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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
Q: NEO-L
Duane recently had a question about Amazon being available to purchase on NEO-L. I don't understand what is involved here; can you pls describe how such CDRs work. I do not know even where / how to purchase them. Also, I am concerned with liquidity; on their website they state "CDRs will reference highly liquid global shares that trade on major exchanges around the world. Generally speaking, where the underlying shares has a high trading volume, the corresponding CDR is expected to have a high degree of liquidity.".
Will shares (units?) be easy to sell if one wants to dispose of a position? I believe these will make otherwise high priced stocks available to small investors. Can you think other advantages or disadvantages to buying? Last any other source of info you can point me to? Many thanks for your excellent service
Read Answer Asked by Leonard on August 30, 2021
Q: I am looking to lock in some profits and hold a little more cash at the moment. The above stocks are ones I've done well on but are feeling a bit stagnant at the moment. I still like them but looking for ones to sell that have the least FOMO. BNS is probably already a for sure as I am overweight on it a lot at the moment. I have losses from the market downturn so taxes are not a major concern. What of these would you consider selling first if raising cash? I don't worry about sector weights.
Read Answer Asked by Graham on August 30, 2021
Q: I need in increase my portfolio weightings in Consumer Cyclical and Utilities. I currently hold AQN, BIP.UN and FTS in Utilities in roughly equal amounts and hold QSR and LNF for Consumer Cyclical with QSR double the holding of LNF. Should I add to my current positions to increase my weighting in both sectors or consider adding new stocks?
Read Answer Asked by Sandy on August 30, 2021
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