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Q: “Joe” is getting overwhelmed with maintaining his portfolio and is starting to fall behind on autumn yardwork and home maintenance. His spouse and teenaged kids also find his contributions to family conversations rather repetitive and boring (in their words, he’s all “year-to-date” this, and “multi-bagger” that…).

In an effort to free up some bandwidth and reconnect to his people, Joe has decided to reduce the number of securities he owns to about 20 stocks and a handful of broad market ETFs.

Joe is hoping 5i can help him identify:
~10 favourite stocks drawn from its 3 model portfolios
~6 highest conviction US picks.

Joe wants to maximise returns over the next 7-10 years.

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Trevor on October 25, 2024
Q: Hi Team,

Apparently Berkshire owns a large stake in Sirius XM. The company seems to be in the doldrums so is there any reason that you can see why Berkshire would own such a large stake in this company? Is it the same approach they are taking with Ulta where they see an undervalued company that they believe has a high chance of turning things around?

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Jon
Read Answer Asked by Jonathan on October 25, 2024
Q: I'm considering the following stocks - can you please rate them from favourite to least favourite.....: SPSC:US, vrt, sj, dcbo, tve
thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Judith on October 25, 2024
Q: I have 20% of my TFSA in US $ and currently hold AXON and SMCI, split 40% and 60%. I am fine continuing with AXON in which I have a 40% gain) but have been dithering about SMCI. I did take some off the table at its highs (used to buy AXON) and there is still a 68% gain in the holding. I could (1) reduce the position and add to AXON - or add a 3rd holding ? ; (2) sell all of AXON or (3) just stay the course. Your arm's length comments would be appreciated as well as your thoughts on possible replacement - sector not an issue.
Many thanks, as always
Read Answer Asked by Alexandra on October 24, 2024
Q: I just sold half my position in Nvidia in my TSFA.
Can you please suggest some replacements in US$? Something more conservative .
Read Answer Asked by Lois on October 24, 2024
Q: I currently have a full position in LULU and am currently around break even. I am a bit nervous about LULU and your most recent comments have been a bit ambivalent. I'm thinking of switching to either CROX ( low PE which is uncommon these days, it seems) and ULTA ( the Buffett blessing). I like LULU and my wife (yoga instructor) has many LULU pieces as do all of her friends. So brand loyalty is strong, at least from one data point but what about the next five years? Stay or go? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by alex on October 24, 2024
Q: Given the focus on Data Centre Power, what do you think of these? I already own VST & VRT

Many Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Austin on October 24, 2024
Q: I was looking for companies that manufacture municipal water pipes. This is the only publicly traded, pure-play company I could find (there are others in the water infrastructure space that make valves, smaller drainage pipes, hydrants, software, etc.). Are you aware of any other companies that focus on the large water-carrying pipes? And what are your thoughts of this company as a long term investment? Its historical chart is a bit rocky but it's up 60% over the last year? Does it still have some room to grow?
Read Answer Asked by Brendan on October 24, 2024
Q: I already own APD. I had been watching it bought it less than a year ago after some bad news where the stock dropped 15% in a day. I am up 50% on it at this point.

I am considering adding LIN to my portfolio as it seems to have some favorable tail winds and ratings....however I am wondering if these stocks are different enough to provide any diversity. There is a lot of variety on industrials. Am I picking two options that are too close together?
Read Answer Asked by Peter on October 23, 2024
Q: I have held WMT for about 9 years and it has been a good performer (17.6% annual return) during this time. This year its stock price is up 55% despite its earnings growing at around 4%. I note that its current PE is very high relative to its 5-yr PE. Obviously, I like WMT but I am concerned that it is overpriced relative to its past metrics and, possibly, other stocks in this sector. If you were faced with this issue in your portfolio what would you do and why (I am particularly interested in the 'why'). Thanks in advance for your opinions; I find selling a stock difficult particularly when it has been a long-term winner and I trying to develop a better framework for handling these types of situations.
Read Answer Asked by John on October 23, 2024
Q: In sports when teams are considering firing a coach the question is often asked, is there a better replacement before you pull the trigger? While I am not about to "fire" NVDA I am overweight (6.5%) and have trimmed it 4 times. Question is, what do I replace it with that looks like it has better future growth potential in this segment?
Read Answer Asked by Harrison on October 23, 2024
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