Q: What is the long term risk of the massive antitrust investigation by the US states on GOOG. I know this game has been played several times and had no significanct effect on tech companies, but this time seems different as all US states are involved. I have only 2% position but wondering if I should add on pull back.
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Q: I want to buy some Alphabet stock - do I buy GOOG or GOOGL - what is the difference between the two ?
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- Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN)
- Biogen Inc. (BIIB)
- Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)
- Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)
- Home Depot Inc. (The) (HD)
- Stryker Corporation (SYK)
- Visa Inc. (V)
Q: These are the US holdings in my RSP. All have done well except for SYK down about 8% with a limited outlook for the rest of 2020 based on the Covid pandemic. Regardless of sector weighting, what are your favorite 2 or 3 US equities for growth over the next 5 years? I'm okay with a moderate risk.
Thanks in advance,
Greg.
Thanks in advance,
Greg.
- Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)
- Constellation Software Inc. (CSU)
- Shopify Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (SHOP)
Q: Hi 5i, Stocks for a 5 year hold, I was thinking of Shop, CSU, GOOGL, how do you see growth of these stocks (inside my RRSP). Any suggestions ? Thank you!!!
- Apple Inc. (AAPL)
- Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)
- PayPal Holdings Inc. (PYPL)
- Mastercard Incorporated (MA)
- Visa Inc. (V)
- Block Inc. Class A (SQ)
- Global Payments Inc. (GPN)
Q: Hi, I'm looking to add to the fintech world. I'm sure online purchases and contact-less (cash less) payments only continue to increase.
What is your favorite growth stock in this category (1) overall, and (2) one that is well positioned to succeed in both the physical space (contact less at stores) and online (web payments).
C.
What is your favorite growth stock in this category (1) overall, and (2) one that is well positioned to succeed in both the physical space (contact less at stores) and online (web payments).
C.
- Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)
- Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)
- Micron Technology Inc. (MU)
- iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF (IHI)
Q: I have some U.S. cash to invest. I feel the U.S. market is going a little bit lower over the next few weeks and this will provide a great opportunity to capitalize on. Which of the above would you consider to have the best outlook ( or would you suggest buying a little bit of all four )??
Ed in Montreal
Ed in Montreal
- Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)
- Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)
- iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF (IHI)
- Elbit Systems Ltd. (ESLT)
Q: I currently own IHI and GOOGL (only about $8000 in each} and with the recent severe downturn am looking at adding additional funds ($16000) to my portfolio. Am considering MFST and/or ESLT or would you recommend just adding to my existing holdings. These funds are in an non-registered account.
Ed in Montreal
Ed in Montreal
- Apple Inc. (AAPL)
- Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN)
- Meta Platforms Inc. (META)
- Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)
- Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)
Q: hi Ryan,
today market is 900points down again. at this stage which five stocks in US you prefer to jump in without any sector taking in consideration?
which sector you like the most?
Thank you,
KT
today market is 900points down again. at this stage which five stocks in US you prefer to jump in without any sector taking in consideration?
which sector you like the most?
Thank you,
KT
- Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN)
- Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
- Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)
- Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)
- NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)
- Raytheon Technologies (UTX)
- The Trade Desk Inc. (TTD)
Q: In response to the question by Satish, your suggestion was to look at tech growth stocks for a faster recovery. I had been considering TTD, NVDA, MSFT, GOOGL ,AMZN, COST and UTX before the correction; waiting for pullback. While UTX and COST have held up the others have dropped by varying degrees.
Could you please suggest your order of preference to buy in this volatile period.
As always, value your opinion.
Regards
Could you please suggest your order of preference to buy in this volatile period.
As always, value your opinion.
Regards
Q: What is the difference between the two.
Q: I would like to start a position in both Googl and Amzn, but I wondering if I should wait for a better entry point. I realize its impossible to pick the perfect entry point, but I wondering what your thoughts would be on just taking the plunge now, and not worrying to much about what price I get in at, since this is a longer term hold min. 5 years, or should I stay on sidelines until all of this Trade Business settles down?
Q: Hi team,
What are your thoughts on Alphabet for a long term hold ? Could you give me your valuation analysis ?
Thanks
What are your thoughts on Alphabet for a long term hold ? Could you give me your valuation analysis ?
Thanks
Q: Hi team,
Do you think this is a good time to buy? if it were to be broken up will there be much more downside?
Thanks!
Do you think this is a good time to buy? if it were to be broken up will there be much more downside?
Thanks!
- Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN)
- Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)
- NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)
- Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN)
- Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT)
- Brookfield Asset Management Inc Class A Limited (BAM)
Q: Hello 5i,
We are looking for advice on stocks that should be held in a US account rather than a CDN account. Our RBC RRSP has both CDN and US funds available. After reading several questions and answers it is clear that we are very confused about this topic. We are hoping questions below can help us grasp a general rule of thumb on which currency should we purchase and hold stocks for our RRSP's.
e.g.
1. should stocks that pay dividends in US funds be held in the US account or CDN account if they can be purchased in either currency? i.e. AQN, BAM
2. if we buy a stock such as Google (no dividend) to hold for a long time should this be purchased with US funds or CDN funds. Is this a stock that should be in a TFSA instead of an RRSP?
3. if we buy and sell lows and highs on stocks without dividends such as AMZN, and BABA, (2-3 transactions per year) should this be purchased on the US or CDN side of our RRSP.
4. if we are to purchase an ETF that pays a dividend in US funds should this be purchased and held in US funds?
Thank you for your help.
Debbie and Jerry
We are looking for advice on stocks that should be held in a US account rather than a CDN account. Our RBC RRSP has both CDN and US funds available. After reading several questions and answers it is clear that we are very confused about this topic. We are hoping questions below can help us grasp a general rule of thumb on which currency should we purchase and hold stocks for our RRSP's.
e.g.
1. should stocks that pay dividends in US funds be held in the US account or CDN account if they can be purchased in either currency? i.e. AQN, BAM
2. if we buy a stock such as Google (no dividend) to hold for a long time should this be purchased with US funds or CDN funds. Is this a stock that should be in a TFSA instead of an RRSP?
3. if we buy and sell lows and highs on stocks without dividends such as AMZN, and BABA, (2-3 transactions per year) should this be purchased on the US or CDN side of our RRSP.
4. if we are to purchase an ETF that pays a dividend in US funds should this be purchased and held in US funds?
Thank you for your help.
Debbie and Jerry
- Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN)
- Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)
- Netflix Inc. (NFLX)
- Stars Group Inc. (The) (TSGI)
- BRP Inc. Subordinate Voting Shares (DOO)
- Alteryx Inc. Class A (AYX)
Q: Good morning,
If you had to keep 3 of the 6 listed companies, which ones would you choose. The goal is for pure growth over next 10 years assuming all companies continue to grow and execute on their existing business and outlooks etc. No sector concerns but I want to keep 1 Canadian and 2 US companies. Thank you for the continued advice!
If you had to keep 3 of the 6 listed companies, which ones would you choose. The goal is for pure growth over next 10 years assuming all companies continue to grow and execute on their existing business and outlooks etc. No sector concerns but I want to keep 1 Canadian and 2 US companies. Thank you for the continued advice!
Q: Hello, here are questions related to a Non-Registed portfolio only. Please deduct credits as required.
1) How are capital gains on US stocks taxed?
2) I want to buy Google. Should I use the GOOGL symbol or the GOOG symbol? Does that make any difference in the context of a Non-Registed portfolio?
3) What are the advantage(s) of having a covered call ETF such as ZWU in a diversified portfolio? Regards, Gervais
1) How are capital gains on US stocks taxed?
2) I want to buy Google. Should I use the GOOGL symbol or the GOOG symbol? Does that make any difference in the context of a Non-Registed portfolio?
3) What are the advantage(s) of having a covered call ETF such as ZWU in a diversified portfolio? Regards, Gervais
- Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN)
- Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
- Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)
- NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)
- Salesforce Inc. (CRM)
- Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)
- Atlassian Corporation (TEAM)
Q: Hi There,
I am currently looking at adding one US stock to my RRSP account. I currently have JPM, VTI and IWO in the account. Of the above listed stocks or any others you feel would be a better fit, which would you recommend? Timeframe is 10 plus years.
Thank You,
I am currently looking at adding one US stock to my RRSP account. I currently have JPM, VTI and IWO in the account. Of the above listed stocks or any others you feel would be a better fit, which would you recommend? Timeframe is 10 plus years.
Thank You,
- Photon Control Inc. (PHO)
- Apple Inc. (AAPL)
- Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)
- Micron Technology Inc. (MU)
- NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)
- CGI Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (GIB.A)
- Constellation Software Inc. (CSU)
- Kinaxis Inc. (KXS)
- Shopify Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (SHOP)
Q: I hold the following technology companies for a 31.66% weighting in my portfolio. I need to reduce this to a maximum weighting of 20%. Given the holdings are long term, and I wish a balance between stability and aggressive growth in this sector, which of the above companies would you cut down or eliminate to achieve this goal? Current individual weights are; CSU 4.88%, GOOGL 4.94%, AAPL 4.8%,GIB.A 3.2%, SHOP 2.57%, PHO 2.56%,MU 3.27%, NVDA 3.22%, KXS 2.21%.
Q: What is the difference between GOOG and GOOGL?
Q: Hi Team,
I have been averaging up on Google since 2013 and I am currently up 90% and it now accounts for about 8% (in C dollar) of my total portfolio. I am just wondering if I should take some money of the table (my risk tolerance level is above average). Your thoughts on this would be much appreciated.
Cheers,
I have been averaging up on Google since 2013 and I am currently up 90% and it now accounts for about 8% (in C dollar) of my total portfolio. I am just wondering if I should take some money of the table (my risk tolerance level is above average). Your thoughts on this would be much appreciated.
Cheers,