Q: iTrade has notified me that I must apply for a TIN Number from USA if I trade PTB's or own them. Problem is I have no way of identifying if the stock is a PTP or not. The way I read it that would be all US stocks and the site they send me to (https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayer-identificaion-numbers-tin) basically says you need to become a US citizen. I run 3 accounts in in USD, Cash, RIIF ant TFSA. Do I have to abandon US investing??
Q: Do you still feel optimistic about Inmode? I am looking for a smaller healthcare company with a positive upside to fit into my portfolio with ABBV and ISRG. Or is there another company you prefer?
Q: Is there any particular reason for QCOM’s sudden momentum over the past few weeks. I didn’t think its business was specifically in the AI chips. Just wondering if it’s just rallying with the the general rise in the AI-related space. Thanks
Q: With US inflationary concerns (hopefully) receding and the Fed finally pausing on US interest rate hikes (again hopefully) I'm hopeful the US market strength will broaden from some of the mega cap names like NVDA down to more mid-cap opportunities. Are there any mid ($2.5-20bn market cap) names you like currently/would suggest? (US or Canadian)
Q: I have a small holding in Tesla shares and have been buying only when share price drops below $180. I do not intend to allow this holding to go above 3% of portfolio. Given current momentum what price would you now consider a very good entry point?
Q: Hello 5i: SCHG vs VONG
the symbols above don't come up. Your take on these ETFs please, and which one would you have as the best rick/reward? Present valuations, in my opinion, very stretched. Your take?
thanks
Paul L
Q: I Just received a Notice of Pendency and Proposed Partial Settlement of Class Action for shareholder of Bioverative (Biogen spin off). I had 83 shares of BIVV. Can you please explain 1) is this a "legitimate" lawsuit and what exactly is the lawsuit about 2) reading the material i have a hard time understanding if I am automatically part of the potential settlement or do I need to do anything to participate? I never filled anything out so was surprised to see this arrive in the mail and finally 3) if I need to do anything is it worth my time and energy and if so, that action do I need to take.
Q: Have some cash in US $ registered account dedicated to Tech. In TOTAL Portfolio (CDN & US), we currently own NVDA (8.4%) CSU (7.3%) SHOP (4.7%) GOOG (4.5%), QCOM (4%) MSFT (3.7%), CRWD (2.5%) META (2%) TOI (1.6%)
Have some US $ available, considering : PERI, PSTG, ADOBE, AMZN, SMCI, AI, AMD. Of these, which 2 or 3 would you add to the Tech portfolio (if any) and what would you see as a reasonable purchase price.
Also, given the current/foreseeable environment, at what point would you consider trimming NVDA & CSU ? Please use as many question credits as needed. Many thanks.
Q: I own Disney which has shown not to be a good investment. My plan is to sell it at a loss. Would you please recommend a few companies in USA which would give me upside.
Q: I realize this stock has been disappointing but I continue to believe there is good long term growth in this industry. Would you suggest patience with this name or can you recommend a more compelling stock in the same industry?
Thanks
Q: What is your opinion on Essex Property Trust? It has come down a lot from its high as rates have risen. How does its valuation and balance sheet look? Does it provide good rebound potential assuming rates peak or are the California exodus and WFH trend real risks?