Investment Q&A

Q: Good Morning Team,

How bad CRNC's 2Q was. Is this a buying opportunity or time to bail out?

Thank you and Happy Thursday!

Q: Good morning 5i
It is good to see the software companies at least remaining stable and some rising today. But, I have been wondering whether we have to rethink our devotion to CSU and other family members. With this recent fear you have said yourself that AI can actually help software companies and because of the important services they offer, they will not be going away soon.

But, you also said that although they are not going away today maybe some time in the future AI may succeed in replicating their services. So, the question is whether we should start thinking of CSU etc, as no longer the stalwarts that we have always believed them to be. We may begin to think that, although not today, but their days may be numbered and we need to get out before that happens. Wondering how you see this aspect?
Thanks for the great service

Q: I bought Nbis at $100 last week. It is come down very significantly. Is it time to sell, hold or buy more. If buy more , at what price.
Thanks

Q: On the dip, where does Google look compelling. We listened to your advice a couple years ago and would like to add as we see this as a pillar in our holdings.

Q: GOOG What do you think of their latest quarter why the big drop in futures trading.

Q: Good morning Peter and Team,

Something I've always wondered: Do negative news items about the founder of a particular company — Microsoft in this case — have any effect on the performance of the stock? Last night on the news, I heard Melinda Gates talk about her ex-husband's apparent relationship with Epstein, certainly not helping Bill's image.

Or are these stories just “noise” and should be ignored?

Q: What are your thoughts on Haivision? The 4th quarter results released on Jan 14th looked very strong, and the company turned a nice profit, with good revenue growth. The stock has increased about 60% since then. Is it worth a speculative buy here, or better to wait and see another couple of quarterly results?

Q: Hi There. Please correct me if I am wrong but I understand that Google, Microsoft and Amazon are stake holders of Anthropic. Can you please tell how much % ownership they have in Anthropic? Do you think this is a reasonable way of getting exposure to Anthropic? If yes, which stock if any would you purchase? Many thanks.

Q: Hello Team 5i & Everyone!

I occasionally listen to Lance Robert's posts. Today was one of those days and anyone worried about the software sector may find part of this video interesting to watch. He answers a question from his audience about A.I. and the sell off in software stocks at the 15 minute mark approximately.

https://x.com/LanceRoberts/status/2019017021019894158?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

Thank you,

Sandra

Q: What ETF can you recommend that focuses on the tech giants but does NOT sell covered calls?

Q: Unless I am mistaken, I believe that CSU only reports GAAP earnings, yet every website I check seems to list their "adjusted" earnings. If this is in fact the case who exactly decides on these adjustments and comes up with the adjusted EPS figure?

Q: Hello Team,
Is SHOP a buy today for two year hold?
Many thanks!

Q: Tech stocks have been taking a beating recently and QMAX is feeling the pinch, down ~18% in the last three months. What price would you suggest as a good entry point?

Q: I have 8% cash in my portfolio after I sold all my CSU in December. I would like some suggestions as to what AI related stocks to purchase.

Q: With tech stocks taking a beating is it best to sell NBIS now or hold?
Thanks

Q: What are your thoughts on buying NVIDIA stock today?

Q: If I am correct in my thinking, CSU grows primarily through acquisition. I remember hearing that their pipeline was huge with respect as to the number of opportunities. Perhaps those opportunities are now way cheaper and they can acquire good companies at much lower valuations.
Trying to find something positive here.....

Q: Good morning.

Yesterday software stocks took a hit following an announcement from Anthropic that it was launching a new artificial intelligence tool servicing legal work, broadly threatening software firms. Private credit stocks, including Blue Owl and TPG, declined on fears over AI disrupting the software industry.

I know you still like CSU, but I am now down ~ 25-30% since purchasing late last year. Thoughts on still holding?

Thanks as always.

Q: Hi 5i Team - With the continued downward trend of these three companies, do you think it is still now all AI fear related, and if so is there a chance some of these fears are legitimate. I think you have stated that fundamentals remain the same. Have there been any announcements from CSU, TOI, and LMN supporting their businesses and attempting to reassure investors over the past several months.
Has there been any insider buying or selling over the past half year.
It seems that Lumine may be getting hit the hardest of the three. Would that be your opinion as well.
If trimming positions in these three stocks, in what order would you do it and would the reverse hold true if adding.
Thanks.

Q: What is your take on the Zonal acquisition by Volaris? With over 700 employees and a presence in more than 16,000 sites across the UK, it seems like a major move to consolidate their leadership in the hospitality VMS sector. Also, do you think artificial intelligence could significantly impact negatively or positively the product roadmap for this type of business?