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Q: Hi 5i Team,

I currently own Super Micro and Nextracker and wondering if you would prefer a switch into TMDX, ASPN, CLBT and PLTR? How would you rank the 6 for a hold over the next 3-5 years?

Thanks as always,
Jon
Read Answer Asked by Jonathan on August 19, 2024
Q: I'm looking to raise some cash by selling a combination of stocks. In what order would you sell from this particular list?
Read Answer Asked by Alfred on August 13, 2024
Q: Looking for tax-loss proxy ideas for CAN: DCBO and US: NXT, SMCI, and PLTR. If there are simply better names to consider as replacements, those would be appreciated as well. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on August 07, 2024
Q: Hello Team,

I was wondering if you could rank the attached 12 companies from 1 - 12. I have some money to deploy in my cash account and already own all 12 in my TFSA/RRSP. Will be a 3 year hold.

No worries on size, risk or industry, looking for best returns only.

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Kevin on July 15, 2024
Q: This question is more about Portfolio Analytics.

Portfolio Analytics indicated I was slightly higher in energy than I should be. In reviewing the energy holdings, I was surprised that Nextracker Inc was considered as an Energy holding not a Tech.

Although my trading platform says it is a Tech stock, I suppose a case may be made for it being an Energy stock. I was hoping to understand your rational for it.

I have considered PDI as part of my Fixed Income portfolio. Is this wrong?
Read Answer Asked by J Stephen on July 12, 2024
Q: I have had the stocks above for long enough to watch them go up and then retreat dramatically after their last quarterly reports. Any thoughts on if taking advantage of the dip with these three is a good strategy or just hold what I have currently? All are underweight in my portfolio. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Stefan on July 10, 2024
Q: Hi. I currently own ABBV, AMZN, AXON, COST, GOOG, LLY, MSFT, NVDA, VRT in a cash account and have money for one more new stock with medium risk tolerance focused on growth. Your top 5 suggestions, regardless of sector would be appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Dona on July 08, 2024
Q: Hi 5i Team - In your answer to a previous question you mentioned First Solar and Next Tracker as two of your preferred companies in the solar energy field. Are there any others in Canada or the U.S. including small and mid-caps that you think have potential. They don't have to be profitable at this point but should have decent fundamentals. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Rob on July 08, 2024
Q: Hi 5i,

I have a question about currency as it relates to investments made to the TSX or US stock exchanges.

I am embarrassed to ask given this was likely a rookie move; posting publicly in case it helps others.

I have made investments via my TFSA, LIRA, RRSP and self directed investment account in some US equities (above).

What I perceive now to be a "problem" is that all purchases of US stocks (including those with dividends) were made out of my CA account of said RRSP, TFSA, LIRA etc. given I did not hold any USD$ in my investment accounts.

Yesterday there were a few questions around Norbert’s Gambit approach (which I am not familiar with) and I have since realized the error of my ways. Here are my questions - knowing you cannot personalize responses - but if it were YOU :

- 1) As a Canadian, should the purchase of any US equity always be purchased using US funds in said investment account? OR when available - should you purchase on the CA stock exchange?

- 2) What is the best way to transfer CAD from said investment account into the US corresponding account if one wants to be mindful of fees, exchange rates etc. (is that Norbert's approach?)

-3) What would you suggest I do for the US equities I currently own in CA accounts? Is there anything to do?

Please use any credits you see fit.
Thanks a Million.
Read Answer Asked by Julie on June 28, 2024
Q: I'm confused by your earlier response to Maureen's question today on the risk reward for some companies. I expected NXT and CELH to receive high risk rankings but I did not expect them to receive such low grades for reward. In fact t, a couple of questions later you singled these two companies out as top growth candidates in a 3-5 year period. Did I misinterpret your answer?

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F
Read Answer Asked by Paul on June 27, 2024
Q: Like every investor, I'm trying to maximize growth while minimizing risk.
Of the following stocks, which do you believe provides the optimal combination of safety AND growth over the next 3-5 years? Please rate each for risk/growth on a scale of 1-10: LLY, ULTA, CELH, BKNG and NXT. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on June 26, 2024
Q: Do you thing Small/Mid cap companies will do well in next 2 to 3 years?

What are your top 5 Canadian and US names in this space that you would buy today?

Thanks
Tim
Read Answer Asked by Timothy on June 26, 2024
Q: Hello.

Would you please provide your top 10 investments for TFSA Accounts with a brief explanation - 5 Canadian and 5 USA without concern about diversity.
This is for a long term hold.
Thanks,
Catherine


Read Answer Asked by Catherine Ann on June 25, 2024
Q: Hi 5i

What would be your top 5 undervalued US growth stocks with good fundamentals that you would buy for a 5 year hold?
No specific sector required.

Thanks for all you do!
Read Answer Asked by Josh on June 17, 2024
Q: Would you please please order the tech stocks in order of preference for long term hold with a brief explanation of each.
Would you consider CEG comparable to NEE?
Read Answer Asked by Catherine Ann on June 13, 2024