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Q: Hi 5iR team, Many brokerage houses start each New Year by attempting to consolidate their best stock ideas for the year in a comprehensive list.....their Conviction List. I'm wondering if I may ask 51R to do the same? If I was to canvas the 5iR Staff stock experts what would the majority agree on to be your best 5 stock ideas, give or take a few, for 2020? Thanks team. Chris

Read Answer Asked by Chris on February 12, 2020
Q: My husband has some old capital losses that I think we should start to be using now in the event of any possible future rule changes. He has a 10 position unregistered account in which there are 3 equities with substantial gains from 125% to 1350%, i.e.: WSP, ENGH and CJT.
There are 2 equities with 50% and 70% gain, i.e. SYZ and WPM and 1 equity with 35% gain, i.e. KXS. The remaining 4 have small profit or loss, i.e. CAE, MCR, CCL.B, PBH.
Looking at selling WSP, ENGH, CJT, SYZ ,WPM and perhaps KXS to apply some of the old losses. What would you recommend to buy for replacement (a 1st and 2nd choice if you could) and would you move back into the original equity after 30 days or would you just stick with the replacement ? A dividend would be nice but not mandatory. Also, any thoughts on timing considerations or other issues ? We have diversified RIFs and TFSAs in addition to the above.
Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Alexandra on February 04, 2020
Q: Hi
If you were to list these companies percentage wise for growth in the next 2 to 3 months. Based on your analys, which company would rank number 1 and so on.
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Bart on February 03, 2020
Q: Hello 5i, notwithstanding the tragedy of the coronavirus, I would like to start taking full positions in 2-3 stocks that could benefit from a recovery. What are your thoughts on the DSG, OTEX, MSFT, KL? any other suggestions? Also, when is it a good time to start accumulating?
Thanks
Carlo
Read Answer Asked by Carlo on February 03, 2020
Q: What might be your top 5 picks in the SAAS area?
Read Answer Asked by Brad on February 03, 2020
Q: I initiated a position in this stock about 2 weeks ago along with 8 other names in about equal weighing. With your recent drop from the portfolio I’m okay to take a small loss and want to replace it. What are 1 or 2 stocks would you recommend for growth -
Read Answer Asked by Aleem on January 31, 2020
Q: I own CSU, DSG, ENGH, OTEX, SHOP, LSPD, KXS and STS and was thinking of adding GIB.A once the stock settles down a bit. I'm looking to increase my tech sector . Would you add to the existing holdings or would you recommend adding GIB.A to take advantage of the recent pullback?
Thanks for your service.
Read Answer Asked by Ozzie on January 30, 2020
Q: In an article d/d Jan 22,you stated that CSU & ENGH are your favourities.On Jan 23 on BNN your top picks were KXS,LSPD & CAE. Please rank your top 5 tech stocks starting with the best to buy today.Thanks for u usual great services & views. Peter,you were great on BNN on Jan 23
Read Answer Asked by Peter on January 27, 2020
Q: I own LSPD and am up 30%+. Would you recommend staying the course with Lightspeed or selling and purchasing KXS? This represents the 2% of my portfolio I allocate to higher risk equities. (In my TFSA so capital gains is not an issue.) Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on January 21, 2020
Q: Hi, using your analytical tool, it's telling me I'm still somewhat light on my tech sector. I hold a full position in CSU (and have done very well), and have half positions in OTEX and KXS (up reasonably well) and a quarter position in LSPD (flat).

What would you add to to bring my overall sector weighting up? I"m a middle of the road investor.

Thanks,
Robert
Read Answer Asked by Robert on January 16, 2020
Q: Hi 5i team,
Looking to add 2 stocks (2-4% position) in my RRSP portfolio from the following (MG, KXS, CSU, GSY, WSP) for a holding period of 5-10 years, not too concerned about market volatility. Looking for quality company (good operator in his business, good balance sheet, etc…) with good growth potential.

What would be your top 2 picks from these and why ?

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Luc on January 10, 2020