Investment Q&A

Q: GOOG is now about 10% of my holdings excluding the fixed portion of my total portfolio. At what % would you let this one run before scaling back? In previous response to members you indicated an 8% start make you nervous but, this is GOOG a member of the trillion company.
Thanks.

Q: Do any of the mega tech names stand out as good buys ? I’m contemplating buying MSFT.

Q: My parents (late 70's) will be receiving proceeds from the sale of a US asset and are looking to add to their existing investment portfolio (an additional 25%) . They are financially stable with a long term balanced portfolio and are interested in allocating the new cash into quality, long term positions with growth potential. US, Canada and industry non specific. What would you recommend as your top 5 US and Canadian positions and why?

Q: Wanting to get involved in the TaaS movement. Do you think it would be wise to invest in APTV and NVDA as the suppliers of parts for electric vehicles or to stick with investing in the completed car, and if so which one, or some of each.?

Q: I own trade desk, roku, magnite and google (thank you all for great advice) that all popped due to a strong return to advertising. This coincided with the election results and it made me wonder if some of the pop would be a result of massive ad spending from the Republicans and Democrats? If so, would the end of that $ flow affect earnings in following quarters or is it minor or non-existent in the recent advertisement boost to these companies? Thanks as always. Brian

Q: I recall 5i stating in 2020 that DSG, KXS and PHO, all have no debt and significant cash reserves. Can you recommend 3 other good Canadian and 3 American growth stocks in a similar position.
Thanks you.

Q: Hi Peter and the gang,
Please give us your top 10 'keeper' stocks in Canada and US.
Thanks a million

Q: Could you please provide a few growth names on U.S. or CAN market you would buy with new money today?
Thanks

Q: With all these lawsuits, tariffs and inquisitions going on these companies due to their overall dominance / killing competition etc..How much is it affecting their ability to conduct business.. or the costs are so small, it is just a cost of doing business for these companies? Is it really impacting their revenues, profits etc..I can see it affects their ability to buy new businesses.. Thanks. Regards, Shyam

Q: Are there any companies i should look into that are in the machine learning and A.I. space. I believe there has been and will be great opurtunity here

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

Thanks

Q: Hi Guys,

If you were starting a North American balance portfolio, which communication companies (communications sector) would you pick? Please provide 2 names (3% each).

Thanks,

Jim

Q: What is the difference between these two and why should you own one or the other ?
Most ETF 's list both of them and why ?

Q: I would like to have a little fun with this question. Imagine a boxing match between Canadian companies and American companies...each round is represented by a sector so lets say it is a fight gone bad and there are extra rounds covering 11 sectors. Please pick a favourite Canadian Contender and a strong American contender for each round and who wins the round. Example Round 10 Technology Red corner Constellation Software vs Blue corner Microsoft. Won by Microsoft or Constellation Software. The rules...If you wish to give reasons why the round went one way or another, it's your choice. A good clean fight use the criteria of your investment strategies. The point...I am curious if the Canadian Companies stack up and in what areas I should be looking at South of the border. Thank you

Q: What three companies would you recommend for growth and safety in USA?

Thank You.

Q: What's your opinion of these ETFs as income generators?

Q: Hello
I have an 18% gain in BEP.UN in a non registered account. I received the spin out shares in BEPC. Is there any tax advantage in selling the BEP.UN shares and buying the equivalent BEPC shares? Meaning, despite the cap tax gain hit, will the future taxation in BEPC be more advantageous over BEP.UN?

Also I recently bought GOOG C shares maybe by mistake. Is there any advantage to sell them and buy the A shares instead?

Thanks
2 deductions if you see fit.

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 am holding Cisco - thinking of switching to Google. Does this make sense?? thanks Jim

Q: I am looking to add to my Tech Sector - I currently have AAPL, MSFT, CSCO ( in RRSP ) and OTEX - I am thinking about buying some GOOG ( in our TFSA accounts ) to complement the above - would that be something you would do OR would you add to the existing positions. Appreciate you comment.
Thanks