Investment Q&A

Q: Hi,

Considering the recent ruling that may allow it to be sued by customers, what do you think of this stock in the next two years? I'm at break even now. I wanted a health care stock but they seem to be taking a rest?

Q: What are your thoughts on LSCC : NASDAQ

Q: What are your thoughts on DRAD : NASDAQ

Q: Hello Team
Could I get your analysis on this company. It seems to be a dominant player in the GPU sector and poised to get stronger as the car industry ramps up more autonomous features in their cars. It pays a small dividend has a pe of approx 28 and had some good results from its last qtr.
Thanks

Q: Sanderson farms (SAFM.us) has been taking a beating for about 2 months, and stocks shorted ,as percentage of float, are sky high. It is hard to see why. (For some bizarre reason, our hospital doesn’t supply Bloomberg terminals in the OR.)

In early December SAFM was selected for the “stock superstar portfolio ” suggested by AAII.com, a service that is generally diligent. AAII selected SAFM when it was trading at US$95 ; its price today is $75. I am tempted to add to my modest position.

I have flipped through various analysts’ reports and found nothing alarming. Most biz reports on SAFM tend to be positive. SAFM is a domestic US entity and is not hostage to Forex fluctuations. Health professional colleagues of mine are not aware of any public health issue or any regulatory problem at this company. I don’t know why there would be so many shorts on this beleaguered little company. If you are able to unravel this mystery and enlighten 5i members , we would be very thankful.

I see no valid reason for such a sharp price decline. But then nothing is obvious to an oblivious one like me.

Q: Which one of these technology stocks do you feel has the greater opportunity for capital appreciation over the next 3 -6 month period. Could not decide so I chose to purchase shares in both ... Thank you for your valued opinion.

Q: Taro just reported yesterday. Can you tell me why you think the stock is down today. Should I be concerned about political risk in Israel?

Q: Since the major banks are in s&p 500 is there a point to hold both Zue and Zub

Q: I made an error and have both Ford and GM in an RSP. I would like to sell one or both to free up some US cash. Each would incur a small loss.

Which one of Ford or GM would you sell? Perhaps both? In the alternate would you simply reduce each one and keep some of each? (The only other industry exposure I have is a small position in Martinrea)

Q: Good morning,

I read an article in the Toronto Star this morning regarding the expected strong growth in robotics (manufacturing etc.) over the next 10 years .Quoting the article, growth quadrupling by year 2025.

Can you please provide two or three of your best ideas in this space from a best risk/reward perspective(either US or Canadian) that would stand to profit the most if these projections come close to fruition.

Thanks
Tom

Q: What are your 3 top etfs that follow s&p 500 and top 3 that follow American banks

Q: You have not commented on this stock since Oct.28. It has continued to climb and is now over 5% of our portfolio. Would you recommend selling a portion now or riding it further?

Barb

Q: I am looking for some beaten down oil co for my US portfolio and I understand the sector may be volatile for a while but I am looking for some growth and excitement. I am open to any other sector if you think this may not be the right one. I do hold FEZ,IWO,QQQ,VIG,BRK.B and SLW.
Regarding SLW with US thinking of raising intereset rates wouldn't that be a headwind for gold and silver and with the US $ getting stronger are these ETF's ok to hold for the next 2-3years? Your opinion please.

Q: I am thinking of adding one of these vanguard etfs (VGH or VGG) to my RRSP portfolio
for a medium to long term hold. Is there any parameters to choose between the two:( VGH is hedged and VGG is not.)

I would like your opinion as to which one you would choose- with the Canadian Dollar hovering around 80 cents US

Thanks

Q: I own Gilead and Celgene already , and am considering Medivation or BDSI ...
Am I in a high risk sector , or is this the space where growth is most likely . Any thoughts you might have would be appreciated .

Q: Do you think Whole Foods has a strong moat, enough for a long term hold? What do you think about their growth prospects?

Q: I would like to have your opinion about this pharmaceutical company that has just launched an inhaled form of insulin.

Thanks

Q: Hello Folks:
Even with the down-slide, we have have done pretty well with our hefty position in Gilead Sciences (20%). With their future profitability reduced somewhat by competitors,
would you stick with them or perhaps look for another name in U.S. health care sector or perhaps you could recommend an ETF. We are happy to continue with Gilead if you think best.
Thanks for your great service
brian

Q: Hello, am considering a couple of US listed socks, one of which is NXPI which has done well the past year. Is it too late to get in? The other is CNV, an e-commerce company which Barron's in January reported is given an overweight recommendation by Morgan Stanley. Feel free to treat as two questions. Thanks to all at 5i for the tremendous service. Bill

Q: Hello,

I have a question in two parts. I know it's hard (if not impossible) to predict where the price of oil (and as a result our dollar) is going in the short term. Having said that it seems that oil has been stabilized some what and a drop to 30$ (for any long time) in not likely. With that in mind:
1. Is it still worth it exchanging C$ to $US at current prices to buy US equities? and if yes which ones for a 2+ years hold on a non registered account.

2. Some energy stocks doubled since lows in December. Are there any that you would pick today (that even if oils goes down for a couple of months) will not go broke and have the best chance to multiply.

Thank you
M