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Q: Hi guys - when (if ever) does it make sense to sell individual stocks and replace them with a focused ETF? For example, I hold the 3 chip stocks above (though only for about 3 months, so only modest gains) since I expect AI, gaming and 5G to be areas of growth in the next few years. Would it make sense to sell these and replace them with SMH, which holds 25 semi-conductor stocks? These 3 are among the top SMH holdings and SMH holds other interesting stocks like TSM, ASML and MRVL. Obvious downsides are that buying SMH would add stocks that aren't currently doing so well (INTL) and would dilute my concentration in these 3. For a non-professional, part-time investor does this simplification make sense or does it significantly limit the upside?
Read Answer Asked by Michael on January 13, 2021
Q: Thank you for the great service. I was wondering in the HOT space of EV's are there any standout companies either producing a vehicle you like as an investment or an infrastructure play for charging stations or battery production? I have listed some of the companies I have on a list but I own nothing in this space... Really wishing I had bought Tesla 10 years ago when first looking at it... As they say could of would of should Have. I try never to look back but sometimes it is tough LOL
Read Answer Asked by Kolbi on January 13, 2021
Q: Hi, My respected 5i team
I bought these stocks back in March or April 2020 during the market correction, thanks for your recommendation!
Right now, the upward momentum of these high tech stocks are diminishing and their valuations seems high.
What is your opinion about the valuations here, are they over valued too much? I'm worried about the "tech bubble" happens again. Should I sell them now or under what condition you suggest that I should sell ?
Read Answer Asked by Jane on January 13, 2021
Q: Hello 5i
I'm hearing a lot of chatter about small caps having good growth prospects going forward. I believe you like IWO for US small caps.
Can you suggest 5-6 of your favorite US stocks to hold as a basket of small caps instead of IWO if one wanted to own stocks directly.
Thank you so much!!
Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on January 13, 2021
Q: Hi Peter,
I would appreciate your opinion on TRXC.
Thanks a lot,
James
Read Answer Asked by Jinlong on January 13, 2021
Q: COLD is included in “RBC's Top 30 Global Ideas- Q1 2021” ( released 4 Jan 2021). I compared COLD to COR and COR struck me as a better investment. RBC rates COLD Outperform and COR as sector perform. I read through the usual blurbs and recent year financials as well as generally available projections. CFRA rates both as Hold (neutral). I looked through Thomson Reuters and I think COLD has higher ratings in general (I am not sure as it is difficult to tell when the TR reports on each were actually updated).

It is unlikely RBC Capital would have picked COLD as a global best idea without studying COLD’s peers. I conclude therefore that I must be missing something. Which one of the two do YOU see as the better investment? (Important : If neither, please give names of OTHER US Industrial REITs that you prefer OVER the above-noted COLD and COR).
Read Answer Asked by Adam on January 13, 2021
Q: Your thoughts please about putting new money into JNJ. Also, a couple of preferred alternative suggestions if it isn’t your first choice.
Read Answer Asked by Steven on January 13, 2021
Q: I have full positions on those above. I want to add one more tech company. I am trying to buy only one within the sector and at the same time diversify their business. For 3/5 years I am thinking crowd, pltr or possibly pins. What are your thoughts and a short opinion? Thank you for all the excellent service.
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on January 12, 2021
Q: Looking to add semi-conductors into my portfolio, as there is a shortage of product and high demand in the Automotive and Electronics industries. Interested in your perspective on Analog Devices, NXP Semi-Conductors, STMicrelectronics and Micron Technologies, as they have all had a great run, but still have high Buy ratings. If you think these have had a great run, and has some risk, what alternatives would you recommend. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by alisa on January 12, 2021
Q: Hi,
I am currently significantly underweighted in consumer cyclical sector. Can you suggest 2-3 names in U.S.? FTE names in U.S. and International would be great appreciated too. thanks.

Martin
Read Answer Asked by Martin on January 12, 2021
Q: Good Morning 5i Team,

Can you please give me your thoughts on Digital Turbine going forward. I have done very well on this stock (unlike a couple of other high-risk plays!), as my purchase price was under $9. I know you used to own it, but I believe you have moved on. APPs is only a 2% position in my portfolio, but I'm wondering if it's time to jump on the next elevator going up. I know you don't like to sell your winners, but do you think there are a few other names out there with high-flyer potential. Would CELH be a replacement or possibly SPT? Thsnk you!

Brad

Read Answer Asked by Bradley on January 12, 2021
Q: Can you comment on this company? Apparently, they are a lithium ion battery recycling company.
Read Answer Asked by Gail on January 12, 2021
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