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Q: With today's carnage on Bad and last weeks HCG and the fact that it is done from the States makes it obvious that shorting on the Canadian side is a lot easier and as you say without regulatory control. What makes it different in the States and why is it not here?
Read Answer Asked by Jean on May 15, 2017
Q: Re Cohodes shorting BAD. BAD may be a solid company but the fact that Cohodes has successfully shorted Valeant, Concordia, Intertain, Home Capital (I think he is shorting Equitable as well) unfortunately gives him some "credibility". I hope he is wrong on BAD but looks like damage has already been done.
Read Answer Asked by Richard on May 12, 2017
Q: I have enjoyed quite a runup in my holding of CRH and am thinking of taking some of my profits (slightly overweight now) and adding to my position in BAD where I am slightly below my average price. Why has BAD dropped so significantly recently and would you consider this a good entry point or sit tight with CRH.
Read Answer Asked by Bruce on March 15, 2017
Q: Greetings 5i
Considering the protectionist rhetoric from the Whitehouse, are energy service companies safe. Should we focus on companies working in the USA or elsewhere?
Read Answer Asked by Denis on January 23, 2017
Q: I am trying to high grade my portfolio and looking 2-3 yrs out for total return, would you swap the stocks in the following 3 scenarios or would you stay put. 1. TFI for CNR, 2. MX for SJ, 3. Bad or RUS for SIS. A small explanation as to why would be appreciated. Thanks and keep up the fantastic work.
Read Answer Asked by Sandy on December 07, 2016
Q: Considering returning to oil to take a full position. I have full position on utilities,finance,IT,Consumer, Is going to oil a good idea? Which of the above would you or combination would you suggest for an initial input of $50-70K.
Your service is much appreciated,
Read Answer Asked by Pierre on December 05, 2016
Q: Hi All at 5i!!! I have a small portfolio with the following holdings: BAD, CSU, BMO , FTS, GWO, HR.UN, WSP. I have made money on BAD and would like to swap it out for. CSU. Could I have your thoughts on this? Would you trade another stock in the portfolio instead? I am up on all of them. Cheers and thanks, Tamara
Read Answer Asked by Tamara on December 05, 2016
Q: Regarding the short position on Badger:
- My google search shows 9.3 million short on the OTC market in the US as of Oct 31. Is there more recent data?
- Do you know the short data for Canada? What is a good website to check that?
- How will the shorters in the US ever cover with little to no liquidity in the OTC market (can they cover via the Canadian market)?
- Do you believe the recent strength is short covering?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Darcy on November 28, 2016
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