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Q: I have a well diversified CND and US portfolio. I have some US cash to deploy and currently own BAC, BIIB, GOOGL, AAPL, DWDP, FLIR, MS, SWKS and PYPL. I have a high risk tolerance and am looking for growth vs income. What would you top 3 US names be in order and what is your rational for the 3 picks. Thank you - Your advice has helped me become a better investor, GREAT service.
Scott
Read Answer Asked by Scott on March 12, 2018
Q: I can't add to my RIF, I can't put more than $5,500 in my TFSA annually, so my unregistered cash account is holding shares that will mean major capital gains. I have trimmed periodically, but currently ATD.B is up 1,068 %, SQ up 119%, NVDA up 324%, SHOP up 207%, BYD.UN up 118%. I am not complaining. I offer 5i my sincere thanks for your advice over several years that has been so rewarding. I tend to hold overly long , so I am wondering whether I should in future sell when a stock has reached, say 40%, and buy another stock? What to do?
Read Answer Asked by Elaine or Gerry on February 20, 2018
Q: Hello Peter and team,
I know that you don't generally deal with U.S. stocks, but I would greatly appreciate it if you would identify your top 2 recommendations for each of the following sectors: Industrials, Materials and Technology. Thank you for your excellent service.
Read Answer Asked by Pamela on February 05, 2018
Q: Hi 5i,

I hold the above in the semiconductor space. Do you think there is too much overlap or do they all serve separate markets. Would it make sense to keep all of the above or should I swap one of them out for AMAT? Would that give me better diversification? If so, which one?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Wayne on January 26, 2018
Q: Thanks for your recent reply -- but I think my question was misunderstood.

While I thank you for the recommendations on SQ, CGNX and ALGN, they are all in the Technology sector, which is something I would like to move away from at this time.

Even if I retain a 5% position in Netflix, Nvda and Shopify, that would bring me to a 15% in my portfolio, which I think 5I suggests should be a good enough weighting at this time.

Could you please provide a few names, with good growth, outside of tech? Your favourites?

Please deduct as many points as is required -- as I've got lots in store. : ) Sorry for being such a pest, but I suppose my first question was misunderstood?

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Sylvia on January 25, 2018
Q: I am wanting to sell partial positions in each of these. They have become dangerously overweight in my portfolio and am looking to take profits in order to reinvest in other companies/sectors -- either in Canada or US. ADRs would also be acceptable. While I see huge growth in the technology sector, I think I would like to move away from it, since my weighting in this sector is also "dangerously overweight" ... at almost 25%.

(It's hard to move away from something that's giving you such good returns!)

1. Which 3 stocks might you suggest for equal/similar torque?

2. What is a good weighting for the above stocks? All of them have reached the 7 percent range, and even to me it sounds a bit risky.

Thanks for your advice.

Read Answer Asked by Sylvia on January 25, 2018
Q: Here it is again same old question in case something came up. I have room for 4 US stocks in either disc or tech tilted towards growth.
What would you favor ?
Thanks and health, prosperity and happiness to the team and families for the new year!
Read Answer Asked by Denis on January 18, 2018
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