Investment Q&A

Q: Hello,

Microsoft is trading at its lowest valuation in nearly a decade at 23x earnings, despite Azure growing at 39% and overall revenue up 17% last quarter. By comparison, Alphabet trades at 29x earnings despite lower revenue growth than Microsoft since 2023 (31% vs 44%), and lower net margins (33% vs 39% for Microsoft). That said, Google Cloud is growing at 48%, faster than Azure, which could partly justify Alphabet's valuation premium. Given Microsoft's dominant position in enterprise cloud, its AI integration through Copilot with 15 million paid seats, and this valuation divergence with Alphabet, do you see Microsoft's current valuation as a genuine opportunity for long-term investors? Does Google Cloud's faster growth represent a significant competitive risk for Azure over the medium term? And what are the other key risks that could prevent Microsoft from returning to its historical valuation levels?

Thanks

Q: I am looking to deploy cash sitting in my TFSA. I have "full" positions in NVDA, SHOP and GOOG. "Partial" positions in BN, CLS, BANK, NBIS, RKLB and PNG. And finally, "starter" positions in HOOD, GLXY and App.

1) Would you be comfortable with the overall balance in the account?
2) Would you deploy the funds into 2 or 3 of the existing holdings and if so, which ones?
3) Would you start a new position(s) to increase diversity and if so where would you go?
4) Would you eliminate any of the current position dues to overlap or other reasons?

Thanks,
Terry

Q: Hi,

Further to my question - which mega cap will be a good addition to this group of RESP?

Thanks again.
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Q: My kids RESP currently hold CSU, SHOP, SIS, ATZ, XIC, BN, PNG, VTI. CSU was purchased at $3,250 and SHOP at $210. Is it wise to average down now or is there another one or two that will be good to add to this mix?

Thank you!

5i Research Answer:
We think it is a good mix of companies. Maybe adding one or two of the mega caps could make sense but overall we would be fine with picking away at these names after recent market weakness.

Q: Hi, 5i team
I have been holding these US stocks for several years. Do you think they are good for long term holding?
Are these company worth adding positions in recent pullback? If so, what entry points you recommend for them?
Any one you think is a "sell" just in case?

Thanks

Q: I currently hold a 2% position in GOOG in my TFSA and looking to deploy new funds amounting to 1,5%. Debating between adding to GOOG or diversifying with new position into NVDA. Which do you consider to have long term growth from these levels? Thank you.

Q: What is your top 5 US buys in order at today's price for each
Small cap
Mid cap
Large cap

Thank you

Q: I hold positions in these companies. I think it is a little unfair to ask what would be good entry points for these companies in this market but could you indicate in what order would you be buying these stocks today? Is there any you would not buy?

Thank you
Tim

Q: Overall, my portfolio is very balanced, but I have gone with higher growth in my TFSA. I hold GOOG, META, NVDA, NBIS, BN, AXON, MELI, LMN, and ZEO. What is the max percentage of the TFSA that you would hold in GOOG and NVDA? Could you suggest some new stocks with good momentum that would balance out my holdings? Thanks.

Q: I hold balanced positions in Google, Microsoft, META, Apple, Netflix, NVDA and Amazon. They have all pulled back.

What order would you be adding to these positions?

Are there any that you would not be adding too in the current volatile market?

Thanks
Tim

Q: I am surprised at the weakness in the stock price over the past 3 months . What did I miss .
Thanks

Q: With the Canadian and US markets approaching correction territory, what five CDN and US stocks would you be buying today?

Thanks
Tim

Q: What is your opinion about buying leaps?
As far as I understand the best time to buy them is when a stock is at a low and volatility is low and you expect significant upside over the next few years.
Should you always try and buy the longest period out? For example buying a 2 year duration call instead of a 1 year.

I was thinking that microsoft would be a good candidate. Any other stocks that you would recommend?

Q: What do you feel are the best opportunities right now in the market as a growth investor? Can you provide reasons and your top 5 opportunities in order please? A risk and growth potential rating for each. 1 being low risk and low growth potential.
Thank you

Q: Hello,

Regarding Clayton`s question and you answer asked/answered on March 16, more specifically, point "3) Look for bargains if one has capital and time. "

Please recommend 3 bargains for the US and Canada.

Thank you as always

Q: Being mostly a "dividend long term" investor ,I did not invest in tech stocks up to now, except for some specific etfs . Considering this kind of "switch" from tech to energy stocks in the markets,and new valuations of major US tech stock ,I just started to invest in this sector.What is your view versus the opportunities and timing for investing in major tech stocks actually ?

Q: hi group thinking of selling BYD.CA presently trading at break even /held it for many years but been dead money time to sell? (ITs in my TSFA also own FTS ATZ,TOU BAM ENB FFH in what order should i add if decide to sell BYD:CA or hold the cash for now as there may be better opportunity in the near future sure looks like a market correction to me

Also same with NRGI the only money made here is on the dividend (owned since inception) what should i replace it with ? again maybe just keep the cash until things recover a bit? its in a cash account

Not happy with my tech holdings either own GOOG AMAZ NVDA MSFT CLS SHOP (12 % of my portfolio ) is that too much or not enough exposure for this marketthanks for your help with this

Q: Hi 5i,

What are your top 5 conviction stocks currently (Canadian or US)?

What about your top 5 defensive stocks (with a dividend) if we are concerned about a downturn in the market?

Thanks,
Evan

Q: Hi, given recent action, including a nice jump by Nebius, but keeping in mind possible cyclicity, can you please rank these five stocks as possible best buys today, indicate whether they are buy, hold or sell, and give a small blurb why they are worth buying today. 3-4 year holding. Thank you

Q: Could have I an update on your views on Medtronic’s and Qualcomm. Its hold in a RRSP. Would you suggest 1-2 companies for each one with better or same risk profile you would suggest to switch for if you think that’s a good idea .

Q: 3 to 5 years
What would be a better pic.
I currently own both and I am able to top up a few shares
Both are great companies.