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• Lam Research Corporation (LRCX $96.96)
  • $96.96 P/E (TTM): 27.24X Cap: $125.07B
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• Eaton Corporation PLC (ETN $392.17)
  • $392.17 P/E (TTM): 38.84X Cap: $150.61B
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• Parker-Hannifin Corporation (PH $738.82)
  • $738.82 P/E (TTM): 28.04X Cap: $93.22B
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• Rockwell Automation Inc. (ROK $358.52)
  • $358.52 P/E (TTM): 44.96X Cap: $40.24B
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• Vertiv Holdings LLC Class A (VRT $137.47)
  • $137.47 P/E (TTM): 76.09X Cap: $49.87B
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• Trane Technologies plc (TT $472.07)
  • $472.07 P/E (TTM): 38.45X Cap: $102.97B
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• GE Vernova Inc. (GEV $644.59)
  • $644.59 P/E (TTM): 89.65X Cap: $169.85B
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Q: What would you say are the top US manufacturing stocks to buy now for growth?

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Read Answer Asked by Judith on June 25, 2025

• Lam Research Corporation (LRCX $96.96)
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Q: Hi,

There was a healthy jump(twice that of the index) in the stock price of Lam Research. Are you aware of any reason for this event? I would appreciate your view on the company and whether it is advisable to jump in or wait for a pullback?
Regards

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Read Answer Asked by Rajiv on May 13, 2025

• Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT $185.69)
  • $185.69 P/E (TTM): 22.89X Cap: $150.96B
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• Lam Research Corporation (LRCX $96.96)
  • $96.96 P/E (TTM): 27.24X Cap: $125.07B
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• NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA $173.50)
  • $173.50 P/E (TTM): 56.05X Cap: $4.23T
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• Finning International Inc. (FTT $61.71)
  • $61.71 P/E (TTM): 17.32X Cap: $8.27B
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• TFI International Inc. (TFII $128.13)
  • $128.13 P/E (TTM): 19.58X Cap: $10.19B
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• Kinaxis Inc. (KXS $208.47)
  • $208.47 P/E (TTM): 438.7X Cap: $5.74B
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• Trisura Group Ltd. (TSU $44.65)
  • $44.65 P/E (TTM): 19.26X Cap: $2.09B
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• Monolithic Power Systems Inc. (MPWR $714.68)
  • $714.68 P/E (TTM): 19.02X Cap: $34.47B
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• Cadence Design Systems Inc. (CDNS $332.19)
  • $332.19 P/E (TTM): 82.4X Cap: $88.64B
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• Century Communities Inc. (CCS $59.63)
  • $59.63 P/E (TTM): 6.25X Cap: $1.80B
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• M/I Homes Inc. (MHO $122.19)
  • $122.19 P/E (TTM): 6.4X Cap: $3.24B
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• Boyd Group Services Inc. (BYD $197.12)
  • $197.12 P/E (TTM): 233.5X Cap: $4.25B
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Q: Are there any stocks out there today that you feel are stupidly mispriced and could get a nice bounce/run this year?
Thank you

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Read Answer Asked by Christine on January 17, 2025

• Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT $185.69)
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• KLA Corporation (KLAC $902.09)
  • $902.09 P/E (TTM): 32.89X Cap: $119.57B
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• Lam Research Corporation (LRCX $96.96)
  • $96.96 P/E (TTM): 27.24X Cap: $125.07B
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• ASML Holding N.V. (ASML $711.25)
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Q: Would you consider KLA and/or ASML as "core" IT/AI holdings for 3-5 years, apart from current M 7 holdings. Among IT/AI opportunities available, how would you rank one or both, given current valuations, and taking into account vulnerabilities [China]. Or, would you suggest 3 others instead.
Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by sam on January 14, 2025

• Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT $185.69)
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• Lam Research Corporation (LRCX $96.96)
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Q: LRCX and AMAT both fell hard after ASML reported. Is the drop overdone? Are LRCX or AMAT buyable? If yes, at or below what price on each? And between the LRCX and AMAT, do you have a preference?

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Read Answer Asked by Adam on October 18, 2024

• Lam Research Corporation (LRCX $96.96)
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• ASML Holding N.V. (ASML $711.25)
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Q: Any idea as to why 15%, [ $11.15 ] sell off in the last 5 trading sessions? Down 10%

Any Co news? Concerns?

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Read Answer Asked by Henry on October 17, 2024

• Broadcom Inc. (AVGO $290.18)
  • $290.18 P/E (TTM): 108.13X Cap: $1.35T
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• Intel Corporation (INTC $20.70)
  • $20.70 Cap: $98.71B
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• Lam Research Corporation (LRCX $96.96)
  • $96.96 P/E (TTM): 27.24X Cap: $125.07B
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• NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA $173.50)
  • $173.50 P/E (TTM): 56.05X Cap: $4.23T
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• QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM $158.40)
  • $158.40 P/E (TTM): 16.21X Cap: $174.40B
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• Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD $166.47)
  • $166.47 P/E (TTM): 118.34X Cap: $262.86B
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• Super Micro Computer Inc. (SMCI $54.47)
  • $54.47 P/E (TTM): 28.94X Cap: $31.34B
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• Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (TSM $245.60)
  • $245.60 P/E (TTM): 31.61X Cap: $1.25T
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• Vertiv Holdings LLC Class A (VRT $137.47)
  • $137.47 P/E (TTM): 76.09X Cap: $49.87B
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Q: I am presently down 61% on SMCI . What do you think of this company and is it a sell or hold ? I also hold QCOM, but not under on this one. Any thoughts on this one ?
LRCX , I'm down 17%, the chart looks good on it .Sell or hold ? If I were to sell any of them, please give me 5 choices of stocks in the same categories. Thanks guys.

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Read Answer Asked by Frank on September 22, 2024

• Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT $185.69)
  • $185.69 P/E (TTM): 22.89X Cap: $150.96B
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• Lam Research Corporation (LRCX $96.96)
  • $96.96 P/E (TTM): 27.24X Cap: $125.07B
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• MKS Inc. (MKSI $99.50)
  • $99.50 P/E (TTM): 29.71X Cap: $6.67B
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• ASML Holding N.V. (ASML $711.25)
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Q: Greetings 5i,

LRCX reported recently. What are your thoughts on these numbers and the company in general? Who are thier main competitors? What will be the main drivers of growth for the next few quarters and are they positioned correctly to take advantage of any tailwinds from global AI demand expansion.

Cheers!

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Read Answer Asked by Duane on April 29, 2024

• Lam Research Corporation (LRCX $96.96)
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• QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM $158.40)
  • $158.40 P/E (TTM): 16.21X Cap: $174.40B
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• Keysight Technologies Inc. (KEYS $166.45)
  • $166.45 P/E (TTM): 38.78X Cap: $28.50B
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Q: After reading the article about KEYS in the Dec/22 Investor Suite this looks like a good long term hold. Will you please update ur comments of 1 yr ago comparing KEYS to LRCX and QCOM?

Thank you, Mike

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Read Answer Asked by Michael on February 21, 2023

• Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN $231.44)
  • $231.44 P/E (TTM): 37.82X Cap: $2.46T
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• Lam Research Corporation (LRCX $96.96)
  • $96.96 P/E (TTM): 27.24X Cap: $125.07B
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• Microsoft Corporation (MSFT $513.71)
  • $513.71 P/E (TTM): 39.51X Cap: $3.79T
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• Netflix Inc. (NFLX $1,180.49)
  • $1,180.49 P/E (TTM): 55.8X Cap: $501.73B
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• NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA $173.50)
  • $173.50 P/E (TTM): 56.05X Cap: $4.23T
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• Vanguard Growth ETF Portfolio (VGRO $39.83)
  • $39.83 P/E (TTM): 25.6X Cap: $7.28B
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• SVB Financial Group (SIVB)
  • P/E (TTM): 4.2X Cap: $6.27B
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• Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG $454.23)
  • $454.23 P/E (TTM): 37.32X Cap: $166.79B
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Q: For a market bottom/rebound, which 6 US growth stocks would you buy (as opposed to value) and would there be any ETFs you would use? Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Michael on October 06, 2022

• Analog Devices Inc. (ADI $227.82)
  • $227.82 P/E (TTM): 61.85X Cap: $112.33B
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• Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT $185.69)
  • $185.69 P/E (TTM): 22.89X Cap: $150.96B
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• Intel Corporation (INTC $20.70)
  • $20.70 Cap: $98.71B
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• KLA Corporation (KLAC $902.09)
  • $902.09 P/E (TTM): 32.89X Cap: $119.57B
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• Lam Research Corporation (LRCX $96.96)
  • $96.96 P/E (TTM): 27.24X Cap: $125.07B
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• Qorvo Inc. (QRVO $85.28)
  • $85.28 P/E (TTM): 148.6X Cap: $8.01B
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• Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN $184.99)
  • $184.99 P/E (TTM): 35.17X Cap: $168.69B
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• STMicroelectronics N.V. (STM $26.32)
  • $26.32 P/E (TTM): 16.1X Cap: $24B
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• ASML Holding N.V. (ASML $711.25)
  • $711.25 P/E (TTM): 32.23X Cap: $285.16B
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• United Microelectronics Corporation (NEW) (UMC $7.30)
  • $7.30 P/E (TTM): 10.86X Cap: $18.79B
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• GlobalFoundries Inc. (GFS $39.98)
  • $39.98 Cap: $22.18B
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Q: How about buying chips making companies? Which one do you like?
Lorraine
Thank you
Be happy.

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Read Answer Asked by Lorraine on August 26, 2022

• Analog Devices Inc. (ADI $227.82)
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• Broadcom Inc. (AVGO $290.18)
  • $290.18 P/E (TTM): 108.13X Cap: $1.35T
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• Intel Corporation (INTC $20.70)
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• Lam Research Corporation (LRCX $96.96)
  • $96.96 P/E (TTM): 27.24X Cap: $125.07B
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• Micron Technology Inc. (MU $111.26)
  • $111.26 P/E (TTM): 26.67X Cap: $125.03B
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• NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA $173.50)
  • $173.50 P/E (TTM): 56.05X Cap: $4.23T
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• QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM $158.40)
  • $158.40 P/E (TTM): 16.21X Cap: $174.40B
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• Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN $184.99)
  • $184.99 P/E (TTM): 35.17X Cap: $168.69B
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• Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD $166.47)
  • $166.47 P/E (TTM): 118.34X Cap: $262.86B
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• Amkor Technology Inc. (AMKR $21.16)
  • $21.16 P/E (TTM): 16.52X Cap: $5.31B
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• Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (TSM $245.60)
  • $245.60 P/E (TTM): 31.61X Cap: $1.25T
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Q: hi 5i,
can you give me your top pick for a semiconductor stock for long term hold. and if your pick is not Intel (which I assume it will not be ), can you advise re intel as a long term investment (I like dividends ). also, can you provide advice on Camtek ltd. (CAMT) please (it won't auto populate the "enter company" box above. cheers, chris

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Read Answer Asked by chris on August 10, 2022

• Adobe Inc. (ADBE $370.74)
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• Lam Research Corporation (LRCX $96.96)
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• Starbucks Corporation (SBUX $94.42)
  • $94.42 P/E (TTM): 33.95X Cap: $106.48B
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Q: Hello

I hold these 3 stocks. I would like to have their valuations and your insight

Thank you

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Read Answer Asked by Kristelle on July 21, 2022

• Lam Research Corporation (LRCX $96.96)
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• Keysight Technologies Inc. (KEYS $166.45)
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Q: Can I get the valuations of LRCX and KEYS
Are they profitable companies that I can hold for long term

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Read Answer Asked by Kristelle on June 29, 2022

• Lam Research Corporation (LRCX $96.96)
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Q: Hi Everyone at 5i! I would be interested in your thoughts on this stock. Would you consider this a buy for a 5-10 year hold ??? Cheers, Tamara

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Read Answer Asked by Tamara on April 25, 2022

• Adobe Inc. (ADBE $370.74)
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• Lam Research Corporation (LRCX $96.96)
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• PayPal Holdings Inc. (PYPL $77.98)
  • $77.98 P/E (TTM): 17.49X Cap: $75.68B
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• Ford Motor Company (F $11.47)
  • $11.47 P/E (TTM): 9.01X Cap: $44.77B
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• General Motors Company (GM $53.40)
  • $53.40 P/E (TTM): 7.31X Cap: $49.83B
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• Evercore Inc. Class A (EVR $301.08)
  • $301.08 P/E (TTM): 28.76X Cap: $11.54B
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• TELUS International (Cda) Inc. Subordinate Voting Shares (TIXT $5.62)
  • $5.62 Cap: $1.52B
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Q: The above names are the laggards in my US TFSA (I hold TIXT via NYSE).

Would you recommend holding them or are there any that you would suggest replacing with something else?

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Read Answer Asked by Patrick on April 06, 2022

• Lam Research Corporation (LRCX $96.96)
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Q: Can you comment on their earnings release, valuation with the recent fall and opine on their prospects? Wondering whether this is a decent entry point for what I think is a "pick-and-shovel" company in the semi space? Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Michael on January 30, 2022

• Lam Research Corporation (LRCX $96.96)
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Q: Can I please have your take on Lam Research's recently announced earnings. Do you consider the stock a buy at this price or is there another name in this industry that you prefer. Your overall view on Lam would be appreciated. Thank You.

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Read Answer Asked by Brian on January 28, 2022

• Lam Research Corporation (LRCX $96.96)
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• Brookfield Business Partners L.P. (BBU.UN $35.34)
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Q: With the chip shortage, what is your outlook on Lam Research.
Is it a long term hold ?

Where do you see Brookfield Business Partners going forward.
The stock is relatively flat for months.

Thank you

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Read Answer Asked by Kristelle on November 08, 2021

• Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT $185.69)
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• KLA Corporation (KLAC $902.09)
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• Lam Research Corporation (LRCX $96.96)
  • $96.96 P/E (TTM): 27.24X Cap: $125.07B
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• NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA $173.50)
  • $173.50 P/E (TTM): 56.05X Cap: $4.23T
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• ASML Holding N.V. (ASML $711.25)
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Q: I've been lucky enough to own NVDA in the last year. Its now 4% of my portfolio. I'm considering buying a semi supplier like AMAT, LRCX,ASML, etc. What do you think? is it too much to own NVDA and a supplier? if so, which would you suggest?

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Read Answer Asked by Graeme on November 08, 2021