Investment Q&A

Q: In your answer to my question to today about EDGE AI - it was intended to specifically address NTNX role. I know you own it, and I was trying to understand how important a role it could play. But, you did not name it in the stocks that could play a role in EDGE AI.

Q: You recently answered several questions about NXT. This led me to consider FLEX as an investment. What are your thoughts on FLEX? According to the company profile, FLEX pays a 23.169% dividend once a year. Is this correct? Would you still prefer NXT over FLEX? Thank you

Q: Hi gang,
What’s your take on mrvl. Is it a buying opportunity. ?any news? Buy , sell or hold?
Thanks. Alnoor

Q: Can you please update your opinion on STM? Is it an "Ai company" and if so, why has it not taken off like many of the others? They seem to be focused on "edge ai" which may just be their branding or is it a different way of commercializing AI than what companies like Nvidia do? When I last asked about it in July you seemed somewhat constructive on the stock so I'm intrigued as to what it may be lacking or missing in the minds of investors to cause it to sit out the recent rally. Perhaps it isn't AI enough? Your recommendation on its worthiness as a buy or hold would be appreciated as well as clarification that it is or is not really an AI play and whether that matters to the investment case please.

Q: If you were expecting a bit of a market swoon and don't want to sit on cash what would you consider to be "defensive stocks" or "stocks that benefit" in downturns? I've tried options in the past with mixed (mostly not so good) results so that's not something I would like to do.

Thanks in advance-Dave

Q: Hello,

If you had to chose between OWL vs ARCC, which would you chose. Thanks

Dave

Q: As part of a growth oriented US$ portfolio, I have 1.5% positions in each of VRT and CELH . I now have some extra cash available from taking a bit of the very nice profit in my SMCI holding (thank you, 5i)
My plan was to increase one or both of those 1.5% positions with that cash, but I have also been considering a starter position in AXON. Your comments would be appreciated, and if you think Axon would be your preference, could you give a ballpark buy price.
Many thanks, as always.

Q: You recommended about a month ago the above stocks
Would you still purchase these and can you rank them in order of which to buy first?
ESTC seems to have fallen a lot- is it still a buy?
Thank you

Q: Hi -

It's usually enough to read the answers to other questions, but thought I would finally ask one. I am down on the three companies above. I am relatively new to investing and started in 2021 at all time highs. Being new to the stock market, it was interesting to watch some of my shares go down but for most part I am confident they are good long term and it is much more fun watching them go back up! I'm about 10 years away from retirement and for the most part plan to hold long term. Would you consider any of these a sell (PARA?), and add any of the following today...AVGO, HD, SBUX, AAPL. What would a few of your highest conviction US companies (any sector) be if not adding to those mentioned (already own MSFT, GOOGL,V). If considered a hold, I do have some cash to add or start a new position. I've been watching CROX, but just not purchased yet.

Thank you! Always enjoy reading the questions and monthly report updates.

Q: This stock was recommended on BNN. The ticker is OWL in NY which I do not see in your list. Can you comment on its possibilities?

Q: In your opinion which of the above would offer the best return over the next 3 to 5 years?

Q: Hello 5i
I'm considering raising funds through a 1/3 sale of my CSCO holding. Now that the Splunk acquisition has closed, would you expect this to be sufficiently needle moving (ie wait on the sale) or not ?

Thanks

Q: Could you tell me where I could find a list of all the available CDRs and also could you suggest a medium risk CDR for a 1-2 year hold,half position maybe 3 companies and why you like them thanks

Q: What is your opinion of OSK AT $122.
They’ve been getting a lot of contracts for defence equipment and electric garbage and fire trucks, thinking of investing.

Q: REAX Your analysis please, thanks.

Q: Can I please get your thoughts on this company. Sadly, the products they manufacture are in high demand.

Thanks,
Scott

Q: Wondering what your thoughts are on this one after recent earnings. Lots of room for continued consolidation in the industry.

Q: Should I be worried about the DOJ intentions reported today against Apple Inc? Is this a good time to move my position in Apple down to about 10% from current over 20% or is it a little late to do that and instead just ride it out?

Many Thanks

Q: Have you crossed paths with this name? Small biopharma company. The Company creates psychedelic-based therapeutics for mental health improvement.

Any thoughts?

Carl

Q: Am interested in a couple of Cons.Disc. Stocks - SBUX and NKE . Both global brands and lagging in part , I believe , due to China concerns . From previous questions , my impression is that you would be OK with either if one is prepared to be patient as things work out.
Would that be a fair assessment and which would you choose between the two ?