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Q: HELP, I am a confused investor trying to sort out the world of Technology stocks. What I would like is a meaningful way to categorize technology companies, particularly US tech. co's. For example:
PFPT is a security provider.
TSM and AVGO are semiconductor co's.
NVDA does graphics
IBM is an IT co.
5iR Team help.....could you breakdown internet tech into some subcategories and perhaps give me a US stock name for each that would allow me to do some research. In other words I see the forest but help me name the trees.
Thanks team. Chris



Read Answer Asked by Chris on May 24, 2017
Q: My portfolio is based almost entirely on your balanced equity but I have two international ETFs, ZDM and ZUE. (only about 7% of the portfolio, total). I have two Canadian ETFs, ZLB (has done reasonably well, +32% in two years) and HAC (up but not really spectacular). It strikes me that I am missing an opportunity to diversify further internationally by moving the two Canadian ETFs. If you agree, can you recommend any to consider? I
Read Answer Asked by Fred on May 24, 2017
Q: Rollins: ROL on the NYSE: notwithstanding your non-coverage of US companies, I would still appreciate your opinion on this company. Looking for growth. Would appreciate a thumbnail sketch of its fundamentals and trajectory. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Sylvia on May 24, 2017
Q: I am very pleased with performance of SIS. I have a double past 12 months.

Question is what other Canadian Companies will benefit from the aging of Canadians. I read that 10,000 Americans a day reach the age of 65 ( The Baby Boomers ) and this will continue for the next 18 years. That is a lot of people that will need some form of assistance. We must have similar demographics in Canada.

What U S Companies fall into this category as well as Canadian Companies Thanks very much. bob
Read Answer Asked by bob on May 23, 2017
Q: Hi 5iResearch Team,

I have a full position on CVS for just over a year the stock has not been doing great over this period of time. I understand from a piece on BNN that Amazon is looking at getting into the pharmacy business.

If indeed that comes to past, I imagine it would impact negatively on pharmacies such as CVS, Walgreen, etc. So I am contemplating of liquidating my position on CVS. Your comments and thoughts on this would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Harry
Read Answer Asked by Harry on May 23, 2017
Q: Hello 5i.

I'm currently underwater with Chicago bridge & Iron (cbi)approx. 25%. stock has taken a beating since reporting less than stellar earnings with a weak outlook for the rest of 2017. I know the energy sector is a big reason for this. Although I have a long term view 2-3 yrs for stocks in general, should I ride this out or should I take my losses and move on? If so, can you suggest something within the same sector US or CDN exchange.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on May 19, 2017