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Q: Hi team,
I go to the U.S. mainly for tech stocks. I have FB, GOOG and SQ for some time now, happy with all. In Canada, I have KXS (thank you very much), BYL and OTEX (my perennial laggard that I still like).

There are many U.S. tech stocks on my watch list but I will ask about TTD, The Trade Desk. As I understand its model, it is into digital advertising by selling programming on a real-time electronic auction basis. TTD went public last year, had a strong run, faded back and seems to be acting better these days. I have seen positive comments on it on several U.S. business sites in the past month or so. One U.S. analyst (for what that’s worth) had it among his top ideas for 2018.

Your thoughts on this one?

Thanks again,
dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on January 24, 2018
Q: Hello Peter
What are your thoughts on Nomura Instinet analyst comment on CNBC about SQ Inc.
(Payment company Square is "analogous to Amazon or Google in their early days" but Wall Street is valuing the stock all wrong, according to Nomura Instinet)
Thank you always for your valuable advice.
Regards
Claudio
Read Answer Asked by claudio on January 22, 2018
Q: Your comments on this stock as a half position would be appreciated. It is headquartered in Israel & a tech stock which has increased 15% since Jan. 1, 2018. I realize that your expertise is Canadian stocks but you have more access to other areas than I do.
Your comments are always appreciated & valued.
Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on January 22, 2018
Q: MU is down $1.24 to $42.75 as of Fri. Jan.19, 2018. It seems cheap at 6.5 times forward earnings & with a PEG of .34. I would like your opinion on buying a half position in this company. About an hour ago I asked another question re ORBK- Orbitech Ltd.& would appreciate comments on whether you would recommend either, both or neither of these companies as a half position?
Thanks, as always, for your great advice.
Read Answer Asked by Dave on January 22, 2018
Q: I have long watched CGI Group as an investment based on the advice of Jason Donville on BNN. He was always hyping to ROE being so high and seemed to have good results until he disappeared from the air in the wake of the Valeant and Concordia falls. CGI Group though seems to get lots of "Top Pick" calls on the shows but hasn't really done much. The RSI is down in the 30 range and I'm wondering if company fundamentals combined with the shares being oversold make this a good "trade" or a good opportunity to buy and hold?
Read Answer Asked by Tim on January 16, 2018
Q: Can you suggest a good China ETF, preferably in tech, that is in CAD $. I am concerned about the US $ going down, and think I might be better off buying in CAD. Does this seem logical to you, or should I take a chance and buy CQQQ, KWEB or QQQC?

Thanks again for your insights!

ELizabeth
Read Answer Asked by Elizabeth on January 16, 2018
Q: As a follow up to my question on Big Wind Capital, my understanding is that it’s halted right now as it has a DA to acquire 49% of Hill Top Security.

It will come back on the exchange with a US listing as well, new name, Hill Top Cybersecurity Inc.

The symbol already on their new web site, is CYBX.

They will provide a US Government patented blockchain cybersecurity to all Bitcoin transactions worldwide.

In addition they will have a ICO of a new Bitcoin called Minecoin. It will be a medium to allow metals and mining companies to negotiate their transactions safely and securely and eliminate the middleman.

Is my information correct and again, what are your thoughts please.

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Gregory on January 15, 2018
Q: I am considering one of these two ETF’s to invest in. Which one would you recommend as being the one to offer a better rate of return and what is your assessment of both. I like these two because their 10 top holdings. I also really like a large number of their holdings but specifically want exposure to following: Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet, Facebook, Netflix to name a few. Are there any other ETF’s that you would recommend that may be better?
Read Answer Asked by Laureen on January 15, 2018
Q: I have a position in my US dollar rrsp account in HACK and read of the management issues currently in litigation. What would you suggest regarding this holding - is it a buy sell or hold and what are your views concerning this issue. Is this likely to adversely affect this ETF longer term. I appreciate your thoughts on whether I ought to hang in or otherwise. Thanks so much.
Read Answer Asked by Ken on January 15, 2018
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