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Q: Hi Group can you please rate in order of your preference for short term trading not to buy and hold . Give me the ones with the most potential to grow. Most of the ones I have identified have been in the tank lately and should be ripe for some sort of recovery. Also if you have any good ideas that fit the criteria please feel free to add/rate the opportunity as you see it.
Read Answer Asked by Terence on July 15, 2024
Q: Hello Team,

I was wondering if you could rank the attached 12 companies from 1 - 12. I have some money to deploy in my cash account and already own all 12 in my TFSA/RRSP. Will be a 3 year hold.

No worries on size, risk or industry, looking for best returns only.

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Kevin on July 15, 2024
Q: I have had the stocks above for long enough to watch them go up and then retreat dramatically after their last quarterly reports. Any thoughts on if taking advantage of the dip with these three is a good strategy or just hold what I have currently? All are underweight in my portfolio. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Stefan on July 10, 2024
Q: Hi. I currently own ABBV, AMZN, AXON, COST, GOOG, LLY, MSFT, NVDA, VRT in a cash account and have money for one more new stock with medium risk tolerance focused on growth. Your top 5 suggestions, regardless of sector would be appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Dona on July 08, 2024
Q: what are your best ideas for recent, and for no reason, significant dips on stock prices for great companies? (US or CAN)
Read Answer Asked by Judith on July 03, 2024
Q: I have some USD cash from selling USD tech stocks. I still hold quite a few US tech stocks.
I would like to purchase some non-tech US companies for a long-term 5+ year hold.
Can you please recommend good non-tech US companies for me to consider buying?
Read Answer Asked by STEVEN on July 02, 2024
Q: Hi 5i,

I have a question about currency as it relates to investments made to the TSX or US stock exchanges.

I am embarrassed to ask given this was likely a rookie move; posting publicly in case it helps others.

I have made investments via my TFSA, LIRA, RRSP and self directed investment account in some US equities (above).

What I perceive now to be a "problem" is that all purchases of US stocks (including those with dividends) were made out of my CA account of said RRSP, TFSA, LIRA etc. given I did not hold any USD$ in my investment accounts.

Yesterday there were a few questions around Norbert’s Gambit approach (which I am not familiar with) and I have since realized the error of my ways. Here are my questions - knowing you cannot personalize responses - but if it were YOU :

- 1) As a Canadian, should the purchase of any US equity always be purchased using US funds in said investment account? OR when available - should you purchase on the CA stock exchange?

- 2) What is the best way to transfer CAD from said investment account into the US corresponding account if one wants to be mindful of fees, exchange rates etc. (is that Norbert's approach?)

-3) What would you suggest I do for the US equities I currently own in CA accounts? Is there anything to do?

Please use any credits you see fit.
Thanks a Million.
Read Answer Asked by Julie on June 28, 2024
Q: I'm confused by your earlier response to Maureen's question today on the risk reward for some companies. I expected NXT and CELH to receive high risk rankings but I did not expect them to receive such low grades for reward. In fact t, a couple of questions later you singled these two companies out as top growth candidates in a 3-5 year period. Did I misinterpret your answer?

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F
Read Answer Asked by Paul on June 27, 2024
Q: In a recent answer 5i described CELH as ‘interesting’.
I am down 30% in an initial position and planning to bring it to a full position over time.

Questions:
1) For an 8-year holding period, what is the risk of loss of capital on this company? I am fine with volatility if fundamentals are solid, but I am not fine with permanent capital losses in registered accounts(!)
2) Would 5i consider it prudent to continue accumulating this name over the next 12 months for an 8-year hold?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Trevor on June 27, 2024
Q: Like every investor, I'm trying to maximize growth while minimizing risk.
Of the following stocks, which do you believe provides the optimal combination of safety AND growth over the next 3-5 years? Please rate each for risk/growth on a scale of 1-10: LLY, ULTA, CELH, BKNG and NXT. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on June 26, 2024
Q: Do you thing Small/Mid cap companies will do well in next 2 to 3 years?

What are your top 5 Canadian and US names in this space that you would buy today?

Thanks
Tim
Read Answer Asked by Timothy on June 26, 2024
Q: pCELH seems to be in a good sub-category of consumer discretionary focussed on fitness, weight loss, and wellness.

They seem to have a good advertising and social media strategy: https://www.brandcredential.com/post/unveiling-the-celsius-marketing-strategy

The recent distribution deal with Pepsi-Co should bring new growth opportunities, and all financial metrics look great.

I was really interested in this company until I heard the Celsius management team speak to investors on a recent investor call (Everecore ISI). They did not sound very mature or well prepared.

Putting that aside, would you see any problem to own both monster, and Celsius since they are going after different demographics? Is Celsius the Lululemon of energy drinks - possibly minus the management team?
Read Answer Asked by Michael on June 25, 2024
Q: Hello.

Would you please provide your top 10 investments for TFSA Accounts with a brief explanation - 5 Canadian and 5 USA without concern about diversity.
This is for a long term hold.
Thanks,
Catherine


Read Answer Asked by Catherine Ann on June 25, 2024
Q: Hi 5i

What would be your top 5 undervalued US growth stocks with good fundamentals that you would buy for a 5 year hold?
No specific sector required.

Thanks for all you do!
Read Answer Asked by Josh on June 17, 2024