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Q: Do you know why it seems nobody can buy Topicus this morning? The bid/ask just keeps fluctuating between $61 and $67 even. But I can't submit a bid and it seems nobody else can because the bid/ask numbers just stay the same. Technical difficulties at the Venture?
Read Answer Asked by Adam on February 01, 2021
Q: Hi Gentlemen . I am trying to learn to use and better understand the tools available here on your website. Let's say I type in a stock to view. Example: AC. Then, from the drop down box I click on "view AC profile".
When I scroll down to the Analysts recommendations box I notice currently there are 3 lines of different colours. Dark green - strong buy Light Green - moderate buy Yellow -Hold . So are these 5i Analysts? and which line should I pay most attention too? The highest one? I would appreciate some assistance in clarifying the lines shown and the degree of importance they play when I am doing my homework here. Thanks, John
Read Answer Asked by John on February 01, 2021
Q: Bill Gates sold $370,000,000 worth of CNR shares recently. Are there any negative developments in your view with respect to this company? As well, I noted that two brokers have lowered their targets from $165 to $160 and from $155 to $139 respectively.
I will appreciate your comments with respect to CNR going forward. Is it a hold, sell or add to existing position?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Terry on February 01, 2021
Q: I am interested in investing in the Chinese market particularly in the technology and internet sectors. What would be the best way to invest. It can either be in US or Can $. Also I have a Chinese stock, SMIC, a overcounter stock that is being delisted, how can I convert to the HK stock as I would like to stay in the stock.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Joanne on February 01, 2021
Q: Hi 5i-ers -
What would your 5 best prospects be for green energy companies and green mfg as well.
Thx & Stay safe - Doug
Read Answer Asked by DOUG on February 01, 2021
Q: I recently became 5I member and this is my first question. I recently uploaded my Portfolio and It had given me some meaningful and actionable information. As per the Portfolio analysis I need to do rotate money from overweight financial sector 20.83% versus 13.3% suggested and invest in Technology 6.6% versus suggested 16.3%

Given that Technology has a very good run-in last year, should I increase my technology exposure or wait for a pull back? Within the Financial sector I hold TD, BMO, RY, BNS, LB, POW, EQB. Which one would you recommend that I trim or exit, and the which 2 technology stock would you recommend to invest in? In Technology I hold Intel, Cisco and Cloudflare

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Nimish on February 01, 2021
Q: Hi,
Could you comment on my profolio for a 5 year hold? Should I add/remove/replace any of the stocks?
Also, Cathie Wood said she is expecting a drop of the market this year. However I currently have ZERO cash position. Do you think I should trim my profolio to have some cash? If yes how much percent do you recommend?
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Yongwei on February 01, 2021
Q: I am trying to diversify my US portfolio with both growth and dividends in mind. Trying to build a solid portfolio using single stocks is difficult especially in this environment. I have IWM, SPY and XLK already. Which ETF would best fit my existing portfolio; DGRO or FHLC. Perhaps you have a better suggestion.

Rick
Read Answer Asked by Rick on February 01, 2021
Q: I am looking to add a consumer staples stock to my portfolio as I currently own none. Could you please give me your opinion of PBH and L? I see Loblaw as more of a value play and PBH as growing more over the next 2 years. I am concerned over the difference in valuations between the two companies but would like some growth. The dividends are similar for both. Is one riskier over the other? Should I buy one over the other or perhaps buy both? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by S on February 01, 2021