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High growth tech stocks such as Unity, trading at a high multiple of future sales, have been pummeled due to a rise in the yield on ten year treasuries. Future earnings will be worth less, so this makes sense. I understand this relationship directionally but not quantitatively. I would like to understand the relationship better in a quantitative way, a sensitivity analysis if you will. Can you offer insight into how a 1, 2 or 3% increase in ten year rates effects the value of future earnings? And in turn what is an appropriate adjustment in stock price for a stock trading at 10, 25 or 50 times future sales?

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Joel on March 08, 2021
Q: I currently have full positions in BAM.A, GSY, WMT, VEEV with half positions in CRWD, KXS, TTD, U, and VZ. Are you comfortable with this portfolio? I am contemplating reducing KXS or removing U with ATZ, LMT, AC or MG. I'd appreciate your thoughts on any necessary adjustments to make at this time.
Read Answer Asked by Matthew on March 08, 2021
Q: My stocks and losses are below. You indicated that the rise in rates was causing the selloff. If rates just keep rising, do you think these stocks will keep dropping?
Are these stocks healthy enough to rebound? Your views much appreciated.

US:NIO -48.31%
US:U -41.66%
KXS -21.42%
US:RDFN -21.04%
US:CRWD -19.50%
US:CELH -12.98%
Read Answer Asked by TOM on March 08, 2021
Q: As a relatively new investor, I am not sure what to do with Unity Software (U). I am currently down 40% since I picked it up leading to its earnings report which was not horrible. Since I am new to investing, can you offer some advice on how to approach this situation. Is it time to cut my losses and put it into something else? Or is this just a matter of picking it up at a bad time just before earnings that did not meet market expectations and now this big sell off in tech? Should i just take a deep breath and give this one the appropriate amount of time (how much time would you suggest?). I am trying to not be an emotional investor with such a loss so your advice would be greatly appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Justin on March 05, 2021
Q: Just wondering if you think the recent pullback was overdone on some of your favourite companies making them much better buys today than they were before. If so, I would appreciate it if you could suggest 3 Canadian and 3 American companies that now have more upside.
Read Answer Asked by Les on March 03, 2021
Q: I currently hold STC, CSU, SHOP, KXS and OTEX as tech in a well-diversified portfolio. I am thinking of selling OTEX in order to get more long term growth. I want to maintain my diversification in tech but also don't want to add on significantly more risk. I was thinking of adding one of LSPD, CRWD or U.

You have mentioned in the past LSPD and SHOP could be seen as similar. I could use a US-based investment so does it boil down to CRWD or U? Or, given my parameters, just stay the course or is there another equity you think may fit better?

Appreciate the insight.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on March 03, 2021
Q: Hi Peter and Staff
I added these stocks and PLTR a few months ago due to your good vibes in Q&A.

So far I have sold PLTR at a profit after its volatility on earnings last week

Do u still feel good on the rest even if we hit a “tech bubble” or sector rotation as far as the long term ?

Are any of them under capitalized ?

Multiple credits of applicable

Thanks for all you do
Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on February 25, 2021
Q: Unity software was recommended earlier this year as one of your top US growth stocks. It is now down over 40% from it’s high. I’ve been watching but never bought. Would you still rate this as one of your top US growth stocks. And with the recent pull back what would be your top US growth stocks currently.
I’m a long term member and thank you for getting me into numerous growth stocks since 2014 which I would never have bought and which provided handsome returns. So many thanks for being there for us little guys.

Steve
Read Answer Asked by Steve on February 24, 2021
Q: Good Afternoon,

I am overweight in tech. Which of these would you reduce/sell first?

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Janet on February 19, 2021
Q: Hi there,

What are your current favourite 15 US growth stocks, regardless of section concentration risks?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on February 19, 2021
Q: hi guys,you mentioned Unity lots of time and you did a lot of research on it.
What did you found during your research and if what are your expectations going forward with the share price?
You think the lower share price is a good entry point?
Mitek,guardian (GH)or Unity....which of the 3 would you pick?
Or would you suggest something else in the tech sector?
Read Answer Asked by Josh on February 17, 2021
Q: I have substantial holdings in the US technology sector. The only stock underwater is Unity Software. Would you continue to hold or shift the funds to one of CRWD, SE, MU or PLTR in which I have only partial positions? Which would be your second choice if I were to divide the funds?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on February 17, 2021
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