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Investment Q&A

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Q: There appears to be a significant sell-off over the past week of various split share funds (DFN, DGS, FFN, FTN, DF). Some are even trading at close to NAV.

Any idea what's going on?

Many of the funds are well above the NAV threshold and continue to pay the dividends so that doesn't appear to be the cause.
Read Answer Asked by Arneh on October 10, 2018
Q: It's getting ugly out there. Any general comments about what to do (esp. if you like the gains you've had and don't want to see them just relentlessly evaporate?). I realize I've answered my own question but am still interested in any comments that come to your mind.
Read Answer Asked by John on October 10, 2018
Q: I bought DOO and now down almost 20%. Are these guys run by the same Bombardier family that runs BBD? Knowing how you guys feel about Bombardier I would be surprised you'd recommend a company run by Bombardier. Can you please advise who they are run by. And also, I would like your opinion on if it is time to dump it, hold it or add to it? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Marco on October 10, 2018
Q: Good morning...moving forward what impact will the increasing bond yields and interest rates over the next 6 months....by order what industry categories are considered on a downward trend? Also, for the next 6 months what would you say are the 8 stocks in 5i portfolio's that you think will be (temporarily)harmed by the rising rates and yields over the next few months..
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Matthew on October 10, 2018
Q: I am a buy-and-hold, dividend/dividend growth investor. I am contemplating exiting my position in PG and establishing a full position in PBH, for a long term hold. Would 5i endorse this move? How long do you think PBH will be able to sustain its very impressive dividend growth rate? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Walter on October 10, 2018
Q: I've researched the cash ratio (as opposed to current or quick) for most if not all of 5i stocks and found lots of companies with a cash ratio > 1.00 (e.g. GUD, SHOP, PHO, WPK, PSI, GC, SYZ, AEM, KXS, COV, ET, PLC, HWO and ENG).

I can not find any cash ratio data for FFH, SLF, MRC, VB, BNS, FSV, TCN, FCR, ECN, GS or the REITS). Why? Excluding the REITS, do you have any cash ratio's for these companies? If not, can you estimate which ones you think has a cash ratio greater than 1.00.

Happy Thanksgiving
Read Answer Asked by LARRY on October 10, 2018
Q: I'm looking at the 5 microcap stocks listed in the U.S. and wondered if you had thoughts on them or see some red flags?
Read Answer Asked by Jamie on October 10, 2018
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