and more fixed income would indeed make sense. I suppose that I could start with the holdings in the Income portfolio; but, of the balanced equity portfolio, which would you consider as "aggressive" and which would you consider as "more defensive".
Thanks,
Antoine
Read Answer Asked by Antoine on January 30, 2018
Q: S&P,DOW & NQ are up between 7% to 9% YTD after huge advances in 2017.But the TSX is up less than 1% YTD after 5.5% in 2017.A shameful display,being one of the worst performer in the world in 2017.Thank goodness for the consistently good results of 5I year after year since inception in 3/13.So I need your expertise here again.Please advise 1) BEPORTa)Best 5 overall & b) best 10,one from each sector. 2)GROWTH a)Best 5 overall & b)best 10,one from each sector. Please rank the best 5 from the above 2 portfolios.Thanks a lot for u usual great services & views.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on January 29, 2018
Q: I have a question about ECN Capital.
There seems to be something very wrong as the stock price continues to go down almost every day. Management should never have talked about closing on some deal only to then come forward to say that it would be best not to do a deal as this only caused expectations to be dashed. It seems to me analysts do not seem to have much confidence in management.

The chart also looks absolutely horrendous so I was wondering whether there was any point in holding on here or best just to cut losses and move on as it does not really look like this company has much of anything going for it based on performance to date?

Thanks for your thoughts.
Susan
Read Answer Asked by susan on January 26, 2018
Q: Celestica is now down 32% since I purchased it. Do you think the company will be able to turn things around over the next 12 months. I understand the premise of the company having cash in hand, but they have just been downgraded. How long do you think we will need to wait for it's recovery. Should I sell, hold, or double down on it's weakness?
Thanks Ben
Read Answer Asked by Ben on January 26, 2018