Investment Q&A

Q: Can you provide a list of top companies to play the AI phenom.

Q: IBM pays a nice dividend that has shown good growth over the past 5 years (the last 3 years, not so much). How would you rank it for both income and equity growth going forward? It seems that at one time is was the leader in AI and now it does not seem to get mentioned in that vein.

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.

Q: If so


What do you think about it/them and would you buy them?

Thank you

Mike

Q: Could you please give me your top five dividend aristocrats. Thank you

Q: We hear a lot about which companies might do well with AI, but we don't hear much about who does not. Surely there must be losers, perhaps companies that currently offer services that will be turned over to cheaper bots as AI progresses through the economic system? Your thoughts are appreciated.

Q: Hi 5i.

Could you give five recommendations for 'hold forever' US stocks? I'm thinking the sort of companies you would never sell, and even pass the shares on through your estate, ideally.

Q: Good morning. Can you please suggest your top choices for US companies with strong dividends and some growth potential.

thanks

al

Q: Please suggest a list of 10 US stocks that would be suitable to implement a covered call income portfolio. I plan to use one month options. Thank you!

Q: Is AI a net headwind or tailwind for the software companies within CSU? Are their legacy companies particularly vulnerable to being displaced by AI?

Thanks.

Q: Can I have your comments on IBM as both a source of dependable income and moderate growth.

Q: I am interested in investing in companies that are leaders in developing AI. So far I have identified GOOG, MSFT, NVDA, and AMD. Do you agree with this list and are you able to add to it? I have seen AMZN, AAPL, IBM and META with regard to AI, but are they simply users of AI rather than developers?
Thank you.

Q: Hi,
Of this list do any of these names have concerns and if so, what might they be? Are there any you would wish to wait longer before buying? Any you do not think appropriate buys in this market? Others you feel are more compelling? If you were to buy these, in what order would you do so? I know - lots of questions - feel free to deduct accordingly! My preference is for stability of future earnings, lower or no debt and the dividend is a bit of a bonus, but not something to rely on. Many thanks!
Dawn

Q: Hello, I would like to know what 5i thinks of IBM's Q2 2022 results and the future outlook for IBM, especially for a long term dividend investor.

Q: Peter; Is the IBM announcement today,May26, a big deal or just hohum? Thanks. Rod

Q: Good day to you
what is your opinion about IBM in this current market
thanks
georges

Q: I have held IBM in my RRIF for several years. With dividends, I am about break-even on my purchase price. After the KD spinoff, I thought that IBM would move higher on P/E expansion to reflect higher earnings growth. This seemed to happen after the last quarterly earnings report, but now seems to be stalled. IBM popped up as good value on a P/CF screen you did in response to another client's question, so I am reluctant to sell it. However, you have also suggested in your recent answers to questions that GOOGL is very good value right now, and that the 20% discount from the offer price also makes ATVI good value. So would you wait for a turnaround in IBM and, if so, how long would you wait? Or would you move on and, if so, would you switch into GOOGL for a long term hold or ATVI for a short term profit? If the acquisition of ATVI closes within a year, a 20% return in a year, tax free in a RRIF, seems pretty attractive. The other company I have been considering as an IBM substitute is ROP. But your comments about the attractiveness of GOOGL and ATVI at current prices got me thinking. As always, I would appreciate your insights into the relative merits of these alternatives.

Q: Hi Research Team

I"m interested in Tech companies with good to great Free Cash Flow going forward?
Does your team have a list of 10 U.S. Tech companies and 5 Canadian Tech companies that would fall into this criteria?
Thanks
Cal

Q: I have recently learned that the Kyndrel spinoff has been finalized. I have a position in IBM, so I expect I will be receiving some Kyndrel shares. Should I hold or sell these and buy more shares of IBM? I am a patient investor and understand the turnaround at IBM may take some time still.

My stake in IBM is in a dividend-focused portfolio with a risk profile similar to that of the 5i Income Portfolio (though holdings differ). Thank you.

Q: Good morning. Would like your thoughts on this company and if at all it would be a stock to add to a portfolio

Q: Hi team,
I bought Verizon two years ago in expectation of a stable price and a good dividend. Two years later it is down 11% eating up the dividend and leaving me essentially where I started. Would it make sense to sell VZ and use the funds to buy IBM which has a similar dividend and perhaps some growth potential? I can also claim the tax loss on Verizon.