Investment Q&A

Q: Hi Guys, Thanks to 5i and the above companies 2020 has been very good year and would like some more ideas to go along with these above gems.

Regards
Anthony

Q: I currently own 2000 sh. of this co. and would like to go to 5000 but since the price is continually dropping I am hesitant.
I looked up the insider trading and found out the CEO and a director have been doing an inordinate amount of selling.
I see they have large holdings but continue to sell at these low prices.
Do you think they know something that the average shareholder isn't aware of?

Q: Over the last 10-20 years, I have found that I have done the best buying and holding several smallish, but established companies that seem to have good long term growth prospects. Have made very large gains by holding stocks like CSU, BYD, PBH, WSP and GSY for 5, 10 or more years. I am trying to identify which smallish but established companies might be the best candidates to produce some very significant gains over the next 10+ years. Would you please rank the following in order according to which you think are the most likely to generate some very significant gains over that time frame. I hold the majority of these, but not in large positions, and there are a few I do not currently hold. Also, if you have another 2 or 3 companies that you think would fit this strategy, could you indicate which ones and where they would rank in the list. I'm not worried about sector, as my portfolio is well diversified, and I am tolerant of risk. Take how ever many credits you feel this question is worth. Thank you.
ABT, DOO, ECN, ENGH, GDI, GOOS, LSPD, PEO, REAL, SIS, TCS

Q: Hi Guys,

These "growth" stocks are in my balance portfolio (thank you), would a "full" position be in the 3% range or do you feel comfortable with a 5% ownership?

thanks

Jim

Q: What are your best HIGH Growth ideas in Canadian and US stocks.
I'm willing to accept high volatility and RISK.

Thanks

Q: Is it time to buy Real afte rdrop of some 24% from $33H to current $28.18recovered from recent low of $22.50+/-.Any reason for drop.Txs for u usual great services & views Happy Thanksgiving

Q: My understanding of the network effect is that it creates a virtuous circle of growth and increasing strength for the best companies - they become more valuable as they gain size over time, e.g. SHOP, AMZN.
What are your favs in any sectors that meet this criteria?

Q: I'm going to sell my ET position very soon. I would like to put the proceeds into one of the following three: LSPD, REAL or WELL. How would you order them in terms of risk? How would you order them in terms of most potential?

Best,
Don

Q: In the technology sector with the increase in prices of each holding I have gone overweight. I have previously reduced weighting. Have taken profits in each of the above. Could you suggest from first to last which you would be more app to sell either all , some or none
DSG up 25%, KXS up 16%, LSPB up 38%,REAL up 15% , SHOP up 7 %
I’ve been rebalancing my portfolio as per tracking and analysis. Last piece of the puzzle.
Thanks again for your excellent service. For DIY it’s excellent esp. q&a

Q: Please suggest your top 5 non-dividend paying value stocks. And I stress non-dividend paying for tax reasons. Thanks very much.

Q: Hi crew, what are 5-10 stocks that would be considered disrupters?

Thank you,
Kevin

Q: I have essentially equal holdings in these mega caps and other US and Canadian techs listed. For a new additional tech investment, any thoughts on the best addition? Would you recommend more to an index?
I'm trying not too add too many new names.

Thanks in advance.

Thanks,

Q: I finally got around to using Portfolio Analytics on myself. Biggest perk was the totalling of my expected yearly dividends. Mystery solved!
Unsurprising was the overweight tech at 45%.
When one looks at the difference between REAL and SYZ (as examples of software tech) I have to wonder just how useful that advisement is as a total? It seems in software you could have proxies (almost) for the entire market!

Q: Hi 5I,
I own REAL and am hanging in there through this down draft on the share price as I believe that it will do well in this low interest rate environment that is expected to carry on for a few more years as (addressed in the Fed comments this week). I read your response to a question that a negative impact is that they are concentrated with a few large institutions and losing one could impact the company at least in the short term. It lead to my wondering who are their competitors in this market? Would you consider REAL a disruptor in this field and are they early in the process? Thanks

Q: I have held CSU for a few years and wonder if it's time to make a switch to REAL?

Q: Can you tell me why this stock is drifting down Is it a buy hold or sell and reason it is Thanks

Q: Have a loss in REAL. What are your thoughts on selling it and replacing it with WELL. Do you see equal growth potential for both companies?
Thanks. Peter

Q: Good morning 5i,

Looking to add two names to my portfolio, with the only criteria being a combination of balance and growth, and with a long-term horizon. Currently thinking of GSY and REAL/LSPD, are you good with these at today’s levels? Listed some others I’m interested in too. Any other of your favourites you’d consider (already own KXS, WELL). Thanks.

Q: Is this a good time to buy Real.What % & should I spread the buying 2 or3 times.Txs for u usual great services & views.

Q: Good afternoon,

The technology portion of my portfolio has grown too large (about 37%) and I’m trying to figure out how to get it back to about 25%? My issue is that I’m interested in too many tech options (I.e., the ones that I own plus others I’d like to buy). I’m looking for suggestions on which I should sell, add to or replace by buying a better option. Some were initiated with half positions that went down and some full positions grew so the proportions all over the place. I have a long time horizon and many are held in a registered account (except SHOP and NVDA). I own: KXS (3.5%), CSU (3.8%), SHOP (2.7%), PHO (<1%), ZS (3.3%), TEAM (1%), NVDA (6.1%), AAPL (11%), MSFT (4.6%) and I’m interested in buying REAL, DOCU and GOOG. I’d like to own what are viewed as solid tech companies for future innovation and growth and I’m willing to add, remove or replace any of these companies.

I also need to add materials and REITs to my portfolio since I currently have no holdings in these. I’ll use my tech trimmings to add to these sectors. Suggestions of top companies for these two sectors would also be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks for all the great work and suggestions you provide,
Lisa