Q: I have a follow up question to your reply on a question earlier today on Photon:
" PHO has just broken out to a new high on good volume. Typically, this would not be a good time to sell after such a good move. There are no guarantees, of course, and it will fluctuate a lot, but we would view it as a 3 to 5 year position."
What are realistic expectations of returns for holding for his time, how do monitor the results and what flags do you/we look for if the growth is not working?
This question is probably going to highlight my ignorance in this area only, but I am going to ask it any: Would it make sense for CSU to take over DSG in a mega deal? Would there be any synergies from a friendly acquisition? If yes, why CSU is not interested in DSG? or similar large Canadian software companies?
I have both and not sure if there are any advantages in keeping both.
Your feedback and insight is much appreciated.
Q: Following your balanced portfolio and have CLS and PKI in my investment account. Should I sell them before the end of the year and take a loss for tax purposes and rebuy in the new year?
T Steve
Q: SYZ has been a long time winner for me. What are some of the reasons no analysts follow this stock while there are a lot of " dogs " out there that are being followed ? Thanx Robbie
Q: Of the 23 stocks in your Growth Portfolio, which 2-3 stocks are the current best buys, relative to current price/valuation and seasonality of tax-loss selling season i.e., CRH. HWO, OTEX
Q: Good afternoon 5i team,
I have been looking into tax loss buying and keep coming back to your high view of Knight Therapeutics. It seems that a good deal of your views on the stock depends upon management. And in looking into the stock a little, it does seem that Jonathan Goodman is a kind of Wayne Gretzky in the business world. A rich kit who did well:). Here in Montréal he also recognized as an important philanthropist. A couple questions I have that I would appreciate your seasoned view on:
The CFO left but he doesn't seem to be just any CFO. he was also it seems a kind of founding partner of Knight. His position has been taken by the former CF O of Paladin, so that is good. But, he does seem to have been more than a CFO. I notice that the company that he moved to has become increasingly closer to Knight. So, I was wondering whether this was perhaps a strategic move by both companies. But, perhaps I am reading too much into it. You probably have heard more about this change than I would have and so I would appreciate you view on both the loss and the possibility of a strategic move.
Secondly, it seems that Jonathan Goodman is all - important at GUD. He has had an accident and although he seems to be, as he says, 'Almost' as good as ever, there is still a question there. He seems to have the intelligence to find a small but lucrative niche in this field and has the strength and selling ability to make the most of it. He looks good. But, what if he goes? I am not sure but I believe you mentioned in your report that the actual cash that they hold would cushion against that eventuality. Am I right in that understanding?
And heck, since it is Black Friday, I will throw another question in for free: You say that patience is needed. He says that it is going to take twenty years. Many of us are beginning to see twenty years as a pretty big number and we may not be here to see the tree grow. So, is it a good investment for the older crew? But, maybe like the old apple tree, we are better to plant one for the next generation.
thanks
Q: BCI trades with very low volume I like bci but if I take a larger position in it and I want to sell I would have issues in getting out of BCI I bought PBL on your great advice but it also has low volumes this is the case with many small cap companies you are a great source of stock information
Thank you for the great service. I just renewed for another 2 years. In regards to Photon Control, would this be a good time to take profits and buy back in at another time?
Q: Should I be looking at PUR for a tax loss or adding on weakness? Down 22% YTD but only hold a 3% position in my portfolio. Only stock I hold in the space.
Q: I have held Stella Jones for over a year and it has finally started to move. I wonder if all the metal poles I see are hurting this companies bottom line. Could you clarify what you see as the future prospects or would it be better to sell at a modest profit and move on to a better story.
Q: In a registered account I still have some byd.un. thanks to you, I have not sold them all as the price went up and up. But as of now I really don't see the valuation here. With no tax consequences to worry about. Just the trading commission Which name might be better to switch into.?
Thanks