Investment Q&A

Q: I have held a position in OTEX for some time, and have a moderate gain, but I was wondering if it would be prudent to swap out my OTEX for CSU. I have losses against which I can neutralize my gain, so tax implications are not a prominent factor. Both are good companies, with the reputation of CSU being quite extraordinary. I have decent exposure to technology, and I don't feel that simply adding to it by purchasing CSU through selling off an investment in another category would be as prudent as keeping within my current allocations. I would appreciate any thoughts you could share with me. Thanks so much!

Q: I am holding Cisco - thinking of switching to Google. Does this make sense?? thanks Jim

Q: With the purchase of Arms is NVDA a good stock to keep holding?? Do you see any downside. Does the purchase put it in the high debt bracket or is it very beneficial to NVDA in which case it doesn't matter that much.

Thanks for everything.

Q: Two part question about CSU: some time ago there was an announcement of a transaction where a company acquired by CSU would be "spun out" to CSU shareholders. Can you provide details of what is to happen? when is it to happen? do you expect CSU's share price to decrease as a result? What tax consequence will there be to CSU shareholders?
Secondly, I recently read the following:
"Our Strong Sell is based on our conviction that it
is difficult to create shareholder value by
continuing to add shrinking legacy software
businesses to 100’s of other shrinking legacy
software businesses. With organic topline
contraction and fading operating leverage, we
see CSU’s “never-ending roll-up” finally hitting
hard limits. In our view, CSU is too reliant on the
assumption of customer stickiness for legacy
apps with expensive support contracts in
dozens of niche/vertical markets. We see these
apps increasingly dislodged by less expensive,
more inherently agile, cloud alternatives. A
Covid-19-driven economic downturn would
likely intensify this competition, as it is our
experience that, rather than preserving the
status quo, tough times drive customers to
overcome inertia and accelerate paradigm
shifts in enterprise IT."
What is your assessment of this?
Thank you for your excellent service.

Q: I currently own GIB.A. While I’ve been not unhappy with the company I’m wondering what your thoughts would be on switching to Microsoft. Would there be a similar potential for gain and a reduced risk level while owning a much larger company?
Thank you for your fantastic service.
Mike

Q: I am looking to add to my Tech Sector - I currently have AAPL, MSFT, CSCO ( in RRSP ) and OTEX - I am thinking about buying some GOOG ( in our TFSA accounts ) to complement the above - would that be something you would do OR would you add to the existing positions. Appreciate you comment.
Thanks

Q: Hi 5i
Wondering whether the recent downturn in AYX can be attributed to general sector selloff and nothing company specific. Would you consider this a buy at this time?
Thanks
Mike

Q: When their numbers came out for the quarter last week they seemed very good,but stock has been going down ever since the conference call!!Any reason??

Q: Docebo To Power AWS Training And Certification Offerings... sounds like a great customer win. No financials disclosed but could be material and attract other companies. Do you have an updated view on the company and their outlook? They seem to be doing a lot of things right.

Q: Hi the great team, do you see correction coming Oct. or Nov. this year as usual or it is correcting in the technology sector already?

Q: What are your thoughts on the news this morning on orcl is it a buy the rumor sell the news stock or a keeper.

Q: Hello 5i team,
Which one do you prefer GOOG or AMZN for a long term hold (no worries about day to day variations)? And why? Does your conviction vary based on investment horizon or the results of the November election?
Thank you for your collaboration, Eric

Q: Good day guys ,
This might be a silly question , that being said I own shares in Canadian dollars , would u advise to transfer the shares to the south of the border side ?
Also when will 5 i be represented on market call again .. it’s been awhile .
Thx
Mark

Q: Peter; Could comment on their earnings- appears to have beaten estimated handily. Rod

Q: hello 5i:
I hold AVGO, and have done very well with it, but the valuation is beginning to look stretched. I'd like to stay in the same sector, but most tech valuations look high. INTC and LRCX look "reasonable". While not completely similar (subsectors differ), can you give me your opinion of these two companies? I've reviewed other questions eg you like NVDA, but with a PE of 90, as compared to INTC's 9, I can't see this as a contest (yes, I realize there is more to valuation than just looking at PEs). We also own CSU, OTEX, and PANW in this technology, with a small position in PHO. Normally, we're very long time holders eg. bought CSU at $115 (no, not a misprint). Look forward to your comments, as I really dislike stock gains to evaporate, unless they're being held for income.
thanks
Paul L

Q: Please rank these stocks. Are they at a level that they could be bought today. For your highest ranked stock, why do you rank it higher than the others

Q: Hi Everyone at 5i!! Could you please tell me when NUVEI ‘S IPO will hit the market? Cheers, Tamara

Q: Can you please comment on today’s earnings release

Q: WHICH OF THESE 2 FOR A 5YR+ HOLD....JUST WHICH COMPANY IS BETTER...NO OTHER FACTORS.

Q: I have been looking to take a position in Lightspeed for some time now, when it was in the $24 range, but it went up too fast too soon. with the current 15% drop and the IPO coming up, would you suggest I buy now, wait until the pricing is announced or until the issue is completed? Do you expect much volatility particularly to the upside in the interim?
Regards
Rajiv