Investment Q&A

Q: Hi team, I would like to generate some income in US dollars.

Could you please recommend 2 or 3 dividend paying US stocks, together with a brief explanation as to why you like those companies. I would also be OK with an ETF if you think that is a better way to go.

Thanks as always,
Paula

Q: Hi,

What do you think of buying Cerebras stock pre IPO? Do you have an opinion on Hiive for that purpose?

Thanks

Rajiv

Q: Hello Team,
According 5i Portfolio Analysis, I need to increase US Industrials. Could you suggest three names please.
Thank you!

Q: Would you be comfortable holding Applovin for a 3+ year hold? I managed to buy it near the high but I was planning on holding it. I suppose ups and downs go with a high octane stock like this one.

I also wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and holiday season. Thank you for all your help this past year!

Jason

Q: May I have your thoughts on 2 or 3 defensive ETFs, US preferred, with growth potential that also pay a moderate dividend.
With thanks.

Q: Which of these do you think is a better long term hold considering growth and volatility today?

Q: Axon is down over 7% today. Any reason for the drop and would you recommend hoding on to the stock. Any comments you have on the company would be appreciated. Thank You.

Q: Hotel REITs. Are there any either US or Canada or exNA that you would consider investable for a balanced non-reg account?

Q: Greetings 5i,

Ive held APO for several years now and have enjoyed a nice run. However the position is becoming overweight and I may begin trimming. Today I read that APO will be added to the SP500 Dec23 and as far as I understand, when companies are added to indexes they experience an increase in valuation as being listed on Indexes require ownership by ETFs that reflect that INDEX. In this case would you wait and capture some upside with this listing or trim now?

Cheers!

Q: Thoughts on these insurers. Buy, sell or hold and why. Thank you!

Q: hello 5i:
who would be the companies you judge to lead SNR (Small Nuclear Reactor) production?
thanks
Paul L

Q: Could I please get your thoughts on Apple’s recent announcement that they will start using their own inhouse developed modem to replace the presently used Qualcomm modem. I presently have a 50% gain. At this time would you recommend Sell, Hold or Buy. Thanks … Cal

Q: Hi Team,
What would be some of your best ideas in the small/ mid cap space today either US or CND that you see having the best potential over the next decade (medium risk). Or alternatively if I wanted to play it safer what US based etf would be suitable to play the theme here assuming small and mid caps will show outperformance in the next few years? I am leaning towards the US sector as outperforming canada at least in the next few years.

Shane.

Q: Please comment on Docusign and whether you would continue to hold (if owned) or sell into the latest strength

Q: Given all the negative news and the recent "retirement" of the CEO, what are your thoughts now on INTC? Has the last shoe finally dropped or can it get worse? Hard to believe the US gov would let the company dissolve given its desire to maintain leadership in chip design and production (although INTC has not been a leader in either for some time). Is this stock worth buying as a (gradual) recovery play or as a takeover target? Thanks.

Q: Hi 5i,

Currently hold shares of INTC at a loss and have held the stock for a few years.

Purchased the stock on the thesis that Pat Gelsinger would potentially execute his his plan to build additional foundry's in North America as an alternate to TSMC. Tailwinds of "on shoring" government incentives and the growing "AI boom" market lead me to believe that this was feasible.

Given Pat Gelsinger is now retiring and INTC execution issues I no longer believe that will be the case. I have held on to the stock for now due to the low valuation and the potential that it would be broken up and sold off.

Would appreciate you thoughts on whether or not it makes sense to hold onto.

Would also appreciate your thoughts on potentially switching from INTC to ASML.

Thank you,

Greg C.

Q: Which ETF's would you recommend that cover some or all of the "Magnificent Seven" stocks? Thank you.

Q: What’s the advantages or disadvantages in holding an s&p500 ETF in Canadian dollars (XUS) vs holding it in US dollars (SPY)? Which would way do you recommend? Would you still recommend buying in US when the Canadian dollar is so weak like it is right now?

Q: Wow. Is the market rational?
I find it's certainly getting far more explosive in qtrly reaction (up or down).

I am happy with this (what I think is) wild crazy lift in 1 day as Docu has morphed into a 'normal' software company (as in, making $, having profit, high GM) vs hype of 'future $'.

But, stepping back. To me, it is now trading at a "fair" valuation based on 8-10% rev growth and now >20PE.
How do you like how this company has turned itself around ? Do you think this move is simply a catch up or do you see a fundamental re-thinking of docu and there is more room for stock price re rating?
30% in one day? wow.

Q: In regard's MRVL's last question on Sept 27 you noted a sales decline. I understand they reported on December 4 and seem to have done well. Is sales growth still negative year over year and is it's forward PE ratio still with-in reason? I suppose they are a competitor of NVDA which may be a risk more than an asset even if its chips are cheaper than NVDA's. Have they invented a better chip or is there anything about them which is better than NVDA other than price? Any thoughts you have would be appreciated.
Jim