Investment Q&A

Q: Hi and Happy New Year!
question 1: We've managed to get through 2022 with about 25% cash on hand and are starting to deploy it now. Mostly choosing dividend paying stocks that are in the favoured industries (defense and industrial) at the moment, but also looking at some long term holdings that are below water in registered accounts, such as GOOG. I know you're not fans of adding just because a stock is down, but would GOOG be an exception, given it's moat, cash flow, etc? I am guessing it needs to confirm a double bottom, possibly get back above 95.00 in order to look like it might be turning. Would that be a plan, or is it time to just buy it now? Growth investor, able to withstand higher risk. Own AAPL, MSFT, and sadly still holding CRWD.

Question 2: is the recent downgrade on MSFT reflected accurately in the price, or has that been overdone, do you think? The downgrade by UBS indicated a shift to neutral with a target to 250 or so, I think.

Thanks for the infinite patience you exhibited over the past, very difficult year!

Dawn

Q: I've been looking at investing in one of the FAANG's + Microsoft. Some I don't find attractive despite their fairly attractive valuations:

Amazon - poor outlook

Apple - China production

Google -perhaps lower ad revenue near term, and it's such a large part of their business model.

Meta - uncertain future after change in business model.

I guess the above are cheaper for a reason. Would you see reason for optimism on any of the above?

I like MSFT and NVDA but can't get past current valuations. NVDA in particular looks attractive. AI seems to be a major disruptor going forward and it appears to me that NVDA has a moat in some parts of the AI world. Would you feel that it has the most avenues for growth too compared to the others ? How quickly can it grow into its current P/E, P/C and P/B valuations? They seemed so much more reasonable 10 years ago.

Q: Hello 5i Team
I have a very small total combined position in the above 4 stocks , I have no concerns at this time.
Would there be better risk reward in so other stocks in 2023 ? Let me know your thoughts?
Thanks

Q: As I recall in early 2022, prior to the stock split, 5i research said GOOG was the best bet in the big tech space, with lots of cash and good financials. For longer term potential, where to you see GOOG now compared to MSFT, APPL, AMZN etc?
Thanks

Q: A recent Financial Post article stated larger-cap, profitable and good cash flow stocks will be the place to invest in 2023. Would you please suggest 5 Canadian & 5 U.S companies that meet those conditions. Thanks … Cal

Q: when momentum was in vogue price to sales was a favourite measuring stick for valuing tech companies. so it would seem to make sense to apply this metric in the current environment. accordingly what are the historical metrics for MSFT GOOG. AMZN and what are the latest price to sales metrics for these 3 companies. thanks Richard

Q: Would you recommend investments that invest in shares if individual art? Any in particular?

Q: I currently have the following positions in the "FAANG" stocks: GOOGL (5%), MSFT and META (each less than 2%), AAPL (less than 1%).

Not interested in NFLX since I already have positions in DIS and ROKU, but I'm open to AMZN (although I have a small position in SHOP, less than 2%).

I want to reduce the number of stocks I own, so I'm looking to consolidate my FAANG positions. In what order would you rank the FAANG stocks at today's prices for potential future returns?

I have a long time horizon (decades) and a very diversified portfolio, so not worried about short-term declines in share price.

Q: Could you please share 5 to 7 US growth names you would be comfortable with buying today? Are there any names that you were comfortable with early in the year that you would be less comfortable with moving forward? (For ex: ROKU, or APPS).

Q: I hold the above within a RRIF. In total they are now worth $49K cost was $64K, current income approx $2K.

What do you think about selling them all and reinvesting in AAPL, MSFT, BRK and AMZN. Any alternatives you can suggest. I don't mind forgoing the income.

Q: These very large Cies appear promising to me for longer term : wich could resist better in case of a recession ?

Q: Was happy to see DOCU's small rebound and the relatively positive report you gave them in your answer to a previous question.

My question is whether they really have a moat with their product or whether it can be reproduced by a bigger player like Microsoft.

Your answer will help to decide whether it's better to sell during this rebound or hope for a return to the heights it once enjoyed.

Q: I hold the above stocks in my Unregistered,TFSA,and RRIF accounts. I understand that as of January 1, 2023, the IRS will require a 10% withholding tax when Canadian residents sell US stocks. Does this rule apply to sell any of the above mentioned my stocks ?

2) If I sell above Stocks before end of 2022, will I avoid paying new IRS 2023 10% withholding tax?

Q: I am looking recommendation for a solid long term Canadian growth stock, that one can largely purchase and forget it. This is for my grandchildren's portfolios which currently have a core holding of VEQT and small satellite positions in MICROSOFT, COSTCO and Visa. The portfolios are expected to be held for a very long time. I do monitor the positions currently on a quarterly basis.

Any thoughts on this approach and possible securities that would fit the bill?

Q: What is the best ETF to obtain the highest possible exposure to MSFT. GOOG. AMZN. NTFX and what are the respective portfolio percentages for each company held in this ETF? thanks Richard

Q: What options would you consider, as a moderate risk-tolerant investor for maximum return on an unexpected $40K windfall? This would be for at least a 2-3 year period in a non-registered account. Interest-paying vehicles are not preferred. Please provide your preferred strategy, specific names, and reasons.

Thanks so much for the invaluable service provided by 5i.

Q: I’ve trimmed some winners and stocks that have run up in the reverb rally and I’ve had some good energy names. Can you suggest any laggards that might come up on your screens? They could be growth , cyclical or value, etc but just some names that have upside but might play catch up.

Q: I wish to take a tax loss on Microsoft. Can you please suggest one or 2 proxies for a 30 day hold until a repurchase? Thank you for your excellent service

Q: Hi Peter,

I will soon be receiving my pension funds from my ex-employer to put in my LIRA.
Can you suggest a few stocks with a decent upside....time frame 10-15 years.

Q: For a long term hold would you prefer DOL or ATD or is there another Consumer Defensive company you would recommend?
Also with growth as the objective and for a long term hold please rank SHOP, CSU, MSFT and NVDA.
Thank you.