Investment Q&A

Q: Any chance this company turns things around over the next 2-3 years ? I had a small position which is now tiny. Do you usually recommend to move on in these situations.

Also, i was reading stock options are offered to management at $0.48 , is it common practice for a company that has been doing so poorly. Does not feel right for investors who have paid way more. Thank you !

Q: With the current market conditions in energy, is CFL positioned for growth in 2016? At their current price the dividend is ~10%, but they have lost over 50% on their price in a very short time. Are they a prospective long term growth, or likely to fail if the energy sector continues to hurt.

Q: How long before CERF cuts it's dividend? Or do you think it has made it through the toughest part of this downturn and will be okay moving into 2016?

Q: Looking at the TSX Venture index for the past 5 years just looks scary. But as they say, past performance is not indicative of the future.

With the index going to all-time lows, can you give us some companies that trading below their cash value and worth a look at?

Q: I'd like to start a small position in either Cerf or Strad. Do you favor one name over the either?

Q: Hello, can you comment please on the recent earnings report. I have held a position for about a year and like the fact their dividend has been sustained as well in this downturn. The market seems pleased with the results. Thank you, Bill

Q: What is the likelihood that CERF lasts in an environment with Oil <$60. Is the dividend likely to be cut soon?

Q: I hold CFL in a registered account mainly for its dividend (currently 11%). Bought it at $3.00 and was doing well for a while, but is now down 27% from my cost. Recognize it's a small cap with some revenue coming from the oil & gas sector, so not without its risks. The recent quarterly report didn't seem too bad, though recognize that's looking backward. The stock has recovered a bit today, up 4% as I write.

At today's price, it represents about 1% of my total equity portfolio. Do you see the stock price recovering eventually? Does the dividend appear sustainable? If yes on both questions, would it be worthwhile (or foolhardy) to top my CERF holding up to 1.5%?

Thanks as always for your sound advice and terrific service.

Q: Good morning 5i. CERF Inc has dropped a fair bit over the past few weeks. Any specific reason for this? What are your views on the company going forward? Thanks.

Q: I am considering a 1/2 position in GH and CFL.
I would appreciate your opinion on these two stocks at this time.
Tks Stan

Q: Hi 5i Team,

My question is on Cerf Inc, what is their payout ratio? and is their dividend sustainable in a low oil price environment?

Thanks,

Keith

Q: please compare and comment on the short/medium term prospects for CFL -vs- WEQ - thanks

Q: What is your opinion of Cerf Inc CFL.V

Q: Hi 5i
CFL has shown up in my screens recently and I would appreciate your views on this stock. I notice your last comment was in Oct 2013.
Tks Stan

Q: What do you think of CERF (ticker CFL). The dividend is quite high and the insiders seem to be buying stock recently.
Thank you.

Q: Wood Gundy have mentioned a small company in the equipment rental and waste management business they call CERF. I can't find it anywhere. Have you heard of it and if so what do you think?