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Q: good afternoon - I have positions in both AMZN and GOOG, with modest gains in GOOG and good gains in AMZN. I'm looking at the respective P/E's and wondering if this is a good time to sell AMZN and increase GOOG. Taxes not an issue for two thirds of my AMZN. Do you think that GOOG will increase in value at a greater rate than AMZN in the coming years? I like both companies but this looks like an opportunity to high grade a portion of my portfolio. Thanks. Al

Many thanks
Read Answer Asked by alex on August 05, 2025
Q: Hello 5i,

We have decided to trim equity positions by 15%-20% and replace those stocks with less risky investments. This move is to retain capital investments for the near term due to leveraged market evaluations and the Narcissist who is making a serious attempt to change the US from a democracy to a Totalitarian state.

Can you please provide a list of safe havens to shelter against some of the potential risks?

Thank you
D&J
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on August 05, 2025
Q: Hi,
I added this one a while back in a TFSA, but find for a stock I though would be fairly consistent, it has some higher than expected drops - such as todays roughly 3% and a similar one about a week ago. Any thoughts on what might be prompting this? I also note the technical indicators of OBV and Accum/Dist continue to rise with price, leaving me think these drops aren't overly concerning, that this isn't the case with IBM since it's earnings drop. Do you think there is a 'caution' flag out on IBM? It doesn't seem to be holding up all that well post earnings, and I thought the earnings were OK. I'd welcome your thoughts on it as well. Feel free to consider this two questions - and thanks for your continued work on our behalf!
Read Answer Asked by Dawn on August 05, 2025
Q: I'm looking to reduce the beta in my portfolio and considering one of the 3 companies. Which one looks the most attractive today as a long term hold and why?
Read Answer Asked by Michael on August 05, 2025
Q: What do you think is going on with CSU.?
Read Answer Asked by Margita Elisabet on August 05, 2025
Q: XPEL continues to struggle, and its share price has dropped another 8% in the last month. They are reporting earnings next week. What does the outlook look like for the company and would you recommend continuing to hold or look to redeploy the cash to a company with better momentum? Thx
Read Answer Asked by Adam on August 05, 2025
Q: I am looking at some of these small caps to place a small position in with "fun money" any you like? any you would stay away from?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Dale on August 05, 2025
Q: I am looking for a position in my income portfolio and would like to choose from CPX, CM and TD.
It would seem that Canada is heading into a recession and that would affect the bank earnings, more significantly CIBC than the others.
CPX on the other hand has missed earnings, maintained guidance and has dropped and likely to recover?
Which one would you choose to add?
Regards
Rajiv
Read Answer Asked by Rajiv on August 05, 2025
Q: Could 5i comment on FIH.U earnings ? With a brief comment on how each business segment is performing . The airport, bank, investments,chemical company , Recipe Unlimited { why the heck do they own that ? } etc ..... Plus any of their businesses that you feel may be vulnerable to Trump's tariffs ? ...... Much emphasis is made between the unit price and book value ? What is the current book value ? And where does it stand in comparison with previous earnings announcements ? .....

Also anything you learn { future plans } from the conference call on August 1st....... Thanks for your terrific service ....
Read Answer Asked by Garth on August 05, 2025