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Q: Good Morning Team 5i & Everyone,

Do I have this right? The cybersecurity sector is selling off because of the fear that AI will eat their businesses? I’ve heard that Claude has the ability to scan databases for vulnerabilities and suggest targeted software patches for human review, allowing teams to find and fix issues that traditional tools miss. What I don’t understand is why Crowdstrike and the rest wouldn’t just use the same AI or some clone of Claude to make themselves even better at cybersecurity? Can you flush this topic out for me if you’re able to please? I’d like to understand the bear and bull case going forward.

Thank you very much & hope you have a nice weekend,

Sandra
Read Answer Asked by Sandra on February 23, 2026
Q: hello 5i:
Years ago, we bought PANW as, back then, you considered it a "best of breed". We are not at all unhappy with results. But in continuing the "best of breed", do you see CRWD as being sufficiently "better enough" to warrant making a trade? This is not a short term hold. Can you also comment on the possibility of CRWD being acquired (doubtful that PANW) could or would be.
thanks
Paul L
Read Answer Asked by Paul on January 12, 2026
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: I am looking to consolidate my growth portfolio. What are your suggestions on replacing these stocks

CHKP,KO, MCD, MDT,HSIC,UPS,NFLX
with
CRWD/PANW,TSM,ISRG,NVDA,LLY,UNH,COST

Read Answer Asked by Andrews on December 15, 2025
Q: Between OKTA and S which would you invest in going forward, or is there another that is better. If Crowdstrike and Zscaler are your choices, where else would you deploy money.
Thanks Matthew
Read Answer Asked by Matthew on October 02, 2025
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: Hello 5i,

Can you please select your top choices from the list below

USAR or MP or any other recommended rare earth company or ETF

WAR or SHLD

CVLT or PANW or CRWD

IS CRS the best stock for specialty metals. Does CRS fit in with the Rare Earth mining?

Thank you for your insight

D&J
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on September 16, 2025
Q: I don't know what to think of OKTA ? It jumped up in March to May and has been going down since. Do I keep it or invest the money elsewhere ? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Frank on August 28, 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: I am a Cyberark shareholder. Would you kindly provide your thoughts on Palo Alto’s takeover proposal including the deal structure (2.2 Panw shares and $45 cash). I find it odd that Cybr’s closing share price today ($411) is approximately $16 below the value of the Panw offer (Panw closed today at $173.60).
Read Answer Asked by Richard on August 05, 2025
Q: I have some money avalible for a long term investment in my TFSA and was thinking of adding to Crowd Strike or starting a position in Palo Alto. Crowd strike has done very well but looks more expensive on a valuation bases. what would be your advice?

Doug
Read Answer Asked by Doug on August 05, 2025
Q: Hi,
Company announced that it is going to acquire CyberArk Solution which triggered a 5% stock declined. But actually it retreated from US$210 on 29th July 2025 to US$173 which is almost 15%. KeyBanc downgrading to Sector Weight citing integration risks and limited synergy potential. What is your analysis on this acquisition? Its less than 0.5% of my portfolio. Is it better to get out of the stock and wait for 6 or 12 months before you enter or any ETF or do you prefer any other stock better than PANW?
Thanks
Piyush
Read Answer Asked by Piyush on August 05, 2025
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