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Q: Looking to add semi-conductors into my portfolio, as there is a shortage of product and high demand in the Automotive and Electronics industries. Interested in your perspective on Analog Devices, NXP Semi-Conductors, STMicrelectronics and Micron Technologies, as they have all had a great run, but still have high Buy ratings. If you think these have had a great run, and has some risk, what alternatives would you recommend. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by alisa on January 12, 2021
Q: Myself and my 21 yo daughter have been building a balanced portfolio following your recommendations. Thanks to your service this has been an incredible learning experience for her and profitable to boot! Right now we are trying to decide between PINS NVDA and AMZN to add to her TFSA (We are also adding TT at this time and are balanced across market sectors). Just wonder which you would prefer at this time for potential long long term growth.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on January 12, 2021
Q: I already have positions in Nuan and Fang stocks. What other small/medium sized AI focused stocks would you suggest I look at for additional AI investments?

Thanks, Tim.
Read Answer Asked by tim on January 11, 2021
Q: A Happy, Healthy, Peaceful and Prosperous New Year to 5i team!

As you folks are good in identifying the trends with momentum, what are the 2 sectors that you feel have the best momentum now , going into 2021. For the next 6 months to a year?
Your selections for these sectors?
US;Canada;and the Rest of the world.
Thank you!

Read Answer Asked by Savalai on January 05, 2021
Q: I have Cisco in my RRSP account - down 13% since I bought it in June - looking to sell it - can you give me a couple of names that I could substitute in its place - US or CDN ? Looking for growth but with some safety.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by JOHN on January 05, 2021
Q: Thinking of doing something new - Add US stocks to TFSA.
As of now, this account has a balance/growth Cdn stock tilt, like the ones in the 5iR portfolios. Read on 5iR, best to include no dividend or low dividend US stocks. Question - is there a rule of thumb or range for holding US stocks in TFSA or is it all just personal? 
Another question - for longer term holds in TFSA, what US stocks would you consider?
High 5 for the guidance!!!....Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on January 05, 2021
Q: Hi, I am looking at topping up my TFSA with a transfer in kind from a cash account. I realize that doing so with a profitable holding will trigger a capital gain, so am wondering about transferring stock that I currently show a loss on. Granted it is a paper loss and I do not wish to sell the stock outright as it is NVDA. Would the same be true here in that I will trigger a capital loss, because technically the holdings are sold in the cash account and bought again in the TFSA? If so, then it seems like an interesting option - would you agree? Or is there an alternative you would suggest that is better? As always, your thoughts and input are greatly appreciated.
Happy New Year!
Dawn
Read Answer Asked by Dawn on January 05, 2021
Q: Hi, can you please provide your top 3-5 growth picks (Canada or US) for long horizon investment? Many thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Hua on January 04, 2021
Q: Good morning
my daughter age 30 has $100,000 US to invest hopefully in the next market correction
Her thoughts are to buy about 10 global stocks (including Canada and us) for longer term 10 years or more
I know you do not follow global stocks but can you suggest 10 stocks that may give good returns over this time frame
Happy New Year to the 5i team

Read Answer Asked by Indra on December 31, 2020
Q: I own these stocks in my RRSP and would like to sell two,using the proceeds to buy them back in a US$ TFSA.Which two would you advise to make this switch? I could utilize DLR.U and DLR to do this and pay the required tax using cash in my C$ TFSA .Can this switch be done directly with the tax being paid separately?
Read Answer Asked by Allen on December 31, 2020
Q: for 2021 and beyond who are your 2 favourite hardware companies and your 2 favourite software companies to take advantage of the growth of the cloud thanks Richard
Read Answer Asked by richard on December 31, 2020
Q: Greetings All:
The only tech name I own is MSFT, and I should have added to this sector long ago. Would you please do a comparison between apple and facebook including the following metrics: Expected growth,volatility,fundamentals including strength of the balance sheet, cash on hand. Finally, your recommendation or perhaps other more favourable companies.
Thanks,
Ben.
Read Answer Asked by BEN on December 30, 2020
Q: Hi everyone!

I have a 2% weighting in technology. I am deploying a lump sum from a real estate sale and so far I've deployed 35% of my total, with 1% each in Kinaxis and Lightspeed, although Lightspeed is now probably a 2% position with its advance. Looking to exchange some money to U.S. dollars and was looking at the Companies above. My target weighting for technology is 14% so I can add a few companies. Which are your favourites? Any others to add to the list?

Thanks,
Jason
Read Answer Asked by Jason on December 29, 2020
Q: Hello Peter and team,
Thank you for your valuable advise on this platform.
Could you please give top five each growth picks in both Canada and US for 2021? (no sector preference). considering best would be first.
Thank you
Merry christmas and Happy new year
K
Read Answer Asked by kaushikbhai on December 24, 2020
Q: Hi there,

If you were to build a US growth portfolio today of12 to 15 names, what names would you select?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on December 24, 2020
Q: I would like to add some coverage in semi conductors. What are your thoughts on these stocks? Is investing in the ETF a better bet? Any valuation concerns with SMH? Do you have other suggestions that are not overvalued?
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on December 22, 2020
Q: Intc has been doing very badly of late, with Apple and Microsoft designing their own chip. I am thinking of selling Intc and replacing it with 2 or 3 technology companies, not necessarily in the chip sector. Intc is 2% of my portfolio. What would be your picks. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Joanne on December 21, 2020
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