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Q: These five stocks make up my small cap portfolio that is by design fairly concentrated and aggressive. I recently added QST on the significant pull back. I’m thinking that it can weather the down turn (great balance sheet) and will likely be a 2x bagger minimum when things turn around. Are there any other small cap names like it, that have been hammered, will survive, and that you could see moving significantly in the next 12-24 months? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Scott on June 15, 2020
Q: Afternoon 5i,

I am wondering for a longterm hold in an RESP.
Without worrying about sector as it's well diversified mostly through index etf's.
What would your top canadian small cap picks be?
That you would trust with the greatest growth, security and longevity.

As always thanks for the valuable insight.
Read Answer Asked by Adam on June 15, 2020
Q: I have room for 5 or 6 more companies in my RRSP account. I am looking to add dividend paying stocks with some growth as I will not be needing this money for 10 years or so - thinking of AT&T, Pepsi, Sysco, Sylogist and OTEX - what do you think of these AND can you recommend any others that I can consider ? Your opinion is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by JOHN on June 03, 2020
Q: Can you give me names of 10 companies - CDN and U.S - that you feel have:
* strong balance sheets,
* a strong likelihood to survive or thrive in the current environment
* appear to be of good current value with an eye on a potentially strong rebound given a bit of time.
Your opinion is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by JOHN on June 02, 2020
Q: Looking for insider ownership for SYZ .
Total shares about 29 M.
Mene insider ownership is 81%. But the float is still I think about 40 M, please correct me.
Is there such a thing as too much insider ownership ? What is the best percentage for insider ownership or is this something worth considering ? Please comment.

Read Answer Asked by Luc on May 13, 2020
Q: I currently own DSG,KXS,LSPD,OTEX,PHO,SYZ. I know you took out SYZ some time ago and can't find what you replaced this stock with? I know you still follow SYZ and just wondered if you feel that there is a better stock than SYZ or would you continue to hold this stock with the other stock mentioned?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked on May 11, 2020
Q: 1)QST.Please comment announcement after close that it reduced staff to only essential ones & expect to cut fixed costs by 20% year over year 2)SYZ. Nice to hear of the $3.5m cash acquisition. CIBC has a tech.target price of $10.90-11.40.Please comment. 3)STC.After close,stated a newest cloud services:video meeting. Please comment on its impact
Read Answer Asked by Peter on April 23, 2020
Q: Hi guys, I am looking for small and mid-cap companies with a great balance sheet and high likelihood of sustaining their dividends. Would Evertz and Corby fit the bill? Also, any others that you like for that criteria? Thanks Rob
Read Answer Asked by Robert on March 24, 2020
Q: Thank you to all at 5i for all your efforts and guidance.
I am contemplating some tax loss selling and would like your input regarding the following,
sell ENB, PPL, SYZ and replacing in order with TRP, KEY and ABT. After 30 days I will consider (and probably) revert back to ENB and PPL. Not sure if I will do the same with ABT back to SYZ.
Comments, suggestions input please (suitability of replacements, plan to revert back, etc.) that will help me move forward. I like to buy, hold and rebalance as necessary but I can use the tax losses to good advantage. Retired income investor with 3 to 4 years already covered as this plays out.
Thank you so much for your help!
Read Answer Asked by Brian on March 23, 2020
Q: I feel that management deceived their shareholders. "The Company has agreed to the buy-out of the contractual bonus compensation arrangements with the CEO". He took a huge payment. "These executives will remain in their respective positions, with current base salaries and benefits continuing, along with a new bonus plan." That is an outright lie. No sooner did he get his huge payment then the CEO announces his retirement. Really deceitful. Time to hang up on this company?
Read Answer Asked by Joel on March 16, 2020
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