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Q: Good Morning,
I would like to make room in my TFSA for APPS. From the list above which would you suggest dropping?
Read Answer Asked by Curtis on August 24, 2021
Q: My question is about NVIDIA and the ARM Acquisition. How important do you feel the ARM deal is for NVIDIAS future and growth? If a headline came out that said the acquisition has been rejected, how do you feel the market would react short and long term? Based on the current information available, what do you think the likelihood the deal is accepted?
Read Answer Asked by Nick on August 24, 2021
Q: Hi team,
I was looking to add to Nvei and or Toi. Given the recent run ups in both names, should I wait for some sort of pullback? Also do you endorse adding to these names? I was going to add equally to both names; or do you suggest one over the other? Thanks
Shane
Read Answer Asked by Shane on August 24, 2021
Q: Hi, Over several years now, Tech holdings have grown to be over 45% of our portfolio. Balance of our funds are invested in decent dividend paying companies - Banks, utilities, industrial and ENB. Largest tech weightings are : CSU - 15% and SHOP -11%, with other like LSPD - 6%, TOI- 5%, NVEI-4% and KXS-3%. Except, LSPD, a fairly large portion of all others shares are held in a Non-Regd account. We have already trimmed SHOP and CSU, over past 2-3 years, but still % weight keeps growing and their ACB is very low ( $300-$400 ).

We are approaching our retirement years and are trying to avoid large capital gains to our Estate, while still continue to own a large stake in these tech companies, over time. The plan is to trim highest % Tech holdings, in the Non Regd account, in a phased manner, each year, for next 15-20 years. In addition to a fairly large stream of dividend income, we also wish to supplement our cash flow/cash from sale of Non Regd Tech holdings. ( Our TFSA accounts are already loaded with LSPD, part SHOP/CSU). We really like CSU over SHOP for its steady-eddy growth/stable profile, although, both companies are unique and hold strong growth potential, we believe.

Questions:

1. Does it sound like a decent strategy, given our life stage/taxes ?
2. Is 45% Tech ownership reasonable for retirement years ( even if we are comfortable) ?
3. Is it reasonable to have 15% weight in CSU?
4. What would you suggest to trim each year - CSU or SHOP or any other companies above, and your reasoning, please.

Please deduct as many question credits, as needed.

Thank you so much.
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on August 23, 2021
Q: Hello 5i friends - Thought this might be a good holding for using Canadian dollars to invest in semi's valued in US dollars as a portfolio currency diversifier. The subscription is small at this time but this is a new ETF. First, do you like the holdings and their weightings, would you expect this ETF to attract investment over the next year or so in order to satisfy your standards for a sufficient level of investment, do you have any comment regarding the MER and finally other than the low current investment level do you have any cautions to offer. Many thanks for your input. Ken
Read Answer Asked by Ken on August 23, 2021
Q: Both AMD(acquirer) & XLNX(acquiree) have great results on July 26 & 27 prompting them sharply to New Highs.Then Biden's antitrust crackdown on Aug 5 hit both hard.Also tensions between USA & China. China can thwart mergers of U S companies if they have significant presence in China. In view of foregoing,is it ok for me to buy AMD?.The merger is expected by year end & is reportedly a good marriage & will result in taking data centre business from INTC. Txs for u usual great services & views
Read Answer Asked by Peter on August 23, 2021
Q: I initiated a half position in NVDA recently when it dipped below $200. I know you really like it. I see that the US is asking Taiwain to help with chip shortage and the last 3 months TSM has lost ground. Two questions: Between the two which would recommend to add/start a half position for 1. Short term and 2. long term? Thanks again.
Read Answer Asked by Danny-boy on August 23, 2021
Q: VQS jumped after that Alta Fox report a few months ago, but has fallen back a little. Do you like VQS now that it has come down a little, and do you see it as a stock that has long-term potential to out perform (or do you like some other small/mid cap companies better e.g. SYZ)
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on August 20, 2021
Q: Hello

With the current chip shortages, what is your view on Lam Research.
Is it a good hold for the next 5 yrs ? And at what price do you consider a good entry point? Or would you rather recommend another semi conductor company?

I hold TRP and I want to know if you see it as a good hold as an income stock?
What is your general view on the company going forward.

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Kristelle on August 20, 2021
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