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Investment Q&A

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Q: I'm looking at the rebound in these tech and consumer discretionary stocks and wondering whether you have a preference for some of these companies over others. Could you please rank your favourites based on risk/reward to buy now, and would you recommend trading any to exchange for others? I have holdings in most.

Thanks for your thoughtful review.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on April 13, 2021
Q: I have these stocks in varying amounts in my TFSA . I have decided to sell one, two or three names to fund a purchase. Which three would you sell first? Thanks as always
Read Answer Asked by Frank on April 05, 2021
Q: I have a 5% position in Visa and 2% position in Lightspeed. I am considering adding a position in PayPal or Square to my TFSA.Which would you prefer today? Or should I diversify into something like Shopify?
Could you rate the above stocks in terms of risk and also include Crowdstrike?I have a long time horizon.
Read Answer Asked by Allen on April 05, 2021
Q: At one time I owned CSU (bought at $110 and sold at $600) and regretted the decision ever since. The money was needed for a real estate purchase in Toronto. I purchased SHOP at $40 and I have not sold any shares. I was considering selling 50% of my SHOP and buying CSU for a long term hold.
Many thanks for your comments.
Clayton
Read Answer Asked by Clayton on April 05, 2021
Q: hi group if you could only own one which would you choose between GOOGL and SHOP I already own MSFT, AMZN. CSU. NVDA, APPL, DSG, LSPD TOI
Read Answer Asked by Terence on April 02, 2021
Q: Good morning - In your opinion, at present, what are the best long term, larger cap, Canadian companies in which to invest for capital appreciation, regardless of sector. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by alex on March 30, 2021
Q: Currently have full positions in AMZN, SHOP and SE. What is your view of MELI? Would you advise peeling off 10-15% each to invest in MELI at todays market prices? How would you rank for growth over next 3-5 years?
Read Answer Asked by sam on March 25, 2021
Q: In the Ottawa area I am hearing radio commercial from Square promoting their services to local stores. The services Square is selling seem similar to what Shopify’s has to offer. Is Square now offering the same services that Shopify offers. Thanks … Cal
Read Answer Asked by cal on March 24, 2021
Q: I’m adding to a partially established portfolio (growth-oriented, long-term). I’m interested both in taking advantage of the recent tech downturn (although not too much, as I’m already somewhat tech-heavy) and in further diversifying. Two questions:

1. I own partial positions in the following securities and am looking to add more. Could you rank them in your order of preference for purchasing now? Any you’d avoid buying now?

WELL, SHOP, ATZ, STC, PHO, ENGH, KXS

2. I’m considering buying positions in the following new securities (not easily comparable, I know), with a view to diversity and growth, as well as US exposure. Could you rank them in order of preference for purchasing now? Any you’d avoid buying now?

BNS, SLF, PLC, MG, LAC, REAL, TFII, NVDA.US, ROKU.US, SQ.US

Thanks for your great work and please feel free to dock me for two questions.

Chris
Read Answer Asked by Christopher on March 22, 2021
Q: Top ten growth stocks in a TFSA for 10+ years? US and CND
Read Answer Asked by Addalyn on March 17, 2021
Q: I wish to de-risk our portfolio. These are some of our holdings with high PEs [although that is not always the most appropriate criteria for risk assessment]. Would appreciate your advice as to top 10
(a) most at risk currently and
(b) great companies, even if currently expensive, that you have most conviction longer term.
Read Answer Asked by sam on March 17, 2021
Q: Hello 5i Team,
I recently listened to "The Outsiders: Eight Unconventional CEO's". I quite enjoyed it. However, it was written almost 10 years ago; so I'm wondering who are the Outsiders for the next 10 years?

Thank you,
Brent
Read Answer Asked by Brent on March 10, 2021
Q: With the recent 10% correction in technology stocks, do you think it is a good time to buy. Would appreciate your recommendation of 3 Canadian and 3 US stocks to buy. I am looking for growth and can take risk. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Joanne on March 09, 2021
Q: hi
what would be your top picks from your income and balanced portfolios in this current downturn in terms of valuation? do you consider their current prices to be good entry levels or should we wait a bit?
thanks for your help
Read Answer Asked by Mary on March 08, 2021
Q: I realize all tech is getting clobbered, the past few days in particular. SHOP is down quite a bit. As a bigger growth company do you feel SHOP is buyable now or has the market soured on it with its elevated valuation? At times it seems you feel hesitant about the company and other times a big booster of its longer term picture. How do you feel now and provide reasoning.
Read Answer Asked on March 04, 2021
Q: In your reply to a question today about these three companies, you ended with "We would still prefer BIGC." I wonder if you perhaps meant "...still prefer SHOP?" If not, could you elaborate on BIGC's virtues?
Read Answer Asked by David on March 01, 2021
Q: BigCommerce Holdings looks like it entered a promising partnership with Wal-Mart. How do you like the name and their future prospects as they compete n the same space with shopify etc..
Read Answer Asked by Chris on March 01, 2021