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Q: Ifn the event we are seeing a shift from growth to value stocks could you identify five value stocks in Canada and the US that would make good investments at this time?

Thanks for your advice.
Read Answer Asked by Ken on August 12, 2020
Q: Hi,
Both of these companies have recently announced stock splits. AAPL for the umpteenth time, TSLA I think for the first time. While I understand the logic behind a stock split, I am curious as to the usual market reaction. With our current electronic trading, does a split still have weight in attracting new buyers because the price point has decreased? I you were to initiate a new position on either of these companies would you do so in advance of the split, or wait until after? Is there a 'usual' response that occurs - such as just before a split prices rise, or they fall just after a split, etc. Any thoughts on this would be most welcome! If you were to start a new position how would you rank these two companies against adding to a current position in MSFT? Thanks, as always, for your hard work and insight.
Dawn
Read Answer Asked by Dawn on August 12, 2020
Q: DHT reported and raised their dividend. Current yield 35%! And SP is only up 3% at the moment after reporting after close yesterday... They paid off a bunch of debt early in Q2, and have many of their ships on charters rather than spot. I'm long on them, and I'm not seeing a reason I shouldn't buy more. What are your thoughts?
Read Answer Asked by Rick on August 12, 2020
Q: Hello
what is your opinion on CNC? do you think that there is room for growth US health care stocks and would you recommend any other? Also, MSFT is down today. Do you think there is more room for it to go down with the upside to value stocks or do you see this as a good time to buy?
thanks for all your help
Read Answer Asked by Mary on August 12, 2020
Q: I’ve owned Blackline for a few months, and it had done well going from high 60’s to low 90’s and then fell off a click down to low 70’s. I can’t seem to find much news. Was it earnings related, outlook change in leadership? Do you think it is a good stock to hold, correction is overdone?
Read Answer Asked by Aleem on August 12, 2020
Q: What are your overall thoughts on investing in commercial mortgage REITs for income in this market? How would a pick-up in inflation impact this sub-sector?
BXMT is closely related to BX - has advantages. Please advise on this particular REIT - BXMT - or another you prefer.
Read Answer Asked by sam on August 12, 2020
Q: Hello,
For a TFSA with a long term horizon (5+ years) would you please rank these companies, keeping in mind their current valuation?
Also, are there any that you would shy away from/not consider?
Thanks for your help
Read Answer Asked by Antonio on August 12, 2020
Q: Back on June 3, this question was asked. Would you make any changes now?
"If you were starting a new account with 100k with a portfolio of 10 US equities, with a 10 year time frame, which 10 would you currently choose?"
5I RESEARCH ANSWER:
TEAM, DOCU, ROKU, AMZN, GOOG, APPL, CRWD, QCOM, GH, FLIR
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on August 12, 2020
Q: MKL has been described as a "mini" Berkshire Hathaway. Looking at specialty insurance sub-sector for value component of our portfolio - some growth with a margin of safety for long-term holding. Would you advise MKL or another with similar attributes for an initial position?
Read Answer Asked by sam on August 11, 2020
Q: Good day!

I have in the past bought an interlisted Canadian stock on a major US exchange within my TFSA. I've done this when I've seen an opportunity but don't have enough cash in my CAD account. I don't want to exchange USD to CAD as I'm trying to grow my USD account.

I've been looking into Quarterhill, but notice that it trades on the OTCQX in the U.S. The only immediately noticeable difference is that the volumes are much lower. I understand that as far as OTC exchanges go, OCTQX has higher standards.

Are there any other risks I should be aware of? Appreciate your insights, as always.

Marc.

Are there any risks
Read Answer Asked by Marc on August 11, 2020