Investment Q&A

Q: shop web call was a good primer for understanding its business and pointed to setting things up for growth but market and analysts are skeptical.
shop gave back a good chunk of its recent positive movement today. most analysts now have it as a hold which is as close to reduce as you can get without saying sell, with target prices close to what it is now. what does 5i say? where do you see things going short, medium and longer term. can you provide some price ranges. Thinking about topping up position but trying to decide when.

Q: There is mention of a partnership with Amazon. Is this a good or bad thing? Please explain

Q: I have SHOP and LSPD in my RRSP at loss and realize it will take time to return to the plus side, so throwing caution into the wind (for the 3rd time!!!), I am thinking of selling both and replacing with ARKK.

The logic being that it could erase the loses quicker than with the other two. What do you think ... is this swap a good or reasonable idea? Should I just do one of the two or hold tight? Thanks as usual for your thoughtful advice.

Q: I am considering buying some shop in tfsa please advise your reading on the company going forward after the company report today. Would you wait or is it time to buy now?
Cheers Doug

Q: Hi, Shopify released excellent results, but stock is taking a 10% hit ( after 7% run up yesterday) in pre-market due to softer guidance. Will see how stock trades today and over next 2/3 days. Most analysts, this morning have been lukewarm to results, except RBC, which raised its price target.

What are your thoughts ? Do you think the market reaction seems a bit too harsh?

Thanks

Q: I have in my wife's TFSA: BIP.UN, SIS, SPB, STC and ETF XIT. First 3 holdings for long time. STC down 78% - ouch, XIT about even now but holds two dogs LSP and SHOP. Was thinking of selling STC and XIT and buying AD.UN and KMP.UN. We are holding $72K in cash as well. Ideas/suggestions appreciated. She already owns GSY and GRT.UN in RRSP - purchased last year. A lot of stocks are up a fair bit - so, do not see any bargains.

Q: In a recent response, you ranked from your Growth Portfolio: KXS, NVEI, TCS, CTS, DND, TIXT, STC. Where would LSPD and SHOP fit in this ranking? What are your current expectations for LSPD and SHOP and would you buy them here?

Q: Could you please rank the above tech stocks. I am trying reduce the number of stocks i have and I can't decide which of the above i should sell or trim.
Thaks

Q: About 2 weeks ago, Adam asked a question and 5i answered, as follows:

Q. Would now be a time to review ones stock holdings, maybe raise some cash in anticipation of slight pull back or considering a pause in rate hikes, would you go all in with growth stocks?

A. We think it is too early to go all in on growth or add risks. While we think the overall outlook is positive, there are still plenty of challenges. .....We still wouldn't time the market with a cash call.....When doing a review, however, we would still focus on the fundamentals rather than the stock movements. We think high-quality growth stocks look good, and there is no need to keep or layer on extra risk when solid companies still remain cheap even after recent moves.

Two questions from me:

1. Two weeks is a mere blip in the investment time horizon, nonetheless with a bit of news (interest rate + market response, some earnings releases, etc,) do you have any further thoughts about the overall outlook for adding cash or more of a tilt to growth?

2. Can you list 10 high - quality growth names (Cdn or US) that fit your desired fundamental profiles, contemplated by your answer to Adam?

Many thanks for your excellent service.

Q: when does shop next report? what are street expectations and what are 5i's expectations? what is one point each that might positively and negatively significantly affect earnings as a surprise?

Q: iI have about $8,500 to invest in TFSA;'a what should I invest int?? Pretty balanced otherwise.

Q: Hi 5i Team - With Shopify's recent upward momentum, is it now trading at a high multiple. Also do you think that its growth is slowing. In addition I have read that it is trying to be more like Amazon and therefore has to spend a lot more money. Do you feel this statement has any merit. Thanks.

Q: Hello,
Any idea why united health keeps going down even though the latest results were good? Do you think Shopify is getting head of itself as it keeps ticking higher.. Is this simply due to tech stocks doing well as a sector in the last month or so.. and what do you think of starting a position in GE Health? Much appreciated. .

Q: I want to add another posiotion. She is just 3 years old. I'm thinking BYD; SHOP; or GSY. Your thoughts please.

Q: Good day all!
We currently have the above stocks on the tech side of our registered and non-registered portfolios. Looking to bring our portfolio in balance with recommended weights.
Can you please suggest 2 new stocks each for non registered and TFSA account that are good buys now. Dividends welcomed but not necessary.

Thank you

Roger

Q: Shop has an extremely high churn rate.
That means that they cannot retain their customers.Many businesses try Shopify but throw in the towel after a while as its not customers friendly.
With higher fees the churn rate will even be higher.
Why does nobody see this and you do not mention it either.
This will go the way of Nortel eventually?

Q: Hi, Thanks for your conviction and rock solid positive view on the company helping many of us to remain calm when stock was selling off during last quarter of 2022. In more than many ways, stock price has supported your thesis, latest proof being company's ability to increase their prices by 33%. Do you think that last 3 weeks move and specially Today's 11% move in a day was caused by fundamental reasons like this price increase, Deutsche Bank upgrade and market expectation of strong results ? Or, it's the short sellers caught off guard and running for cover ? We know that 5i increased SHOP position recently in the Balanced Portfolio( and we followed suit ), which proved to be a great tactical move !! Has the recent price action influenced your outlook on the company and its stock, for better or worse ? Thank You.

Q: I need to add a company to my long term (>5 years) growth portfolio. I am tolerant of volatility and risk in this portfolio because I am young and I don’t need the money. Would you go with Goeasy or Shopify here?

Q: Hi Team,
Any comments on the news from Shop today in regards to pricing increases? One way to profitablity if it has pricing power!! Thanks

Shane.

Q: Hi there,

Shopify has run a bit off the bottom. Would you be comfortable stepping in here for a longterm hold, or would you want for a pullback for a better entry?

Thanks!