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Q: Hello

I read MA is to acquire tech firm for an undisclosed sum. Since then, the stock has been dipping down .
Would you see this acquisition a plus to the company and would you recommend buying some stock here?
MX - stock is down drastically since Dec2018 and did not recover yet.
The company stated they reached an 5 year agreement with ENAP for natural gas supply to its Chile operations.
What is your outlook on the company in general and do you see the stock recover soon ?

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Kristelle on October 25, 2019
Q: Could you please comment on their results and outlook? The stock droped quite a bit after earning release, I have shares about 4% in my portfolio, after drop still have some profit, do you think I should sell now and swtich to other better options? What do you think their future in long term? Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by David on October 24, 2019
Q: Dear 5I Team:
I hold Visa for wonderful gains of 80%. Lately it's seems to be going sideways a for a bit. I've tried to follow your advice about not selling on momentum and holding for 5 years at least. Does this apply to Visa at them moment. Been fascinated to see how many of my Asian colleagues now using Visa in Thailand, Japan etc whereas 5 years ago, it was only cash when they made purchases. Thx for your advice. Lorraine
Read Answer Asked by Dr Lorraine on October 24, 2019
Q: Hi team

I seldom invest in healthcare stocks as they are a political football in the U.S. and often have binary outcomes with drug trials. It seems you either hit a home run or strike out. I saw a question earlier on BIIB. It is on my pharma/healthcare watch list. I am not sure why I even keep this list as I never buy anything off it. BIIB is now taking a 2nd look at trial data on an Alzheimer drug it dismissed as not promising six months ago. Now they view it as promising. It makes no sense to me. Did they hire a new scientist or sharpen the font on their computer screen? Others that I put on my list include AMRN and GH that to me also depend on binary outcomes on drug trials. My question is a general one. How does one develop a strategy for investing in health care stocks when it seems like they can jump or drop 30-50% overnight with the success or failure of a drug trial or the boss saying let’s take another look at this old data we dismissed earlier? Risk management seems very difficult in this sector.

Thanks again for the insight.
Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on October 24, 2019
Q: Hi Team,

I am looking to do a covered call strategy on growth stocks you like that have reasonably liquid options markets and high implied vol. What are your five favourite "long-term hold" CAD and USD stocks where such a strategy could be implemented?

Was looking at AYX as an example where you can create some interesting downside protection scenarios selling 1yr calls at strikes approximately 10% higher than current price that still give you a 20-35% total return if the stock rips higher through your strike.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Angus on October 24, 2019
Q: Three months ago a .20 EPS quarter sent GSB to the $14's. Today, a .19 EPS quarter sent GSB to the $9's. Sales are up from last year, Gross Margin is up from last year, Costs are coming down, EPS is up over last year. They have zero debt, $13M in the bank, excellent FCF and high insider ownership. I can't see a problem with this company at all. Is the drop a "sell on news" story. The stock can be volatile and is a small cap security. Is it buyable in your opinion at these levels?







Read Answer Asked by WAYNE on October 24, 2019
Q: Hi, Can I get your perspective on U.S. Real estate. I am looking at investing in the US REITS and was wondering if now is a good time. I am looking at the following companies as well as the VNQ . Do you think the US reits is a good area to look into seeing as the US economy seems to be doing well and interest rates are low. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by pietro on October 23, 2019
Q: Hi and thanks for your great info.

Would you please provide me with recommended US stocks to give me growth which have a good balance sheet .

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Donna on October 23, 2019
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