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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
Q: I read that Badger Daylighting was upgraded lately by BMO, with a new target at 33. But I cannot find that report. Can you confirm? Also, if you can find it, can you tell me why they like it again? Anything specific about their business is expected to do better? I assume the increase in U.S infrastructure spending is likely to get them more contracts, since they do have trucks in the U.S? I own 1/2 a position. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Matt on November 25, 2016
Q: The U.S small caps index had a 10 day string of gains, which hasn't happened for 5 years. It looks like animal spirits are finally back, and I'd like to buy before the "take-off". It seems it's easy to miss the boat these days, which happened to me with with U.S banks! Do you think this IWM move will carry over to the TSX small caps? I'm considering buying 1/3 positions in BAD, DHX, and ACQ. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Matt on November 21, 2016
Q: Badger at $29 is expected to report Nov.15 with revenue projected at $109 MM vs
$111 for Q3 last year and EPS of 0.36 vs 0.49. Do you agree with these numbers and have you changed the opinion in your report last June that it was trading at a premium valuation when it was $7 less? This stock appears to have very good momentum and I'm very glad to have held it for the last 4+ years. Thanks, J.
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on October 24, 2016
Q: I would like to thank you for insisting on having a portfolio approach and always trim/add to maintaining the balance weighting was able to absorb the AVO shock. I have BAD which went up 25% and AVO went down 25% with no net loss. Had I maintained my high weighting on AVO I would have been a sad story.On the question I would like to know if I can sell gain on BAD and buy AVO that will balance it. I am having a long term view and would like you opinion.
Read Answer Asked by manish on August 16, 2016
Q: Peter and Team,

The market seems to really like Badger Daylighting's Q2. It looks good to me all in all and it seems they are turning in the right direction and performing better but I have to say I don't really see anything there to justify the massive jump I the stock. I would have expected a 4 - 5% move rather than almost 17%. Any thoughts on the earnings?

Marc
Read Answer Asked by Marc on August 12, 2016
Q: Although, I'm generally not a 'trader', I saw this morning that BAD took a leap up, leaving quite a gap, so after holding it for 3 years I sold, with 150% profit, thinking I can probably buy it on a pullback. Would you agree that it is still a good company to have and if so, if you also think there might be a (technical/sector) pullback, what price would you look at to get back into?
Read Answer Asked by Alexandra on August 12, 2016