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Q: Dear 5i
I1m considering investing in the named companies primarily as my US stock allocation. I currently own appl , fb , and nvda along with the etc`s vfv , vgg , and zwh.
Do these stocks seem like a good addition at this time
Thanks
Bill C
Read Answer Asked by Bill on October 16, 2017
Q: I'm hoping you might be able to help me understand why Broadcom (AVGO) seems to be so highly regarded by the investment community, as a strong buy. When I review the stock on the TMX website there is an indication that this company's shares are currently trading at a price to earnings multiple of 223.6 to 1. That seems to me to be an insanely high valuation yet the Research tab indicates that 21 analysts rate the company as a strong buy, 1 as a moderate buy and 1 as a hold.

Do you have an opinion about this company and its future prospects? Do firms in this industry typically trade on the basis of some other metric than P/E? Given that I hold nothing else in this space within my portfolio currently, would you recommend that I take a 5% position in this firm at this time?
Read Answer Asked by Richard on October 16, 2017
Q: Ubisoft, Actvision Blizzard, Nintendo , all these gaming companies are gaining in value.

Are any of these good investments. There might be other related companies that maybe cheaper and may also gain in value. Just like to know your thoughts.

Thanks so much. Barry from Montreal
Read Answer Asked by Barry on October 16, 2017
Q: The recent issue of the ETF & Mutual Fund Update discussed two ETF’s in the U.S. Technology Sector, ZQQ and XQQ. In your opinion would BST:US be as good as or better than the above mentioned?
Thank you for considering my question.
Read Answer Asked by Gail on October 16, 2017
Q: Peter,
RESP first needed in 3 years with ~equal amounts of BNS, GUD, OTEX, PHO & T;
with cash for 2 more positions. What would you add or change at this time ? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on October 16, 2017
Q: Good afternoon,

I am looking for exposure to the US market, in my RRSP. According to your previous answers on this type of inquiry, an ETF would be the easiest way to go, since it automatically brings both diversification and exposure.

My time horizon is minimum 10 years and don't mind a medium amount of volatility, as long as the returns are there in the end. My plan is to invest into the chosen ETF each year, so that my exposure to the US market is taken care of.

I have been looking more closely at VGG, VFV and VUN, mostly out of the reputation of Vanguard products. The dividend growth orientation of VGG sure is appealing, but I am not primarly looking for income. Aside from that they all seem pretty similar.

I would like to know your point of view on these ETFs I mentionned and if there are any others that you consider that would fit better in a long term plan.

Thank you very much!
Read Answer Asked by Pierre-Charles on October 13, 2017
Q: I have 100,000 US to invest in RSP. would you recommend a mix of these 3 OR put it all into VWO? Suggestions?
Read Answer Asked by Helen on October 13, 2017
Q: Hello 5i,
Could you please comment on the above mentioned companies from a strictly growth perspective. Possibly rank them also, although I am more interested in your view of each.
Thanks for all your help!!
Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on October 12, 2017
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