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Q: Hi, these are the companies that have not performed well since I bought them. Which of these do you think it is worth to keep in my portfolio considering that I aim to make >= 10% a year (including dividends) and it is for the long term (+20y) ? I think to replace HD by COST, INTC by NVDA or AMD, is it a good move in your opinion ? Thank you !
Read Answer Asked by Clayton on October 27, 2020
Q: Hi,
I've come across a software company that provides integrated tax technology services. It's IPO is very recent, but what surprises me is the number of institutional investors that appear to have taken an interest in it. Does this tell us anything, or is it just a matter of index funds needing to open a position since the recent IPO?
Thanks, as always, for the great service!
Dawn

Read Answer Asked by Dawn on October 27, 2020
Q: Presently the family investments are about 80% Cdn stocks and 20% US stocks....excluding defined benefit pensions.
I would like to increase the US stock portfolio to 30% US stocks, using primarily new cash.

What I'm mulling over, pondering is this - what factors should I consider about taking US stock positions in TFSAs?

One that I'm aware of is that there is no recovery of US taxes withheld on US stocks held in a TFSA.

On the other hand, it seems the overall appreciation of US stocks is better than Cdn stocks, especially in certain sectors.

As the investments in the TFSA are to be held for the long-term, I am inclined to do it....take US stocks positions in the TFSAs.

What say you about doing it?.

Much appreciate your thoughts..........Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on October 27, 2020
Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
I realize oil and gas are high risk for numerous reasons. However I am wondering if this trust company may be suitable as a contrarian play. Are they stable in the long run. There dividend is almost 30%...which seems impossible? Even if they cut it in half it would be great. Would it be at least a hold for current owners of the stock? Your assessment and comments would be appreciated. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on October 27, 2020
Q: PROOFPOINT: Would appreciate your opinion on this company .

John
Read Answer Asked by JOHN on October 27, 2020
Q: Which companies are competitors of OTEX ?
Read Answer Asked by Robert on October 26, 2020
Q: More than one topic -- The Feds are forecasting GDP to decline by 42% which will be the biggest single year drop since WWII. Will the market take a hit for a period of time? I have read about SPAC (buying a company before it becomes an IPO) not listed on Globe Investor with 2 of a few names associated with it being Bill Ackman and Harry Sloan -- and SPCE (listed on Globe Investor) and would ask what is your take on what I consider new products to use for investing? I read an article of another member who had similar questions about the above-mentioned. Thank you, Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on October 26, 2020
Q: Hello Peter, Union Pacific, after some fairly steady improvement since COVID and over recent years, despite being a large and not overly expensive company, has dropped about 12 percent in the last few days. I know stocks don't just go up, but this seemed unexpected and company-specific. I am thinking of adding. Any thoughts - either to account for the drop or whether you think it might be a good purchase at this time. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by James on October 23, 2020
Q: I believe we have seen this name on ATM equipment . Nobody seems to know much about it.
I see a technical reversal in this stock , and it had a 4.5% uptick on Thursday .
Is this company up-to-date in competing Inside the fin-tech world , or is it just a slow growth , mature business that barely survives by servicing its outdated equipment. ?
thanks , go Jets

Read Answer Asked by Thomas on October 23, 2020
Q: Hello 5i Team,
Seems that Square is recently facing much more competition. Just in the last two days, JP Morgan has launched "Quick Accept", Visa has announced "Tap to Phone" and Paypal is opening up their network to cryptocurrencies. Is the big run over for Square, and would you recommend possibly switching to Paypal within the payments space, given these announcements? Thanks. Brad
Read Answer Asked by Bradley on October 22, 2020
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