Investment Q&A

Q: Hello, just wondering why GOOG seems to be the most loved of the fangs. I don't expect you to compare all of them, but can you cite a couple particulars in terms of metrics or whatever it is in a quantifiable stand point that's making GOOG so much more "attractive"

Q: Gentlemen; Is it your expectation that the Company will need to issue equity to pay for their recent acquisitions.

The stock has not really participated in the recent technology recovery.

Q: For the last two sessions ABST had huge price swings.What is the reason behind this?
I am trying to decide between ABST and SYZ for some growth potential and income.
Are the dividends safe here?as SYZ becomes a "growth"stock ,they might cut the dividend?
Which of the two stocks would you buy or any other potential stock here?
As a site note,you mentioned NNX in a post with Martello,was this a typo?

Q: So , Quarterhill and Apple finally settle their patent infringement dispute -no more litigation , but no details of the financial agreement . Your comments please on how this might affect Quarterhill shares - a double over the next year perhaps , so that my patience is finally rewarded .

Q: Hi team. I was fortunate to add to my Nvdia position at $219 a couple of weeks ago. Nvdia has now grown to 7% of my investment portfolio (stocks) and 6% of my total portfolio. I know you can’t get specific with weightings. I do see you typically trim your balance model portfolio around 8% when a winner runs.

Thoughts on how you decide to trim a winner and when?

Q: Your insights into NANO .. seem to be progressing with the patented process .. is here potential for a breakthrough technology

Q: What 1 US stock and 1 Canadian stock (both in technology space) would you buy today?

Q: Hi Peter, Ryan, and Team,

We're currently overweight Technology. Given this information from "Simply Wall Street", is this a "red flag" for Enghouse, and might this be the one to let go? We also hold CSU, KXS, and TOI. Our gain in ENGH is 70%, which pales in comparison to CSU's gain of 401% (thank you 5i for continually recommending Constellation!) ENGH and CSU were purchased around the same time, but KXS was purchased later (up 101%) and TOI of course has been held only since the "spin-off" (but still up 39%).

Maybe I'm reading too much into this insider selling, but your opinion is important to me.

"Independent Director recently sold CA$814k worth of stock
On the 16th of March, Reid Drury sold around 20k shares on-market at roughly CA$40.68 per share. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of CA$2.4m more than they bought in the last 12 months"

Thanks for your insight and assistance.

Q: Hello Peter et al,

You have mentioned in the past that Amazon needs Shop or it runs into monopoly problems and that Shop has a strong moat.

When I look at the size difference Amazon has 14x the market cap and 1500x the employees.

When I look at stock price Amazon has been a steady climber with a minimal hit over the past 6 months vs Shop being more than halved in mkt cap.

If I were CEO of Amazon reviewing the co. dashboards and heatmaps - I think I would look at the Shopify roadmap and see either noise or an opportunity we could setup for and pre-empt (if that business is on our roadmap).

How scalable is Shop given that Amazon has a long track record, the most money and supply chains to the best strategic minds?
How sustainable is the Shop competitive advantage?

I ask this wondering how likely Shop is to regain the lofty $2000 level.

Thank you for sharing your insight.

Q: I'm thinking of increasing the tech exposure (presently 15%) to the 29 stocks I own in my portfolio. Presently my tech exposure is CSU, DSG and KXS. I find ADBE interesting. Would you invest more in the 3 stocks I already own or initiate a postion in ADBE?

Q: Hello 5i
A few months ago months in a reply to a member's question you suggested $200 would be a good price to purchase SNOW. I realize a lot has changed since then but the stock has dropped into the $200 range. Do you still feel it is a good entry price?
Or are there others you like more?
Thanks
Dave

Q: What is your view on Aspen (AZPN)

Q: I own all of these high multiple tech stocks in low quantities in tfsas. No particular concern about timelines. Would you continue to advise holding all of them or would you suggest eliminating one or more for the other? Is there a simple way to compare?

Q: Hi 5i: I am considering getting back into some Canadian tech stocks. I would be pleased if you would provide me with your three best picks. A combination of cash on the balance sheet and moderate growth would be the criteria. I am a long term investor. Thank you always for providing great insights on investment decisions.

Docsinc

Q: Do you see any reason NVEI is up 10% today?

Thanks


Sheldon

Q: What is your opinion on Sentinel's earnings? I already own CRWD, I'm thinking of starting a small position in S as well. What do you think? Better to own both, or just stick with CRWD, your favourite.

Thanks

Q: Hi 5i Team, and would appreciate your analysis of the just posted results from SentinelOne. Also, do you see any endearing qualities or strengths to the business as a long term opportunity in the cybersecurity sector, and how would you rank it as a buy with respect to the larger well-known names in the sector. Thanks from an appreciative member.

Q: Thoughts on XIT?

Q: Seems like almost everyone thinks GOOG represents excellent value at current prices. Makes me wonder why it's not trading higher,
What is the bear case? -Earnings are a peak levels? Or is the risk, that it becomes a source of funds for other investments.

Q: Hi Peter

What is your opinion on the following stocks as part of my income portfolio HHL,MKP ,PRV,CIX, WCP and GSY .
do you have any additional suggestions for high tech for an income portfolio


Thank you
Howard