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Q: Hello,

One of largest positions are Alibaba along with Berkshire about 6% each. With Ant financial planning an IPO..does it make sense for me sell some BABa and invest in ANt.

Black rock along with being one of the largest investement companies is now trying to do something in the model of Berkshire. Would this be a good time to start a position on BLK.

Thanks very much for your guidance.
Shyam
Read Answer Asked by Shyam on February 12, 2018
Q: Good day,
Grateful for your views on Nuance Communications (nuan-q). I understand they have a promising technology of artificial intelligence to allow you to talk to your car, with an advance on Amazon, Google and Apple. BMW would apparently be about to use this technology. And it seems undervalued presently.
Have a good day,
J.D.
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on February 12, 2018
Q: I own both of the above and am still above water, but they are not holding up well in this current environment, so should I hold or move out.. If so do you think intc is worth pursuing or some other stock perhaps would be better going forward.
Another question HD is another stock similar position, what do you think buy,sell or hold. If buy what would you replace it with. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on February 12, 2018
Q: Suppose the 5i US growth portfolio launches on Valentine's Day. What are the top 5 holdings please?
Read Answer Asked by Joel on February 12, 2018
Q: I would like to add a good, US dividend-paying stock in either the tech or healthcare sector. Currently, I own JNJ in healthcare and IBM in tech; please provide recommendations in both sectors that would complement my current holdings. I am looking for stability; a secure, good dividend (either ~3%, or ~2% with good dividend growth); and anticipate a holding period of forever. Please also indicate your top recommendation for each sector, given my notes. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Walter on February 12, 2018
Q: I am rebalancing 5% of USD portfolio with objective of reducing overall Beta to face an increasing volatility patch.
My Question is on IGHG, that has performed well in the current environment. In a well balanced growth tilted portfolio , would you see any objection in increasing this position from 5% to 10%? I realize that trading volumes are sub-optimal. But I like the protection given to rate increase with zero duration in an otherwise benign credit risk environment, especially with ongoing strong growth in US and no sign of yield curve inversion on horizon. It also seem to give me an even safer hedging strategy to rising rates than with TBF, for which your comments were really appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Daniel on February 12, 2018
Q: Hi 5i
Any thoughts or words of wisdom on this merger (far outside your focus is understood) would be much appreciated.
Specifically, cineworld will be ramping up leverage for this deal. Would this make you nervous? I have a position in cineworld and am in the midst of a rights issue.

Thanks for any comment provided
Mike
Read Answer Asked by mike on February 12, 2018