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Q: I completely understand your support for Johnathan Goodman at Knight as his history is beyond impressive. However, I think Mr. Jakobsohn's proposal asks some significant questions that, as a shareholder, I would like to hear answers for. It does make me uncomfortable that his family company got involved in four deals and he will benefit more than if he had Knight involved. That seems like a legitimate concern as is the puny revenues generated in four years since Knight's launch. Conversely, Knight provided Medisen the opportunity to thrive and succeed and it is not the first time I have seen beneficiaries conveniently forget who helped them become successful once they have achieved momentum and no longer need their benefactor.
Ultimately, I do hope this exercise will help Goodman see some valid points in Jakobsohn's presentation and diversify his board and spend some cash. The articles that have appeared about Goodman detail his bargaining savvy but who would want to deal with him when it is public knowledge he has a desire to buy for nothing... I wish he would forget about his famous "grandchildren" analogy and show the investors who have supported his financings and bought the stock at $10 plus that he can still discover companies with potential and make mutually beneficial deals so Knight can thrive and grow.
I doubt Jakobsohn's proposal will go anywhere but perhaps it will reinforce to Goodman that his approach could be a little more "in the present" to his many investors/supporters.
I have a bad case of FOMO when it comes to Knight. If I liquidate part or all of my shares, I stress about Goodman making a blockbuster deal the next day!!
Would you agree with anything I have said and please provide an opinion on any value in the dissenting proposal.

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Steven on March 15, 2019
Q: Not a question just a statement. Here is a reminder for us long term holders of Knight Therapeutics on what the investment horizon may be.

"For investors, if their investment horizon is not their grandchildren, we are not the right company for them. Paladin had 19 years of record revenues but for 12 of those years, our stock was flat. It took us 19 years to become an overnight success." - Jonathan Ross Goodman
Read Answer Asked by Adam on March 14, 2019
Q: I am compiling a list of companies that have a large cash pile and a track record of being acquisitive and who might exploit opportunities efficiently during a recession, or other negative market event. Who would you put at the top five on that list? Thank-you.
Read Answer Asked by Alex on March 12, 2019
Q: Good Afternoon 5i,

I'm looking for companies that have little to no debt, high growth in Canada or the USA.

Some companies I hold include (which I believe meet this criteria): SHOP, KXS, NVDA, SQ, MU, GOOS.

Can you provide a few more that you like that meet this criteria?

Thanks!
Dave
Read Answer Asked by David on March 12, 2019
Q: Hi, I see that Knight is at a two year low. I like the company for it’s conservative ways, comfort if recession hits, and large cash position. (Has it ever given a one time special dividend while waiting?). I will be buying more in the near future.
Is now a good time to buy or would you wait and if it hits the low RSI ,as momentum is weak? I have a 4% position
Thanks,
Read Answer Asked by Brad on March 09, 2019
Q: Long term TFSA. I am currently down 11%BNS;26%GUD;8%STN and 6%SLF. Have Plus 10% weightings in all 7 stocks.
Should I add to the (current) losers or add something new or add to my (current) winners.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on March 07, 2019
Q: I know that no one is making any money on this corpse of a stock.
But to share my success with it, I wanted to let readers now that it can be a very consistent and profitable trade vs investment.

Over the past 16 months I have purchased GUD between 7.5 and 7.7 and sold in the mid to hi $8 range.
Just opened my most recent long yesterday at 7.60.

FWIW.

Sheldon
Read Answer Asked by Sheldon on March 01, 2019
Q: I saw your comments on GUD and they make sense. But if I told you I owned a stock that has been down 25 percent for 2 years and that it continually disappoints shareholders, (GUD took in only about 11 million in REVENUE last year, despite a market cap of 1.1 billion and 750 million cash sitting on the balance sheet. This is mind boggling, really) I think your answer would be that it's dead money and that I should move on. So while this might end up being a good long term investment for 'my grandchildren', it really doesn't seem to fit with your overall philosophy, does it?
Read Answer Asked by Alex on March 01, 2019
Q: I own all of the above in roughly equal weights in my TFSA. I am attempting to replicate your Balanced Equity Portfolio. I am also trying to get more defensive. I think I am overweight in the Info Tech sector. I am looking at a 5 year hold. I have cash to buy another position. What would your advice be - hold the cash or make a purchase. If purchase what would be your recommendation for defensive position?

Thanks for your help.
Read Answer Asked by Ron on February 22, 2019