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Q: I currently own GOOG, MSFT and NVDA and want to round out my tech holdings with a 3% investment in one last stock. Can you please provide three options - in order of preference - that you believe would make strong additions to my existing portfolio? I would also be interested in the rationale for each of your picks. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on January 30, 2023
Q: I'm primarily a growth investor with a tolerance for risk. I do not have any semi-conductor companies in my portfolio. I was considering AMD or NVDA but I'm not wondering if AEHR might be good play to consider since it does chip testing. It does seem to be growing revenue quickly and surprising the market with it's earnings. What comments/advice do you have wrt to how I should think about the chip players including the high tech testing play that AEHR offers? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Marc on January 25, 2023
Q: I OWN LNG, NUE, LLY, ROK, APPS QCOM CRM, GOOGL, TSLA, NVDA, STZ....IN VARIOUS U.S. ACCOUNTS

I WOULD LIKE TO BUY MSFT AND COST

WHICH OF THE ABOVE WOULD YOU CONSIDER SELLING FIRST
ANY COMMENTARY ON THE OTHERS WOULD BE APPRECIATED. THANK YOU....
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on January 24, 2023
Q: I own all of the above US Tech, except ROKU. I was interested in your answer yesterday regarding potential growth for ROKU, all things going well. Amoung these companies, is there anything you would sell to move into ROKU? I don't really want to put new money into more US Tech, but would rather find the right balance in the funds I already have there. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Kim on January 19, 2023
Q: Q1: What 3 to 5 stocks if added would work well with the existing 17 stocks below?

Q2: Are there any already in this list that you would say (like Jack Armstrong) "Get that garbage out of here" or are they all okay?

AAPL, ABCL, AMD, APPS, ATZ, COST, CRWD, DDOG, DOO, ECN, GOOG, GSY, NVDA, SHOP, TD, TOI, WELL
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on January 17, 2023
Q: It's time to add to my TFSA. I own ADBE, GOOG, AAPL, NVDA, PYPL, QCOM, CRM and TOL in this account, where longterm growth is the investment objective. Should any of these be switched? Please recommend replacements if so and ignore sector/market cap considerations. I wish to add to either NVDA or PYPL, which of these should I add to? Deduct as many credits as required. Thanks, and wishing you all the best for 2023.
Read Answer Asked by Walter on January 10, 2023
Q: I'm looking at your answer to Shane's Jan 5 question about your caveats on recovery of stocks. Do you see any of the stocks listed here whose recovery may be limited and if so, which ones and based on which caveats? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by William on January 09, 2023
Q: Hi,
Of this list do any of these names have concerns and if so, what might they be? Are there any you would wish to wait longer before buying? Any you do not think appropriate buys in this market? Others you feel are more compelling? If you were to buy these, in what order would you do so? I know - lots of questions - feel free to deduct accordingly! My preference is for stability of future earnings, lower or no debt and the dividend is a bit of a bonus, but not something to rely on. Many thanks!
Dawn
Read Answer Asked by Dawn on January 09, 2023
Q: Happy New Year to all at 5i.

It's time to once again figure out how to invest this year's TFSA contribution in my growth orientated portfolio. Like most Canadians, I probably have quite a home country bias so I thought for 2023 I would look at US companies available through CDRs to avoid currency conversion expenses. (I do already own GOOGL, CRWD & PINS). I wonder if you can suggest 3 or 4 USA growth companies that are available as CDRs.
Thanks
David
Read Answer Asked by David on January 09, 2023
Q: Good day,
I own NVDA, which is down quite a bite, as is the case with all tech stocks. However, I came across this report in Entrepeneur which I thought was worrisome. Now, I know nothing about this magazine. I'm wondering if you might comment on it. I noted that you did answer a question on November 23 that partially addressed these issues.

"For the fiscal 2023 third quarter ended October 30, 2022, NVDA’s revenue declined 16.5% year-over-year to $5.93 billion, and its gross profit fell 31.4% year-over-year to $3.18 billion. Its total operating expenses increased 31.4% from the year-ago value to $2.58 billion, while its non-GAAP operating income declined 54.6% year-over-year to $1.54 billion.

In addition, NVDA’s non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP EPS decreased 51% and 50.4% from the previous year’s quarter to $1.46 billion and $0.58, respectively.

In terms of forward EV/Sales, NVDA is currently trading at 13.43x, 420.8% higher than the industry average of 2.58x. Its forward EV/EBITDA multiple of 58.10 is 364.6% higher than the industry average of 12.51. In addition, its forward Price/Sales ratio of 13.47 is 429.4% higher than the industry average of 2.54.

Analysts expect NVDA’s EPS to decline 39.3% year-over-year to $0.80 for the fourth quarter (ending January 2023). Its revenue estimate of $6.02 billion for the current quarter is expected to decline 21.2% year-over-year."

Thank you for all your excellent work.
Read Answer Asked by jeff on January 09, 2023
Q: I've been looking at investing in one of the FAANG's + Microsoft. Some I don't find attractive despite their fairly attractive valuations:

Amazon - poor outlook

Apple - China production

Google -perhaps lower ad revenue near term, and it's such a large part of their business model.

Meta - uncertain future after change in business model.

I guess the above are cheaper for a reason. Would you see reason for optimism on any of the above?

I like MSFT and NVDA but can't get past current valuations. NVDA in particular looks attractive. AI seems to be a major disruptor going forward and it appears to me that NVDA has a moat in some parts of the AI world. Would you feel that it has the most avenues for growth too compared to the others ? How quickly can it grow into its current P/E, P/C and P/B valuations? They seemed so much more reasonable 10 years ago.
Read Answer Asked by James on January 09, 2023
Q: How would you invest ‘23’s $6500 TSFA allowance? Is there 3 or 4 North American stocks you would buy tomorrow? DCA over the next month into one name? Not concerned about sector or risk - 10 year investment horizon.

Thinking SHOP, BN, NVDA and GOOG. All of which I own today and are down from when I purchased.

Appreciate your thoughts.

Don
Read Answer Asked by Don on January 04, 2023
Q: These 3 stocks have fallen dramatically. NVDA and CRWD have had recent insiders sales. If you were to invest in these which order may you acquire them?

Also what is the difeerence between buying them on NASD or on the Canadian exchange.? Would you prefer one to the other?

Thank you

Steve
Read Answer Asked by Steve on December 30, 2022
Q: Tough question for sure, but disregarding other personal factors (eg, diversification etc), if you could buy 3 Cdn stocks and 3 US stocks given YOUR assessment of the investment/economic landscape, what would they be? Let's say the only parameter is performance over the next 12 months.
Read Answer Asked by Doug on December 22, 2022