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Q: I am looking to "trim the fat" from my TFSA, which currently holds 20 stocks: ATD, BCE, BMO, BNS, CCO, CM, ENB, FFH, PDYPF, INO.UN, LAS, NXE, NWC, NA, NTR, PEY, PZA, MJJ, TRP, WELL. Are there any positions that raise red flags with you? In addition, could you suggest 3 or 4 value picks suitable for a long-term hold (20 years plus)?
Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Sarah on January 14, 2021
Q: Hey 5i,
Just looking for some clarification. When you reference your favourite growth companies like XBC, WELL, and LSPD in general or against larger cap stocks you usually say they are “higher risk”.

I understand that smaller, younger businesses are higher risk but when you say this- is this more as a “volatility risk”, “default/failure risk”, “downside risk”, “explicitly relative risk against larger caps but you remain very comfortable with the stock outlook”, etc.?

I’m asking since I am in my late twenties and holding these for long term. I actually enjoy volatility since I’m able to swing in and out of the stocks. I just want to make sure that I have this captured correctly.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on January 12, 2021
Q: Hello Peter,
Constellation Software will give existing shareholders Topicus shares (based on their formula) as part of the spinoff but it does not look like Telus will be doing the same(give existing shares the international arm shares in the form of dividend).. What are the plus and minuses of what both companies are treating the spin offs? I was expecting XBC to surge slightly going to TSX as it the stock would attract more institutional buyers but looks like the stock is taking a pause.. . Well seems to be doing the same.. Any comments on this? Thanks very much.
Read Answer Asked by umedali on January 12, 2021
Q: Hi, This is a list of potential momentum companies that you had suggested to another member. When I go into the 5i profile for each one, they all have negative P/E's except BKNG.
Am I reading this correctly - are they all losing money?
Read Answer Asked by Maria on January 12, 2021
Q: TFSA: I treat this account as my bank account because I earn no interest in my checking account which typically has fairly high cash balances and I have other investment accounts accounts that generate a ton of dividends as I am basically a "dividend grower" investor. I am retired and earn more than enough to live on. I own these tech. stocks: ETF IGM, ETF ARKK, and NIO ( I guess not a tech stock). I have approx. $35K in my TFSA to invest. I know you like KXS, SHOP & LSPD - I do not see the same returns as has happened this year and they are not value at this point IMHO. ERGO, three or four of your best suggestions going forward - equal weighting please.
Read Answer Asked by James on January 08, 2021
Q: I have small positions in these stocks in my TFSA. Which one would you add to, or do you have another suggestion for a stock that should do well in the next year. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Patricia on January 08, 2021
Q: Hi 5i - what are your 5 top growth stocks for a 10 year hold across the portfolios? Im looking at XBC, WELL, LSPD, SHOP and STC, but interested in your favorites right now. Thanks, Neil
Read Answer Asked by Neil on January 06, 2021
Q: Recommendation sought for investing new TFSA contributions. Expected drawdown on TFSA to start in 4 - 6 years.
My wife and my combined TFSA holdings are about 18% of our total portfolio, and the combined TFSA holdings are made up of:
PRMW & KEL <1%
PXT 3%
BCI 4%
BAM 7%
SIS 8% (20% loss)
XAW 8%
KXS 11%
VGRO 55% (the only investment also held in other accounts)
Cash 3% plus new contribution
I'm considering WELL (for growth) and FTS (for dividend & stability), possibly TFII?, or add a bit to PRMW (none of these are held in other accounts), for the new money.
Reasonable? Appropriate? Other recommendations?
Thanks for all you do, and I wish all of you a healthy & happy year.
Read Answer Asked by Lotar on January 06, 2021
Q: Happy New year &#129395;.
Could you name 3 to 5 Canadian and US high growth momentum stocks that you feel would likely do well in 2021 irrespective of size, industry etc. Also, could you include in that list one of your favourite high growth silver producer?
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by ilie on January 06, 2021
Q: Happy new year to 5i team!

I own the companies listed above within TFSA in equal positions of 8-10% except KXS where I am at 3% position.
I will add 6K to TFSA in 2021
Option 1: Buy more KXS with new money
Option 2: Buy XBC with new money
Option 3: Sell REAL and buy both KXS and XBC

In your opinions which of above option has better growth potential


Read Answer Asked by Mahendiali on January 05, 2021
Q: Hi gang,

I currently own WELL, however I'm looking at at three others in the space, Vitalhub, cloudMD and Think Research.
Please give me an over view of the differentiation between these four.
Also your view, rank, on which of the four will be the best in 5 yrs.
Thx
Read Answer Asked by Christopher on January 05, 2021
Q: what are the differences between the services provided by THNK and WELL ? if there are many similarities will THNK compete with WELL in the future acquisition of companies in the digital and non digital field ? thanks Richard
Read Answer Asked by richard on January 04, 2021
Q: I own XHC in a registered account. No heathcare in my non-registered account, looking to pick up 2-4% position. GUD and WELL have lots of info in the reports, similar comments on cash and acqisition strategy but the charts are very different. What one would you prefer for 4% or 2% each? Any others that I should consider / review?
Thanks,
Travis
Read Answer Asked by Travis on January 04, 2021
Q: I have to trim a couple percent from healthcare. Can you please rank your order of preference for the above mentioned stocks? Would you sell one or balance the 5? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Neil on December 31, 2020
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