Investment Q&A

Q: Good Morning,

What are your thoughts on Apples recent downward guidance, stock is now down 38% from its highs a few months ago, it is as you know a very cheap stock for a "tech" company. Do you feel that this is way overblown... I understand the trade war concerns but this has to be a short term concern (1-2 years).

Is this not a very compelling price at its current valuation with the cash hoard they have and stock buybacks, services revenue increasing, etc.

I do not own Apple but I have been waiting for a good time to buy some and now seems like a good opportunity to maybe buy half a position and see how it goes? Would you think Apple would be a good stock to buy for a grandchild's RESP money not needed for 15 plus years?

Q: Would you buy Apple today?

Q: Obviously Apple is taking a big hit today and will likely continue to struggle for some time. How do you feel the news on Apple will affect Microsoft and Keysight and Canadian stocks such as Constellation Software and Descartes? Thank You.

Q: I know it's not your core area, but was wondering what you thought Apple's revenue warning might mean for the company, the tech sector, the US economy, international trade, and the universe going forward.

Q: I'm in China for a few weeks, and I am astounded at the payment system. The only place I've been able to use my Visa card is Starbucks. For me, everything else is cash, because I am not set up for the point-of-sale system here. Aside from the few foreigners paying cash, this is truly a cashless society. Each vendor has a scan code sticker - Purchasers use their phone, scan the code, and pay the bill in one easy step. Do you know which companies are behind this system?

Q: Can you please provide a list of 5 US stocks which have been unduly punished in the recent market turmoil and could be poised for a bounce back over time. Thx

Q: Hi Guys,
How would you rank these 3 companies today if you're buying for a long term hold.
Thank you.
John

Q: Curious as to what's attracting Buffet to Apple. Could they be due to transform from selling product to a subscription model and enjoy a renewed period of growth similar to Microsoft?
I've enjoyed a good ride with CSU, but wondering if it could be timely to sell and purchase Apple. Would you proceed or not?
Thanks Peter.

Q: do You think it is a good time to buy these stock? for long term investment like snow ball.
appreciate your time!

Jacky

Q: HI there: I am still in comfortable profit margin from investments in the three stocks above. I wonder what you think about taking profits (now 20 % lower for Apple) now and holding some money on the side, or is buying on this dip a good idea. Especially re Apple.

Q: Sell, hold or buy these stocks?
Thanks!

Q: Trading down 6% pre market. Would you add to today on the dip? Do you like the stock ?
Thanks

Q: I am thinking of selling off my profit in those companies. What do you suggest that are safer for the next year.
margita

Q: Thanks to good advice from 5i, my tech stocks have done well enough to make up close to 40% of my holdings! Within the sector, these are my waitings:
CSU - 12%, KXS - 12%, SHOP - 11%, CLS - 5%, GOOGL - 9%, SQ - 11 %, AAPL - 10 %, NVDA - 9%, AMZN - 15%, and SPOT - 6%.
Some of these are broadly spaced within the sector, and I hate to let any of them go, but I’m getting a bit nervous about vulnerability to a general tech turndown. Do you have suggestions for me?

Q: I know that 5i does not cover US companies, however I read Peter's recent article in the FP on US tech companies and the need to have some tech exposure. That being said, for long term growth do you recommend buying into these companies at today's valuations or has that train left the station?

Q: Hi Peter and Staff
I believe you consider both of the above a buy at present time.......family member has enough $ to start a small position in 1 of them. Which would you pick at present for long term hold and why.
Thanks for all you do
Dennis

Q: hi Peter, In my previous question, regarding good candidates for covered call strategy. I forgot to mention that interested in US stocks due to better option premium. Can you please provide 5-6 names . dividend payment would be bonus. Thanks

Q: I am currently overweight in tech (now pushing 23%). I have just retired (with a generous defined benefit pension) and am trying to adopt a more conservative approach to investing. Given this new focus:
a) What would you suggest would be an appropriate weighting for tech?
b) Could you list the above-noted holdings in order of least to most risk?
c) Could you offer your thoughts with respect to which stock - or stocks - on this list represents the best balance of value and growth?
Thank you.

Q: I hold these in my us tfsa and each are weighted to about 4% of my total portfolio except nvda which grew to a nice 7%. I have some cash to add and wondering which I should top off first?

Q: Hi Peter, little confused looking for growth stuck between these two any thoughts. Thanks. Alnoor