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Q: Hi everyone at 5i!!
I bought this stock prior to the market drop and am now 47% in the hole with it. I can either sell it and take a loss and buy it back later, or keep it for the next 5 years in hopes it will rebound. In these situations I sometimes don’t know what to do. I don’t need the money at the moment and having owned the stock before and done well with it I think it should do well again. Your musings would be welcome ! Cheers, Tamara
Read Answer Asked by Tamara on November 02, 2022
Q: If you had a well balanced portfolio and were looking to add some medium to small sized companies that were involved in industrial activity of various types, how would you feel about each of these companies on a scale of 1 to 10, with a 10 being a stock you definitely want to add right now, a 1 being a stock you have absolutely no interest in, and a 5 being a stock you thought was not bad, but not good enough to want to buy it. Say you have a risk tolerance of about a 7, with 10 being high and 1 being low. Looking for long term total return. ANRG, DIR.UN, FTT, GDI, HDI, ITP, NOA, XTC.
Read Answer Asked by Dan on January 09, 2022
Q: They've had a great run, I've owned it for probably 10 years, and every time I think the story has stalled out, they seem to do another consequential acquisition. Blow-out numbers, particularly on the organic side, and raised dividend significantly. Do you see any issues with this one, or steady as it goes?
Thank you as always...
Read Answer Asked by Warren on November 09, 2021
Q: During recent research, I discovered a theory that even in our times of extreme volatility I should seek out companies that exhibit the following characteristics:
1. They have a history of growing dividends for investors.
2. They have a history of growing their earnings.
3. They trade at valuations that make sense.
So, based on these variables, and your years of experience, please provide me with the names of several Canadian companies that have these characteristics.
Read Answer Asked by Les on March 15, 2021
Q: I own shares in the above companies. I realize some of these a very small. Can you please tell me which ones would be the best to add to or would you recommend other building materials on the TSX? Would you suggest I sell any of these?
Thanks, Stan
Read Answer Asked by Steinar on January 08, 2021
Q: Think you missed this dividend increase:
LANGLEY, BC, Nov. 9, 2020

TRADING SYMBOL: Toronto Stock Exchange - HDI

Achieves record profit and profit per share of $10.5 million and $0.49 respectively

Increases Quarterly Dividend by 17.6% to $0.10 per Share

LANGLEY, BC , Nov. 9, 2020 /CNW/ - Hardwoods Distribution Inc. ("HDI" or the "Company") (TSX: HDI)
Read Answer Asked by Madeline on December 30, 2020
Q: Given your answer a month ago
"We would prefer WFT today. HDI is small, but is expected to show good earnings growth. The balance sheet is a bit stretched but with good cash flow growth this becomes less of a problem. The stock is acting well and there has been some insider buying. It is very cheap on valuation if its growth expectations come through. It is not likely too late."
Has anything changed, Looking into the future do you see this sector as a hold or should I take my profit.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on October 15, 2020
Q: The above TFSA holdings have not performed well and of course, are not eligible as tax loss harvesting. This is one of the potential downsides of TFSA investments. Please give me your thoughts on which ones you would move on from and without worrying about sectors, some replacements you think will recover well. Thanks again for your guidance.
Read Answer Asked by bill on March 26, 2020
Q: I have been holding to hardwood distribution for almost 5 years now and i'm off 24 %. Should I continue too old to it ? I was thinking about selling it and buy New Flyer industries with the dividend at 6% now. If you have a better suggestion for another company, fell free to suggest ! Thanks
Read Answer Asked by jean on August 13, 2019
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