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Q: I read with interest your recent response about high risk stocks for conservative investors. Me, becoming more a conservative investor (as I enter my 80's but still like growth....hahahaha). With that in mind would you consider the following stocks high risk - LSPD, MX, JWEL, and in the US, MITK, PINS, PYPL, SQ, DLTR, DOCU....Thanks for your take.........Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on August 24, 2023
Q: Regarding diversification, do you know insight as to why most professionals recommend diversification, however, Warren Buffet (arguably the most successful investor of all time) has previously said "diversification is—as practiced generally—makes very little sense for anyone that knows what they’re doing...it is a protection against ignorance.".

Yet on top of this, BRK.B has almost 50 holdings according to the 13F Portfolio Filings (although AAPL represents 50% of the holdings). Thoughts or opinions?
Read Answer Asked by Mike on August 24, 2023
Q: If you wanted to take a position in a stock in the AI phenomenon what would be your top 5 picks. Could please indicate the reasons for your choices.
Read Answer Asked by shirley on August 24, 2023
Q: Would you please list your top 10 companies that will face severe headwinds going into a recession / renewing debt at higher interest rates / margin erosion / no pricing power / unprofitable tech? - this was asked and you said the list would longer if it was asked the other way around, can I have the list of this question asked the other way around?
Read Answer Asked by Ashleigh on August 23, 2023
Q: Can I please have your opinion on whether these two businesses have long term growth potential? Have been losers in my portfolio and wondering if it’s time to move on or if patience is needed. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Curtis on August 22, 2023
Q: I would like to build a position in the industrial services sub-sector. Could you identify your favs [CAD/US] for 3-5 year hold [I have named a few, but look to you for those in which you have the most conviction] and rank according to (a) safety in a recession and (b) compounders for long-term growth. What makes them stand out?
Thank you..
Read Answer Asked by sam on August 22, 2023
Q: Hi,

Home builders seems to be doing well in the U.S. Do you think a housing boom is underway ? Is it too late to invest in the sector ? If you were to invest, which would be your picks for strong growth ? Short term ? Long term ?

Thank you for your most valuable advice,

Jacques IDS
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on August 22, 2023
Q: Hi Team,
For an 18 year old who just opened their TFSA and starting with $6500, what stocks or ETFs (CDN and/or US) would you start with? There are no trading fees so there is no worry to buy 10 names if that is the best way forward.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Marco on August 22, 2023
Q: I own these three stocks and for consolidation reasons was thinking of selling one, but only if it makes sense. In terms of your confidence level in these companies, is there a clear ranking of them or are all three of them pretty solid with equivalent long-term growth opportunities?
Read Answer Asked by Brendan on August 22, 2023
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