Investment Q&A

Q: I am thinking of selling my bonds for an an international (ex-North-America) ETF that is fairly non-volatile (defensive, consumer cyclical, industrial).

I heard this as a strategy in the Canadian Financial Summit and it made sense because the bonds I've held for stability offer less in returns and in stability than the diversification does.

I'd like to hear your opinion on this strategy. Can you also recommend 4-5 ETFs that would play well into this strategy.

Thanks as always.

Q: All the Constellation Software and related Co's had a really bad day in the markets, Wednesday, with stocks trading at new near term lows, ( Down 6-10%, in a single session ), breaking below their recent support levels.

Not sure, if some of this selling could be assigned to algorithm trading ( stop loss orders) ?

You have been a huge supporter of the stocks, and for good reasons, through the recent selling ( AI concerns and M Leonard departure related ), even highlighting CSU, as one of your Best trading ideas,

Based on your comments and most analyst ratings, these concerns are overblown and stocks should recover, in due course, as, apparently, nothing has fundamentally changed and business is as usual. However, market seems to think otherwise and price action has just been horrible.

While some investors are probably selling not to lose their built in profits over years, there could be others harvesting tax losses.

Interestingly, it is noted that these stocks generally have a bad day when AI related Companies are enjoying a nice bump, like Today ( Wednesday). And AI related boom is likely to continue to drive the markets, at least in the foreseeable future.

We are in the camp of concerned investors, with significant embedded gains in these companies, as early investors, and are worried, if we should liquidate our positions, at least partially ( half or 1/3rd ), to protect our gains. What are your thoughts ?

It looks like that a string of catalysts is needed to infuse life back into the three stocks ( specially CSU ). What could these be, in your opinion and how long would you recommend for investors to be patient ?

Thank You

Q: Hi, I’m considering adding these to my portfolio. What’s your opinion on them, how would you rate them, and what would be a good entry price?

Q: Can you pls comment on ABXX.

Q: Many thanks for your advice over the years, I have decided at 89 years old to slow down! maybe listen to Warren and buy extra safe investments! Any suggestions?

Q: With the advent of CDR’s for companies like APPLE and MICROSOFT etc. I own both of them in CAD. Can these shares me moved over to the USA side of the ledger in the same way as regular shares which I have done over the years, thanks to 5i.

Q: After its recent weak Q as a result of a one time cost on a law suit in Brazil, would you consider it buyable? What would you consider a good entry price at this time?

Q: Good Morning

With the forecasted and continued large Capex expenditures of Meta, Google and Microsoft what companies do you see as benefitting the most? I am a bit surprised at the premarket direction of some of the obvious choices.
Thank you

Q: Can I get your view on Crox's earnings this morning? Thanks.

Q: Would you buy into the price weakness resulting from the future capital spend guidance? At what price? A similar sentiment relating to the metaverse capital spend guidance in 2021 lead to a large price decline followed by a reversal by Zuckerberg and a huge price recovery.

Q: Hello Everyone,

May I have your take on Apple and Amazon earnings please. Market seems to like them.

Also was the Microsoft sell off after earnings yesterday to some degree because the stock was priced to perfection?

Thank you.

Q: When does Zedcor report earnings

Q: Greetings 5i, a combination of these 2 companies was announced along with release of preliminary results (Q4 & FY 2025 for Skyworks; Q2 2026 for Qorvo). Referencing your response to my last question on Skyworks Oct 20th, please update your analysis of future growth prospects for the combined entity. Would you add, hold or sell Skyworks (I had not yet gotten around to exiting my position)? The last question on Qorvo was in 2022. Thank you.

Q: Record sales this quarter, sales volumes are higher, stock is off 6 %
I am considering taking a position in this company, can you comment on earnings and adding this to a portfolio?

Q: hello 5i:
knowing you've been a fan of this company, from reading questions, can you comment on the fact that analyst earnings expectations have dropped from .23 (to year end 2025), 6 months ago, to currently .12. Has this changed your view of VHI?
thanks
Paul L

Q: I currently own EUAD but wonder if either of SHLD or ITA might be better. Can you pls do a comparison of the 3 and say which you would see as the best option going forward, and why. Many thanks for your excellent service.

Q: Peter; Dfy’s chart is the opposite of the markets chart. I know it reports Nov. 03 . What’s expected and can you comment on its steady decline - any insider sales? Thanks.
Rod

Q: Does MDA have any contracts with GlobalStar ( proposed to be bought ) by Spacex ?

Your thoughts to add on this dip ?

Thanks

Q: FSV has taken quite a hit since the earnings report--a little overblown? Is this a good time to get a full position?

Q: Hi,

Given its recent results, do you consider First Service a screaming buy at its present level ?

Thanks