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• HubSpot Inc. (HUBS $403.99)
  • $403.99 Cap: $20.68B
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• MongoDB Inc. (MDB $359.90)
  • $359.90 Cap: $28.94B
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• Datadog Inc. (DDOG $190.17)
  • $190.17 P/E (TTM): 437.8X Cap: $66.54B
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• Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR $177.78)
  • $177.78 P/E (TTM): 626.33X Cap: $417.22B
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• Snowflake Inc. (SNOW $264.00)
  • $264.00 Cap: $89.68B
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Q: These four companies are all AI-predominant companies, all are growing revenues at about 20% per year or so, have similar market caps, and are coming into profitability for the first time either last year or next.
My question is a difficult one: is there any way to tell what operating margins might eventually be for each of these companies say in 3-4 years? Do you know any way to get this projection? And how these may be ranked for eventual margins if so? Thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by Michael on February 15, 2024

• International Business Machines Corporation (IBM $307.04)
  • $307.04 P/E (TTM): 36.61X Cap: $292.02B
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• Builders FirstSource Inc. (BLDR $109.85)
  • $109.85 P/E (TTM): 21.25X Cap: $12.49B
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• Axon Enterprise Inc. (AXON $610.00)
  • $610.00 P/E (TTM): 158.14X Cap: $46.33B
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Q: I've been looking at both of these companies but can only add one. BLDR seems to have a better performance looking backwards but you seem to like AXON better looking forwards. Can you tell me which one you like better and why, thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by Cheryl on February 15, 2024

• Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD $231.25)
  • $231.25 P/E (TTM): 148.0X Cap: $386.98B
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• Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (TSM $284.85)
  • $284.85 P/E (TTM): 40.37X Cap: $1.50T
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Q: I’m trimming Nvidia and Apple because they’re overweight and would like to choose either TSM or AMD to add to my portfolio.
Thoughts?

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Read Answer Asked by Dennis on February 15, 2024

• Intact Financial Corporation (IFC $275.55)
  • $275.55 P/E (TTM): 21.81X Cap: $47.67B
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• Axon Enterprise Inc. (AXON $610.00)
  • $610.00 P/E (TTM): 158.14X Cap: $46.33B
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• Vertiv Holdings LLC Class A (VRT $178.78)
  • $178.78 P/E (TTM): 71.97X Cap: $69.88B
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• Lumine Group Inc. (LMN $28.67)
  • $28.67 P/E (TTM): 112.17X Cap: $7.25B
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Q: If you had $31,000 in a new US rrsp, what 5 holdings would you buy? What would be a decent price for the holdings?

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Read Answer Asked by Steven on February 15, 2024

• Tesla Inc. (TSLA $436.28)
  • $436.28 P/E (TTM): 308.05X Cap: $1.48T
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• NIO Inc. American depositary shares each representing one Class A (NIO $6.91)
  • $6.91 Cap: $16.08B
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Q: Hello,

Given the recent correction in the EV market and sluggish beginning of 2024, would you consider the current PPS a good entry point?

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Read Answer Asked by Irek on February 15, 2024

• Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN $243.13)
  • $243.13 P/E (TTM): 35.34X Cap: $2.59T
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Q: How would you interpret Jeff Bezos recently offloading almost half of his shares of Amazon?

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Read Answer Asked by Irek on February 15, 2024

• TE Connectivity plc (TEL $241.63)
  • $241.63 P/E (TTM): 50.92X Cap: $71.65B
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Q: Hello Team,
Which of these two would you prefer and why.
Thank You,
Barry

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Read Answer Asked by Barry on February 15, 2024

• Veeva Systems Inc. Class A (VEEV $293.52)
  • $293.52 P/E (TTM): 60.75X Cap: $47.73B
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Q: could you give me your recent thoughts on VEEV please. I own LLY and WELL as well in healthcare but have recently been thinking of replacing VEEV with ISRG. I plan to give WELL more time at least until small caps show more improvement.

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Read Answer Asked by Cheryl on February 14, 2024

Q: I need to trim my holding in CRWD. What are the 3 top tech names outside of the mega caps you would consider as a replacement?
Thanks, Hugh

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Read Answer Asked by Hugh on February 14, 2024

• Intuitive Surgical Inc. (ISRG $561.47)
  • $561.47 P/E (TTM): 72.46X Cap: $196.36B
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• Danaher Corporation (DHR $210.17)
  • $210.17 P/E (TTM): 43.66X Cap: $150.85B
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• Masimo Corporation (MASI $143.59)
  • $143.59 Cap: $7.72B
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• Eli Lilly and Company When Distributed (LLY.WD)
  • P/E (TTM): 40.5X
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Q: I just sold DXCM and am looking for a replacement in the healthcare sector. I've either owned (ISRG, MASI) or watched (DHR) for years, but currently do not own any of these. From my end, they all look like good choices, which would be your preference and why?

If you've got another recommendation, I'm all ears!

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Read Answer Asked by Cameron on February 14, 2024

• Blackrock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (BGY $5.76)
  • $5.76 P/E (TTM): 26.63X Cap: $594M
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• BlackRock Utility Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (BUI $25.91)
  • $25.91 P/E (TTM): 21.31X Cap: $593M
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• JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPI $56.35)
  • $56.35 P/E (TTM): 24.94X Cap: $40.67B
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Q: Hello. can I get your opinion on these. Are they worth buying or can you suggest something else ? Thank you for the great service.

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Read Answer Asked by ric on February 14, 2024

• Tesla Inc. (TSLA $436.28)
  • $436.28 P/E (TTM): 308.05X Cap: $1.48T
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Q: Hi 5i, Tesla is down again today, would you buy it with some fun money looking for a bounce back in the short term (say 6 months)? Would you prefer a long term hold with this company?

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Read Answer Asked by Barbara on February 14, 2024

• BlackRock Inc. (BLK $1,081.88)
  • $1,081.88 P/E (TTM): 25.95X Cap: $165.92B
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• Deere & Company (DE $467.72)
  • $467.72 P/E (TTM): 24.74X Cap: $128.50B
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• Constellation Brands Inc. (STZ $127.28)
  • $127.28 P/E (TTM): 18.9X Cap: $22.39B
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• Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (TMO $571.40)
  • $571.40 P/E (TTM): 32.79X Cap: $212.64B
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• lululemon athletica inc. (LULU $166.46)
  • $166.46 P/E (TTM): 11.44X Cap: $18.55B
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• ServiceNow Inc. (NOW $860.69)
  • $860.69 P/E (TTM): 106.24X Cap: $178.62B
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• Palo Alto Networks Inc. (PANW $212.02)
  • $212.02 P/E (TTM): 132.82X Cap: $141.38B
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Q: Hi 5i,

The following companies are being released as CDRs tomorrow: BlackRock Inc., Constellation Brands Inc., Deere & Co., Palo Alto Networks Inc., ServiceNow Inc. and Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.

Please rate them bases on long term componders, shareholder friendly and valuation.

Thx.

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Read Answer Asked by Christopher on February 14, 2024

• Encore Wire Corporation (WIRE)
  • P/E (TTM): 15.22X Cap: $4.57B
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Q: Hi 5i,
May I please have your thoughts on the latest results from Encore Wire?
Would you recommend continuing to hold the stock or move on to something else in the sector? If moving, on any recommendations would be appreciated.
I already own HPS and PWR.
Thanks!!

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Read Answer Asked by Brian on February 14, 2024

• Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Inc. (MDGL $490.15)
  • $490.15 Cap: $10.80B
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Q: What do you think of this company for the next few years
Thank You
Peter

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Read Answer Asked by Peter on February 14, 2024

• InMode Ltd. (INMD $14.60)
  • $14.60 Cap: $1B
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Q: Can you give your comments around INMD's earnings release. Seems they expecting more conservative quarters, rev dropped, but not all bad and close to expected. They now have close to 1/3 of their market cap in cash, yet still no buybacks or plan. I'm wondering if things are starting to look bad here or just a bump in the road and you'd still hold? Thx

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Read Answer Asked by Adam on February 14, 2024

• NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA $187.15)
  • $187.15 P/E (TTM): 55.62X Cap: $4.57T
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• Super Micro Computer Inc. (SMCI $39.71)
  • $39.71 P/E (TTM): 25.02X Cap: $23.97B
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Q: Hi,
I trimmed some of my SMCI last week as the weight was getting too high. Since then it shot up another 25%. Obviously in hindsight I should have waited.
My question is does this stock movement scare you? Why does it keep going up this fast?
Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Marco on February 14, 2024

• Martin Marietta Materials Inc. (MLM $614.57)
  • $614.57 P/E (TTM): 33.72X Cap: $36.82B
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• Quanta Services Inc. (PWR $445.26)
  • $445.26 P/E (TTM): 67.18X Cap: $66.04B
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• Vulcan Materials Company (Holding Company) (VMC $289.27)
  • $289.27 P/E (TTM): 33.86X Cap: $37.67B
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• Granite Construction Incorporated (GVA $98.55)
  • $98.55 P/E (TTM): 32.01X Cap: $4.49B
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• Eagle Materials Inc (EXP $206.78)
  • $206.78 P/E (TTM): 15.29X Cap: $6.59B
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Q: Interested in a pick in US building materials as a play on infrastructure spend but equities like Martin Marietta, Vulcan Materials, Granite Construction and Quanta seem expensive. However Eagle Materials appears cheaper. Of these 5 are there two you would comfortably buy today with greatest growth potential. Secondly which two seem to you to be least risky. Finally is there another building material equity you would prefer more than any of these and if so what would be your reasoning for that pick. Thanks as always.

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Read Answer Asked by Ken on February 14, 2024

• Descartes Systems Group Inc. (The) (DSG $118.25)
  • $118.25 P/E (TTM): 50.99X Cap: $10.17B
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• Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD $231.25)
  • $231.25 P/E (TTM): 148.0X Cap: $386.98B
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• Fortinet Inc. (FTNT $80.80)
  • $80.80 P/E (TTM): 34.26X Cap: $61.71B
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• Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR $177.78)
  • $177.78 P/E (TTM): 626.33X Cap: $417.22B
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• UiPath Inc. Class A (PATH $14.28)
  • $14.28 P/E (TTM): 485.0X Cap: $7.50B
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• Brookfield Corporation Class A Limited Voting Shares (BN $63.90)
  • $63.90 P/E (TTM): 107.44X Cap: $144.61B
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Q: What would you consider a good entry point for these companies?

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Read Answer Asked by Gordon on February 14, 2024

• Paysign Inc. (PAYS $5.12)
  • $5.12 P/E (TTM): 43.54X Cap: $278M
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Q: Could you shed some light on the class action lawsuit against PAYS that appears to have been settled recently. I have just received a notice from my broker advising investors to check to see if they had purchased shares within the indicated timeframe. Is it even worth submitting a claim? Thanks!

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Read Answer Asked by patricia on February 14, 2024