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Q: With bitcoin plunging I was thinking about a short in this space. Would you mind giving me your thoughts on such a trade and some possible names? Thank you I’m advance.
Read Answer Asked by Jason on November 26, 2018
Q: Hi Peter,
Any idea why BTL group is surging so much this week given that a week ago it was in the dumps? Is this still very speculative play? Why is Covalon continuing to experience declines? Also, with Cannibis stocks taking a hit (not clear why) would be a good time to add to HMMJ with Canopy Growth being one of the largest holdings or is it better to just put the money in Canopy Growth given its relationship with Constellation Brands? Thanks very much.
Read Answer Asked by umedali on April 11, 2018
Q: So everyday you hear more and more about this blockchain technology, from banks to Wal Mart, using it, and companies now like Microsoft and IBM developing it, so where does a small company like BTL, now over 200M market cap, fit into this with there size. Do they have technology and products that a large company would want and would buy them out at a large premium? Is there another Canadian company like BTL that is developing the products that they produce? Would you say that it is now becoming a BUY?
Read Answer Asked by eugene on December 11, 2017
Q: I'm thinking of selling my position in Stella Jones. Its had a great recovery from $37, I'm up a decent amount, I think its showing some resistance around $50. I still think its a great company with a bright future, but am thinking of switching out of it for another stock that has much higher growth prospects or at the very least pays a much more reasonable dividend. It makes up the smallest portion of my portfolio (my other holdings are FTS, ZWE, BEP-UN, GSY, and MJN (Cronos)). I'm 39 years old, make above average income, and I definitely have a high risk threshold.

What are your thoughts on switching out of SJ right now for another company with faster/greater growth prospects? A dividend paying stock is nice, but definitely not necessary as all of my holdings pay dividends except for Cronos. I've been watching BTL since the spring when it was below $3, but that ship may have sailed as of this week.

If you're ok with selling SJ, can you please suggest some names that you think would make a good addition to my current holdings

Thanks - have a great weekend!
Read Answer Asked by Jason on December 11, 2017
Q: Hi there, I was thinking of the putting a small amount of mad money to work in block chain technology. I believe the 3 mentioned names play in that space. Were there any more that I have missed? I know each is completely speculative at this point - but is there one that stands out as having more potential than the others? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on October 13, 2017
Q: Hello to 5i team,
I've been reading up on a potential investment opportunity: blockchain technology. More specifically, I'm curious to know your thoughts on applications of the technology outside of Bitcoin and Ethereum which are too volatile for my tastes.
I would prefer to buy shares in public companies that offer the technology to businesses in other sectors and that have the potential to grow steadily long into the future.
These companies need not be geographically limited to Canada. Finally, do you know of any solid sources of information on the technology, in particular the negative aspects such as hackability of the system?
Thanks in advance, Robert
Read Answer Asked by Robert on June 20, 2017
Q: I'm seeking 5i's insight on the adoption of blockchain technology for trading platforms; this could involve company-to-company trading as well as facilitating trading of securities and commodities on exchanges.

I've taken a small position in BTL Group(BTL.v); how material is the report that BTL technology is facilitating oil trading between ENI Group and an Austrian oil trader? Would buying exchanges such as CME and NDAQ be an additional way to play the adoption of blockchain technology?

Thanks for your thoughts on this
Read Answer Asked by Steve on June 06, 2017
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