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Q: Hi 5i team,

There hasn’t been a question on DOCU in many months. I know it is expensive on many metrics but that is the same with many tech stocks. Even in the past two weeks, with the market turmoil over the coronavirus, I have noticed that DOCU keeps making new highs. As you know, DOCU’s core product is the ability to sign all business, legal and real estate documents electronically. There is no need to meet with another human being, be in the same room with them and breathe their air. We can all just live in a bubble. I know I am going over the top here, but what are your current thoughts on DOCU? I have not seen any recent news. It is also one I follow for its takeover prospects by a big tech company.

Thanks again.
Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on February 03, 2020
Q: What might be your top 5 picks in the SAAS area?
Read Answer Asked by Brad on February 03, 2020
Q: Own a bunch of the 5i favourites outside of the above. Building up cash to deploy in a TFSA. Thoughts on these for the long run and buying today? I like the CDN names as you have reports on them and it give a bit more confidence in the name. I do own KXS and was wondering if there is overlap with DSG?
Read Answer Asked by Sal on February 03, 2020
Q: The vanguard ETFs make up 13% of my portfolio. In the tech space I own PNG & LSPD.
A little bit overweight in both due to increase in value . If I were to buy another tech stock which would you suggest. My portfolio contains mostly dividend stocks with some Growth. My biggest risk would be if interest rates were to rise.
Read Answer Asked by Roy on January 30, 2020
Q: I am looking to add to my tech holdings ie CSU, DSG, ENGH, OTEX, SHOP, LSPD, STC, which would you add to first (KXS is already at a full position)?
Thank you for your service
Read Answer Asked by Ozzie on January 30, 2020
Q: A few years ago, I had some losses on several semiconductor companies, foundries and equipment suppliers to the industry. Since then I have more than made up. I VAGUELY recall a financial analyst saying one should not buy chip companies when they have low P/E.... that one should only buy when they look expensive. Does this heuristic make sense to you ? If yes , does the suggestion apply to all cyclicals or just some sectors?
BUT how does one actually apply the ‘rule’ , in other words:
What specific ratios should one use, including inter alia :
Trailing P/E
Forward P/E
PEG
It seems counter-intuitive and migraine-provoking to *intentionally* buy expensive and later intentionally to sell cheap.
I am interested in YOUR thoughts.
Read Answer Asked by Adam on January 29, 2020
Q: Hi 5i, Since early October volume on ABT has diminished considerably. The share price has moved up nicely but on low volume compared to historical levels. Do you know any reason why volume would be lower as the company seems to be putting up solid results the past few quarters.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on January 29, 2020
Q: Hi guys
From what i have been reading (Tony Siba) next year is the tipping point for purely economic reasons, it won't make any sense economically to buy a gasoline powered vehicle. From his point of view Batteries are going to be a huge disruptive technology in the future in both, transportation and energy (natural gas) as they become cheaper, and much more powerful.
Have you guys been looking for any investment opportunities in this sector.?
Thanks Gord
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on January 29, 2020
Q: Hello Iam looking for your thoughts on QTRH. I have owned this in my TSFA for sometime now currently at a loss. From todays value I would need a double to break even, I am happy to sit and collect the dividend as this account is long term but do you think this company can get moving again or should I sell and put the proceeds into say ATD.B or PLC or?? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Kolbi on January 28, 2020
Q: Hi, I am looking to deploy some US dollars I have in cash. My thinking is to focus on US tech - in particular the software, internet and semiconductor industries. Could you recommend names in each industry you feel would be a good choice, considering solid companies with growth prospects that could be held longer term?
Thank you for all your hard work!
Dawn
Read Answer Asked by Dawn on January 27, 2020
Q: What companies will benefit the most with the role out of 5G. I own both T & BCE for over 10 years: will they benefit in terms of increased activity - data and cloud computing?
Read Answer Asked by James on January 27, 2020
Q: Good morning,
I currently hold BABA.US in my RRSP and was considering a switch to AMZN.US. In an effort to further reduce risk while maintaining a tech component in my overall diversified portfolio, I'm now looking at selling my current BABA.US holdings and buying either QQQ.US or XLK.US which both hold some AMZN.US.
What are your thoughts on this potential move and of the two ETFs mentioned, which would you recommend and why?
I thank you and look forward to your response.
Francesco
Read Answer Asked by Francesco on January 27, 2020
Q: It looks to me that SHOP is a bubble. I have no doubt that it has a great potential, but I do not see how I can justify the actual valuation. If I assume a 30 % annual sales growth, a 30 % net profit in the future and a valuation at 30 times the EPS, it would take 7 years to justify the actual valuation. Please correct me if I am off the track. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Jean-Pierre on January 27, 2020
Q: In an article d/d Jan 22,you stated that CSU & ENGH are your favourities.On Jan 23 on BNN your top picks were KXS,LSPD & CAE. Please rank your top 5 tech stocks starting with the best to buy today.Thanks for u usual great services & views. Peter,you were great on BNN on Jan 23
Read Answer Asked by Peter on January 27, 2020
Q: Quarterhill wins the Apple court case (again) and has been awarded $85.M
Can Apple appeal this judgement? This must be considered a substantial amount of money going into the QTRH coffers. What would you think this should do to the value of the company? It seemed someone knew about the award before qtrh halted the stock yesterday as the stock price jumped and
volume was over eight times the average.
ed in montreal
Read Answer Asked by ed on January 27, 2020
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