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Q: Hi 5i team,

As you know, on Monday Visa bought Plaid, a private fintech company, for $5.3 billion. Plaid has been described as the “plumbing” that connects the fintech companies. Do you know how that valuation compares to SQ or if they are directly comparable? SQ is trading at 7x sales. That is a low valuation compared to peers such as PYPL, V or MA. I do not know what Plaid’s annual sales are, as I don’t think it was revealed in the purchase transaction. I have always kept a basic position in SQ, thinking that one day it would be a nice fit for a big bank or tech company. Is that day more likely with the Plaid acquisition by V and how do the valuations compare?

Thanks again.
Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on January 16, 2020
Q: Currently I hold GUD (1.3%), GILD (0.64%), and ZUH (0.93%) for my healthcare holdings. I see GUD starting to breakout from the base around $7.50, any reason for the move over the last two days and would you add to GUD now or wait a few more quarters? Also been holding GILD for a few years (-40%) and looking to change names? Any suggestions? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Keith on January 16, 2020
Q: Hi Team
What are your top picks for 5G technology stocks

Thanks Mike B
Read Answer Asked by Mike on January 16, 2020
Q: Hello everyone at 5i! I presently hold IBM, and have done so for several years. Other than a decent dividend, it has not done much. I was wondering, should I continue to hold it, or swap it up for Microsoft or Apple, for a little more growth? From a value perspective, would now be a time to do so? And if so, what would you suggest? Cheers, Tamara
Read Answer Asked by Tamara on January 15, 2020
Q: hi there,

I have used FLOT to park US cash historically but i have been looking at SLQD in the US as it looks like it has outperformed FLOT and has a higher yield. Can you comment on the differences. Is there any reason i would not switch to SLQD (BTW this ticker does not come up in your drop down)
Read Answer Asked by kelly on January 15, 2020
Q: I want to get a position in the cc area on the cashless system as we use very little cash and feel the future for Visa ,amex ,PayPal etc.is very bright. Please advise which you consider the best company for capital preservation as well as appreciation.
Cheers,Doug
Read Answer Asked by Doug on January 15, 2020
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