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Q: What are your thoughts on MSFT, specifically their cloud computing sector of their business? I would assume that in the long run, eventually every company will be operating on the cloud. Seems like it's AMZN, MSFT and GOOG as the big 3. Does anything have a competitive advantage in this space at this time?
Thanks for all your great insights.
Marc
Read Answer Asked by Marc on August 30, 2021
Q: Could I have your top 5 growth picks in Canada & USA. Thank you BOB
Read Answer Asked by bob on August 30, 2021
Q: Please explain where a bought deal is announced by a Company with a broker at a discount to the share price at the time of announcement, where the institution then "shorts' the stock to cover the PP. Rookie question, but the only dumb question is the one not asked.
Read Answer Asked by Kelly on August 30, 2021
Q: Bought these when you first put them into the Growth Portfolio. Was wondering if you still feel that they have potential. What do you think is needed to get them going in a positive direction? What do their financials look like?
Thanks for your invaluable wisdom and knowledge.
John
Read Answer Asked by John on August 30, 2021
Q: Hi, These stocks have been on a tear recently, specially NVEI, and the guess is, with no specific news. The momentum has simply been Amazing !!! We have no immediate plans to add to or 5-6% position in each. But if we do, does it make sense ? Would you wait for share prices to settle and what would be a decent buy price for each ? Also could you prioritize them in order of current valuation vs growth prospects. Thank You
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on August 30, 2021
Q: Hi Peter and Staff
I've learned that sector reallocations can sometimes be cured by changing your allocation % to sectors or by moving a hybrid company from one sector to another. Having said that what would you say a proper allocation between technology and consumer discretionary is for Amazon?
thanks for all you do
Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on August 30, 2021
Q: I am familiar with norberts gambit to move Canadian dollars to the US but what is the best way to convert US dollars to Canadian currency?
Read Answer Asked by Jean on August 30, 2021
Q: I was looking at a list of your past picks that haven't been mentioned for awhile but they seem to be doing quite well. In fact, they have as good a track record as some of the US stocks you mentioned recently. Mastercard which I own is under water over the past year, I am thinking of selling it and the above 2 look like good replacements. Preferably, ZS. Do you still pay attention to these 2?
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on August 30, 2021
Q: My portfolio shows 15.74 in technology. Would this include tech stocks in etfs I hold?
Read Answer Asked by Roy on August 30, 2021
Q: Hi Everyone at 5i!!! With Biden’s objective to enhance American infrastructure, what companies and ETFs stand to benefit from this and which would be the best ones to invest in? The list can include the stocks that provide the raw materials to this project as well. Thank you , Tamara
Read Answer Asked by Tamara on August 30, 2021
Q: Over the last couple of months a lot of Canadian tech stocks have seen huge gains in a very short time.

CSU from $1,730 to $2,130
DCBO from $65 to $104;
DSG from $70 to $97;
KXS from $135 to $199;
LSPD from $85 to $131;
MAGT from $26 to $55;
NVEI from $100 to $161;
TOI from $80 to $125.

1) Do you think this is getting overdone and are we due for some kind of correction in this sector?

2) Are any of the above still good buys after these large, rapid price increases?

3) Are there any Canadian tech stocks that have "missed the party" so to speak, haven't seen large rapid price increases like those above, and are good buys currently?

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Dan on August 30, 2021
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