Investment Q&A

Q: Any particular reason for the unusual decline of CSU today?

Q: Hi 5i Team - Could you provide an update on Axon, its fundamentals including cash and debt positions, insider holdings, as well as its potential going forward. Also is there something we should be concerned about in light of its 10% drop today preceded by poor momentum over the past several weeks. Thanks.

Q: AXON stock has been quite weak, over past several weeks, going into the close of 2024. The downtrend has continued in January, with a horrible price action, Monday, when stock opened at $605 and quickly lost another $50.

It's 5i's favorite company, and has all the right ingredients for success, AI, security, expectation of larger spending on border/law enforcement by new administration.

Why do you think stock has lost momentum and investors seem to shun the stock and sell at every opportunity ?

Stock has broken down several support levels and after reaching a high of $698, not far ago, is languishing around $550.

What is your current assessment of the Co. and is the stock still worth holding for
investors who bought at higher levels ( $625-$650) ?

Thank You

Q: Hello 5i,
I’m wondering why Axon is down over 8% today? Have the fundamentals suddenly changed? Would you be buyers at this level? I appreciate your comments.

Q: Any particular reason for the relatively large decline today?

Q: I am considering Chubb Insurance as a defensive play.

Could I have your assessment of this company?

Q: When will GLXY listed on Nasdaq after re-domiciling to Delaware ? Would that listing cause dilution and temporary price drop ? Thanks a million .

Q: I am considering the NASDAQ stock (NDAQ).

It has a consistent record of solid earnings. With the new U.S. Administration easing up on regulations there is the potential of an increase in M&A and IPO activity for the markets this year. If so, NASDAQ could be well positioned.

What would your advice be?

Thank you

Q: Which is better to buy? Fractionl Bitcoin via Wealthsimple, etc. or a Bitcoin ETF? Why?

Thanks! Austin

Q: What would be your preferred Bitcoin stock or ETF to buy in Canada & the USA?

Thank you.

Q: Happy New Year 5i.

I want to add $14000 of Canadian small caps to the two TFSAs in my family. I'm looking at adding two of VHI, ZDC, MDA, and E in equal amounts. Can you rank them in order of preference with a brief explanation? Thanks.

Q: i trade shares on a platform that charges no commissions .how do they make their living?

Q: I am considering ETF’s VFV & VSP.

Could you give me your assessment of these two ETF’s.

Would you prefer U.S. or CDN hedge versions? Would there be any tax considerations for either of them?

Would there be other ETF’s that you prefer other than VFV and VSP?

Thank you

Q: I have a full position in CM and am up 58% in a taxable account. With CM tied more to the Canadian economy and with this economy on the verge of recession, would it make sense to take profits in CM, pay the tax and reinvest the money in RY or TD which have a larger stake in the US economy? CM has a larget dividend than RY but a lower one thanTD, although TD is affected by growth restrictions in the US. Or would you just ride CM?

Q: I sold zfl for a tax loss. Can you tell me if can would be considered a suitable proxy by CRA? Also, how do the durations compare?
Thanks

Q: Happy New Year to everyone at 5i

I recently read a recent article in the Financial Post:
“The S&P 500’s performance in 2024 made investing look easy. Why bother with strategy?”

Since the ‘Magnificent 7’ stocks dominate ETFs such as VFV, I’m concerned that the S&P 500 represents a very lop-sided weighting of its constituent stocks. We do hold VFV in several of our combined accounts, but am considering selling 25% of VFV and using the proceeds to purchase some EQL.U, an ETF that has never had a question on 5i. I’m aware that an equal weighting strategy results in a tilt towards mid-cap stocks (a good thing?), has a higher expense ratio (not so good) and has higher volatility (again, not so good).

Do the benefits of equal weighting in the S&P 500 outweigh the disadvantages? What is your take on this strategy? Are there similar ETFs to EQL.U that we could consider? Would RSP be one of them?

Thanks as always for your insight.

Q: I understand CRM, a software company, is getting into AI via software. Does 5iR know any other S&P 500 software companies doing the same thing???.....Happy New Year ......Tom

Q: I pulled the chute in the summer of '24 when they had their outage issue. The stock peaked at $390 USD last year and is now back to $360. Is the coast clear? Your views for 2025?

Q: What are your favourite cybersecurity stocks these days? Thank you!

Q: Please estimate 1-2 year performance rank for these five stocks currently on my watch list. Thanks!