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Q: Hi Team,
I am watching BKNG sail up into that stratosphere...kicking myself for not buying this name long ago. Would you wait for a pullback here? I am hesitant because it seems so many "consumer" names are screaming "weakness" in the consumer spending lately. But yet it seems BKNG is bucking this trend. What's your take on this? I am afraid one of these quarters the rug will be pulled out from underneath if consumer stops travelling so much (similar to a airline). Or do you think BKNG and it's business is structured strong enough to avoid such a drop and their is still considerable upside despite it's already large size?

Thanks
Shane.
Read Answer Asked by Shane on November 04, 2024
Q: Hello,

My son has saved a bit of money and expressed an interest in equity investing.

He does not value, yet, the value of "paid for" advice and has selected 5 stocks his friends have suggested.

I would appreciate the names of 4 or 5 stocks from the growth portfolio that are currently out of favor or have significant runway.

Thank you


Read Answer Asked by Delbert on November 04, 2024
Q: Good Day,


Rough day in the markets Thursday. After mine and other questions, getting a sort of analysis paralysis trying to make the 'right' move. Some (potentially) attractive dips, and Looking to set up the accounts for the next couple months.

Current concerning holdings. Hold, Sell, or add?

ASPN
ATS
CELH
CRNT
CROX
SMCI
TMDX

For the adds and holds, please rank with the following names in terms of highest conviction and total returns in the coming year. Knowing you can't get personal, what would be the highest portfolio percentage you would think would be appropriate for each given the nature/stage of the lifecycle each is in?

GOOG NTR ATD LUG GAU AEM WPM BCE SHOP ISRG

Thanks for everything!

James
Read Answer Asked by James on November 01, 2024
Q: Hi gang, again thanks for answering all Q's on Hammond, I like your SBC comparison to other big companies and your adjusted EBITDA response to mine.

So I promise this to be my last Q on the Hammond roller-coaster;)

Can you provide an update on growth drivers, YoY and forward looking for this co,pany. Is the underlying thesis still strong, with all the electrification needed in NA. And what support levels do you see? I'm looking to leg into a full position, but based on Apr - Jun levels of mid 90's it looks like we could have more floors down to go.

Thx
Read Answer Asked by Christopher on November 01, 2024
Q: Hi,

Currently managing my parents investments. Apparently they have gotten wind of Bitcoin. They have asked me to take a flyer on some. That being said, if one were to buy it, would you prefer Galaxy?

Secondly, for a retired person's investment strategy, who would like a little tourque in their account, what 3 names would you suggest from either the gorwth or balance portfolio, to add to their account. Note, currently they have the majority of their investments in income related securitiies.

Thx.
Read Answer Asked by Kelly on October 31, 2024
Q: Why is their Share based compensation (SBC) so impactful and visible in the results? Is it because of the size of the company and revenue? Other companies I am sure has SBC but I rarely see it as a top headline item in earning press release.
Read Answer Asked by Sal on October 31, 2024
Q: Hi gang, first thanks for answering earlier question on Hammond.

My question is if you had a chance to listen on CC this am, and if there were and questions on this SBC impact? It really seams to add volatility to the stock, good results, great share price appreciation, then we get hit with this negative SBC. It looks like they are investing in growth, 20 million to upgrade facilities, but this will come with bigger employee growth.

Thx
Read Answer Asked by Christopher on October 31, 2024
Q: Going to do a little re-balancing and the result will be the addition of one new { possibly two depending on your answer } stocks to the portfolio ...... Between ISRG, CPH, GLXY, and MDA please rank from first choice to last giving each a numerical score between one and ten with ten being best . This will allow me to evaluate how much you like one better than the other ......Also a short blurb on each explaining why ......Thanks for your terrific service Garth ......
Read Answer Asked by Garth on October 30, 2024
Q: Is this company a good prospect to invest in.
Read Answer Asked by Steve on October 29, 2024
Q: I have a problem because of you and I bet you hear this a lot <grin>…my Shopify holdings have grown out of hand and now represent 20% of my TFSA.

I think I should trim SHOP and reinvest in another growth company. Can you give me some suggestions?

Thanks for your help.

David
Read Answer Asked by David on October 29, 2024
Q: “Joe” is getting overwhelmed with maintaining his portfolio and is starting to fall behind on autumn yardwork and home maintenance. His spouse and teenaged kids also find his contributions to family conversations rather repetitive and boring (in their words, he’s all “year-to-date” this, and “multi-bagger” that…).

In an effort to free up some bandwidth and reconnect to his people, Joe has decided to reduce the number of securities he owns to about 20 stocks and a handful of broad market ETFs.

Joe is hoping 5i can help him identify:
~10 favourite stocks drawn from its 3 model portfolios
~6 highest conviction US picks.

Joe wants to maximise returns over the next 7-10 years.

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Trevor on October 28, 2024
Q: I have to sell some NVDA for balance (thanks for creating this problem in my portfolio!). Can you recomment 5 US stocks regardless of sector that might have comparable growth over 3-5 years? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Martin on October 28, 2024
Q: “Joe” is getting overwhelmed with maintaining his portfolio and is starting to fall behind on autumn yardwork and home maintenance. His spouse and teenaged kids also find his contributions to family conversations rather repetitive and boring (in their words, he’s all “year-to-date” this, and “multi-bagger” that…).

In an effort to free up some bandwidth and reconnect to his people, Joe has decided to reduce the number of securities he owns to about 20 stocks and a handful of broad market ETFs.

Joe is hoping 5i can help him identify:
~10 favourite stocks drawn from its 3 model portfolios
~6 highest conviction US picks.

Joe wants to maximise returns over the next 7-10 years.

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Trevor on October 25, 2024