Investment Q&A

Q: In my portfolio analytics my shopify does not show the increase in number of shares now that the stock has split, will this be done or should it be done manually?

Q: What would you consider a good entry point for starting a position in SHOP? Thank for your ongoing support.

Q: Hello, I have holdings that replicate the Balanced Equity portfolio with weightings being within about 1% for each stock based on the model portfolio. I have also aimed to hold a small number of stocks from the growth portfolio and currently have 1-2% for each of LSDP and WELL. I am considering adding 1-2% holding to SHOP, LSDP, WELL or adding 2% for TOI or DOL. I have a 20 year time frame.

I am leaning towards SHOP, TOI, LSDP for adding shares but am aware of my heavier weighting in the technology sector and am considering if Dolorama may be a good option at this time. With the war in the Ukraine and inflation, also based on my time frame, can you recommend which stocks you would suggest adding to of the ones listed at this time?

Q: Assuming we are due for a rebound, can you provide your top 5 Canadian and top 5 US growth stocks that you would be buying today for a 3 year hold. Any commentary would be helpful.

Thanks for all your great advice.

Q: Hello Peter,

I would like your opinion on Shopify not just on its own merit but in relation to the ecommerce business of Amazon. While the long term adoption is in place the rate of growth has slowed according to Shopify. However, Amazon being a much larger and mature business had an impressive revenue growth for the quarter?
How will the market value Shopify as compared to amazon? And when taking into account Shopify's vertical integration and Amazon's diverse business, which one would give a better return to the investor for the next 12-18 months?
Regards
Rajiv

Q: Of the following, are there any you see as particularly vulnerable today? Held in a long-term account but I am considering shifting the risk profile in light of existing market conditions, and potentially closing out 1 or 2 positions:

SHOP, LSPD, TIXT, EGLX, TSU

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Q: shop reported this morning. call is still to come. 5i continues to endorse it as a top growth pick but price continues to fall. looking from a macro view, is 5i trying to catch a falling knife. for those who followed your recommendation many months ago, its been a terrible ride down. after call, I expect 5i to remain positive and endorse buying at these new lower levels. Can you explain why shop is so special and warrants all this positive attention. The ceo was touted as a strong point but he admits he got things wrong. I'm fortunate I bought very early, sold most but still hold a small position. my confidence with shop and 5i grows thin. looking for comments after call. sell, hold or buy?

Q: Time to step in on this? Thoughts on wether the bottom is near. How do you like for a 2 year hold?
Alternatively would you be more comfortable with quality O&G companies? Assuming I am currently diversified.

Q: Please comments on Shop earnings? Many thanks

Q: Hello- it appears that shop has now pulled back to pre-pandemic levels. Do I have that right? Can you compare then and now in terms of rations, PE, PtoS and growth expectations.

Q: What would be a great entry price for Shop? Many thanks

Q: TK on July 26 (I saw this on the 25th) questioned you about SHOP saying he didn't want to throw good money after bad. You advised you added it to your portfolio indicating it was a buy. I seen this prior to buying it on the 25th at $47.9 and on the 26th in the morning it was down under $40. I assume you follow this stock quite closely as it seems one of the more popular stocks you deal with, Was this so well hidden by the company that even Sherlock Holmes would not uncover the issues they were having? Thank you,

Q: when does shop report - date and time- and what expected from analysts. what do you expect?

Q: Can you please rank the above tech stocks looking out 2-3 years. I am looking to drop a couple and add to ones you like better as some have become much smaller after dropping this year.
Thanks

Q: Historically speaking, what is the average rate of return of ETF’s compared to individual stocks?

Q: Shopify or Lightspeed for an aggressive growth holding for 5 years?

Q: shop reduces staff 10%, stock down heavy. ceo admits he got it wrong. 5i has called shop a top growth stock in this market. repeatedly. what is your opinion now. is it a top growth pick from its new price. investible? or sell

Q: Shopify down 12% on announcement of 10% layoff in global workforce

Thoughts and comments on this.

Sheldon

Q: So I had SHOP at a full 5% position in my portfolio and now with all the carnage it's less than 2%. So my question would be - does it make sense to average down from the ridiculously high price I paid to bring the position up a bit or just let it grow back (if ever)? Am I just throwing good money after bad in trying to make up the loss? I do like SHOP and intend to hold it for many years. Thanks!