Investment Q&A

Q: Hi Peter and team,

With the Nasdaq down in the 10% range was wondering if the pros at 5i are starting to nibble or do they see this as a lot deeper in the 20% or more range.

Anthony

Q: Having held SHOP (TSX) for a number of years, it's discouraging to watch it whither away. While this downturn plays out, would it make sense to short the US version of the stock? Obviously, there are considerable risks involved and it would require close attention for entries and exits, but it seems like this might mitigate some of the losses. Or is this a dumb idea? Thanks.

Q: Good morning,

With demand continuing to outpace the supply and availability of semi conductors around the world with no end in sight, would this be good time to add a small position of a Semi Conductor ETF in my US$ Non Registered portfolio as part of my overall Technology sector weighing and if so, which of the two ETFs (XSD and SMH) would you recommend?
Thank you for your thoughts on this.

Q: What would be your #1 stock pick for a TFSA for an 18 year old starting out in the investing world?

Q: I'm presently down 27% on this stock and it doesn't seem to want to turn around ? Any suggestions ? Could you give a breakdown of what you think ? Should I hang on or invest the money elsewhere and what would you suggest ?

Q: With MS buying Activision Blizzard will this be positive, negative or neutral for Unity and Matterport
Thanks
Peter

Q: Is it good to buy the Google CDR as opposed to converting to US and buying the GOOG? Which is the better choice between the ADR, GOOG and GOOGL? Thank you.

Q: I get that there is money moving out of growth (tech) and into other areas of the market. However, all the mentioned names here have CAGR of > 25% amongst other great fundamentals (free cash flow, equity,...). So long as fundamentals don't change, I can't see any reason to sell - only to add to these names on this opportunity. So long as business grows (and >25% is huge!) all these should be winners in the long term, no?

I've experienced significant whiplash with most of these stocks but am optimistic that with a longer timeline I should be okay.

I'm hoping for two things in your response:
1. Giving me comfort that my thinking is correct and if I hold on I should be okay, and;
2. Of the list, the one stock you would add to today.

Thx for the comfort,

Cam.

Q: Can you please provide consensus sales growth estimates for the next year, along with company guidance?

Thanks

Q: Thoughts on COIN now that the valuation is more reasonable. Please provide pros and cons of this stock and what is the current forward P/E?

Q: Good morning everyone at 5i!
Peter, I would like to compliment you on your National Post article I read this weekend. You are a breath of common sense in this “ the sky is falling” world. I always feel much more optimistic after having read your articles. Thank you. Now to my question. You equated bitcoin to the tulip bubble. I always wondered about bitcoin and the attraction. Should I divest myself of my holding in Coin, if there is no real future in bitcoin?? That, and Square are my only exposure to the bitcoin market. Cheers, Tamara

Q: Hi 5i:

Having sold my US tech before the pandemic (???) and Canadian tech 2 months ago (???) I am considering jumping into the Canadian tech space again. Would please advise me on your 3 favourites and rational for each. Potential growth and "safety" long term are key considerations. Thank you for always great direction.

docsinc

Q: Can you please explain your enthusiasm for ROKU? Every time I think of following your advice and buying I can’t help wondering how long it will be before Google and Amazon and the TV manufacturers squeeze ROKU out. I see it similarly to my reluctance to buy into Bombardier when hey were trying to manufacture jets…it seemed like only a matter of time before “the big boys” (Boeing and Airbus) squeezed them out of the business. And they did.

Q: I have full positions in banks: Scotia, TD, and a US bank, European bank and South American bank. They all pay generous dividends, and are doing well.
I worry about fintechs ultimately eroding their strengths. Can you recommend an ETF focussed on fintechs?

John

Q: Hi 5i Team,

I currently hold FSLY in my RRSP (3%) and Non-reg (5%) accounts. My average holding cost is approx. $65. I have only been a DIY investor for approx 2yrs and I purchased this stock with the intention to hold 5-8 years.

I would appreciate your opinion on FSLY at this point in time in terms of Risk/Reward and whether my funds would be better deployed elsewhere.

I am beginning to question my original thesis on the company due to high debt ratio and the possibility of bigger market players targeting FSLY should they continue to succeed on a larger scale. The past/future volatility in the stock price does not concern me as much.

Thank you in advance.

Q: The Globe shows Shopify's forward PE as around 208 while the current PE is 41x. Does that make sense? Is EPS expected to drop that much next year?

Q: Your thoughts on the quarterly results.
Thanks John

Q: I own Datametrex and the stock price has increased substantially in the last few days and now I am wondering if there is a way to measure the breakout height? So technically could it reach the last Year's High of $0.37 with this new $40M contract? I have not sell any of my shares, hoping it will reach to a higher price since it has received a very large contract. Thank you very much.

Q: Please comment on the earning

Q: What does 5i think about Caldwell Partners Q1 results as rapid growth continues? Of note their is still the 800K per quarter acquisition charge as it relates to the purchase of IQ Talent Partners which goes to Nil at the end of 2022. More acquisitions on the way given the strong balance sheet?