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Q: Are we starting to see another sector rotation particularly back into tech? What do you see as the best sectors to put money to work in right now?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Robert on June 21, 2021
Q: Dear 5i,
I identified these three stocks which seem to be traded OTC Pink.
What does this mean and should I avoid trading OTC Pink?
Trading volume is typically 30K to 176K daily.
These stocks are high-end luxury goods.
The tickers are: LVMUY, Louis Vuitton SE, HESAY, Hermes SCA, PPRUY, Kering SA.
Can you please add them to your database.

thanks
Read Answer Asked by Ian on June 21, 2021
Q: I hold the above six securities in a taxable account in less than half positions. On a tax neutral basis I could sell OKTA,SNOW,GH and PLUG and split the proceeds between ROKU and CRWD to bring them to larger positions. These investments are part of a relatively agressive taxable portfolio.
Two questions - firstly, if you could rank the 6 stocks in accordance with your preference. Secondly, do you think my proposal would create a meaningful stronger position for growth.
Thanks,
Terry
Read Answer Asked by Terry on June 21, 2021
Q: Good day. Looking to deploy some new cash, the above stocks are my present US holdings. Any in this group set to take off that could be added to or any sells in the mix? Recommendations to add to this group?
Read Answer Asked by Ray on June 21, 2021
Q: Can you recommend 5 blue chip U.S. stocks that look attractive right now? I have capital that I'd like to put to work and I currently own AMZN, ABBV, BMY, NVDA and COST. Looking to add some other names. I'm looking at HD on the most recent pullback and JPM.

Thank you,
Jason
Read Answer Asked by Jason on June 21, 2021
Q: I have owned CNR for a number of years and it has been a solid performer. I appreciate its regular dividend increases and blue-chip status. Having said that, under what circumstances, if any, would you consider switching to TFII? I know there is an increase in risk but do you expect the long term growth prospects with TFII to be that much better? In particular, I am thinking that the UPS segment of TFII's business offers a real potential growth opportunity.

Taxes are not an issue.

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on June 21, 2021
Q: Hello 5i Team

Further to the questions on preferred shares, another good website for preferred share information is:

https://canadianpreferredshares.ca/

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on June 21, 2021
Q: Hi,

Question about managing one's family portfolio. If you had a ranking criteria from top to bottom on what to focus on in terms of priority, what would it look like? Growth investors 10+ yrs timeframe and med-high risk tolerance. For example (would it look like this?)

1. Asset allocation (stocks, bonds, cash)
2. Sector weighting/Geographical weighting and balance for both
3. Individual position weights
4. Growth vs Value balance
5. anything else to consider? etc

Between my spouse and I, we have around 50 stocks and some ETF's to provide international exposure outside North America. I've noticed we have many stocks with weights between 1-2% and some stocks that are below 1% weight so we have to determine to either sell/hold/add to the positions. What are your thoughts on having around 50 stocks for both of us or can we have a more concentrated portfolio of around 30-40 with larger weightings for each position? I know it would be a personal decision on comfort level. Any good articles that I could read more about this?

Thanks!


Read Answer Asked by Keith on June 21, 2021
Q: I have a small position in my growth portfolio and am wondering about adding based on recent news. Reading prior questions you’ve urged caution due to the speculative nature of microcaps, in general, and lack of a track record, specifically, for EXRO (not to mention the BEV ‘bubble’ a few months back. In particular you needed to see third party validation, sales, cooling of the BEV boom, etc. Given the recent deal with Linamar, the cooling of the EV market and the announcement of conditional approval for a move to the TSX in July, has EXRO done enough to move it from ‘too speculative’ to ‘getting interesting’ for a growth investor looking at longterm holds. Your thoughts please.
Read Answer Asked by Warren on June 21, 2021
Q: Hi 5i,
In January, evidently like a number of others, I thought QST's prospects looked promising and bought in. Now I'm down considerably. CFRA rates it as a STRONG SELL and I haven't seen a more optimistic opinion anywhere.
Are QST's prospects really, suddenly, so bad that it should be sold ASAP to prevent even greater loss going forward (although selling would mean somebody is buying at this price, thinking to make money) or would you recommend waiting through at least the next earnings report, or two? I don't need to sell, but I've held on to some sinkers in the past waiting for the turnaround that never came and I'd prefer to cut my losses and avoid going through that exhausting exercise again here if the odds are that QST will remain a sinkhole..
Thanks for your thoughts!
Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on June 21, 2021
Q: Looking at adding to my TFSA portfolio (junior investor - not playing with a ton of cash). I’ve had my eye on WELL for a few months and I’m looking to get in because of your recommendations. What would you say is a good price to buy at?

Also, could you rank ENB, ARX.TO, and SU.TO? Looking at enbridge alternatives, but maybe ENB is the best best way to go?

Would you prefer SHOP or LSPD.TO?

Out of all the above companies (WELL, SHOP, SU, ARX, LSPD, ENB), what order would you buy in?

Comfortable with a bit of risk.

Thanks for all you do!
Read Answer Asked by Carol on June 21, 2021
Q: Can I have your perspective on DRIP’s. What would your top 5 companies be if you were to set and forget leaving the company/drip to do it’s thing? Thx as always.
Read Answer Asked by Chris on June 21, 2021
Q: What are your best 5 Growth Ideas in Canada and 5 Best in the USA. Share price not a factor. Your Best Ideas. Thanks a Lot. RAK.
Read Answer Asked by bob on June 21, 2021
Q: I have these companies in my growth portfolio. I would like to add 3 more what companies would you suggest.
Read Answer Asked by Mike on June 21, 2021