Investment Q&A

Q: This question concerns the technology sector in a well-diversified Canadian portfolio (~30 holdings), focused slightly toward growth.

The current technology holdings are CSU, SHOP, DSG and KXS. With the exception of KXS, the holdings are all positive. We are considering replacing KXS with LMN.

For a long term hold, which of KXS and LMN would you prefer and why?

Thank you,

Peter.

Q: Can you comment on the earnings and outlook for Fortinet?

Q: Palantir reported its 4Q on Monday, Feb 5. Stock popped 30% on Tuesday. First profitable year, worldwide commercial revenue grew by 32% year over year more than government revenue which grew by 11% year over year, increased its revenue guidance for 2024, AI platform "continues to be unrelenting" as reported by CEO. Short interest % is low. P/E = 232, P/S = 17. Expensive and volatile stock since its IPO. What is your take on Palantir quarter? Is the 30% increase in stock price over-exuberant? What is the maximum percentage you would hold Palantir in your portfolio?

Q: SMCI was up 14.4% today, February 5th. I find it hard to believe the people buying the stock today were buying because the company is going to have good earnings in the future. Instead I see momentum players doing panic buying. FOMO on a big scale. I don’t think this is going to end well once sanity returns to the momentum players who basically have no emotional stake in the company. I’m thinking we saw a top today. A little weakness tomorrow and it will be panic to get out first. Do you agree? I’ve owned the stock for some time and while I’m pleased at “winning the lottery” the stock’s action is beginning to concern me.
Jim

Q: My wife is thinking of selling a chunk of her SHOP and buying AMZN instead, mostly because she wants to own what she knows.

She asked for my opinion and I, in turn, ask for yours.

Q: Lumine has been growing revenue at a good pace. Is this primarily organic or acquisition based

Q: What will be the catalysts in the next few years for the stock? Any reasons for one to continue holding the stock?

Thanks,

Q: What are your thought on MARA & Hive for 2024, is it helpful to HIVE artificial intelligence last year investment this year during bitcoin halving ? Thanks

Q: I just noticed that SMH dramatically outperformed SOXX (1 year, 2 years) and i hold the latter. Perhaps b/c the former holds 19% in NVIDIA stock and ASML shows up as a holding. Why is that ? Do they have a different investment strategy?
Now i fear if i switch the trend may reverse. OR the switch is the right strategy here?
OR sell half SOXX and buy SMH looks like a right move.
So i guess this is more of a commentary: investor needs to pay attention to ETFs as well.

Q: Everyone, recently the US senate held a hearing with the largest social media companies and the politicians gave an earful from motivated politicians. Knowing that legislation takes years and the original legislation will get watered down. Will the political motivation for change (and maybe legislation) have any effect on the companies stock price in the short term? Clayton

Q: I am considering swapping TecSys for Converge Technology Solutions
What is your opinion of this and why.
Thank You
Peter

Q: Would now be a good time to sell IBM? I bought it years ago as a long-term hold, but it's way up, and I don't know if there's any more upside to it. If so, which US-listed company (or two) would you replace it with?

Q: Dear Peter et al:

Your consistent positive answers about PLTR and your courage of conviction is admirable. Whether fellow subscribers pose questions on PLTR lumping it with other technology companies (different fields) or on its own (in Nov/Oct 2023) you have always expressed your positive endorsement of PLTR.

But it has been slipping recently despite positive AI environment and Govt contracts. Whilst it has recovered from its low , it hasn't taken off like other AI darlings. (especially today when Meta added 200B in a day!!)

From your consistent previous answers I know:

You are not a fan of "averaging down".
Yet some times you suggest one take 1/3 or 1/2 position and then take a full position later.
You also have cited studies that suggest taking a full position has better outcome in long term instead of averaging down or up.

I know you answer to fellow subscribers' questions based on the way they pose the question.
That may explain the apparent conceptual contradictions. I understand that.

What are your words of wisdom about PLTR taking above points into consideration. Take a full position/or do a 1/2 now and 1/2 later, wait for a while? Will it reach it's once peak of 40+$? Who are it's real competitors? Should one switch?


Many thanks.

Q: Hi Team,
NVEI announced partnership with CASH APP yesterday. I had expected this to be a bigger deal than the market is telling us. It seems nothing can move the needle with this name. Is it being constantly held down by the shorts? Is it worth holding on to? I am down huge in this name (-78%), and so far, it doesn't seem to be recovering.

Thanks,
Shane.

Q: would appreciate your view on AIP arteris on nasdaq.
thank you

Q: I am trying to purchase 5 american companies to hold in an AI-focussed portfolio, probably for 5 years or so through this next bull market. I already own the megacaps and so I am specifying less than $200 billion market cap for each of these. Can you give me your top AI-related plays with these criteria? Thanks.

Q: Good Morning

Anybody”Red Flags” with Topicus deferring their earnings release?

Thank you

Q: NVDA now compromises 9% of my total portfolio. What's the maximum weight YOU would be comfortable with? Alternatively, would you consider selling - say - 2% of NVDA and buying VRT? If yes, can you please compare potential risk/reward for both NVDA and VRT over the next two years on a scale of 1-10? Thank you.

Q: Could you comment on Meta's results and whether, with the jump in price, you would inititate a position here? Thanks.

Q: Can you please comment on the recent earnings, today's drop, and your views of it moving forward (buy, sell, hold). Thanks so much!