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• Vanguard Dividend Appreciation FTF (VIG $225.64)
  • $225.64 P/E (TTM): 25.41X Cap: $102.38B
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• Vanguard Total International Stock (VXUS $78.64)
  • $78.64 P/E (TTM): 11.84X Cap: $122.06B
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• Vanguard Balanced ETF Portfolio (VBAL $37.84)
  • $37.84 P/E (TTM): 11.44X Cap: $4.59B
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• Vanguard Growth ETF Portfolio (VGRO $44.41)
  • $44.41 P/E (TTM): 3.74X Cap: $8.83B
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Q: Hey Guys,
Would you buy these ETFs today?
Are there other ETFs you prefer today.
This is for a long term hold.
Thank you,
John.

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Read Answer Asked by John on August 14, 2018

• Gilead Sciences Inc. (GILD $124.91)
  • $124.91 P/E (TTM): 19.34X Cap: $154.97B
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• Intuitive Surgical Inc. (ISRG $535.00)
  • $535.00 P/E (TTM): 70.67X Cap: $189.65B
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Q: Hi,

Doing some rebalancing and portfolio review. For US Large Cap Healthcare exposure, what do you think of a straight swap 3% position GILD for ISRG? which would you say has higher expected return from here?

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Read Answer Asked by John on August 14, 2018

• PayPal Holdings Inc. (PYPL $56.89)
  • $56.89 P/E (TTM): 11.45X Cap: $53.22B
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• Mastercard Incorporated (MA $539.49)
  • $539.49 P/E (TTM): 34.49X Cap: $484.45B
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• Visa Inc. (V $328.30)
  • $328.30 P/E (TTM): 32.19X Cap: $632.21B
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• Block Inc. Class A (SQ)
  • P/E (TTM): 59.56X Cap: $53.89B
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Q: Apparently Canada is leading the way in moving to a cashless society. What names do you see as having the most potential to benefit from going cashless

thank you

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Read Answer Asked by Dale on August 14, 2018

• Route1 Inc. (ROI $0.08)
  • $0.08 Cap: $3M
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• Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP $185.54)
  • $185.54 Cap: $20.10B
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• Rapid7 Inc. (RPD $12.64)
  • $12.64 P/E (TTM): 36.11X Cap: $827M
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Q: Hi, please give me your thoughts on this microcap. The main product, MobiKEY, seems useful for data security and privacy. Do you see data security/privacy as an area for growth in light of the recent FB data issues? Any other names to watch or look at in a similar business? Thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by Marco on August 14, 2018

• Gilead Sciences Inc. (GILD $124.91)
  • $124.91 P/E (TTM): 19.34X Cap: $154.97B
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• Garmin Ltd. (Switzerland) (GRMN $211.80)
  • $211.80 P/E (TTM): 26.12X Cap: $40.73B
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• QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM $159.42)
  • $159.42 P/E (TTM): 31.82X Cap: $170.73B
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• JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM $312.47)
  • $312.47 P/E (TTM): 15.47X Cap: $850.62B
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• Pfizer Inc. (PFE $25.65)
  • $25.65 P/E (TTM): 14.91X Cap: $145.83B
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• Vanguard Dividend Appreciation FTF (VIG $225.64)
  • $225.64 P/E (TTM): 25.41X Cap: $102.38B
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Q: Thanks for my div. answer. Now with US Cash from my netflix sale to increase my div. income would you agree that buying some US div.payers would be wise. If so please advise some worthy candidates or div. ETF, to stay in the stronger US market. Thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by Peter on August 14, 2018

• Pure Storage Inc. Class A (PSTG $72.90)
  • $72.90 P/E (TTM): 186.92X Cap: $24.06B
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Q: Hi,
I would like your opinion about Pure Storage, Inc. (PSTG) on the nasdaq.
Tx

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Read Answer Asked by Stephane on August 14, 2018

• Covalon Technologies Ltd. (COV $1.74)
  • $1.74 P/E (TTM): 24.86X Cap: $47M
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• The Trade Desk Inc. (TTD $35.48)
  • $35.48 P/E (TTM): 40.78X Cap: $17.15B
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Q: Both cov and ttd had very good results by the end of last week. Would you recommend selling either or both?
David

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Read Answer Asked by David on August 13, 2018

• Invitae Corporation (NVTA)
  • Cap: $5M
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Q: Hi,

Could I have your opinion on the latest quarterly result. The stock as double since dilution. Growth is impressive. Yet still burning cash but improving.

I have no position but looking at it on any pull back now.

Thanks,

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Read Answer Asked by Stephane on August 13, 2018

• Bank of America Corporation (BAC $52.97)
  • $52.97 P/E (TTM): 14.47X Cap: $386.81B
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• JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM $312.47)
  • $312.47 P/E (TTM): 15.47X Cap: $850.62B
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• Royal Bank of Canada (RY $235.42)
  • $235.42 P/E (TTM): 16.33X Cap: $329.63B
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• Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) (TD $130.55)
  • $130.55 P/E (TTM): 11.16X Cap: $222.87B
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• Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (BNS $102.18)
  • $102.18 P/E (TTM): 25.11X Cap: $126.86B
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Q: Hi group...I own JPM + BOA in the US and BNS+ RBC +TD In Canada- Looking like US banks are under more pressure on the last few days (Turkey situation worsens +JPM + BOA down close to 5%) - why are US banks getting hit so hard / going fwd do you like US banks are would you stick to Canadian banks ? - Your comments re appreciated

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Read Answer Asked by Terence on August 13, 2018

• iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF (FLOT $50.96)
  • $50.96 Cap: $9B
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Q: Thanks for your earlier reply about treatment of distributions in various accounts (TFSA, RRSP and investment accounts) but my question was specifically for FLOT (iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF), which I believe is still in your Income Fund. For some reason the company name did not appear in my initial question.

Steve

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Read Answer Asked by Steve on August 13, 2018

• Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG $5,115.91)
  • $5,115.91 P/E (TTM): 33.33X Cap: $164.90B
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Q: How are the 2Q results and prospects in your view? Investors appear to be reacting to the guidance.

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Read Answer Asked by Ty on August 13, 2018

• Innovator IBD 50 ETF (FFTY $37.17)
  • $37.17 P/E (TTM): 31.08X Cap: $85M
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Q: Can you give me your opinion of the ETF FFTY? Do you like the weekly rebalancing? What about the expenses, do you consider them high? I'm looking for something I can buy and hold and was thinking of allocating 10% of my portfolio to this. If you don't like it can you suggest something else for US exposure? Thanks!

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Read Answer Asked by TK on August 13, 2018

• FireEye Inc. (FEYE)
  • P/E (TTM): -20.1X Cap: $4.27B
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• Fortuna Mining Corp. (FVI $14.49)
  • $14.49 P/E (TTM): 14.46X Cap: $4.44B
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Q: Can you comment on FVI quarterly report.
Also can I have your opinion on FEYE. Is it worth holding if the economy goes down.

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Read Answer Asked by Irshad on August 13, 2018

• Alphabet Inc. (GOOG $330.34)
  • $330.34 P/E (TTM): 32.61X Cap: $3.98T
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• NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA $186.23)
  • $186.23 P/E (TTM): 46.21X Cap: $4.52T
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• Box Inc. Class A (BOX $25.85)
  • $25.85 P/E (TTM): 20.85X Cap: $3.70B
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• Just Eat Takeaway.com N.V. (GRUB)
  • P/E (TTM): -4.7X Cap: $7.22B
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Q: Could I please have your top 4 or 5 USA picks to add to a well balanced portfolio with a focus on growth?

Thanks for the great advice, Lyle

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Read Answer Asked by Lyle on August 13, 2018

• Ebix Inc. (EBIX)
  • P/E (TTM): 7.25X Cap: $35M
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Q: Gentleman your opinion on EBIX please. My theory is that it is a good play on India.

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Read Answer Asked by Leo on August 13, 2018

• Twilio Inc. Class A (TWLO $119.07)
  • $119.07 P/E (TTM): 305.31X Cap: $18.05B
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• Bandwidth Inc. (BAND $13.41)
  • $13.41 Cap: $409M
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Q: I am considering the communication space, what is your opinion on the sector and your favourite play. The high growth TWLO or the profitable BAND with a more platible valuation?

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Read Answer Asked by Leo on August 13, 2018

• Sunrun Inc. (RUN $18.23)
  • $18.23 Cap: $4.23B
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Q: What do you think of this company in the renewable energy sector as a mid to long term hold? Thanks for any information you can provide.
Lesley

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Read Answer Asked by Lesley on August 10, 2018

• Alphabet Inc. (GOOG $330.34)
  • $330.34 P/E (TTM): 32.61X Cap: $3.98T
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• Miscellaneous (MISC)
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• Fintech Select Ltd. (FTEC $0.09)
  • $0.09 Cap: $6M
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Q: I don't have any FAANG stocks. I want to buy can you please give me in order which one I should buy first. I was also looking at FTEC ETF. Do you recommend this ETF or would you recommend another one?

Thanks for your great service.
Hector

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Read Answer Asked by Hector on August 10, 2018

• Flowserve Corporation (FLS $77.17)
  • $77.17 P/E (TTM): 22.43X Cap: $9.80B
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Q: Hello 5i
Thank you for FLS suggesting in March (I purchased instead of xyl - which had run up too much). I have a >2% position. Should I purchase more? Why the 11% pop? It is one of my industrial holdings where I am still underweight.

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Read Answer Asked by Kat on August 10, 2018

• Illumina Inc. (ILMN $141.65)
  • $141.65 P/E (TTM): 32.64X Cap: $21.64B
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• Intuitive Surgical Inc. (ISRG $535.00)
  • $535.00 P/E (TTM): 70.67X Cap: $189.65B
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• Block Inc. Class A (SQ)
  • P/E (TTM): 59.56X Cap: $53.89B
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• Box Inc. Class A (BOX $25.85)
  • $25.85 P/E (TTM): 20.85X Cap: $3.70B
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• Just Eat Takeaway.com N.V. (GRUB)
  • P/E (TTM): -4.7X Cap: $7.22B
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Q: I enjoyed your piece in the Globe comparing FAANG to DOCKS. Not considering weightings, could you provide 5 US stocks where you currently see "FAANG" like potential?

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Read Answer Asked by dan on August 09, 2018