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Q: Hi 5i, I would appreciate some more info in relation to your recent comments on Callidus (CBL), which I still hold. I don’t want to take issue with them; I just want to get clearer on whether and how they should impact my own view. I took the company’s report last summer (along with management’s comments) to indicate that improvements were needed to both loan portfolio growth and the balance sheet in order to motivate sufficient interest for the company to be taken private. I interpreted the company’s report last fall as confirming that view. At the time of the last report it seemed to me unlikely that CBL would be able to show much improvement on either aspect before their next report (March 31?) or possibly the following one. Accordingly, I determined to hang on to the shares for the next couple of reporting periods (subject to new information), to see whether there were emerging signs of the required improvements. Since then, this is what I am wondering about, I have seen no news reflecting on the company’s business performance. I can understand people becoming fatigued with the stock and its treatment by the market and I can understand the passage of time eroding peoples’ confidence in the prospect for a profitable go-private transaction. But that aside, is there any fundamental business information you are aware of, which has come available since their last report and reflects negatively on CBL’s business and its related prospects? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Lance on March 16, 2018
Q: I have a small position in TAG in a trading account. It seems to have some earnings and no debt while not exposed to our Canadian energy market problems. However, it also seems to by unable to hit on any of its big targets.
I was wondering if you think it is time to move on or by more and wait for the next positive news cycle?
Read Answer Asked by Randy on March 16, 2018
Q: Hello 5i
Would you please offer your comments about what to do with FLY?
I was clearly aware it would be necessary to wait for outcome from Boeing tests - into July or longer. And that China is where they could see some growth with traction.

With the CFO departure, the optics are terrible and certainly do not indicate departing CFO's positive belief in near-term business potential.
Trading volume remains light with the stock down today. Does one continue to hold on with original plan to see how the testing goes at Boeing? Or join the CFO and depart this investment?

Thanks
Dave
Read Answer Asked by David on March 16, 2018
Q: I'm looking for a place to park cash and have iniated a small position in the Horizon ETF. I like the idea of floating rate bonds because interest rates seem to be on the rise. Just wondering if there might be similar products that I could investigate. I know about FLOT but would prefer the investment be in Canadian dollars. Thanks in advance for your guidance.
Read Answer Asked by Les on March 16, 2018
Q: I’ve heard you suggest buying stocks that have momentum rather than the normal axiom of trying to buy low and sell high.

How exactly do you go about this?

I’ve had big losses on CXR, ITC, CRH as I’ve tried to chase momentum.

I’m now in the same position with COV, buying as it went up during a few bad market days, but now I find myself down 30% as those gains quickly disappeared.

How can I use momentum more effectively?
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on March 16, 2018
Q: Please let us know what you find out about ENB as far as it being involved with master limited partnerships. My quick search tells me Enbridge is a normal corporation rather than an MLP. Enbridge Energy Partners, EEP, is an MLP. My information concerns the U.S. stocks. I don't know if there would be different considerations for Canadian shares of ENB. Thank you for your ongoing information, education, and guidance.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on March 16, 2018
Q: In my portfolio I selected CLF for a significant amount of the fixed income portion of my accounts (in both RRSP and non reg accounts). A the time (almost 2 years ago) I thought it would be the safest since it is a government bond index. However, am down by almost 6% since purchasing. My priority for fixed income is to not lose capital. Do you have another suggestion? Perhaps GICs make more sense? Are there worries in the market regarding Canadian government debt (i.e considering escalating debt levels at the federal level as well as some provinces - like Ontario and Alberta).
Read Answer Asked by BRYAN on March 16, 2018
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