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Q: Hi, I need to raise some USD cash and considering selling Berkshire Hathaway shares (Holding 100 shares). Bought recently at USD220, but shares have languished with the market decline and unable to regain much strength. Recent softness in Apple shares (large BRK holding) also has n't helped. Somehow, Mr Buffet's aura seems to be fading a bit, I feel. In the financial sector, I own no US banks but a decent CDN banks holding. Rest of my small US portfolio is all major FAANG names and DIS/V/MA/UTX. Do you see any major catalysts in near term for BRK B shares, besides market turn around/US China trade deal ? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on January 27, 2019
Q: May I have your thoughts about Conmed Corporation? They seem to be doing well. Are they profitable with positive cash flow, are they deeply in debt, any insider ownership and do they have a niche which offers some protection from Stryker and other "big boys"? How is their record for beating or at least matching expectations? We already own ISRG for a 3% weighting and PFE having a 3.4% weighting in our healthcare sector.
Thanks,
Jim
Read Answer Asked by James on January 27, 2019
Q: Hi my question is on Visa/MasterCard. Some consensus says you can tuck away theses stocks for 10 years without too much worry. On the other side, I understand in China and some Asian markets Alibaba uses a different payment system. With emerging blockchain capabilities is there some disruption to Visa's growth. Comments? I am thinking of a new purchase with 3 year time horizon. Do you have a recent report.
Read Answer Asked by Rick on January 23, 2019
Q: Target allocation to Tech is up to 17%. Currently, of that amount, I have V at 34% of the sector [less than 6% of total portfolio], GIB at 22%, and the rest as follows: CSU 8%, MSFT and SHOP at 7% each, DOCU at 5%, leaving about less than 20% for investment [could go to 25% if sell DOCU].
My watchlist is broken down into;
a) Tech equipment: SPLK, SNPS, KEYS, NVDA;
b) software: KXS, TTD, TEAM.
Of course, there are so many others that you have recommended.
So, please advise on narrowing the list - building on my current holdings or otherwise.
Read Answer Asked by sam on January 23, 2019
Q: I am looking to better allocate some USD in my RRSP. I currently hold IWO and want to build on this with 3 holdings in strong US growth companies/ industries that are proven capital compounders for the long term. I am considering Google and Mastercard and am looking for one more compliment assuming you like the 2 mentioned. Also would you prefer MA over V? My timeframe is 10 years +
Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Kyle on January 23, 2019
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