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Q: Hin5i
HCG is buying back shares again, according to recent news.
Can you tell me what their per share free cash flow for 2016 is estimated to be?
Is there enough to pay the dividend and repurchase shares, or is this more a case of "financial engineering" ? i.e. are they using debt for the buyback?
I'm a long-time holder of the stock. I don't see much happening with it unless they can turn around originations and start showing some growth, even if it is modest growth.
Do you agree?
Thanks and keep up the great work.

Cheers
John
Read Answer Asked by john on September 15, 2016
Q: 5i

Appreciate your comments in regard to the next USA President. What do you beleive the markets in general will do and what will happen with commodities, oil, gas and gold if Hillary gets elected or
if Trump gets elected. Some pundants Are saying gold will soar if Trump wins and markets will drop 20%. If Hillary wins then markets will be volatile as people do not trust the establishment.

Wayne
Read Answer Asked by Wayne on September 15, 2016
Q: Hello 5i: Can you provide me with two Canadian ETFs equivalent to VIG and IWO.
I believe the foreign exchange rate + 15% withholding tax (clipped at source) + CAD dollar uptrend (It could happen), are sufficient reasons not to go US-bound
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Fernando on September 15, 2016
Q: Hi 5i,
What would you do with First Solar given the factors behind its recent plummeting? Is it an outright sell? I can afford to take a 3-5 year view with it, if it makes sense to do so. I am down substantially on the position but it is in a registered account so there is no tax loss angle to it. Nominally I think of the holding as part of a relatively small speculative pool within my portfolio so there are no real sector balancing consequences one way or another. Grateful for any thoughts. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Lance on September 15, 2016
Q: I modeled my income fund portfolio on the 5IR portfolio. One opening is an AGU position. I am hesitating taking a position because of merger with Potash. Question...what is the down$ide risk of getting into AGU now, in particular to market share price, aka the book value, or is there a substitute TSX name or ETF?
......Thanks......Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on September 15, 2016
Q: Ryan's article,"Very shareholder friendly" shows 5I has 4 of the 10 companies with SYZ as the clear winner.Last week a guest on BNN stated that SYZ is very good in maximize value of acquistions,so hope to see some deals soon.Recently signed an agreement with Microsoft.I have a 2% position so please advise if it is time to add more in this volatile market. On Sep 9,The Motley Fool recommend SJ as a top growth stock for high returns today.Have a 7% position,so it is prudent to add a bit more. Always appreciate your great services & views
Read Answer Asked by Peter on September 15, 2016
Q: Given that Telus has been working closely with QHR; I had been wondering even before the Loblaw offer why Telus would not just buy QHR. Is Telus an aquisitive sort of company? What are the odds on a last minute offer from Telus? Is QHR worth more than $3.10/share?
Thank you for your honest advice and opinions
Clarence
Read Answer Asked by Clarence on September 14, 2016
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