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Q: Could you please share your take on PANW as an early 2026 buy for growth over a long-term hold (10+ years) irrespective of sector allocation or diversification in a portfolio.

What are its core strengths (moats if any?), competitive positioning, threats, etc.?

(A response in January is fine.)

Thanks!

Marc.
Read Answer Asked by Marc on January 05, 2026
Q: I hold Crowdstrike (CRWD) and Palo Alto (PANW) in the cybersecurity space. PANW has done well for me but last year it struggled. I’m thinking of selling some, or all, of PANW and buying Fortinet (FTNT). Could I please get your thoughts? If you were to hold just two, or all three, could you please tell me what percentage you would allocate to each? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Kim on January 05, 2026
Q: And another question for the team. What are your recommendations for cyber security stocks and etf's. I have no holding in such.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on September 30, 2025
Q: I have the above listed US Stocks in my portfolio. Please rate each one as Buy, Hold or Sell, and the reasons for your rating.
Read Answer Asked by ALNOOR on September 29, 2025
Q: I have a question about 2514 Greetings:

It has been a long time since a question has been asked about CHKP. I own 500 shares and it has fallen significantly. After reviewing previous questions I would say that your present picks would be PANW and Fortinet. Why is cybersecurity in such a slump? What is the one year outlook for CHKP? Should I switch to PANW?


Thanks,

BEN.
Read Answer Asked by BEN on August 19, 2025
Q: Is there an opportunity to take advantage of the recent pullbacks in cybersecurity stocks, such as CRWD, PANW, and FTNT,? Given the time of year, might it be better to wait for further declines? Would CRWD still be your favourite?
Read Answer Asked by Rupert on August 08, 2025
Q: Can you give an overview of cybersecurity ETFs and a recommendation please?

Or would you pick a single stock?
Read Answer Asked by Mark on June 04, 2025
Q: SentinelOne continues to make me regret not putting all of my cybersecurity dollars into CRWD. It lowered guidance slightly last night and looks to be punished on an otherwise UP day to the tune of 12+ %. Can you comment on the quarter, the longer term and potential for a bounce back? Guidance was lowered but is the market overreacting? How does S typically bounce back from an earnings miss and would you expect a penalty box situation here or a fairly quick forgive and forget situation?
Read Answer Asked by Tim on May 29, 2025
Q: Thinking of adding to my holdings which have been hit today. Could you place the following in order, most attractive first? TXN, MAR, NKE, AAPL, FTNT, CNQ, JPM,
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on April 04, 2025
Q: Hi 5i
What is market expecting from panw earnings today, Thursday and would you be comfortable holding going into earnings?

Who are their main competitors and where would you rank them in comparison.
Would 5i be interested in them and at what price ?
thx
Read Answer Asked by jim on February 14, 2025
Q: What are your favourite cybersecurity stocks these days? Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Judith on January 06, 2025
Q: Good morning you fabulous people.

The bloodbath is far too late haha.

I'm looking for the top cyber security company at this time based on future growth and current value.

Is the premium for PANW worth it? Or is FTNT the steal here?

If you have another you'd place above these that's a little ahead of itself (PLTR) please give me your pick.

This is a TFSA holding for me. That is US based growth and longterm.

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Adam on December 19, 2024
Q: Hello 5i,

We are in sync with the theory that hardware stocks will slow down and software will be the next phase. Which stocks from this group would you purchase today if not owned. We will assume that those not mentioned may be purchased on a pull-back. Of the list, are there any stocks that you would swap out for another stock?

WMT, NVDA, VRT, FTNT, GDDY, EVLV, SPT, UEC, FFIV, PYPL, SYM, BMY, LLY, APPF, ARM, MNDY, ORCL

Thank you for your help.

D&J
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on December 18, 2024
Q: Dear 5i, can you please provide some Canadian and US listed stocks that you consider best of breed related to the Cyber Security theme. Many thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Ian on July 08, 2024
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