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Q: Hi Peter,

I'd like your opinion of these US stocks based on the data available to you.

Could you name three other high-growth US stocks that pique your interest at current levels?
Read Answer Asked by David on February 19, 2019
Q: I have been out of the loop on financial news for the past six months or so, and so am a bit unfocused on current news.

What are your thoughts on adding NVDA at this time (to appropriate weighting, etc.)? [I reviewed some Q&A on it, but am not clear as to why the latest downdraft on this company is occurring. Perhaps I didn't go back far enough.] If this is not a solid pick at this time, would you please suggest your favourite in the sector, for a 5% position? Canadian or US -- I have no preference, other than it be Tech. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Sylvia on February 06, 2019
Q: Hi 5i,

What would be your top 10 names for a U.S. growthy balanced portfolio?

TIA
Read Answer Asked by Wayne on January 28, 2019
Q: Target allocation to Tech is up to 17%. Currently, of that amount, I have V at 34% of the sector [less than 6% of total portfolio], GIB at 22%, and the rest as follows: CSU 8%, MSFT and SHOP at 7% each, DOCU at 5%, leaving about less than 20% for investment [could go to 25% if sell DOCU].
My watchlist is broken down into;
a) Tech equipment: SPLK, SNPS, KEYS, NVDA;
b) software: KXS, TTD, TEAM.
Of course, there are so many others that you have recommended.
So, please advise on narrowing the list - building on my current holdings or otherwise.
Read Answer Asked by sam on January 23, 2019
Q: I've finally decided to look at investing in some US stocks. Would you be able to suggest a couple of US growth stocks that have some stability and growth potential over the next few years? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by steven on January 22, 2019
Q: I've noticed that despite the tech meltdown recently, some have held up quite well such as RPD (Rapid 7). I found this a bit surprising given that the company was smaller than others such as NVDA.

Is the relative strength a positive sign? Are there other notable tech companies with positive relative strength vs peers? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Mike on January 08, 2019
Q: Hi 5i team,
All these four stocks have come down in value to different degrees. Based on projected earning growth, balance sheets, and value, which two of the four above should have the strongest rebound next year? Which two will be your preference for a 2 year hold? Would now be a good time to pick up these stocks? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Willie on December 24, 2018
Q: On the losing end of these 3 - V down 12%, SQ down 35% and TEAM down 6% - thinking of selling before year end to capture the tax losses and then re-purchasing after the 30 days - question - is this a good idea ? OR should I just cut my losses on these 3 and look for something else that might be more in line with a possible "recession" on the horizon.
thanks
Read Answer Asked by JOHN on December 21, 2018
Q: Hi. I contributed some money to my RRSP account and would like to buy 3-5 stocks that have a lot of upside potentials given the latest drawback of the market. Though I have a 10+ years holding period, it would be nice to see short term gain. I don't mind buying US stocks (or Canadian stock) if you can recommend.
Read Answer Asked by Yiwen on December 13, 2018
Q: If you we’re looking to buy 5 US stocks with strong growth prospects for. 5 year hold what names would you consider?
Read Answer Asked by Ian on December 12, 2018
Q: Hi team,
I saw an interesting question last week on the metrics for evaluating stocks in different sectors. You did not mention the tech sector. I am curious on those metrics where there are many companies, trends, growth prospects, competitors, among others. Many companies show no earnings at all as they are investing for earnings down the road. So how do you compare these companies?

With the market unrest the past couple of months, I have looked more closely at your Companies section where there is a wealth of information. Take 3 cloud stocks that regularly show up on your favourites list: BOX, RPD and TEAM. None have earnings today. There are non-earnings metrics shown, such as price to sales and price to cash flow. On a price to sales basis, BOX is 4.5, RPD is 6.3 and TEAM is 22.3. Box is the winner with RPD a reasonably close 2nd. On a price to cash flow basis, BOX is 32, RPD is 620 and TEAM is 60. BOX again is the winner but RPD is a poor 3rd. I know numbers don’t tell the whole story, but I am not sure how to make any reasonable evaluations based on the metrics.

Thanks for the insight.
Dave

Read Answer Asked by Dave on December 04, 2018
Q: Looking at the US market for a 2-3 year horizon. Like TSG, SMSEY, XLK, NVDA and TEAM do you see any problem with taking full positions now and what 2-3 additions would you make and or remove.

Thank-you as always for your insight.
Read Answer Asked by Alex on November 21, 2018
Q: I have some cash to deploy. Can you state your order of preference please.
Thanks a lot.
Read Answer Asked by Lai Kuen on November 16, 2018