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Q: As I recall in early 2022, prior to the stock split, 5i research said GOOG was the best bet in the big tech space, with lots of cash and good financials. For longer term potential, where to you see GOOG now compared to MSFT, APPL, AMZN etc?
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Read Answer Asked by Grant on January 06, 2023
Q: I heard today that Meta announced (rather quietly) that they will be diluting shareholders by printing $425M more shares to give employees in SBC to try to keep them after the big price drop over the last while. I was continuing to hold META because I think it still has a decent shot at growing in some of its rev streams and the metaverse could be successful for them. But this dilution irks me more than the the price drop. What are your thoughts on this? Do you see this as being more of a reason to maybe exit a position in META?
Read Answer Asked by Adam on January 06, 2023
Q: Happy Holidays!! Two part question - What are your thoughts on index funds, I don’t think I see any in your portfolios.

I read some commentary sometimes how some “professional investors” say they are better than stocks, for as the stock market goes up the index funds will too, but stocks don’t always rise when the market does. I do see the counter argument there too.

And assuming you’re not opposed to them, you which ones would you recommend?

Please take 2-3 credits, as that was a long question.

Thanks,

Cam
Read Answer Asked by Cam on January 06, 2023
Q: If one believes the 2 year note yield will fall, what are best ideas to play this scenario?
Read Answer Asked by John on January 05, 2023
Q: I have no Healthcare companies in my portfolio. What names are you presently recommending; Canadian and/or US $. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Gerry on January 05, 2023
Q: Hello,
Many experts are predicting a downturn in the market for at least the first half of 2023 and possible even longer. With that in mind, and if the Feds and Bank of Canada pause in Q1,... the market will stabilize and GIC rates may pull back. In fact RBC GIC's short term rates are about the same as longer term. Therefore, is this a good time to start buying Bonds ETFs with the hope that as rates start coming down the stock price will start moving higher? Am I correct in this assumption? And, which ones would you suggest? short, mid, or long term.? As well, what are you thoughts on Prime Linked Cashable GIC's ( offered by RBC)? Finally, would you buy a 1 year GIC currently at 4.65% ( by RBC) ?
Thanks
CR
Read Answer Asked by Carlo on January 05, 2023
Q: Happy New Year to the 5i crew. A question regarding EXLS, it's had a very nice climb since early 2020 and has more than tripled. The PB and PS look reasonable for a growth company but the PCF looks quite high. Is there more gas in the tank over the next 1-2 years?
Read Answer Asked by Stefan on January 05, 2023
Q: Can you please provide two Emerging Markets ETFs ex. China that you would recommend to an investor seeking exposure to those markets?

Thanks as always for your expertise.
Read Answer Asked by Richard on January 05, 2023
Q: TFSA top up for 2023. I hold all IWO in the account currently. My crystal ball doesn't like the current USD:CAD outlook so buying USD with CAD to get IWO at the moment doesn't feel like a good move. Does anything in the balance or growth portfolio look particularly attractive as a buy? I hold OTEX and ENGH as tech stocks, both have been adequately beaten up to be buys but I hate owning the same stock in multiple accounts so would consider a different CAD stock for the TFSA account if you can think of one. So long way to ask: just suck it up and buy, IWO, buy ENGH, buy OTEX or buy ??? as it is your top pick right now. 5 year hold.
Read Answer Asked by Tom on January 05, 2023
Q: Hi Team,
My thoughts are on what to do with a portfolio that was caught "tech heavy" before the recent fallout. My opinion is...that if the holdings were "winners" in the previous environment, and will survive until the next cycle up for the sector happens, then at this point it is best to just hold on to the positions, as opposed to try to sell for big losses and diversify at this point when the entire portfolio fell 50% in 2022. My hopes are to wait for a big recovery in my holdings at least somewhat...then after that diversify to more appropriate levels. Am I wrong in this thinking? Tough call I know...but what do the odds point to here? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Shane on January 05, 2023
Q: If held in a TFSA, I believe RSP would be exposed to an American withholding tax. If this is the case, can you recommend a Canadian based equivalen that wouild not?
Read Answer Asked by richard on January 05, 2023
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