Investment Q&A

Q: I HAVE LOST ABOUT 50% OF THE VALUE IN SQ. SHOULD I HOLD IT OR SELL IT. IF YOU SUGGEST TO SELL IT , THEN WHICH ONE WOULD BE BETTER NVDA OR SMCI.
THANKS FOR YOUR CONTINUED GOOD ADVICE.

Q: Hi Peter and Staff
No rush ... Happy New Year......just watched a BNN Market Call and guest tried to justify decline in his past pick JNJ by saying the numbers do not include the spinout (Kemba)? ........I held JNJ through that spin out period and never received any of the spinout. It would seem logical the price would drop after a spin out but how does that affect those who never got the spinout?

Thanks for all you do
Dennis

Q: I am planning on transferring 2 of these stocks in kind from my RRIF to TFSA- NVDA,MSFT,or AAPL. Which two would you recommend for a TFSA?
Thank You for your help

Q: How do I determine Berkshire's earnings for 2023?

Q: Does GTLB look more interesting now relative to the uncertainty as a new IPO in 2021?

Q: What are your thoughts on Lincoln National (LNC)?

Q: I’d appreciate your thoughts on the healthcare company Certara (CERT).

Q: In my US denominatedm growth-focused TFSA, I own CRM, PYPL, TOL, AAPL, GOOG, ADBE, QCOM, and NVDA. It is time for me to make my annual contribution.

I am underweight PYPL; should I add to it or replace PYPL with something else? If I should replace it, please suggest two or three good candidates for long-term growth, US-based, sector/cap size unimportant, risk profile somewhere between that of your growth and balanced portfolios. If I remove PYPL, I'd rather add a new position than add to one of my current positions.

In your answer, please do not include MSFT, IBM, PFE or MDT, since I have full positions in these in my other accounts.

I've been a 5i member since 2016 and have been served well by your service; thanks for a great seven years. I remember starting a position in CSU at around $600 and thinking I was 'too late'.

Wishing 5i and all its members all the best for a prosperous 2024.

Q: Are US divdends from a US stock (e.g. MO) taxed sheltered in an RSP or will I have to still pay 15% witholding tax?

Q: Hi 5i,
In looking at decreasing the number of owned stocks, would you have a preference between NVDA and ASML for a long term hold? A bit of explanation for reasons would be helpful.
Thanks.

Q: Hi 5i,

Given the large percentage increase over the last year do you feel that NVDA still has the possibility of reasonable growth over the next 3 to 5 years?

Q: I am considering investing in Fair Isaac. Could you please offer your comments on this company and whether or not you consider it a good investment. Your comments would be appreciated. Thank You.

Q: Cheers to 5i for the New Year!

Bloomberg December 29, 2023:

"Dollar bears - A weaker dollar is the expectation for 2024 of most analysts surveyed by Bloomberg amid forecasts that the Fed will lead the way among rich peers in cutting interest rates and that a soft landing in the US's economy will encourage investors to seek risk away from its shores. But strategists at JPMorgan Chase and HSBC are among those who reckon the greenback could still strengthen because the rest of the world will end up needing to reduce rates more to aid their economies. "

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-14/usd-will-surprise-again-with-strength-as-global-economic-slowdown-looms

Q For 5i: Thoughts on weak $USD thesis relative to $CAD in the short, intermediate, and long term? Do you believe the US FED will cut further or faster than BOC? How does the 5i team see CAD/USD going forward.

i.e. if owning both USD and CDR versions of the same equity, where could one consolidate into, etc.

Q: My wife owns the stocks above. She is looking to add 1 to 2 more stocks in the new year. Can you recommend a couple us and Canadian?

Q: I am planning towards retirement within 5- 10 years and would like to transition my TFSA from growth oriented to dividend paying stocks to supplement my income upon retirement.

Can you suggest dividend paying stocks with min 3% yield with history of dividend growth. Thank you

Q: How would you rank these in terms of their a) upward mobility
B) risk of bankruptcy/price decline
Thanks! Happy New Year
David

Q: Please help me understand what are Exchange Traded Notes? Is it OK to invest in this ETN for 3 to 5 years?

Thanks,

Q: What is your opinion of ON semiconductor after its recent price drop. Is a screaming buy at these price levels. Thanks for your expertise.

Q: What is your opinion Biontech and Moderna. They both seem to have low forward PE multiples. Any indication of what might be in their pipelines. I noticed on July 17 you listed Biontech as a sell. Thanks for your analysis

Q: In your opinion is Microsoft over valued at its current PE based on future growth projections. Would it be a buy now. Thanks as always.