Two completely different horses. Amazon is more innovative so it could have higher growth, but Microsoft has new upgrades, new contracts and is more stable. He wouldn't own either because FANGS make up about 20% of the index funds, so they will go down more than the others. Would buy half a position and add more depending. On a risk basis, it's too exposed to the overall market.
The stock has been flat. A conglomerate across SE Asia. It's a big conglomerate which includes BMW/ Mercedes dealerships, financials, hotels, supermarkets, parts of Ikea and Starbucks franchises. They are also sitting on a ton of cash. Likes this company because they make smart acquisitions.
He's not worried because retail is still TD's main business. The discount brokers was to bring trading cost to 0. It's all noise and this is where people get emotional and start selling. He would jump in right now.