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Q: Hi 5i,

I have another question regarding buying companies with options. I would love to buy calls (8 months-1.5 years) for ESL or CSU, but unfortunately none are available.

Upon trying to find comparables to CSU or ESL I've come across Tyler Technologies (TYL). TYL has shown great growth, has no debt and maintains a nice ROE. My only concern is it appears to trade at over 60x earnings. Is this accurate? Are there other solid and growing tech companies that you think might be appropriate here? (I already have some Jan 2015 OCT Calls that have done very well).

Thanks!!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on June 11, 2014
Q: I have noticed alcoa (aa) and a french company has been testing and promoting an electric car battery that extends a vehicle range up to 1800 kms. There has been some talk of creating a plant in Quebec. I have looked into the technology and it seems they do have something that has the potential to be enormous and could propel electric vehicles into main stream. I understand Ford is involved also. Do you have any opinion on this new battery and alcoa and if this is a good entry point? Thank you Dave T.
Read Answer Asked by David on June 11, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

Can you give an update on Norsat International, NII.
Read Answer Asked by Graham on June 06, 2014
Q: What do you think of CA Inc? It seems to trade at a good multiple, have reasonable debt levels and pays a good dividend. However technically its been looking weak since I bought it and earnings growth seems to be slowing, although this could be temporary problem. Would you regard it as a sell? Are there better places to put my money in the same space?
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on June 02, 2014
Q: Hello Peter and the 5I team
AVO has moved into a price that makes it very attractive for a nice move up. In my opinion in the short term there could be a 20% gain with in the next few months as the worries surrounding the management people leaving the company subside. My question is for the long term investor, what is the companies "moat"? What prevents a cheap generic company from copying their technology and bringing out a cheaper camera? Who are the competition? I always worry about Canadian hard ware tech companies not begin able to protect their margins over the long run. What are your thoughts?
Read Answer Asked by Darren on June 02, 2014
Q: Peter and Team could you give me your views on WIN . I have shares seems to be a lot going on with the company .
Your in put would be great

Jim
Read Answer Asked by James on June 02, 2014
Q: re: 3D Systems DDD

"Yesterday, the company announced that it will offer 5.95 million shares of common stock in a public offering. Furthermore, the underwriter has the option to buy 892,500 additional shares in the 30 days after the offering."

We all know this sector has a future. The market did not like this announcement. Could this move be for acquisition purposes? And if so, what would this mean moving forward? Any other comments are appreciated.

Thanks for all you do

Gord
Read Answer Asked by Gord on May 28, 2014
Q: ABT-RKN-AVO -TD says all "buy" -your preference and why?
Read Answer Asked by don on May 28, 2014
Q: Hi Peter & Team,
I was wondering if you'd had a chance to look at the upcoming Kinaxis IPO and have any comments on it.
Appreciate your insight,
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on May 26, 2014
Q: re: ViXS Systems VXS - is this the next "Renegade Petro type" growth story?

As you know through my previous questions... have been watching VXS for some time. I like the story as they appear to have the only system on a chip that's going to meet the requirements of the big TV companies and set top box systems for the next generation technology. And I just saw for the first time the new technology advertised on TV.

VSX has been hovering at $1.40 now for almost a month which is it's lowest point since the IPO last yr. Stephen Takasky on Market Call mentioned share price between $1 & $1.50 has tremendous value. He then mentioned Q2 yr/yr we should see "some nice signs on the profit side."

Always looking for the "buy low" opportunities, especially in today's market.

Where do you see VXS a yr from now? And can you comment on the financials relative to the share price?

Thanks for all you do

Gord
Read Answer Asked by Gord on May 26, 2014
Q: Hi 5I, thank you for your excellent service. Redknee Solutions; RKN is making a big move today. Any comments on what the driving force is?
Read Answer Asked by Gavin on May 23, 2014
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