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Q: This stock has experienced significant value decline over the past several years. Based on the most recent results and forecast, I’m becoming concerned about the long-term prospects for the company.

1) While I’m willing to hold through a downturn, I’m considering whether it makes sense to maintain my position or exit.

2) The company continues to increase its annual dividend and execute share buybacks. However, I question whether these actions meaningfully improve EPS compared to reducing debt. Is this a case of short-term investor appeasement, or would the market penalize a shift toward debt reduction?

Can I please get your thoughts on the company and the EPS question. Much appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Raymond on November 14, 2025
Q: How should we interpret the 'Best Stock Idea' list of stocks - say for example Blackline Safety. It is not in any of the portfolios (unless I missed that) and it doesn't show up in answers to questions about best stocks for growth, return from large drops etc.

Are the 'Best Stocks' just new ideas but not necessarily ones with large conviction from 5i?

Curious to get more insight into this section. Thx.
Read Answer Asked by Cathy on November 14, 2025
Q: Do you consider these stocks as buy/hold/sell and if a buy at what point would you ease into each?
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by John on November 14, 2025
Q: I have a $50K bond maturing next week in a non-registered account and plan to re-deploy the cash amongst the six equity holdings already in that account for long term hold. Are there any amongst the group that I should hold-off on, or are there any that I should over-weight?
Read Answer Asked by David on November 14, 2025
Q: As a dividend investor could you give me 10 companies outside of Canada that have at least a 2% div. and some growth, sectors aside. Appreciate your service!
Read Answer Asked by Mark on November 14, 2025
Q: What do you think 1) of farmland as a long-term investment 2) of farmland as an inflation hedge, and 3) can you compare the two companies on growth, valuation, and other characteristics and what do you prefer?

(Please take more than one question credit if needed - thanks)
Read Answer Asked by Max on November 14, 2025
Q: Hello 5i
I have no direct exposure to Europe by design.
I believe it is time to change that.
Do you believe the European markets could continue to perform well?
What is your favorite ETF for this exposure?
Thank you
Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on November 14, 2025
Q: Looking to add a health care etf. Which one might you suggest? Would the major difference in performance between the XHC and the other 2 be the currency hedging?
Read Answer Asked by Michael on November 14, 2025
Q: hi folks...Q3 results for Tssi/q look to be a disaster...stock -40% AH...not sure if you listen to conference call, if so....is there anything going forward to hold onto this stock. or bite the bullet and take a big loss...I really thought with new facility and added capacity...it would be a great Q, (as Dell seemed positive on latest talk,etc) ....not reductions in figures across the board...any silver lineing ??....thanks as always, jb
Read Answer Asked by John on November 14, 2025
Q: I am considering crystalizing a significant capital loss on this stock, but actually retaining it by buying in a different account now, and then selling it in +30 days to realize the loss.
Before I initiate this, I would like your expert opinion on the 'survivability' of the company. Some questions:
What is their burn rate vs cash on hand?
How long before an event that will further dilute shareholders?
Are there any near term catalysts for the stock?
Do you think it is gradually going to zero?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Glenn on November 14, 2025
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