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Q: I have some cash to deploy. Can you state your order of preference please.
Thanks a lot.
Read Answer Asked by Lai Kuen on November 16, 2018
Q: Would you recommend buying any of the following stocks in the current selloff? Do any of them stand out as particularly attractive or risky right now?

AMZN, GRUB, ETSY, SPOT
KXS, MSFT, CRM, ADBE, TTD, BOX
ISRG, ILMN

Thanks for your thoughts.
Read Answer Asked by Brian on October 11, 2018
Q: A recent Globe & Mail article listed a few examples of medical technology stocks. One could add others - ISRG. Could you comment on this sub-sector and recommend your top 2 or 3 Cdn and US stocks for long-term, and what is it about these that stands out in terms of unique contribution to healthcare and reduced healthcare costs.
Read Answer Asked by sam on October 09, 2018
Q: I know U.S. markets are not your focus but any help would be great. I am looking for some suggestions on growth holdings in a TFSA USD for a long term hold 5-10 years. Currently in the account V, FB, BRK.B I am not a fan of dividend paying US holdings in the account due to the 15% robbery from the US government in non registered accounts. I am looking for something with stability and top in their industry. I have thought about CRM or SQ but other suggestion would be great. Thanks again for the great service
Read Answer Asked by Kolbi on September 12, 2018
Q: Hello, Can you suggest any other company US or Canada which is enjoying the kind of momentum and growth like SQ and would meet your general criteria as good long term stock? Thank you.

Shyam
Read Answer Asked by Shyam on August 31, 2018
Q: Could you name your top 5 'forever' stocks? a Mix of US and CAD would be great. I already own CAD Banks and CSU
Read Answer Asked by Kuldar on August 27, 2018
Q: I enjoyed your piece in the Globe comparing FAANG to DOCKS. Not considering weightings, could you provide 5 US stocks where you currently see "FAANG" like potential?
Read Answer Asked by dan on August 09, 2018
Q: Hi 5i,

I own all the above in the healthcare sector. After reading many comments on JNJ, I am getting a bit concerned. Would you continue to hold on or would you replace it with something else in the same sector? It is inside an RSP so no tax for selling and it is a long term hold as I do t need the money for over a decade.

TIA!
Read Answer Asked by Wayne on August 09, 2018
Q: On the US side of my portfolio I am going to be cautious about what I add. I will get an opinion from you before making a purchase. My last recent purchase which I watched for quite some time (Netflix), made the purchase, and 2 days later it was down $75.00 per share and it does not seem to be making a recovery. I am thinking of selling Netflix and along with some US cash I have, and I will list some US stocks that look good to me. APO, NOW, ISRG, OKTA, BIIB and SFTBY. Out of these, which ones would you purchase? Thanks again, Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on July 25, 2018
Q: Hi !
In the event of a significant market sell-off, which U.S. stocks would be on top of your list for good value with superior growth potential in the short term and in the long term ?

Have a good day,

JD
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on July 18, 2018
Q: Greetings,
I see you believe ISRG to be one of the best managed companies in the US. I take that as a strong recommendation! Are they managed similar to CSU ie they don’t issue stock and the executives are made to purchase company shares? They appear to have little competition so I conclude they must develop their own technology instead of buying other companies to acquire their technology. How would you asses their growth - is it driven primarily due to organic growth or acquisitions? They appear to have a large cash hoard - are they buying back shares, planning to introduce a dividend or keeping it in reserve for acquisitions? You note growth is likely to be muted for the next 2 to 3 years so, all things being equal, is it reasonable to expect the share price to languish for the next 24 months or so?
Thanks
Jim
Read Answer Asked by James on May 30, 2018
Q: Our son is 14 and his RESP is about $80K. It owns Amazon, Facebook, Nvidia, Alphabet (equally) and Knight (24%), reflecting his lifestyle and my faith in GUD. Can you temporarily overlook weighting, etc. and suggest one more US stock with some potential torque for a 5 year hold? Risk is not a factor. If this account craters, he will still get any education he aspires to before he heads out on his own...
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Steven on May 09, 2018
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