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Q: Hi Peter and Team,

The Info Tech component of equities in all our accounts is 16.2%. The following stocks and ETFs are held, followed by their weightings:

CSU 7.1%
ENGH 1.4%
KXS 2.2%
OTEX 2.3%
SYZ 1.0 %
TXF 1.9%
XIT 0.3% (used to put small amounts of cash since there's no commission with iTrade)

Would it be prudent to trim CSU, and if so, to what level?
What is your opinion of the other holdings, and are their weightings appropriate?
Are the Info Tech holdings too high a percentage of the overall portfolio?

Thanks in advance for your valuable guidance. Please deduct as many credits as you deem necessary.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on December 12, 2018
Q: Thinking of selling a portion of holdings the above to buy XQQ.
Some are in my cash accounts and the in my RRSP.
The tax loss and gain is zero in my cash accounts.
Gain a bit of D/E and get US exposure.
Thoughts

Thank you

Mike

Read Answer Asked by Mike on December 11, 2018
Q: Hi Peter,

I am trying to understand CSU's high P/E ratio which I see as 55-60P/E from one site to another. Please help me understand:
Q1 2018 = $8.50 EPS
Q2 2018 = $7.42 EPS
Q3 2018 = $8.95 EPS
Q4 2018 = $9.54 EPS (projected)
Total for the year = approximately $34.41. Current price is $912; therefore $912/34.41 = 26.5 P/E rather than the 55-60?
Read Answer Asked by Derrick on November 27, 2018
Q: RRSP vs TFSA vs non-registered accounts. Sector balancing aside, what would be your top 3 picks for each type of account? Incredible site, thanks for all your work.
Read Answer Asked by Stan on November 23, 2018
Q: What is your pick presently for the best managed company for the best price? Or put another way...Is there a well managed company on sale right now? I do not care if you base your choice on future growth or present valuation or something else but I would not mind a brief reason for the choice. I would like to add to my TFSA holding with new money but I would like to hold this pick for a while. Thank you for all your help. J
Read Answer Asked by Jeremy on October 29, 2018
Q: Enjoyed the recent Webinar. As a beginner investor, could you please recommend 1 TSX stock that would be your Top Pick for today (any sector). I would like to research the stock to understand the criteria that you used to select this stock
Read Answer Asked by Barbara on October 26, 2018
Q: Your top picks for companies with no debt?
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on October 26, 2018
Q: Good morning team,

Just a few quick questions regarding CSU's guidance for 3Q. Did they comment on it in June and if yes did they increase or decrease it? By how much? And what it the street consensus for 3Q quarter? Given its incredible unusual fall, would you be a buyer today or would you wait until their ER. I am trying to be cute and buy before the possible jump which I think should happen after they beat again.
Read Answer Asked by Saeed on October 25, 2018
Q: After recent correction, which 3 companies would you buy/add for long term hold? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Andie on October 11, 2018
Q: Hi, For several weeks, Constellation Software has been trading in a range $920 -$980.
Even on strong market days, stock is not bale to break out of this range. This is after stock touching a high of $1135 and later trading as low as $897 ( 20% swing). There has been no news. Do you think, the stock is expensive or any other reason of this lackluster performance ? Do you see share price back up in $1100 + range over next 12-18 months, if I need to trim my position ? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on October 03, 2018
Q: These tech stocks have been under pressure recently. Is a rotation out of the Tech sector underway. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Gerry on October 03, 2018
Q: Hi 5i
Would you please rank the above stocks for growth in the next 2 years.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Fernando on September 26, 2018
Q: Hi 5i team:
I am looking to add to my position in the tech sector and would like to ask you to rank the following stocks: ENGH, CSU, OTEX, GIB.A. I already own SHOP, KXS, DSG. Is it a good time to add to my portfolio? Are the opportunities better in the U. S.? Thanks,
Pierre
Read Answer Asked by Pierre on September 26, 2018
Q: Hi guys,
I hold one ETF and a mix of equities (selected from your portfolios) in my TFSA, with the following weightings:
COV 5.48
CSU 6.70
GSY 5.42
KXS 4.93
PBH 4.26
PHO 4.50
SHOP 7.57
SIS 6.59
TOY 6.05
TSGI 5.63
VUN 30.35
WEED 12.51
Everything is up from initial purchase (many thanks) but some have grown much faster than others. I am considering rebalancing and/or adding a new position. Is there a notable position that you would add/remove (e.g, VUN in exchange for equities)? I have VXC and VCN in my RRSP so maybe VUN is better located in there.
Thanks for the amazing service and knowledge base that 5i provides.
Mark
Read Answer Asked by Mark on September 20, 2018
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