Investment Q&A

Q: Yesterday both GOOG and MSFT reported first quarter results. Considering this limited information which company would you invest intoday for a 2 year hold. Would you consider that MSFT results are reduced by a large "extraordinary charge" for termination of employees that is not expected to be incurred in the future in making this opinion. Thanks. Mike

Q: Hi Peter,
I have over 6 figures to invest for 3 or more years for a Canadian holding company and am looking for suggestions to invest in each of the sectors, in a combination of ETFs and stocks. I would like to be more tax efficient where most of the returns would be in capital gains (total returns are mostly in the growth of the stocks, less in dividends). Investments can be in any geographic areas. In terms of risk level, I am comfortable with your balance portfolio approach, where it has some elements of growth.

One example I have, closer to income than growth, is HXH-T. It is a dividend ETF, low MER cost, with beta of < 1, pretty risk adverse. The price of the stocks is the index it tracks plus dividends.

Thank you,
Roger

Q: I am down 24% in my Magna position. (Bought it believing it was well positioned for the EV revolution) Is this still a good 5year play or cut my losses and pick up more Google while it is still down?

Q: I currently hold MSFT, NVDA, AMZN, and GOOG. All are at a 5% weight, except for AMZN, which is at 3%. I have an additional 2% to invest. Would you suggest topping up AMZN to 5%...or purchasing another tech stock with the additional funds? If the latter, would you please provide three stocks ranked by both risk and potential profit...and explain why you have selected each? Thank you.

Q: Brief thoughts on these weeds I'm looking to pick.

Return and % weight in portfolio now and what I plan:

MGA: -39, 2.13%. Looking to trim slightly down to 1.5%, add to ATZ, BYD, BKNG or SBUX?
ILLM: -87%, 0.14%. So small now its insignificant, roll into GOOG position
CTS: -46%, 0.96%. Hovering at 1 yr low. Aside from strategic review, what's the catalyst?
MED: -61%, 0.80%. Sell and add to ATZ, BYD, BKNG or SBUX?

Toss them, hold them or water them? Thanks!

Q: RESP for 2 year old, with current year contribution to deploy ($3,075). Considering selling SHOP (8% weight) and NVDA(15% weight) and adding equally position in BN and AMZ CDR. Objective to diversify portfolio and add some growth potential. Thoughts on this plan, or alternative suggestions?

Q: Hello Peter et al,

From your answers your faith and belief in GOOG seems unshakeable! Would say it is worth nibbling at this price? Or is it worth buying cash covered puts and be ready if assigned? In other words, wade in gradually (DCA as per your recent editorial in CMS!) or use options strategy? If you do hazard a guess, what would be the floor for GOOG? 90$? Your crystal ball is as good as anyone's on CNBC!!

Mano.

P.S. BTW miss you at BNN! You folks may want to consider regular webinars for the subscribers with a Q&A function.

Q: Hi 5i, there was REUTERS article published in G&M today: "Alphabet shares fall on report Samsung is considering Bing as default search engine", an I would appreciate you analysis on it affecting Google. Thx.

Q: Good Afternoon

I currently hold TEAM(even), VEEVE(-10%) TRADEDESK(-10%),CROWDSTRIKE (-35%) and UNITY(-75%). Each of these positions make up less than 2% of my portfolio. Unfortunately there are no tax losses applicable. If you were to consolidate which ones would you keep or in turn what would you buy as a replacement

Thank you

Q: hi group i am looking to increase my % in the 11 stocks (listed) from 2-4% can you list order and price estimate you would target assuming a mild recession Thanks for your guidance

Q: If i had to pick just one of these companies to hold for 3 years, which one would you predict that would have the best upside.

Q: Hi 5i, May I pls have your thoughts on latest results and if you would continue to hold or upgrade.

I have few other dogs, maybe LGO also, that I'm looking to consolidate into either GOOG, META, DIS, PYPL or AMZN. Which 2 or 3 would be your preferred choices? PYPL worries me a bit, seems other fintec companies might be eating their lunch. DIS is interesting given old CEO is back and cost cutting the company. Pls give your pros/cons when ranking. Thx for your great advice!

Q: Now we know we are near the end of J Powell's hikes in Interest Rates as Inflation is dropping should I start building my equity Holdings?

If so can you give me three names in Canada & USA Thanks a lot RAK

Q: Hi Everyone!! Peter, I always enjoy your article in the National Post. In this past one” Five things I wish I knew when I started out”…. You mentioned as one of your points , that companies that don’t need any money at all are the best investments . Could you please list a few Canadian and US companies that are in that situation?
Cheers,
Tamara

Q: Can I get your 3 or 4 picks for Ai stocks or ETF,s

Q: Hi Peter,

Why is GOOG up this week. I hold aGOOG for the past 1 year, with the recent rally, I am nearing break-even, is this the right time to get out ? or do you see a further upside ?

Q: If I sold my remaining shares in lightspeed I would like to invest the money in a higher quality company. Could you provide a few names that would fit this description as well as growth upside especially in a market turn-around. Any sectors are fine.

Q: Hi everyone at 5i!
I am up 370% with my stock in NVDA and would like to trim a third of the stock. With the proceeds I would like to add to a portfolio holding AWK, BRKB, BX,COST,EMR, ISRG RSP. QQQ. JPM MDT MSFT, NVDA , PEP, PG, O , VZ, V, WM . I am looking for two or three stock suggestions that would round out this list for growth or growth and income.
Cheers,
Tamara

Q: Where can I find a list of all the CDRs available in Canada?

For a growth-oriented TFSA, what would be your top picks (5-10) from this list for a 5+ year hold?

Thank you in advance.

Q: Hi 5i Team,

I’m down on all the above stocks as follows CRWD Down 36%, ETSY down 40%, PINS down 52%, PYPL down 64%, SQ down 72% and U down 77%.

With a 2 to 3 year horizon which of these are worth holding and which once I should sell and can you suggest US replacements and not necessarily in the same asset class. Just good stable companies that have good growth potential to outperform the indexes.

Take as many credits as you feel necessary.

Thanks
Joe