Investment Q&A

Q: If I am correct in my thinking, CSU grows primarily through acquisition. I remember hearing that their pipeline was huge with respect as to the number of opportunities. Perhaps those opportunities are now way cheaper and they can acquire good companies at much lower valuations.
Trying to find something positive here.....

Q: Good morning.

Yesterday software stocks took a hit following an announcement from Anthropic that it was launching a new artificial intelligence tool servicing legal work, broadly threatening software firms. Private credit stocks, including Blue Owl and TPG, declined on fears over AI disrupting the software industry.

I know you still like CSU, but I am now down ~ 25-30% since purchasing late last year. Thoughts on still holding?

Thanks as always.

Q: Hi 5i Team - With the continued downward trend of these three companies, do you think it is still now all AI fear related, and if so is there a chance some of these fears are legitimate. I think you have stated that fundamentals remain the same. Have there been any announcements from CSU, TOI, and LMN supporting their businesses and attempting to reassure investors over the past several months.
Has there been any insider buying or selling over the past half year.
It seems that Lumine may be getting hit the hardest of the three. Would that be your opinion as well.
If trimming positions in these three stocks, in what order would you do it and would the reverse hold true if adding.
Thanks.

Q: What is your take on the Zonal acquisition by Volaris? With over 700 employees and a presence in more than 16,000 sites across the UK, it seems like a major move to consolidate their leadership in the hospitality VMS sector. Also, do you think artificial intelligence could significantly impact negatively or positively the product roadmap for this type of business?

Q: It’s been a massive day for Constellation with the acquisitions of both Symplicity and Zonal being announced. Given the scale of these market leaders, how significant do you think this day is for CSU’s 2026 growth strategy, and do you see this volume as a signal that they are accelerating 'large deal' deployments to capitalize on the AI shift? I’d love to get your take on whether these additions—with their vast datasets in education and hospitality—align with the goal of improving long-term margins through AI-driven software optimization

Q: When does Constellation announce their earnings. Different sites give different answers. The Globe and Mail states February 5th. is that correct? Thank you.

Q: Sorry to sound like a broken record, but I'm kind of a deer stuck in headlights right now with regards to these software names, notably CUS, LMN, TOI, and with the news impacting TRI this morning. I've largely held onto these names and I'm not sure what to do here. Seeing constant and relentless daily selling is tough to stomach and time will only tell how much AI will impact these companies fundamentals.

In the meantime, what do I do? I don't want to hold onto losers and continue to see these go down further, at the same time, I don't want to sell at these lows. I know trimming some is an option. I have positions in these other names, do you feel any of these are vulnerable to AI severely impacting them? CRWD, SHOP, SRAD, GENI, SPOT

Thanks!

Q: Hi 5i Team,

These two companies have pursued similar strategies it seems over the years and both have been badly beaten up. Is there a preference among the two of them and why?

Thanks!

Derek

Q: I’ve heard and read comments that Constellation’s precipitous drop is fuelled by sentiment.

Would the same not be true of its climb?

In retrospect would you say that the $5000 price was overvalued? Was it ever worth that much? What ever “worth” means. Or were investors just chasing the latest thing.

On a positive note, I now no longer have to sell some to rebalance.

Q: These stocks are all down today. Does this have anything to do with Anthropic?

thanks

Q: Given the drop in CSU and OTEX today would you be buyers of either?

Q: Hi 5i,

In the event of a sharp pullback in the markets, what would be your top 5 stocks that would be on your radar to purchase?

Putting aside sector/industry/US or CAD markets and with the mindset of a 5+ year hold.

Thank you,

Greg C.

Q: Everyone, I asked AI about the psychology of CSU stock price falling and below is the summary portion of the full answer, and it is a interesting response,

Clayton

Recent CSU Price Pressure – Real Examples

Here are some real movements that show how psychology plays out:

• Analyst Calls & Target Cuts
Analyst price targets on CSU have been trimmed by brokers recently, even while maintaining Buy ratings. That doesn’t mean the business is weak, but it signals caution to the market. 

• Technical Downturn
CSU has traded under long-term moving averages—a common trigger for mechanical and psychological selling pressure. 

• Sentiment vs. Fundamentals
Even when overall earnings and free cash flow remain strong—as reported in various market discussions—the share price can lag because investors are pricing in uncertainty about profitability trends or strategic direction. 

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🪞 So What’s Really Happening?

When Constellation Software’s stock falls:
• It’s often fear or uncertainty driving price, not necessarily deteriorating business fundamentals.
• Leadership changes + sector narratives can outweigh positive earnings or cash flow in the short term.
• Technical trading patterns and valuation psychology can accelerate moves once they start.

In short:

The stock price can fall even when the company is doing fine — simply because investors feel unsure, reprice expectations, or shift narratives.

That’s not unusual in markets, and it’s why price moves don’t always equal financial failure.

Q: I know this is really a tough one, but where would you expect CSU to bottom out?

Q: Hi Peter and Team,

The last question on the ETF DATA was last August. Please share your updated opinion of this ETF, and I hate to admit it, but the proceeds of the sale of some CSU will be used to purchase DATA, unless you have misgivings about DATA in general.

As always, thanks for your insight.

Q: The market keeps going up with high valuations for many stocks. What are your current top 5 Canadian and 5 US stocks with high convictions, good valuation and growth for the next 3 to 5 yeas in TFSA account. Please provide your rationale for each pick with risk level (H, M, L) and entry price if possible. Thanks.

Q: I would like to add to an existing position in one of CSU, TSLA or PLTR for a long term hold. Which would you suggest and why.

Thanks

Q: I sold this 'darling' in a new account in December for a tax loss, looking to re-purchase same in Jan. I didn't expect the price to drop an additional 20%. Do I re-purchase CSU during a 'down turn' momentum or ???

Q: Hi Team,
Can I have your take on NOW earnings? Beat on all metrics it seems like, yet the stock nose dives. CNBC has a headline saying "bear market is in for software stocks". What is a person to do now when I am stuck with NOW, and all the CSU family? Can I expect CSU, LMN, TOI to sell off a bunch more on earnings when they report like NOW is doing today even though they beat? I am finding it hard to decide whether to just Hold, buy more, or Sell? Usually selling is not a good long term idea in a proven quality name, but maybe this is different this time? However selling a sector that is being oversold might be a bad idea if I am expecting to invest it in momentum names at their "highs" (such as MU) that might roll over at any time...that would be a bad scenerio. Today is an awful day. My portfolio has peaked last October and still has not came back since and continues to fall. Losing confidence in holdings I thought were all quality names..

Thanks for any input you may have,

Shane.

Q: I currently don't hold any companies in the software space and I am looking to add some of these to my current portfolio. How would you rank them in order of purchase for a long term hold?