Investment Q&A

Q: I am looking to add to my Tech Sector - I currently have AAPL, MSFT, CSCO ( in RRSP ) and OTEX - I am thinking about buying some GOOG ( in our TFSA accounts ) to complement the above - would that be something you would do OR would you add to the existing positions. Appreciate you comment.
Thanks

Q: Good afternoon,

The technology portion of my portfolio has grown too large (about 37%) and I’m trying to figure out how to get it back to about 25%? My issue is that I’m interested in too many tech options (I.e., the ones that I own plus others I’d like to buy). I’m looking for suggestions on which I should sell, add to or replace by buying a better option. Some were initiated with half positions that went down and some full positions grew so the proportions all over the place. I have a long time horizon and many are held in a registered account (except SHOP and NVDA). I own: KXS (3.5%), CSU (3.8%), SHOP (2.7%), PHO (<1%), ZS (3.3%), TEAM (1%), NVDA (6.1%), AAPL (11%), MSFT (4.6%) and I’m interested in buying REAL, DOCU and GOOG. I’d like to own what are viewed as solid tech companies for future innovation and growth and I’m willing to add, remove or replace any of these companies.

I also need to add materials and REITs to my portfolio since I currently have no holdings in these. I’ll use my tech trimmings to add to these sectors. Suggestions of top companies for these two sectors would also be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks for all the great work and suggestions you provide,
Lisa

Q: Good morning. I am reading a JP Morgan report on Apple and they have EPS estimates for 2021 at $4.50. Which is 36% expected growth from their 2020 projection of 3.29. Do you have projections further out to 2022 or 2023? Thanks

Q: Over the years Apple has been pursuing an aggressive buyback program and now with the split it has increased the share count. Does the split undue the benefits of the buy back and if so why do the split outside of getting more retail investor to buy into the name?

Thanks

Q: I am considering to start investing in the 5 G technology companies ( 2/3 companies for 3 to 5 years) . What are your thoughts on which sector: hardware, software... and which companies would be a good start. I realize this is a broad question, please take as many credits as needed.
Thank you!

Q: Hi 5i Guys,
I'm wondering about selling some BAC to buy Visa (V) and Apple (A) to get a little more growth in my portfolio. Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.
T

Q: good morning,

I'm reading a lot of rather breathless prose about the potential of 5G and am interested on your thoughts for the potential of this technology. The names that pop up include Apple, Qualcomm, Nokia, Siemens, Skyworks, Crown Castle ( I believe that may have been a 5i suggestion) and even ( gasp) Blackberry. What companies would you suggest are best positioned to take advantage of the projected growth, both US and Canadian. Thanks.

Q: Both AAPL and AMZN have had really great runs (with AAPL's run a bit stronger). Based on the new valuations, is there one 5i likes better for growth?

Q: Apple is trading at 32x FY21 EPS estimates while its revenue growth for the next decade is estimated to be 5% per year. Is it too expensive now and therefore should be sold? I’ve held it in my RRSP account for a long time with substantial gains.
Thanks. Liping

Q: Since Apple would be splitting 4 ways on August 31, would that mean that the share will be cheaper to get in. Would you suggest if some one wants to invest $5,000 canadian would it be a good time to enter at that time and do you see it still going very strong.

Q: Hello,
I read somewhere that AAPL took 42 years to reach a 1 trillion market cap and only took 2 years to reach 2 trillion! Sounds like compounding at work. How common is it for mature companies like AAPL to grow at this rate? Which of the other FAANGM companies would you expect some thing like this? Thanks.

Regards,

Shyam

Q: Any information and your opinion about JAMF will be appreciated. Thanks.

Q: Good morning. Have similar small positions in both Apple and Veev. I like a concentrated portfolio. Should I condense to one and if so, which one? Or just leave well enough alone. Also own Kinaxis and XBC in my TFSA. Dividend stocks are in my self-directed account. I'm a 75 year old senior woman who loves managing my own portfolio, with your wonderful recommendations of course. Thanks. Lorraine

Q: Hi Peter/Ryan, I would like to buy AAPL for my TFSA, first of all can an American company be put into a TFSA and would the same rules apply to capital gains or losses, or what is different about an American company in a TFSA. Secondly, they are about to split is it better to buy before or after a split. Thanks

Q: WHEN DOES APPLE SPLIT FOUR FOR ONE. IN OTHER WORDS, WHEN WILL THE ADDITIONAL SHARES BE IN THE PORTFOLIO?

Q: Hi Peter, what is your opinion on the 5 for 1 stock split for Tesla and 4 for 1 for Apple? Are past stock splits in your experiences generally sound investments (for profitable companies that is) for special situations? Thanks!

Q: Hi,
Both of these companies have recently announced stock splits. AAPL for the umpteenth time, TSLA I think for the first time. While I understand the logic behind a stock split, I am curious as to the usual market reaction. With our current electronic trading, does a split still have weight in attracting new buyers because the price point has decreased? I you were to initiate a new position on either of these companies would you do so in advance of the split, or wait until after? Is there a 'usual' response that occurs - such as just before a split prices rise, or they fall just after a split, etc. Any thoughts on this would be most welcome! If you were to start a new position how would you rank these two companies against adding to a current position in MSFT? Thanks, as always, for your hard work and insight.
Dawn

Q: Good Morning! I have a new great granddaughter and I am in the process of setting up an RESP for her. Obviously, a long time horizon! Could you recommend 2-3 stocks/ETFs with growth in mind?
Thanks for your help, Michael

Q: 2 questions - what's you outlook for gold / silver moving fwd after the blood bath today ? will the price recover or are we headed back down below $2000 or?- what's the general feeling amongst the gold bugs
- What is your top 3 stocks both in Canada + USA regardless of sector (I am a moderate risk investor. Deduct credits as you see fit

Thanks for your help its appreciated

Q: Hello,
For a TFSA with a long term horizon (5+ years) would you please rank these companies, keeping in mind their current valuation?
Also, are there any that you would shy away from/not consider?
Thanks for your help