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Investment Q&A

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Q: I hold the following companies in my consumer cyclical and defensive part of portfolio.

Cyclical:

AirBnb
Aritzia
DOO
MED
SBUX

Defensive:
COST


I’m thinking of selling MED and adding to the balance of my cyclical positions. What are your thoughts on this portfolio of companies and which ones look most attractive today to add to?

For defensive, I only hold Costco. What companies would you suggest I look to diversify my defensive portfolio?

Thanks
Greg
Read Answer Asked by Gregory on April 25, 2023
Q: Of the consumer cyclicals held are there any you would sell? Any you would add to? And, do you have other Canadian or US names you would suggest looking into at this time?

5+ years timeframe, high risk, growth-focused in a TFSA.

MG (-30%)
LNF (-22%)

Thank you!


Read Answer Asked by Stefan on April 24, 2023
Q: With 2 year investment window, please rank the following : NVEI, ATZ, SHOP, BN, DSG,SLF,TOI,GSY, Googl

Would you maintain the same ranking for a 5 years window

Thanks

Read Answer Asked by V on April 24, 2023
Q: Brief thoughts on these weeds I'm looking to pick.

Return and % weight in portfolio now and what I plan:

MGA: -39, 2.13%. Looking to trim slightly down to 1.5%, add to ATZ, BYD, BKNG or SBUX?
ILLM: -87%, 0.14%. So small now its insignificant, roll into GOOG position
CTS: -46%, 0.96%. Hovering at 1 yr low. Aside from strategic review, what's the catalyst?
MED: -61%, 0.80%. Sell and add to ATZ, BYD, BKNG or SBUX?

Toss them, hold them or water them? Thanks!







Read Answer Asked by Keith on April 21, 2023
Q: RESP for 2 year old, with current year contribution to deploy ($3,075). Considering selling SHOP (8% weight) and NVDA(15% weight) and adding equally position in BN and AMZ CDR. Objective to diversify portfolio and add some growth potential. Thoughts on this plan, or alternative suggestions?
Read Answer Asked by Virginia on April 20, 2023
Q: I have some cash to deploy in various accounts. What do you suggest for income (divvy) in a cash account? to be held 3-5 years?
For capital gains to be held 2-3 years?
longterm (10-20 years) in a tax sheltered account?
Looking mostly for Canadian stocks but also a couple of US ones (but not for income)
Please take as many credits as fair. TIA
Read Answer Asked by Brenda on April 18, 2023
Q: For this 10-stock all-equity TFSA portfolio (for 30-yr-old Albertan), which has 40% cash available to invest:
(a) which one or more of the 10 stocks would you suggest adding to?
(b) which new stock ideas do you feel would complement this portfolio (please suggest 5 or 6)?
NOTE: The philosophy is long-term buy & hold with minimal trading.
CURRENT HOLDINGS (weight in portfolio)
TD bank (13%)
Suncor (13%)
TC Energy (12%)
CPKC Rail (11%)
Amazon (10%)
Nutrien (10%)
Visa (9%)
Aritzia (9%)
Air Canada (8%)
Copper Mountain (6%)

Ted
Read Answer Asked by Ted on April 18, 2023
Q: I have had these 2 companies in my rrsp portfolio for over 2 and half years now. usb has been up and down but not doing anything and cvs was up nicely and now i reached the even mark on it. I would like to replace both of these what will be your suggestion would you have that i can replace these 2 with what other stocks please and thank you
Read Answer Asked by wilson on April 18, 2023
Q: hi group i am looking to increase my % in the 11 stocks (listed) from 2-4% can you list order and price estimate you would target assuming a mild recession Thanks for your guidance
Read Answer Asked by Terence on April 17, 2023
Q: Good Morning 5i,

We have an opening in two of our accounts.
For a 1% flyer which would you recommend: MITK or SNOW?
For a 1/2 position in our TFSA: GOOS or ATZ

Thank you
Debbie and Jerry
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on April 14, 2023
Q: Iam McGugan's G&M article on factor based investing mentioned quality based stocks. Can you name a few in Canada and the US and how would you filter for these types of stocks in a search?

Much thanks
Mark
Read Answer Asked by Mark on April 11, 2023
Q: ATZ,CIA,FCR.UN,MTY,PD,NTR,TSU,TDM,GOOS,ECN,ALL TSE
Losses in all this stocks and confused need your Opinion Badly,I know they are maany stocks and Highly apreciate your help.
Read Answer Asked by Nizar on April 10, 2023
Q: With all the volatility we are seeing, I am looking at trading a few stocks so I would like a few suggestions from you. These should be names I wouldn't have a problem holding if the trades don't work out. Both US and Canada. Thank you in advance.
Read Answer Asked by K on March 31, 2023