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Q: Can you describe the growth potential of TER and whether you feel current prices are sustainable or I should wait for a pull back?

For other robotics and automation stocks and broader ETFs what would your suggestions be ? I am currently in ROBO how does it compare to the others?

Lastly, do you feel robotics and automation is one use case of AI where there is a strong business model right now? I can’t see why this sector will not increase exponentially
Read Answer Asked by Mark on February 23, 2026
Q: Good Morning Team 5i & Everyone,

Do I have this right? The cybersecurity sector is selling off because of the fear that AI will eat their businesses? I’ve heard that Claude has the ability to scan databases for vulnerabilities and suggest targeted software patches for human review, allowing teams to find and fix issues that traditional tools miss. What I don’t understand is why Crowdstrike and the rest wouldn’t just use the same AI or some clone of Claude to make themselves even better at cybersecurity? Can you flush this topic out for me if you’re able to please? I’d like to understand the bear and bull case going forward.

Thank you very much & hope you have a nice weekend,

Sandra
Read Answer Asked by Sandra on February 23, 2026
Q: Has the downside potential to Celestica's connection to Microsoft ( in view of the rumoured production location change ) been clarified at all, in a way that might offer more longer term confidence in the stock?
Read Answer Asked by Mark on February 20, 2026
Q: Ultra Clean Holdings Inc(UCTT) Is up 200% since almost a year ago and Ichor Holdings, Ltd. (ICHR) has followed suit by 220%.

Can you explain why they move in tandem so often or is that a fluke? Why the meteoric rise in a year’s time? What do the companies do ?Please comment on the outlook for both, their balance sheets, on insider ownership buys/sells and the industry they serve. How does your opinion of them now compare to past opinions. Buy, hold or sell?

Read Answer Asked by James on February 20, 2026
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: I’ve spent 30 years as an business owner in the irrigation sector, navigating four major tech shifts: mechanical dials, digital screens, cloud software, and now AI.
While financial models capture the numbers, they often miss the qualitative reality of running a business on the ground. In my experience, customers don't buy "code"—they buy reliability. Every time technology shifted, I never lost a customer. They didn't run to a startup; they called the partner they already trusted for the upgrade.
Why this benefits Constellation Software ($CSU):
• New Revenue Streams: In my business, every shift allowed me to sell new "value-add" services—from remote monitoring to predictive maintenance. CSU is doing the same. AI isn't a replacement; it's a premium feature they can upsell to a locked-in audience.
• Embedded Infrastructure: Like irrigation pipes in the ground, CSU’s software is mission-critical and expensive to replace. It’s a "Digital Utility."
• The Survival Filter: 50% of new companies go bankrupt in their first 5 years. A business owner won't gamble their operations on a "shiny" AI tool from a company that might not exist in 24 months.
• Margin Expansion: AI is a low-cost maintenance tool for incumbents. It allows CSU to support legacy systems at a fraction of the previous cost, turning a "cost center" into a "profit center."
I see a company that owns the "wall" (the relationship), while others worry about the "box" (the code). Does my reasoning—that tech shifts actually strengthen the incumbent by creating new revenue—make sense from your perspective?
Read Answer Asked by jean on February 19, 2026
Q: From Michael Burry.

Palantir’s accounts receivable (AR) is first up. The traditional metric for AR is Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), with higher DSO implying customers are taking their time to pay for Palantir’s services for one reason or another.

In 9 of the last 12 quarters, AR grew faster than revenue – a persistent pattern generally attached to nefarious tricks such as channel stuffing, aggressive revenue recognition, or extended payment terms used as sales concessions. For real subscription businesses, AR growth should track revenue growth closely. When AR is volatile or outgrows revenue, it means the company is booking sales faster than it is collecting cash.

Reason to sell or not, how big a deal is it?

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Ross on February 19, 2026
Q: I must be missing something re MU. It is trading aa bit over 10x next years earnings, unless my sources are wrong. My question is why? They are building two new huge production facitilites in Boise, one in Japan and one in New York, because the supply can't keep up with demand. Their margins have increased from around 15% 18 months ago to 55% now, and they are projecting 66% in Q1.

I know they have two major (successful) competitors, but the demand is so strong, and the backlogs so long, I just don't see any major risk for at least the next 12-18 months. Am I wrong? So why is the PE so low?
Read Answer Asked by arnold on February 19, 2026
Q: Hi 5i,

Would appreciate your thoughts on AMD moving forward.

I have held the stock for over 3 years and have done well but considering selling for other opportunities in the market at the moment.

Do you believe AMD has the potential to eventually catch up to Nvidia over the next few years? Can it keep capturing market share from intel?

Thank you,

Greg C.

Read Answer Asked by GREGORY on February 19, 2026
Q: I’d appreciate your advice regarding my Constellation Software holdings. I currently hold shares in my RRIF with an average cost $3,800 and in my TFSA $4,300.

Given the recent news, market sentiment, and the recent price movement, would you recommend averaging down at current levels, holding as is, or waiting for more clarity?

I’m focused primarily on long-term growth but want to be mindful of concentration risk and overall portfolio balance.

Thanks very much for your guidance.
Rick
Read Answer Asked by Rick on February 19, 2026
Q: What do you think about the risk investing in Mercado Libre. It has a very strong growth profile, with forecasted revenue and EPS GAGR of 30% for the next 3 years. It operates in South America, a region with unsure stability. If one of the countries it operates in has a major macroeconomic downturn (political or economic), then this can deeply affect the company. However, it's growth rate and potentially very high is compelling.
Read Answer Asked by Ram on February 18, 2026