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Q: Hi 5i, I own BUG (not in your database) since about its low in 2023 . In 2025, it has underperformed ETFs like CIBR, HACK. IHAK did not do very well either.

First question: Why the discrepancies between these ETFs performance, BUG in particular? Some bad holdings?

Second question: Is it worth to have this kind of niche ETFs if we have broader ETFs like QQQ?

Third question: I could Sell BUG for a small profit, or Hold for a bit hoping a better price, or switch to a more expensive ETF (my last choice). Your pick?

Have a good weekend.
Read Answer Asked by Denise on February 20, 2026
Q: Thank you for your just published special report on AI but will you soon publish a report listing the cos and sectors which will be negatively affected and whose moat will be disrupted?
Read Answer Asked by simon on February 13, 2026
Q: Good Morning
With all the increases in Capex spending what specific stocks do you see as benefitting short and long term? This might seem like an obvious question but with all the negative momentum it needs asking. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Marty on February 09, 2026
Q: I have a recent purchase of AVGO:CDN stocks and am up 71%. I check my CIBC account for this stock and it shows a drop off the cliff price chart which I don't understand. I can't find any explanation for this. I see the dividend is very low and thought it was much higher when I bought the stocks. Can you shed any light on this?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by John on February 06, 2026
Q: Could I please have you rank the above stocks in terms of must have in a portfolio constructed today for the long term.
Read Answer Asked by Kyle on January 27, 2026
Q: Hello Team 5i & Everyone,

With regard to the A.I. theme: If you had to pick 9 American stocks to watch that have been already running since 2023 because of A.I., which stocks would they be?

Nividia & Microsoft seem obvious. Maybe VST, AVGO… Gemini provided a list, but I’d like to know what you think please.

I find that the MAGS etf is a simple way to track the big tech stocks, but I’m not sure if the SMH etf would be too specific to track the A.I. stocks/theme?

Thank you for your help!

Sandra
Read Answer Asked by Sandra on January 23, 2026
Q: I’m considering selling Meta to purchase either AVGO or TSM in the tech sector of my portfolio. This is within my RRIF account.
Thoughts for a three year hold??
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on January 22, 2026
Q: With regards to 5i AI special report is there any advice for members as to where to start. There are a lot of companies in your report. Maybe if you could narrow things down to 5 or 6 companies from different areas of AI that could be a core holding.Thank-you for the report and helping me to understand theAI process.
THX
Read Answer Asked by blake on January 19, 2026
Q: Hi 5i team!

What are your top 5 US growth stocks that you feel comfortable buying today in the current climate irrespective of sector? I’m ok with a medium level of volatility.
Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Josh on January 16, 2026
Q: I currently own CLS, GOOG, NBIS, CSU, APP, NVDA, SHOP, AVGO, UBER, JBL, MSFT, QBTS, and IONQ in my portfolio. I would like to reduce the number of tech stocks. Can you please rank them in terms of growth potential over the next 12 months.
Read Answer Asked by Merrilyn on January 12, 2026
Q: I want to have my TFSA grow bigger. Of the stocks listed, in what order would you add them to the TFSA? How long of a hold do you suggest, and what are target prices you'd be comfortable with? Is it better to wait for a pullback? Take as my question deductions as needed.
Read Answer Asked by Brenda on January 05, 2026
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!
Read Answer Asked by dan on January 05, 2026
Q: With the trillions of dollars being invested in the U.S. in 2026, what would be 5 companies that would benefit the most from that.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on December 24, 2025
Q: I am considering adding AVGO with its most recent price decline on what appeared to be a good Q. Would you concur that the sell off has been over done given there was little to complain about in the quarterly release. MSFT is my other add consideration, as it has corrected some, likely in sympathy with the AI fears. Of the 2 which would you consider more attractive for a 5 year hold? In the account I also hold NVDA, GOOGL, META, AMZN, and MU for tech names. Thank you.
John
Read Answer Asked by John on December 19, 2025
Q: Hello, I invested in the ETF BUG about a year ago. I had compared it to HACK and thought that BUG was more a pure play on cybersecurity than HACK, which has AVGO, NOC and GD as top 10 holdings (AVGO at #1 with 12%). After a year, BUG has barely moved whereas HACK has moved over 10%, probably because of the 3 stocks I mentioned. To what extend these 3 stocks belong in a cybersecurity ETF? If so, should I switch to HACK? Do you believe these 3 stocks will still perform very well in the years ahead? I have plenty of NVDA, so it was never my intention to buy AVGO on its own. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Martin on December 16, 2025
Q: Hi team,
Is CLS plummeting on Avgo results? Also why the negative reaction on Avgo with the earnings beat? I am not liking this market particularly tech. Any reason to sell off growth names right now it seems to happen with very little new catalysts in sight. Is it time to diversify away from tech with the portfolio already down approx 12% from highs. Or just ride out these growth names as usual? Thx

Shane
Read Answer Asked by Shane on December 12, 2025
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