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Q: Hello 5i Team. I have a moderate risk tolerance and am looking to make a long term contrarian play with up to 10% of my portfolio on a couple of well established names that have been squeezed by COVID, but will ultimately endure (strong balance sheets) and prosper in a post COVID world. I can stomach volatility, but want to stay away from companies that have a higher chance of going to zero. Air Canada has caught my attention and it is well covered in your question bank. I was planning on pulling the trigger on it, but before I do, can I get a risk/reward comparison between it and Southwest Airlines. Between the two, which would you go with? For my second play, I am considering MGM Resorts International and American Express. Can I get your take on these two, and specifically for American Express, whether its business model is more inclined to benefit than the other major credit card companies once a vaccine arrives and travel starts to pick up. I realize that these are two very different businesses, but which would you go with and why?
Thank-you.
Read Answer Asked by Antonio on October 28, 2020
Q: After the announced AMD takeover would you suggest selling now or hold on in a margin account? At what price point a sale would represent fair value? In general, i have not been able to figure out a selling price for any candidate that has been bought either for cash or a combination of stock and cash. How do you calculate that?
Regards
Read Answer Asked by Rajiv on October 27, 2020
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
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