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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: 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: Your thoughts on FTNT in relation to other cyber security stocks, following its latest quarter would be appreciated.

Leo
Read Answer Asked by Leo on November 03, 2023
Q: Hi 5i Team - Could you suggest a few cyber security stocks, Canadian and U.S., including established companies that are profitable as well as two or three newer ones that show some promise but may or may not be profitable yet. Any market cap is fine. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Rob on August 02, 2023
Q: Dear Peter et al,

May I ask you to give me 3 solid companies in Cyber security field with NO debts, Good Growth track record and Dividends. Dividends not as important as zero debt and growth potential. Lastly if they are US based and not in other countries that would be a bonus.

You can add the names of the stocks in the stem of my question.

Many thanks.
Mano.
Read Answer Asked by Savalai on May 03, 2023
Q: Hello 5i; I would appreciate your thoughts on cybersecurity stocks. I know you like CRWD but asking about CHKP and your take on the best in this space. Many thanks as always. Barbara
Read Answer Asked by Barbara on March 31, 2023
Q: Hi 5i,

Amongst other pricey cybersecurity companies, CHKP seems very reasonably valued. It it 'cheap for a reason', or is it a solid stock to pick up now?

Also, do you still like RPD after its recent report?

Is there anything else (besides CRWD) that you prefer in this space?

TIA!
Read Answer Asked by Wayne on May 11, 2022
Q: Good morning. Would you please send out a few names in the Cyberspace security space and ones that are both in Canada and the US.


Thank you. Appreciate all your time and attention. Stay well and warm
Read Answer Asked by Marla on January 25, 2022
Q: Cybersecurity Question: Morningstar Canada suggests these three equities as candidates in the expanding cybersecurity sector. Your comments on these, please. Are there ETFs with similar sector exposure, but with more diversification?
1. CHKP - Checkpoint Software
2. OKTA - Okta
3. PANW - Palo Alto Networks

Thank you
IslandJohn
Read Answer Asked by John on August 13, 2021
Q: I am looking into Cyber security companies like Crowdstrike, Palo Alto, Fireeye and Fortinet. How would you rate these companies or are there other companies you prefer.
Read Answer Asked by Joanne on July 08, 2021
Q: Hello,with all the recent cyber attacks,and probably even more in the future is there any Cdn companies or more likely U.S. companies that could possibly see more business as this problem will not go away.Are their any you would endorse and why...thanks so much and have a great day.
Read Answer Asked by Greg on June 01, 2021
Q: I'm down ~15-20% on these names and contemplating a tax loss swap.
For each of these, do you think there are suitable proxies or are they are hard to replace?
For FLNT in particular, I'm considering dumping it all together, so a similarly battered small-cap name you think will perform better will work as well.
Finally, when it comes to tax-loss selling, do you have a rule of thumb on the % down a name should be before it makes sense, or it's generally situation dependant?
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on March 29, 2021
Q: I would appreciate your outlook for CHKP. I thought that the last qtr was decent with revenue, EPS, and earnings up somewhat. Nevertheless the share price seems stagnant since July. The P/E is quite low for this industry which suggests that the market is not expecting much growth. I was expecting that the "working from home" and "virtual learning" phenomena would be tailwinds. Since the company doesn't pay a dividend, if the price isn't going to grow, I should move on.
I look forward to your thoughts.
Thanks
Ian
Read Answer Asked by Ian on December 01, 2020
Q: Please suggest a few cybersecurity relayed stocks remain reasonably priced for a 3-5year investment. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by John on November 18, 2020
Q: Hello Peter & Team,

We're all aware over the past 9 months since the Pandemic became part of our every day life, on-line shopping has really taken off.

I am thinking Cyber Security is going to have to follow suit considering how much money is travelling through the internet. Do you agree this industry should see a considerable increase in opportunities & growth in the coming years? And if so, which companies would you suggest we take a look at if we want exposure to cyber security.

Thanks for all you do.

gm
Read Answer Asked by Gord on October 20, 2020
Q: In the cyber security space how would you rank these names. Please, add to this list if you have other favorites.
Your insight is much appreciated, Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on July 27, 2020
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