Investment Q&A

Q: Of these beaten up software stocks, which 3 or 4 stocks would you choose, keeping in mind greatest return potential and not too much overlap between the picks. Thanks

Q: Inspired by Ryan's recent webinar (bought Ouster thank you) I spent some time over the holidays looking at other companies in robotics and automation. I would appreciate 5i's input on which (if any) they see as being set up for success based on the idea you discussed that robotics had yet to have its Chat GPT moment and therefore was not overbought.

Please provide a brief evaluation on the growth and prospects of each one and whether they are a buy today or provide a suggested entry point if they are overpriced. Please rank from highest growth potential to lowest without respect to risk and then again with a 50% weighting on growth and 50% on safety.

SYM - Warehouse automation, robotic vehicles, automated storage. Fast growth, Walmart account (concentration risk?).

PRCT - makes the AquaBeam Robotic System, a specialized surgical robot for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia. Seems like something a lot of people could use. 43% YOY growth through Q3. Acquisition target?

Alient Inc - designs and manufactures specialized motion control products that are used in advanced automation systems (robots). Under 1 billion market cap so little coverage. Profitable

CGNX - smart cameras, vision sensors, and AI-based image processing software that allow machines to see, identify, and guide

NOVT - Smaller market cap. Limited analyst coverage driving stock price. Comonent maker for automation, medical robots and industrial systems. Profitable if expensive.

AEVA - I wish I'd asked this before today's announcement. Sell FMCW (Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave) LiDAR-on-chip, which detects velocity in real-time, unlike standard LiDAR. NVDIA partner on self driving cars. Still a tiny company after today with limited but very positive analyst coverage.

AIT - They design and install robotics cells, fluid power, and motion control systems for US manufacturers. Profitable and reasonably priced. Moving from distributor to higher value robotic engineering?

Note I left out TER, KTOS and AVAV intentionally but if you feel that either have higher potential, please insert them into the rankings. Lastly, any better suggestions that the 5i Team feels strongly about would be a welcome addition. This is a lengthy question so I would support consuming an extra credit or two if that helps you allocate time to provide an in-depth reply.

Q: Besides PNG which is specific to underwater technology what other companies like Tesla are heavily involved in building robots for manufacturing. Seems to be the way of the future and China already has a leg up.

Q: this stock seems to be picking up. Is it worth keeping in hopes that it will continue to rise, or should I sell at this point

Q: Could you recommend five companies that could benefit from the advancement of robotics?

Q: I am a long-term dividend growth investor. I bought CGNX because it is debt-free and a leader in machine vision technology. I expected it to benefit from growth in the industrial automation sector. I also thought there was some possibility of it being acquired by a larger player in the IA sector. However I have been disappointed in its performance over the last twelve months as its growth seems to have stalled. I am considering switching to CNR, still in the industrial sector, but benefitting from overall industrial growth with less volatility. Would you hang in with CGNX for the long term or would you switch to CNR? I am also considering a sector switch to GOOGL which seems to have much better growth and ROIC than either of these companies. Which is the better long term investment?

Q: Can you give a quick opinion on each of the above stocks at this time for long term positions in the AI and robotic sectors?

Is there a good ETF that invests in the AI and robotic sectors to consider?

Q: Just read a very interesting artice by Tony Seba regarding his prediction of a humanoid disruption in the not too distant future where robots and AI repalce much of the labour market, starting with more basic functions and developing into more complex. He believes its not as far off as we may think. He believes this to be of critical importance for the success of countries moving forward. Thoughts on his theme? Which individual companies do you think may benefit from a prediction such as his, as well as are their ETFs which invest in a basket of such companies (both AI and robotic)?

Q: Hi 5i

Is there anything too concerning with the latest release ? Would you consider this a "Hold and wait for improved conditions" or ... ?

Thanks

Q: What is your outlook for CGNX? Is it truly the market leader in machine vision technology? Would you categorize it as a technology stock or an industrial stock?

Q: Hello 5i Team,

Could you please comment on NOVT earnings and guidance, given the 11% drop in share price.

Would you consider it a SELL, HOLD or BUY? Are there better options in this space?

Thanks in advance for your always helpful advice!

Q: which small and midcap robotic companies stand out for future growth

Tx Dick

Q: Hello 5i

Could I have your current thoughts on CGNX please ?
Are increasing costs and inventory an issue (considering recent price action) or more likely just general market malaise / sell on news ?

Would adding to an existing holding seem premature at this stage ?

Thanks

Q: Hi 5i
Just noticed the after hours 11%drop - anything to worry about or just "after hours - don't worry about it" trading ?

How do you see CGNX in the current environment ?

Thanks
Mike

Q: Hi 5i Team,
Pls comment on Cognex ‘s earning and guidance, and the company going forward.
Should I continue to hold?
Thank you for your great advice as always.

Q: Hi 5i,
Considering their latest results would you consider adding at these levels to be a reasonable move?

You overall thoughts ?
Thanks

Q: The Finance section of the current issue of the Economist magazine has an interesting article on surging capex investment. I would appreciate your observations and suggestions on how to play the situation.

Q: Hi there,

Could you please provide 8-10 companies, preferably in the US that are in the AI and machine learning category and that you think have great technology and a large potential market? No need for in depth analysis so you can keep it brief. I'm looking for a place to start more in depth research. Much appreciated!

PS - I sent a question in awhile back that is probably still in queue as it asked for info on 6 companies that are not mainstream. No rush but please let me know if you didn't get it.

Q: I am considering the above to add to my tfsa, please advise in order which are best suited today or please add your own suggestions. Thanks

Q: Are there any companies i should look into that are in the machine learning and A.I. space. I believe there has been and will be great opurtunity here