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Q: I asked you about the earnings on xlnx yesterday and I see the questions and answers today on this company.

I have a somewhat significant loss after today as I’m into it around $130 per share on 3,000 shares but fortunately I have gains in Veev and Five that outweigh the loss on xlnx. I tend to hate owing anything at a loss as I lack patience and I worry about a turning of momentum. I don’t know whether to do nothing or sell one or more of my other holdings and go home with a profit and my tail between my legs. May I please get your advice? Thanks I’m advance.
Read Answer Asked by Jason on April 26, 2019
Q: 5i,
Question: Which of these three companies are preferred going forward for 2019? Should we hold all?
5I RESEARCH ANSWER:
We think GOOG looks best here, though we will give credit to MSFT for adjusting well to technology changes (the cloud).
FB we think will be a longer recovery, and we don't think is a must-own. We would be fine holding the other two.
DO you still feel the same ?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Fernando on April 25, 2019
Q: Hi 5i,
HXQ vs. XQQ – Questions and Comment: 1. Is the XQQ’s dividend subject to US tax withholding? 2. If not, is it eligible for the Canadian dividend tax credit? 3. My discount brokerage site indicates that the MER on HXQ is actually lower than that of the XQQ but I understood you to suggest otherwise. Can you please just confirm on that one?
It seems to me the elimination of the total return feature of the HXQ may not be the most important element in deciding between these funds. The charting function I use shows HXQ to have outperformed XQQ measurably over a 3 year period. While some of that might be attributable to HXQ’s lower MER and ‘total return’ feature, isn’t the bulk of the difference attributable to the fact that HXQ is unhedged, while XQQ is CAD-hedged, and over the 3-year period HXQ’s return has been amplified by the Canadian dollar’s decline against the US buck? Or is there something else in the mix? In any case, maybe the decision on whether to switch from HXQ to XQQ should be mostly a matter of whether one would prefer to be CAD-hedged or currency-exposed over the anticipated investment timeframe. Whatever tax consequences might flow from the other variables involved, they could easily be overwhelmed by a currency move of a few percent and, in a taxable account, any gain on a currency move would remain tax-deferred until a disposition event. Even then, the applicable tax rate would still be the capital gains rate. So that aspect of HXQ’s tax efficiency would be preserved. HXQ may not end up being as tax efficient as it was when it could avoid cash distributions. But if it is just going to have a yield akin to XQQ’s 0.44%, and if available alternative holdings (like XQQ) are already doing that, the fact that HXQ may have to pay a distribution may not be the most important consideration for a switch decision. Or am I missing something? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Lance on April 25, 2019
Q: Holding a BAC position in US dollar portfolio that is well balanced, diversified. BAC is held for bank exposure in the Financial Sector. Also hold position in V in this sector. Given current circumstances, like low interest rates and lower growth, I am questioning holding BAC. What is 5iR's take about BAC? Is there an alternative to BAC in the US finance sector or just underweight the finance for the time being?........Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on April 25, 2019
Q: What are you're thoughts on WBA's earnings. Given the recent selloff would you still hold it for the long term or sell. I do not mind volatility. If it is a sell what US stock would you replace it with for growth. Thanks Chris
Read Answer Asked by chris on April 25, 2019
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