Investment Q&A

Q: I hold Crowdstrike (CRWD) and Palo Alto (PANW) in the cybersecurity space. PANW has done well for me but last year it struggled. I’m thinking of selling some, or all, of PANW and buying Fortinet (FTNT). Could I please get your thoughts? If you were to hold just two, or all three, could you please tell me what percentage you would allocate to each? Thank you.

Q: I remember many years ago, when I had just started looking after my own investments. I made many mistakes and even ended up with a few "smoking holes in the ground". I have now been a long term subscriber to 5i and have enjoyed much success as a result of the teams sage advice. Than you for helping me separate the Wheat from the chaff.

As a retired high school teacher I remember way back, prior to alphabet (google's) IPO, seeing their logo on every computer in the classroom when students booted them up, and thinking, " I wonder if they would ever IPO?" Well, of course they did, and upon seeing that I would need to pay a 17% premium as a retail investor (no matter how quickly you acted the morning of the IPO) I passed on the stock until years later. I am a happy shareholder currently.

My question is, are there any pre IPO companies that you are currently excited about, and if so, how can a retail investor have the best chance of getting in on an IPO other than waiting until it trades publicly? Anthropic? others?

Thank you

Q: I have a position in MSTR that is now less than 1%. My cost is $12.80. I'm wondering about averaging down to bring the position to 1-1.5%. What are your thoughts for MSTR in the coming years, and my idea to average down in this case?

Q: Any thoughts on Watsco? Do you think this past year's drawdown is a good opportunity to initiate a new long-term position?

Q: With the United States interim (??) takeover of Venezuela, what US publicly listed interests do you see as benefitting. Initial thoughts are the obvious oil and related infrastructure companies, shipping co's etc. Additionally, what companies have the capacity to handle extraction, refining etc the heavy grade that Venezuela pumps (if refined elsewhere)? Please offer brief thoughts and a short list of US blue chip dividend payers that will benefit. Also state if there are US companies that have outstanding arbitration awards.

Q: hi,
I am down ( with percentage in brackets) on the following US equities:
COST(9), JD(29), UBER(11).
which stocks if any would you buy at current levels and please rank best to worst.
cheers, Chris

Q: I'm looking to start experimenting in 2026 with selling covered calls and cash secured puts (using a smaller % of my overall portfolio). Does 5i have any favourite tickers for this type of activity?

Thanks!

Q: Hi Peter
As the volatility increases in our world what are your top Us defence companies you would invest at this time .

Q: Out of the following 10 stocks - what would be your top 5 right now for future growth.

ASML, COST, MELI, MKL, WSO, ATD, BN, CNR, CSU, X

Q: Both SpaceX and Databricks have hinted at IPO’s in 2026. I own competitors Rocket Lab (RKLB) and Snowflake (SNOW) respectively. How concerned should I be, that investors will flee RKLB and SNOW and buy the IPO’s? Would you continue to hold RKLB and SNOW? Thank you.

Q: Wondering about selling Walmart and replacing it with Atd.. have held Walmart for short time but have more interest in a Canadian company now.
Thanks, Lesley

Q: I would be interested to know what your suggestions are on US growth stocks for long term hold in a RRSP account (sectors not important).

Thank you.

Q: what is your view of this company? what is the forward P/E v the P/E for each of the 3 preceding years thanks Richard

Q: Hello 5I,

I stumbled across an interesting U.S. small cap in energy supporting Data Centres (the AI play) as well ancillary sectors and I wanted to get your thoughts on it - WLDN.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to the 5i team for helping out all the DIY investors.

Cheers and all the best!

Peter

Q: NLR I invested in this ETF some time ago and rode it up to its high of high of $168.12. I have now given back half of my gains. Is it time to sell?

Q: I understand that BMNR has a board meeting mid January. I am having trouble understanding the current situation.

Has Tom Lee changed his opinion regarding the upside potential.

Q: Your thoughts on NRT please

Q: In the webinar you spoke about CASY. I did some research and really like this company. Performance has been outstanding, +44% YTD.

I own 5000 shares of ATD and it in contrast has been languishing - 7% YTD and at the same level as September 2024.

Do you think this would be a good switch, ATD to CASY?

Sheldon

Q: What does your crystal ball say about US inflation heading into 2026? With equities looking vulnerable as they bouncing along the top, bonds also seemed poised to drop if prices rise more. In a conservative portfolio, what would be your equity/fixed income mix...and I assume you would stay short on most bonds.

Q: Ambiq Micro Inc NYSE: AMBQ

Ambiq Micro's stock is projected to experience significant growth in the coming years. Analysts have set a consensus price target of $41.75, with a potential upside of 43.05% from the current price of $29.19.

Who are it's competitors?

Buy or not?

Thank you.