Investment Q&A

Q: Thank you.Why is dropping down last few days
Ebrahim

Q: I'm looking to invest a small amount of money for an 8 year old, primarily to introduce him to investing. I'd like to invest in companies that he can see the name of around the city, or in his hand to make it 'real' to him. Are there 2-3 such companies that you could recommend for a keen youngster? An ETF that includes recognizable companies to a child is an option, if you can recommend one also.

Q: What is the difference between GOOG and GOOGL?

Q: Hi 5i,

What would be your top 10 names for a U.S. growthy balanced portfolio?

TIA

Q: I am looking to better allocate some USD in my RRSP. I currently hold IWO and want to build on this with 3 holdings in strong US growth companies/ industries that are proven capital compounders for the long term. I am considering Google and Mastercard and am looking for one more compliment assuming you like the 2 mentioned. Also would you prefer MA over V? My timeframe is 10 years +
Thank you!

Q: I've finally decided to look at investing in some US stocks. Would you be able to suggest a couple of US growth stocks that have some stability and growth potential over the next few years? Thanks.

Q: Which AI companies big and small do you recommend which may become 10 baggers.

Q: Which of these three companies are preferred going forward for 2019? Should we hold all?

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

Q: Hi
What would the BE portfolio performance be without CSU Constellation Software be as holding over time? What if it was a company listed outside of Canada. With this thought, are there any companies outside of Canada that you would consider the same caliber as CSU (same sector is not important to me)? Sorry for the outside of Canada question but I am hoping to add some diversification over the next few years.
Thank you
J

Q: If you we’re looking to buy 5 US stocks with strong growth prospects for. 5 year hold what names would you consider?

Q: Good afternoon 5i,
As usual, thank you for your level-headed advice, especially during this time in the market. It is time to decide on a candidate for tfsa. We will be taking stocks out of our rif in kind to margin and then transferred into tfsa in Jan. I am debating which would be the best strategy regarding two stocks that I am considering, and wondering the best criteria to decide. I would really appreciate your take on the situation.

the two stocks are Toy and Goog. Neither of them has a dividend to worry about, so no withholding tax for the US stock, and no lost dividend tax advantage for the Canadian.

I have about a 40 percent profit in Google and Toy I just bought recently and have about a 5 percent profit (so far). I like the idea of growing them in the rif because of the tax advantage and ten putting them in the tfsa.
I am not sure but I imagine the decision comes down to growth. Which one will grow the fastest. Relative safety could also play a role, but the stocks have already been bought. Wondering what your suggestion would be on this?
thanks

Q: Moving your money from Regular acct to TFSAs

I am at a quandary as the market starts to lurge from the grave on a strategy moving capital from my regular account to my tfsa.

I'm letting my energy stocks ride ( i know i know, it's madness, but there's so little left there).

My real question is between my so so stocks which have regained and and are showing signs of going positive, down 30% to 3% and my winners in tech which some have done very well while some are plodding along. I'm thinking of moving one of more successful ones like SHOP AMZN ADBE or would GOOG MFST ( a recent buy) be a better choice.

I suppose the question I'm asking is more of a strategy first question rather than a specific stock. I feel no real need to buy something new, so is shifting one of my winners to the TFSA sound?

Any insight would be helpful. Deduct what is necessary.

Q: I have some funds available to add to one or two of the stated holdings. What looks best at this time?
Much appreciated. RAM

Q: I own NVDA, FB, BOX, AMZN and GOOG in my son's RESP and he is still in the green. Would you briefly comment on each stock's potential rebound and rate them? Thanks.

Q: Artificial intelligence is a trendy topic. What recommendations do you have for a senior who wants to participate in this space?

Q: Hello team, my son is 19 and he has 10,000 to invest for the long term. Can you advise what 5-6 companies you would recommend?

Thanks
Ed

Q: It appears US tech stocks are falling out of favour recently. Do you see this continuing? If so, what sector do you suggest and if you could suggest a couple stocks. Thanks

Q: Dear 5i,
If I were interested in starting a position in Alphabet (assuming it fit with my sector allocation) would it make sense that I should go for the C class rather than the A class of shares? I would get a moderate discount and still share in the (potential) company's fortunes. The only draw back is that I would have no voting power.
Is my thinking correct? May I have your thoughts?
Thank you for your time.

Q: Dear 5i Research,
I enjoy reading your watchlist questions. I am 67 years old, semi retired and enjoy doing my own investing through a discount brokerage over many years. I do have a high risk tolerance. My retirement income is CPP, OAS and my stock portfolio in 7 figures divided amongst 6 stocks. I am a very “concentrated” investor having gone from 30 plus stocks and ETF’s to only 6 stocks – Constellation Software (CSU), Alphabet (GOOG), Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B), Amazon (AMZN), Alibaba (BABA), and Tencent (TCEHY). I follow them all closely. Should I be concerned about my high tech component and rather concentrated portfolio? What type of diversification if any would you recommend?