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Q: Ignoring taxes, cash requirements, and sector allocation, on a straight-up basis, for a minimum of a one year hold, which of these companies would it be prudent to currently sell, buy, or hold? Thank You.
Read Answer Asked by Harold on January 27, 2020
Q: With XTC's 4th Q report yesterday, would you be comfortable taking a small position for growing income?

I see they have increased their dividend every year since 2010, but the share price has declined about 50% since 2016, so not friendly to capital in this particular time frame! What would turn things around over the next few years?

Also comments on the quarter please. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Robert on November 29, 2019
Q: For non-Canada exposure I use ETFs (VFV, HXS, XQQ) along with Canadian companies that have significant international exposure. In 2016 you wrote an article on this topic and recommended ATD.B, CCL.B, WSP AND XTC. I particularly liked that you provided a table outlining the countries where the 4 companies were invested. Do you have further information on this topic?
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on November 22, 2019
Q: Hi 5i. What is your thoughts on the business/auto industry right now, the price of Exco which is around book value, its dividend and low risk capital structure ? Last conference call management reiterated, dividend increases and share buybacks will be their prudent use of free cash flow - can you give me the goods here.
Respect.
Patrick
Read Answer Asked by Patrick on August 14, 2019
Q: What is your view of this company currently? I know they miss their numbers at least half the time should we be expecting this again today after they report? I currently have 1000 shares and I am down about 35% would you average down? I like the dividend and this holding sits in an RRSP account with a long time horizon. Thanks as always.
Read Answer Asked by Kolbi on August 02, 2019
Q: Good morning, Today you recommended XTC as a small cap buy. I know you have liked it in the past but.... share price chart is dreadful, recent results were not good and the sector is out of favour. Is it just a straight value play or is there a new catalyst?
Also, are they more affected or less affected by trade tensions/tariffs than MG, MRE and Linamar? Thanks for the great service.
Rob
Read Answer Asked by Robert on June 07, 2019
Q: I have some uns.ca for more than a year and down 50 % .
Sell or keep ( they say sell your loser ! )
If sell what stock to buy (looking for some dividend stock )

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Francis on June 07, 2019
Q: In May of 2017, I purchased some stocks on the advice of a different service than I5.
Including dividends, my returns are as follows:
CSW.A minus 11%
XTC minus 21%
PZA minus 30%

In hindsight, I should have probably cut my losses at some point.
Do you have a suggested trigger to sell after a set loss percentage?
Do any of the above warrant holding or should I sell and reinvest in similar categories? Probably for another 3-4 years.

Thanks for your advice
John
Read Answer Asked by John on May 08, 2019
Q: Can you please let me know if you have any concerns with the above shares? Are any worthy of adding to today? They are in a non registered account. Good for 5+ years.
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Lois on February 25, 2019
Q: Hi,

I like the look of NFI at the moment. In order to free up some cash I was going to sell 1/2 of my position in XTC (so after the transaction I'd have a half position in XTC & a half position in NFI).

Your thoughts?

Thanks,

Gord
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on February 11, 2019
Q: Hi 5i - Exco just reported their quarter and have some noise because of discontinued operations in Bulgaria with ALC. (impairment charge) - I think its a wise move given the loss in those operations. Adjusted earnings look decent and the board raised the dividend 6% - whats your team's take on the quarter and going forward business plus valuation ?

Respect, Patrick
Read Answer Asked by Patrick on February 05, 2019
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