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Q: Relative to payment methods for the purchase of goods, bank sponsored debit and credit cards employ intermediaries such as VISA or Master Card.
This appears to be increasingly disrupted by tech companies that are not financial companies themselves, however I understand, have a bank in the background.
My question is: If I own VISA should I also consider owning PAYPAL or other to take advantage of the tech side of things thus giving my self a barbell approach? This is not a question on VISA or PAYPAL but on the benefits of investing in the new entities that seem to be appearing in the financial payment system.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by DAVID on July 06, 2021
Q: Would you kindly suggest 5-7 of your favourite US dividend paying stocks in order of preference for a long term hold. Thx.
Read Answer Asked by Dona on June 11, 2021
Q: Could you please rank these US stocks in terms of expected growth and safety for both the short term (1-2 years) and the long term (5-10 years)
Read Answer Asked by arnold on May 27, 2021
Q: Long time holder of V since the IPO and have done well with this name as a core position. Currently have a 3% position. Have some more USD to invest currently, what are your thoughts on reducing V down to 2% and allocating 1% to start a new position in either PYPL or SQ for more growth or add more to V? Looking for long term growth. Would you pick PYPL or SQ today? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Keith on May 25, 2021
Q: Hi 5iTeam - Would you consider Nuvei a buy today for a full position or is its price mostly factoring in future growth. The timeline is 3 to 5 years. Also could you provide an update on insider ownership and recent trading. Are there any fundamentals that you think should be noted. Also do you have any suggestions for a similar company with good growth prospects - one Canadian and one U.S. if possible. More if you think it applies. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Rob on May 05, 2021
Q: I own GSY on your recommendation. I also own ZEB for simple exposure to all the Canadian banks. I'm interested in finding other niche opportunities in the financial space, whether on the income side or the growth side (or blended). Someone mentioned Firm Capital Mortgage Investment Corp (FC) for income, recognizing this also entails some real estate exposure. What is your view of FC, and what other suggestions would you have? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Brad on May 03, 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 have a 5% position in Visa and 2% position in Lightspeed. I am considering adding a position in PayPal or Square to my TFSA.Which would you prefer today? Or should I diversify into something like Shopify?
Could you rate the above stocks in terms of risk and also include Crowdstrike?I have a long time horizon.
Read Answer Asked by Allen on April 05, 2021
Q: hi group if you could only own one which would you choose between GOOGL and SHOP I already own MSFT, AMZN. CSU. NVDA, APPL, DSG, LSPD TOI
Read Answer Asked by Terence on April 02, 2021
Q: I'm trying to build a diversified portfolio and I'm weak as far as income/value stocks are concerned. It would be helpful if you could provide me with a list of 5 Canadian and 5 American companies that provide some income and have a history of increasing their dividends. I'm not seeking high dividends so much but more interested in companies that pay a dividend but keep steady growth as a goal as well. If you would rank the lists best to worst it would be a bonus. Your support is much appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Les on March 23, 2021
Q: I have some V and quite happy with it. Do you think the news today is material or a good opportunity to pick up more.....or better to see how it plays out....I know this one is hard to answer but you folks are smart!! Thanks for all you do!
Read Answer Asked by Ralph on March 20, 2021
Q: Hi team, I’ve listed my top holdings each representing approx 4- 5% of my total holdings (RRSP). Looking for your top 5 conviction stocks regardless of industry, sector, size, exchange etc. For a 5 year hold. For each suggestion please include the max weighting you would consider reasonable.

As always, thanks for the insights and keeping us grounded in fact.

Don
Read Answer Asked by Don on March 20, 2021
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