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Q: Looking to add 4 positions for growth. I have high energy exposure but can add to all other sectors. High risk tolerance. Long term time horizon. Recommendations?
Read Answer Asked by Chris on May 12, 2017
Q: Hello 5i.
Thanks for the ongoing investor communication/Education.
I have had slightly positive overall results with mixed individual stock selection results utilizing 5i information.
Would have liked to be on the Shop ride but I could not buy into a stock moving up everyday and now doubled in three months. How do I not miss this next time?
I did buy the indicated holdings (SIS, GUD, ET, SYZ, PUR, TNC=cash)
Excluding TNC, the mix leaves me up 6.9% in the time frame of about a year or so..SYZ since 2014 and some various buying along the way.
I am not doing as well as you Portfolio so stock selection and timing clearly makes a difference.

With this list, should the Holdings be at full weights now for all of them?
For example, PUR is under small cap $ allotment while SYZ is over allotment.
Is there something I should be adding that is most appealing today even though I personally may have to hold my nose and buy? (Portfolio is well diversified and balanced)

Also, it is clear I am not benefiting from the stock category you sometimes highlight as "winners" or "1000% gainers" to help propel my portfolio gains. Should I be trying to buy all the investment in your total portfolio or how does one use 5i service to benefit to the max?

Thanks
Dave
Read Answer Asked by David on March 23, 2017
Q: In a follow-up to my previous question, I do realize it will take "better and more consistent earnings", so I apologize for not being more specific. Where will these better earnings come from: i.e., in what sector(s) in which they deal is the growth likely to come. With oil and energy generally being dead at the moment, is it likely that Pure's contracts will be growing? Will it come from their infrastructure sector, rather than their pipeline monitoring sector? Will it come from their water/waste water sector? I'm just at a standstill on this stock, as I don't see much growth in any of those sectors at the moment. Seems like everything is at a standstill until the infrastructure in this country gets a shot in the arm from the feds.

I'm sorry to be so persistent, but it's 5I's fault partly, for forcing always to be an "informed investor". : ) I am willing to hold onto a company which I've had for some time, if there measurable potential and where it's coming from.

Please feel free to deduct (another) credit as I wasn't clear and specific enough in my first question, perhaps.

Thanks as ever for your guidance!
Read Answer Asked by Sylvia on March 16, 2017
Q: Is this still a strong hold ... or has it deteriorated to a tepid one? Everything seems a bit lacklustre on its future, judging from the recent replies you've made to other members. Perhaps I'm misinterpreting, but your answer to Colum on Mar 1st suggested, in a roundabout way, that "it's time to dump this loser". I'm down 26% and wonder what it would take to inject some life into this company?
Read Answer Asked by Sylvia on March 14, 2017
Q: Hi
Results have some positive values but company seems to have continued in building mode for q4.
Nice to see adjusted profit and mgt positive sense for 2018.
What is it in the numbers that should be used as this companies performance gage?

what are your thoughts in review of the mgt presentation?
Feel free to wait until nail after 10 am conference call before responding.
Thanks
Dave
Read Answer Asked by David on March 10, 2017
Q: Hello 5i
As I watch several investments plumb new lows, it strikes me that things may have turned and I am unaware.

We have seen 5i exit some names that were originally intended for 5 year hold but today I have to say my investment measurements are lacking when it comes to exit signs.
In some cases, I would get out as the stock price breaks the uptrend but have been ignoring this giving some space for volatility.
Given my experience in finding stock prices equal to zero in my portfolio, I would rather buy stocks that go up.
How does an investor distinguish between a stock going to zero versus one that is just doing the volatility dance and on a temporary path to a short lived low price?

I would rather not be found holding companies indicating 40%, 60% and 80% losses going forward.

Your thoughts on this are appreciated.
Thanks
Dave
Read Answer Asked by David on March 01, 2017
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