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Q: 5i,
Question: Which of these three companies are preferred going forward for 2019? Should we hold all?
5I RESEARCH ANSWER:
We think GOOG looks best here, though we will give credit to MSFT for adjusting well to technology changes (the cloud).
FB we think will be a longer recovery, and we don't think is a must-own. We would be fine holding the other two.
DO you still feel the same ?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Fernando on April 25, 2019
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
Read Answer Asked by chris on April 25, 2019
Q: I don't have any communication stocks and It was suggested to increase by 8.3% by Portfolio analysis. These will have to be held in a RRSP. Would you be able to give me your top picks? Thank you so much. Love your new service.
Read Answer Asked by Louise on April 10, 2019
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
Read Answer Asked by Ken on April 09, 2019
Q: I keep about 10% of RRSP for what I call " opportunity buy". I bought GOOG in December 2018 when it dropped to 987 and last week sold it to buy Biogen dropped 29% in one day due the the cancellation of phrase 3 R&D on amyloid based Alzheimer drugs. Now it up almost 9% in one week and GOOG is back to the exact price that I sold it.
What is your thought: Hold on to BIIB - more rrom to run or get back to GOOG?

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Nhung on April 05, 2019
Q: I'm looking to invest a small amount of money for an 8 year old, primarily to introduce him to investing. I'd like to invest in companies that he can see the name of around the city, or in his hand to make it 'real' to him. Are there 2-3 such companies that you could recommend for a keen youngster? An ETF that includes recognizable companies to a child is an option, if you can recommend one also.
Read Answer Asked by Lois on March 18, 2019
Q: Hi 5i,

What would be your top 10 names for a U.S. growthy balanced portfolio?

TIA
Read Answer Asked by Wayne on January 28, 2019
Q: I am looking to better allocate some USD in my RRSP. I currently hold IWO and want to build on this with 3 holdings in strong US growth companies/ industries that are proven capital compounders for the long term. I am considering Google and Mastercard and am looking for one more compliment assuming you like the 2 mentioned. Also would you prefer MA over V? My timeframe is 10 years +
Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Kyle on January 23, 2019
Q: I've finally decided to look at investing in some US stocks. Would you be able to suggest a couple of US growth stocks that have some stability and growth potential over the next few years? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by steven on January 22, 2019
Q: Hi
What would the BE portfolio performance be without CSU Constellation Software be as holding over time? What if it was a company listed outside of Canada. With this thought, are there any companies outside of Canada that you would consider the same caliber as CSU (same sector is not important to me)? Sorry for the outside of Canada question but I am hoping to add some diversification over the next few years.
Thank you
J
Read Answer Asked by Jeremy on December 13, 2018
Q: If you we’re looking to buy 5 US stocks with strong growth prospects for. 5 year hold what names would you consider?
Read Answer Asked by Ian on December 12, 2018
Q: Good afternoon 5i,
As usual, thank you for your level-headed advice, especially during this time in the market. It is time to decide on a candidate for tfsa. We will be taking stocks out of our rif in kind to margin and then transferred into tfsa in Jan. I am debating which would be the best strategy regarding two stocks that I am considering, and wondering the best criteria to decide. I would really appreciate your take on the situation.

the two stocks are Toy and Goog. Neither of them has a dividend to worry about, so no withholding tax for the US stock, and no lost dividend tax advantage for the Canadian.

I have about a 40 percent profit in Google and Toy I just bought recently and have about a 5 percent profit (so far). I like the idea of growing them in the rif because of the tax advantage and ten putting them in the tfsa.
I am not sure but I imagine the decision comes down to growth. Which one will grow the fastest. Relative safety could also play a role, but the stocks have already been bought. Wondering what your suggestion would be on this?
thanks
Read Answer Asked by joseph on December 07, 2018
Q: Moving your money from Regular acct to TFSAs

I am at a quandary as the market starts to lurge from the grave on a strategy moving capital from my regular account to my tfsa.

I'm letting my energy stocks ride ( i know i know, it's madness, but there's so little left there).

My real question is between my so so stocks which have regained and and are showing signs of going positive, down 30% to 3% and my winners in tech which some have done very well while some are plodding along. I'm thinking of moving one of more successful ones like SHOP AMZN ADBE or would GOOG MFST ( a recent buy) be a better choice.

I suppose the question I'm asking is more of a strategy first question rather than a specific stock. I feel no real need to buy something new, so is shifting one of my winners to the TFSA sound?

Any insight would be helpful. Deduct what is necessary.


Read Answer Asked by Mark on December 04, 2018