Investment Q&A

Q: I have noticed recently that Aapl, Amzn, Brk, Googl and V that the daily share volume has been about 70 % of the 10 day volume and Shop and Sq have been at or higher than the 10 day volume ( the stocks mentioned are some companies in my portfolio). To me this means that the rise in share price does not have wide support and could fall soon.
Appreciate your comments on the support of the rally and are people hiding money in short term instruments until they can verify one way or the other the next direction of the market.
Clayton

Q: Hi 5i,
I own both companies, thinking of selling one. Which one would you keep for bigger growth, management ,and 3 year term hold.
Thank you

Q: All the above is what I have in portfolio with equal weightings. I purchased all stocks 1 year ago. I am down on all except for SHOP and BYD. TOY is Down the most. Do you recommend to sell any of these stocks? What new stock would you recommend to add to a tfsa for growth?
Please deduct credit as you feel appropriate.
Thank you.

Q: I would like to add another tech stock or ETF to my portfolio.I have 10% total in KXS,MSFT, & AAPL. I have been looking at SYZ,ENGH, CSU and Intel.I would like to know which of these stocks held up well during the recent correction.
Thank you for your invaluable service.

Q: Hi team,

There is no urgency to this as it is just a question on portfolio weightings given Berkshire’s AAPL holdings. With the AAPL warning last week, Warren Buffett lost $3.8 billion (on paper), as AAPL is 21% of his holdings. Other major weightings are BAC and WFC at about 11% each and KO at 10%. Four stocks make up over 50% of his portfolio, a very concentrated bet. The downside as seen is that one wrong turn can drive big losses.

I don’t follow your portfolios all that closely as I have a U.S. focus, although I do hold several of your stocks. I believe your portfolios each hold 20-25 stocks, at 4 to 5% weighting each, which makes sense for diversification purposes and to avoid big losses on one stock.

Given these two different perspectives, and with Buffett viewed as the greatest investor of all-time, how has he done so well over the past 50 years with such a concentrated portfolio?

Your views are appreciated.
Dave

Q: Do you know when is Apple next earnings call ? I would like to see some analyst challenge CEO Cook about outrageous pricing that pushes them out of the market. Did he mislead the investor on November first when he said that “business in China was very strong?” If things goes really bad is it possible that the board could remove Cook as CEO before the end of 2019 ?

Q: Good Morning,

What are your thoughts on Apples recent downward guidance, stock is now down 38% from its highs a few months ago, it is as you know a very cheap stock for a "tech" company. Do you feel that this is way overblown... I understand the trade war concerns but this has to be a short term concern (1-2 years).

Is this not a very compelling price at its current valuation with the cash hoard they have and stock buybacks, services revenue increasing, etc.

I do not own Apple but I have been waiting for a good time to buy some and now seems like a good opportunity to maybe buy half a position and see how it goes? Would you think Apple would be a good stock to buy for a grandchild's RESP money not needed for 15 plus years?

Q: Would you buy Apple today?

Q: Obviously Apple is taking a big hit today and will likely continue to struggle for some time. How do you feel the news on Apple will affect Microsoft and Keysight and Canadian stocks such as Constellation Software and Descartes? Thank You.

Q: I know it's not your core area, but was wondering what you thought Apple's revenue warning might mean for the company, the tech sector, the US economy, international trade, and the universe going forward.

Q: I'm in China for a few weeks, and I am astounded at the payment system. The only place I've been able to use my Visa card is Starbucks. For me, everything else is cash, because I am not set up for the point-of-sale system here. Aside from the few foreigners paying cash, this is truly a cashless society. Each vendor has a scan code sticker - Purchasers use their phone, scan the code, and pay the bill in one easy step. Do you know which companies are behind this system?

Q: Can you please provide a list of 5 US stocks which have been unduly punished in the recent market turmoil and could be poised for a bounce back over time. Thx

Q: Hi Guys,
How would you rank these 3 companies today if you're buying for a long term hold.
Thank you.
John

Q: Curious as to what's attracting Buffet to Apple. Could they be due to transform from selling product to a subscription model and enjoy a renewed period of growth similar to Microsoft?
I've enjoyed a good ride with CSU, but wondering if it could be timely to sell and purchase Apple. Would you proceed or not?
Thanks Peter.

Q: do You think it is a good time to buy these stock? for long term investment like snow ball.
appreciate your time!

Jacky

Q: HI there: I am still in comfortable profit margin from investments in the three stocks above. I wonder what you think about taking profits (now 20 % lower for Apple) now and holding some money on the side, or is buying on this dip a good idea. Especially re Apple.

Q: Sell, hold or buy these stocks?
Thanks!

Q: Trading down 6% pre market. Would you add to today on the dip? Do you like the stock ?
Thanks

Q: I am thinking of selling off my profit in those companies. What do you suggest that are safer for the next year.
margita

Q: Thanks to good advice from 5i, my tech stocks have done well enough to make up close to 40% of my holdings! Within the sector, these are my waitings:
CSU - 12%, KXS - 12%, SHOP - 11%, CLS - 5%, GOOGL - 9%, SQ - 11 %, AAPL - 10 %, NVDA - 9%, AMZN - 15%, and SPOT - 6%.
Some of these are broadly spaced within the sector, and I hate to let any of them go, but I’m getting a bit nervous about vulnerability to a general tech turndown. Do you have suggestions for me?