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Q: Hi 5i,
ACB stock has been in a continued freefall since the reverse split back in May.
With regards to ACB’s upcoming earnings, If they meet current earnings expectations would you expect that to provide some stability to the share price going forward?
Would you consider ACB investable at this point or would you be a seller. As an alternative to ACB what would be your top 3 picks in this space - USA or Canada.
Thx
Read Answer Asked by jim on September 08, 2020
Q: Hello. I didn't find any questions asked about VERY. Would you be able to give me your thoughts about whether it might be worthy company to invest in? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Mary on September 08, 2020
Q: For the above technology companies there has been a huge pullback even though some have beaten nicely on earnings. Is this a buying opportunity for them or wait and see where the NASDAQ settles out before putting new money in. What is the reason for the pullback. Typical profit taking before Labour Day? Of the above Can you rank which you would put new money into first?
Read Answer Asked by Brendan on September 08, 2020
Q: Hello 5i team,
Let’s say the S&P500 decreases by -15% from its high earlier this week over the next few days or weeks for no specific reason other than stretch valuations, COVID, elections and fiscale stimulus uncertainties. By how much would you expect each of the following stocks (DND, DCBO, LSPD, REAL, DSG, WELL, XBC, VEEV, BYD) to go down (a guesstimate for each)? Among other of your favorites, what other stocks could see an even worst correction?
Thank you for your collaboration, Eric
Read Answer Asked by Eric on September 04, 2020
Q: Hi Group can you comment on the latest news release on PYR stock is highly volatile but appears to have some momentum. Its hit another high this am( $6:43) then backed of again. Do you think the big boys are day trading this stock or is it based on their new technology Thanks for you views on this
Read Answer Asked by Terence on September 03, 2020
Q: My 27 yo son has just had $36k CAD deposited into his LIRA. His portfolio is reasonably balanced, so don't let sector influence your response. I intend to convert some or all of it into USD using Norberts. I would like to invest in 3 or 4 stocks that in 30 - 35 years will be like investing in Apple 30 years ago. Plse give me some names to consider.
Read Answer Asked by Bob on September 03, 2020
Q: Curious to get your take on what other companies (can and us listed) may benefit from people embracing the winter and outdoors this year. LL Bean just announced a spike in purchases of sleds, snow shoes etc in advance of the winter. Assume DOO will benefit, what about GOOS or maybe COLM. Any others I should look at?
Read Answer Asked by Gregory on September 02, 2020
Q: What would be your top picks today as a growth 3-5 plus years.
I have done well and held back 30% in cash after adding In a fair bit with the top picks you mentioned in the March /April special report (thank you )and I feel comfortable to add another 15 % To 20 % in.
Thanks for your great advice/ideas.
Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on September 02, 2020
Q: this stock has had a huge run lately (TER, TerrAscend). It is underfollowed. Your thoughts please. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by george on September 01, 2020
Q: Looking to add BAM.A and SHOP to the porffolio, which would you add first for a youngish investor in a TFSA? Is BAM.A going to be in the dog house for years to come? Does SHOP still have a long runway or have new investors largely missed the boat? Should one wait for a pull back on SHOP before stepping in? Also, considering the added cost of currency conversion, is there any reason to choose QQQ over HXS for in a TFSA? HXS is smaller, but is that much of an issue for retail investors? Please deduct credits as you see fit.
Thanks

Read Answer Asked by Josh on September 01, 2020
Q: Somewhere in my past I read an article that proposed the idea that an investor should develop a list of 10 companies that are so well managed and poised for long-term growth that they could become a 'hold forever' portfolio. I guess you could call them the 'best of the best companies'. I'm 75 years old which seriously limits the amount of time for my investments to grow, so I have begun to think of my investments as ones that my children would benefit from inheriting.
Keeping all this in mind, I would greatly appreciate it if you would provide me with what you consider to be the absolute best 5 Canadian companies to buy AND although I realize you don't deal directly with American companies, the best 5 American companies to include in the portfolio.
Thank-you for your continued support and I would appreciate any suggestions you can give me.
Read Answer Asked by Les on August 31, 2020
Q: Hi group thanks for taking my question - its on W - the last 2 days have seen the stock come off 10% there was some news that they were buying some $700 Million of the stock back. I bought on dips over the last 2 days/add to my 2% position (now I have a full position . I figured it was lots of folks taking some profits because of the huge run up over the last 3 months (last quarter finally put them in making $ category. This stock should continue to benefit from the virus Can I have your thoughts Thanks PS I do realize that your do not focus on US stocks but would value your opinion anyway
Read Answer Asked by Terence on August 31, 2020
Q: Kraken - Current earnings appear to show modest revenue despite a significant contract announcement some while ago, so I am wondering about the growth prospects for this company. What I would like to ask is whether the market for Kraken's products provide a good opportunity for growth or is it inherently small/limited in prospects?
Greenlane appears to be struggling to break even notwithstanding improving revenue, a (significantly?) larger backlog and what I would call an outstanding quote book which borders on the gigantic. How do you view the prospects for GRN as well as XBC, assuming they don't get Trumped like Questor?
Re DOC and WELL I have been trying to determine whether these two have the same/similar business models or not, as the more recent announcements by DOC have been on the acquisition of clinics to support a team, which appears to be a collaborative model for medical services, while WELL's emphasis appears to be on digital records and remote services. Do these two occupy the same space or are they inherently different and might one offer better prospects than the other?
Thank you for your responses.
Read Answer Asked by Mike on August 28, 2020
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