Investment Q&A

Q: A first question on this Discovery, which has a fairly stale chart over five years. However, they have some significantly subscribed to channels including Discovery, Animal Planet, TLC and HGTV. With Apple, Amazon, Netflix and Disney vying for space and content, how would you rate DISCK as a takeover target? With a $15B market cap, I know APPL and AMZN could afford it, what about the others?

Thanks.

Q: In my opinion the U.S. China trade relations will soon improve. One reason being Trump does not want to go into an election without the economy firing on all cylinders. Can you suggest a stock that will benefit from the easing of trade barriers.

Q: According to Portfolio Analytics (and certainly by any other measure as well!) I am over allocated to Apple. I really think their products remain sound (look at new AirPods Pro) and they seem to keep a considerable amount of cash on hand. I first bought at the time of the Brexit vote in 2016 at just under $93 USD per share and have been handsomely rewarded to date. Am I foolish not to rebalance some of the gains? I am thinking that if they have a big miss such as a larger hardware issue they have a lot of means to fix it and move on. Are they well positioned for 5G? Any thoughts appreciated.

thanks,
Marilou

Q: Which ones does 5i like better for growth? How do they compare in terms of risk? Which one is better overall?
I ask because AAPL is hitting new all-time highs, whereas Disney has been drifting the past 6 months.

Q: Hi please advise - several highly regarded analysts (including Dennis Guartman are forecasting that the Canadian dollar will strengthen against US dollar. Forecast is $115 - $120 by year end - do you support this theory or? should I convert my RBC direct investing US shares to CAD? or ? also apple is selling long term bonds what is you view on buying and how would I go about purchasing these 30 yr bonds / whats the risk?- Deduct credits as you see fit ...thanks

Q: Which of these three do you currently favour

Q: Which is better for growth and dividend growth, BAC or AAPL?
Thank you
Frank

Q: Hi, I currently have $11,500 to add to my TFSA with a long term horizon. I currently hold CNR (2.53%), NTR (2.88%), PLC (5.04%) PPL (2.98%), TD (4.21%), V (4.71), WCN (6.15%), XLV (3.31%) MAW 104 (25.11%). I am wondering if I should add to the current companies or might you have any other suggestions?

Q: With Jony Ive and his design skills and Steve Jobs with his visionary skills gone and apple transitioning to a service company do you think the price and the p/e of this company going forward are justified or should it be considered on shaky ground now.

Q: I’m looking to hold not more than 8 names that you think I could keep for a multi year timeframe.I am not especially looking for income....just the very best quality total return prospects .Names could be American or Canadian and multisector

Q: Any preference between CRM and AAPL?

Q: Holding both the above, full position, down 17% and 25%. Hold, sell or average down?? Your best guess for 2-3 year time frame. Thanks Jim

Q: Hello,
What are the US and Canadian stocks which are looking more attractive due to the tarrif war. I bought TTD and SQ..on the drop. Can you suggest any others. Also can you give your assessment do you think this increased volatility is a temporary phenomenon.Thanks.

Shyam

Q: Can you give your top 3 stocks in Canada and US that you would pickup if the market turbulence continues this week?

Thanks,

Q: What are you're thoughts on WBA's earnings. Given the recent selloff would you still hold it for the long term or sell. I do not mind volatility. If it is a sell what US stock would you replace it with for growth. Thanks Chris

Q: Hi guys, thanks for the excellent service and continued improvements. I find the new Portfolio Analytics section very helpful. Long winded question here so please deduct as many credits as you see fit.

I am overweight in tech, at 40% overall. I have 40% tech in both my RRSP and TFSA.

The biggest names I have are AAPL 9%, TEAM 6%, and NVDA 6%. All of those are held in the US side of my RRSP.

I have a mix of 15 stocks in my TFSA, roughly equal weighting. The tech holdings in there are PHO, KXS, CSU, SYZ, SHOP. Each comprises about 6% of the TFSA but just over 1% of overall holdings.

I am 7-8% underweight in:
consumer defensive,
communication services,
industrials,
utilities.

I feel I should trim back or sell at least one of AAPL, TEAM or NVDA but hard to given they have all been growing and have potential to grow further. Are there any obvious choices to cut or pull back here? Can you please suggest at least one name from each of the following sectors:
consumer defensive,
communication services,
industrials,
utilities.

thanks !
Mark

Q: I have never owned Apple. Being on my list for a very long time. I own some of their products and wouldn’t use any other. But this purchase interest is less about their hardware and more about their future in services.
Would you buy? Insight please.
Thx,
Larry

Q: Maestros of 5i - do you think Apple keeps on with its relentless climb back to $230 by the end of the year - still just a 16 PE - secondly is there a US tech stock that you believe has less downside risk than Apple while still having some growth to go with that (Cisco, Intel, or Microsoft perhaps or another you'd suggest) - thirdly if you were making one buy recommendation today with those criteria (safest US tech play with growth prospects) what's your call - Appreciate your insights - Ken

Q: I am very fortunate to be a member of 5I,Thanks
I wish you were actively advising on US stocks meanwhile however
for me to start please suggest some US stocks or etf for not very aggressive
stocks with high volatility but something like BNS,SLF,td in Canada Income is not my priority but steady growth is in my mind not stocks like canabis?
I appreciate your sugestion and has always benefited from them
Nizar

Q: I hold the following technology companies for a 31.66% weighting in my portfolio. I need to reduce this to a maximum weighting of 20%. Given the holdings are long term, and I wish a balance between stability and aggressive growth in this sector, which of the above companies would you cut down or eliminate to achieve this goal? Current individual weights are; CSU 4.88%, GOOGL 4.94%, AAPL 4.8%,GIB.A 3.2%, SHOP 2.57%, PHO 2.56%,MU 3.27%, NVDA 3.22%, KXS 2.21%.