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Q: Could you rank your order of preference today as I would like to add one of these 4 stocks, irrespective of sector? I am looking for total return for long term hold. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by jacques on December 10, 2020
Q: I have a DOY balanced portfolio (Alpha-Balanced for guidance) , with less than 10 year timeframe.
I’m underweight communication services, and energy. Not a fan at this stage of oil or precious metals. Overweight in industrials and technology.
My concern is with my overweight in technology. Reading a number of opinion articles that refer to the tech boom as another dot.com. The reply often is oh but this is different.
Here’s my two cents worth especially related to tech stocks I own. First of all investors/traders seem to be jumping in and out of technology based on the latest COVID-19 / vaccine news.
Re KXS; will still be in demand long after Covid-19. LSPD; somewhat sensitive to Covid-19 but have done a good job diversifying and adapting restaurant services etc. Will do well in recovery.
Maybe more acquisitions.
SHOP; like Amazon will carry on even though the valuation is high. Younger generation will still shop on line.
Now comes the tricky part. WELL and VEEV. I don’t quite have a handle on. Not sure if the demand for their service will still be there post COVID-19.
Your comments and/or thought would be greatly appreciated. I have a feeling that many of your clients would be interested in what you have to say.
I’m an experienced investor but don’t have access to the kinds of info I once did. I depend a great deal on your unbiased expert opinion.
Merry Christmas

Roy
Read Answer Asked by Roy on December 10, 2020
Q: Hi 5i team,
Need to up my % in the following two sectors consumer cyclical and consumer defensive.

Can you point me to a few stocks from each sector that are fairly valued and are included in either your balanced or income portfolio? Or if there are other canadian stocks outside your model portfolio that fits the bill.

Thank you.

Rino
Read Answer Asked by Rino on December 10, 2020
Q: I am considering harvesting a current loss in QSR and reinvesting the proceeds in PBH. For a long term investor, which company do you think will offer the better overall return ( dividend plus assumed capital growth) over time and please explain why. Many thanks

al
Read Answer Asked by alex on December 03, 2020
Q: I need to raise some cash. Could you recommend which 6 of the above list you would sell first. Keeping in mind that I would be rebuying some of those as cash again becomes available.
Thanks for your advice.
Read Answer Asked by Rod on November 27, 2020
Q: Hello Peter, Ryan and Team,

I need to sell some of my shares in these companies to fund another investment. Of the stocks listed, in what order would you be inclined to sell first? Thank you.

Brad
Read Answer Asked by Bradley on November 27, 2020
Q: I currently own both BYD and PBH and would like to add a third consumer cyclical stock for my LIRA account. Which stock would you recommend? Have 10 years before having to convert to LIRF.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked on November 27, 2020
Q: I’ve been looking at these four particular stocks, KEG.Un, AW.UN, QSR and PBH as opportunities to invest in an area this will benefit I. The eventual recovery from the virus. Do you agree, if so rate your picks in order of preference.
Congratulations on your excellent work.

Roy

Roy
Read Answer Asked by Roy on November 26, 2020
Q: Hi Peter & 5i team,
Currently we hold seven stocks in our grandson’s (age 7) RESP. At this time, we are holding some cash and will be adding more cash in the new year. In your opinion what would be your top 3 ideas for a new addition or adding more to the current holdings.
Thank you for your suggestions in the past.
Read Answer Asked by john on November 16, 2020
Q: With your help from May2017 to now I am up 132%. Love your advice but tend to think it's aimed at young and middle aged people, which is probably most of your readers.
I am 71 and have Shopify which has done well for as have KL, Real and Brookfields to name a few. Have some cash and was wondering if you could give me some growth , yes I know the risk, that won't take 10 years to see action on.
Read Answer Asked by Bonnie on November 16, 2020
Q: Hi guys as you know I have been a fan of pbh for years there acquisitions have always been extremely strategic
I am disappointed in this current acquisition into the seafood space which is been facing declining fish stock and First Nations conflicts on both coasts
Premium brands has made me a lot of money over the years
I will not exit my position but I don’t have to like it
Regards
Stan
Read Answer Asked by Stan on November 10, 2020
Q: Thank you for your great advise. I currently have a good positive portfolio thanks in large part to your suggestions. I need to increase my consumer defensive by about 1.5%. I currently own the above companies at different weights. ATD 3.5% PBH and L at 2% and DOL at 1%. Where would you add or would you suggest another company. Please rank in terms of preference.

Thanks, Yves
Read Answer Asked by Yves on October 19, 2020
Q: I do not own these 8 companies from the balanced portfolio and I do have some money to invest. I already have a reasonably well balanced portfolio (except overweight in tech). Dividends are nice but not that important. Is there one you would consider a particularly interesting buy with a timeline of 5 years? Could you rank the top3?
Read Answer Asked by jacques on October 13, 2020
Q: Clearwater Seafoods recently issued a press release indicating that they were evaluating strategic alternatives, among which I believe could be the sale and privatization of the company. In the event that CLR is sold and goes private, what suggestions would you have in the consumer staples sector to replace this investment?
Read Answer Asked by Domenic on October 13, 2020
Q: Hi there 5I. I am looking at adding Cons cyclical/discretionary to my taxable portfolio and currently hold PLC(1.2%); WMT(3.1%) and PBH(2.1%). I am weighing the option of doubling down on WMT, or add CVS and/or BIG. Is there a preference in your professional opinion and/or are there considerations that I should consider for the upcoming holiday(thanksgiving, amazon prime days, xmas) seasons to the new year

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Peter on October 02, 2020