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Q: Which two companies would you suggest look most attractive on a long term basis?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Curtis on June 18, 2024
Q: Just sold some Apple stock for two reasons. One, because the position was too large and two my potion in high tech stocks is also too high.
Need to redeploy the funds to healthcare I’m thinking of NVO or LLY.
What would you recommend and an entry point as well as the reason for the choice.

Thanks to the 5i team

Joe
Read Answer Asked by Joe on June 13, 2024
Q: I do not have a position in Microsoft , but I still have what hs become a relatively modest position in AAPL. I don't really want to increase the amount I have in technical stocks nor do I have the cash at this time. So , I am considering selling half my Apple shares and buying Microsoft with the proceeds. This would be in a registered account. Would you consider this advisable at this time ?

Thanks in advance,
Read Answer Asked by Leonard on June 10, 2024
Q: Good morning 5i
I am using Berkshire as a kind of etf for the US market. The problem i have is that it is classified as in the Financial sector. It looks more like a conglomerate of businesses, though. And that is how it is listed on your asset allocation model. But, i feel that it skews my asset allocation in classifying it thus. First if all, should I try to change its asset allocation classification from just financial? And secondly, is there any easy way to do that on your portfolio tracking tool?
Thanks for the great service
Read Answer Asked by joseph on June 04, 2024
Q: Hi Team,
Given Nvdas recent euphoria, is it time to take profits here or do you see this rise warranted and likely to hold its gains? Looking at market cap it looks set to pass apple and possibly take top spot over Microsoft soon if the stock keeps up this pace of rising. How are valuations looking here compared to the other magnificent 7 and how much possible upside can we possibly gain from here given current valuations ?
Read Answer Asked by Shane on May 30, 2024
Q: Everyone, my tech portfolio is as follows: AAPL, AMZN, CSU, MSFT and NVDA. Is VRT a company to buy and hold forever or a stock buy for a few years and reassess. I.E. is its moat (people, technology, business plan, etc) wide enough to keep ahead of its followers Clayton
Read Answer Asked by Clayton on May 27, 2024
Q: I read in CNN today that in India, "UPI (Gov't entity) allows users to use their phone as a virtual debit card, transferring money from almost 600 member banks and fintech companies instantly without entering bank details or paying transaction fees."

1) Can you think of any stocks which would benefit from this?
2) If this is happening in India, when will Canada wake up? Do you see this coming?
Read Answer Asked by TOM on May 02, 2024
Q: Hi 5i Team,

I'm trying to clean up my US Portfolio so that I'm at 20-25 equities total. Please advise which 20-25 companies you would keep for a 5-10+ hold with balance/diversification but also some growth in mind.
Read Answer Asked by David on April 30, 2024
Q: You can't argue with the success of BRK.B, but I do struggle with Apple at 50% of the portfolio weighting. It looks more like a bet on Apple than an investment in a diversfied portfolio. I wonder if BRK.B could achieve better returns if it was equally weighted across the sectors?

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by glen on April 29, 2024
Q: I currently own the VGT etf and would like to buy another technology etf but one that does not have apple and microsoft as the main holdings. What are my options?
Read Answer Asked by James on April 25, 2024
Q: Hello,
Thank you for all your great information.
I am heavily weighted, between LIRA, CASH, TFSA in some of the magnificent 7.
NVDA - 10.6%, MSFT 8.73%, APPL 7.59%, GOOG 7.44, AMZN 4.15%
ETF's - VFV 4.97%, XLK 4.94, ZQQ 3.84
the remaining of my portfolio is split between banks, Brookfield co's and smaller growth stock.
My horizon is decent - and, as you can see, I consider myself an aggressive investor.
My question - I wonder if I should sell and move and if yes, where to move to? Some thoughts.
Thank you for your assistance. I appreciate it.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on April 25, 2024
Q: BRK.B currently comprises 15% of my portfolio. Within the Portfolio Tracking and Analysis tool, it suggest that this a financial sector, and as such I am above the recommend allocation. However would not BRK be consider more diversified. Should I rebalance my portfolio away from Financials if this is to be considered?
Read Answer Asked by Gary on April 24, 2024
Q: Good Morning! On a macro level and considering the current high average P/E ratio of the S&P 500 would you be more inclined toward Canadian, International or Emerging market investing. I see that both Canadian and International markets are also priced above average, although not as much as the US. For Emerging markets India and China on the other hand are presenting faster growing economies (still China is much riskier in my POV but BABA might be a good opportunity). What are your thoughts ? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Roger on April 12, 2024
Q: Hi Folks,
In my RRSP account which is well diversified - I am looking at selling some ENB and topping up my position in either VISA or APPLE. May I have your opinion as to which one you think would be best at this time.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by JOHN on April 04, 2024
Q: Several of these stalwarts have taken significant falls as of late. Are any of these compelling buys? Are any generational opportunities ? Can you rank which order you would be and add a level of conviction to each once (10 being a table poounding but)?

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Karim on March 25, 2024
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