Investment Q&A

Q: Do you think it likely that we are at or near the bottom for this correction in the tech stocks?/ Of MSFT, GOOG, AMD, which would you prefer and are any or all definite buys?? Thanks Jim

Q: Any thoughts on the relative strength of the US and Canadian economy in the next 6 months, especially with regard to currency exchange rates?

Q: Peter and TEAM:
When the market first took a downturn a few members wrote in with thanks for the market update. Where do I find this update, please?
Thanks,
Ben.

Q: Good Morning,


It seems like the market has recently decided that the AI investing theme has peaked, and somewhat earlier than expected. Would you agree, and is it perhaps time to consider selling some winners?

It’s unlikely that SMCI will return to its highs from earlier in the year, and it’s a very different company, but is the current market sentiment likely to continue pulling down other AI-related winners like Vertiv and even Nvidia?

Thanks for your thoughts on this.

Brad

Q: Hi 5i team
With the recent downturn in the stock market, being a relatively new investor, how long would you expect stock to drop or do you believe have we already reached close to the bottom? And what are your thoughts on tech companies such as Nvidia and Microsoft going forward (what would you consider a good buying point to look for)?
Thanks!

Q: Bill Gross from PIMCO just stated…
"Investors should stop talking about buying the dip and start asking about selling recoveries,"
Please comment on this quote. Is this true or false?
Thanks

Q: Excellent market update, I wish I had that update in my back pocket on Oct 19,1987…I didn’t I did nothing and found out in a year my good stocks where still good stocks, my bad stocks I should never have bought. A lesson I have carried around for ever.

Q: A big thank you to 5i Staff for providing us with a Market Update today despite it being a holiday Monday, and giving us your perspective on the big sell off today in global and US markets. Much appreciated.

Q: Everyone, I went for a bike ride, listened to an audio book (Jack Reacher), baked some date squares, and generally had a non event day. How did your day go? Clayton

Q: Do you think this portfolio can deliver about 10% yield including both dividends and capital appreciation in the first year? Do you suggest any other assets if you don't like the ones below pls? Thank you!
Holdings % of portfolio
S&P 500, hedged, equal weight ETF: ZUE 10.00%
S&P 500, hedged, ETF: CDZ 10.00%
S&P 500 unhedged ETF: EQL.T 10.00%
gold coins: I buy gold 1 Oz coins 10.00%
GICs and money market GIC 10.00%
Utilities, gas and electricity, CDA: ZUT 10.00%
High tech hedged or unhedged ETF; TB 10.00%
High Dividends CDN ETF: XBB 10.00%
Bonds ETF 10.00%
Constellation S,: CSU 4.00%
Couche-Tard: ATD 3.00%
CDN National Railway, CDN: CNR 3.00%
TOTAL 100.00%

Q: Hi 5i
Well, this rotation is making my head spin!
Could you provide some calming words to settle my stomach :)
Thanks

Q: Your take on the markets meltdown today (Aug. 1) would be appreciated.

Q: Are you still emailing the market updates? I did not get the July 16 th update and cannot find it anywhere on 5i website. Where can I access this report?

Thanks

Q: I've been reading opinions that the tech sector has topped, especially in the US. Wondering if I should be proactive and trim my tech holdings. Do you see a possible downturn in tech stocks?

Thanks

Q: Hi there,

Can you comment on the strength of small and mid caps going forward and give me 1 US and 1 Cdn etf to look at?

Ok thanks!

Q: Does this selloff in tech concern you at all to take down the broader market? Seeing big down moves lately in tech, such as SHOP, GOOGL, NVDA, SMCI, VRT, etc... Tech is my largest weighting for sector, should we be repositioning at all or how would you approach this to maintain profits. I've had a very good run, but hate take the stairs up and then seeing the elevator go down fast. Thanks!

Q: I am concerned that over the next few years, the US dollar will gradually lose its reserve currency status. Currently, the US dollar is high relative to other Western currencies. Can you please suggest a way that I can track the value of the US dollar relative to not only Western currencies, but to those of the BRICs, emerging markets, etc.. My view is that once the US dollar starts to weaken, then the value of gold, commodities, and emerging markets will increase. Do you agree with this hypothesis?

Thank you for your excellent advice and service.

Q: With high expectations for technology companies and a high likelihood of political turmoil in the fall, combined with traditional tax loss selling season, when would you tendto thinkis the best time to buy, if one has been holding cash to deploy?
A big question but I know you have lots of experience
Thanks

Q: The switch to small-mid caps predicted by the 5i team is evident in the past few days. Seems to be in part at the expense of large caps that have been very successful in the past year (largely tech names). Many of us have a diversified portfolio that includes small through large cap holdings. However, is there sufficient uninvested money on the sidelines to support a broad range of gains or do we need to adjust our portfolios, away from AI names, for example, to profit from the rotation? The AI story seems to be in early stages but the market may not be adequately supported or rational in the short term. Do nothing and stay the course or react and trade with the trend?

Q: Morning 5i Team,

May I please have your comments on the apparent rotation out of tech stocks over the last few days? Do you see that as a fleeting thing or see that as sustaining?

Cheers,
H