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Q: Hi! I am using the Balanced Equity portfolio however as a complete portfolio it falls short in that there are no Us/Global stocks. There are area s the Canadian market doesn’t represent well. If you were to complement the Balanced Equity portfolio with 6-8 US/Global names, what stocks would complete the portfolio?
Read Answer Asked by Ian on April 27, 2021
Q: Am I missing any major sectors with these stock investments?
Where should I focus if I would like to ensure a diverse portfolio?
Are there any stocks that I should dump?
Read Answer Asked by grace on April 27, 2021
Q: I am either going to buy into NVDA or TSM. Which might be the better option for two year growth. Or might it be prudent to buy both in equal measure. It appears the chip manufacturing will heat up with global shortages. Thnks
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on April 26, 2021
Q: Hi 5i Team,

What would be your top 5 U.S. growth pics to buy today? Irrespective of sector, risk or size.

So many thanks for such a great service.
Read Answer Asked by Wes on April 26, 2021
Q: This is my margin portfolio, all position weightings are between 3%-5%.

The projected yield is 3.31% with a 3-5 year hold.

I realize 24 positions is a bit overkill but I can't seem to choose which to remove, which would you recommend?

What positions would you add to the portfolio?

Take as many credits as needed.

Thanks for the great service

Read Answer Asked by Robert on April 26, 2021
Q: My question is regarding Shopify being down today almost 5% with 6 days to earnings call. The following stocks are in my TFSA, and wondering if you’d consider trimming parts of this portfolio to add to SHOP in a potential great buying opportunity if it keeps dropping post earnings call?

Would you add to another “power house” like NVDA instead ?

Thanks for your insight!

Nick
Read Answer Asked by Nick on April 23, 2021
Q: The use of block chain technology looked to me like a valid technique but its successes appear to have been limited. What is your opinion of the technology/technique, do you consider it has a future, have there been outstanding successes, and are there attractive investments in this space? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Mike on April 22, 2021
Q: Thanks for great service 5i research provides. Please give me names of some US and Canadian companies which are good buy at this time to hold for next 5 years in non registered Investment account, which is about 40% my total portfolio. Thanks again.
Read Answer Asked by KULDIP on April 22, 2021
Q: I currently have a 4% (total portfolio) position in ARKK in my TFSA. Down some 4.5%. Considering replacing it with equal positions in two other US techs, possibly PINS and NVDA. I already hold GOOG, CROWD, ADOBE, MSFT and AMZN.
1) Would you hold the course with ARKK?
2) If not, which two US techs would you replace it with today?

And on an unrelated topic, I own (and am exceedingly happy with) EGLX. Like GOOG, it is considered to be in the Communications sector. For my portfolio purposes, I would like to assign all or part of EGLX to consumer cyclical. Does this make sense?
Thanks.
Maureen
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on April 21, 2021
Q: What are your Top 3 cad and top 3 US stocks regardless of sectors /risk. please provide brief explanation as why you like them Thanks for your recommendations they are much appreciated
Read Answer Asked by Terence on April 20, 2021
Q: Looking for potential capital gains in the next year in the technology sector. Which would you buy? NVDA OR SHOP. If you have a better choice in the sector I would appreciate the guidance.
Read Answer Asked by Les on April 16, 2021
Q: What is the best semiconductor stock for growth going forward? Are they as a g group over priced now?
Read Answer Asked by arnold on April 16, 2021
Q: I'm looking at the rebound in these tech and consumer discretionary stocks and wondering whether you have a preference for some of these companies over others. Could you please rank your favourites based on risk/reward to buy now, and would you recommend trading any to exchange for others? I have holdings in most.

Thanks for your thoughtful review.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on April 13, 2021
Q: Hello,

I sold my shares in Alphabet a few months back (which I now regret!) and have some U.S. cash sitting in my RRSP account. I have purchased SBUX and MSFT but want to add some U.S. holdings. I am near retirement, however have a DB pension plan so I can tolerate average to above average risk. I would appreciate your suggestions.

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Sue on April 09, 2021
Q: Can you please give me your thoughts on what stocks or ETF's you like in the semiconductor space? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Brian on April 09, 2021
Q: Hi.
Could you name 3 Canadian and 3 US stocks that have a very high growth profile irrespective of sector, for a 2-5 year time frame .
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by ilie on April 07, 2021
Q: Can you suggest some companies with decent premiums that you think would be good candidates for an income generating strategy using options.
Many thanks.
Mike
Read Answer Asked by michael on April 02, 2021
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