Investment Q&A

Q: Given 92% of the world's leading edge chips are manufactured in Taiwan, and China's accelerating efforts to retake the island, what companies would benefit if the US decides to build capacity in semiconductors?
Any Canadian candidates?

Q: How would you characterize/rank TXN in the semi space? Is it diversified in its product offerings versus others and would you recommend it as an all-around buy or are there others you would prefer that may be more focused or in other markets? Thanks

Q: Hello 5i'rs
Could I please have your opinion of KLA vs LRCX vs NVDA? Growth and valuation and your pick please.
Thank you

Q: Hi Peter and team,
I am a new member and have been enjoying the question and answer section.
I would like you take on these two stocks and wether you prefer one to the other.
Thanks
Javad

Q: Hi,

I hold a 2.5% position in NVDA after selling half to lock in my original costs. I'd like to pick up another high growth chip maker/developer/fabricator, and the listed companies are on my watch list. Ideally the company would have a great balance sheet (net cash), a pipeline of great products and great opportunity for growth - no dividend needed. Can you endorse one or two and/or recommend something not on the list?

Cam

Q: Are you confident in semi's now? How would you rank amat, lrcx, photon? Any other pick-and-shovel plays you prefer? Do you prefer individual semi makers or an etf to these 3. Thanks.

Q: hello 5i:
I hold AVGO, and have done very well with it, but the valuation is beginning to look stretched. I'd like to stay in the same sector, but most tech valuations look high. INTC and LRCX look "reasonable". While not completely similar (subsectors differ), can you give me your opinion of these two companies? I've reviewed other questions eg you like NVDA, but with a PE of 90, as compared to INTC's 9, I can't see this as a contest (yes, I realize there is more to valuation than just looking at PEs). We also own CSU, OTEX, and PANW in this technology, with a small position in PHO. Normally, we're very long time holders eg. bought CSU at $115 (no, not a misprint). Look forward to your comments, as I really dislike stock gains to evaporate, unless they're being held for income.
thanks
Paul L

Q: Could you provide me with a list of 5 or 6 companies that are buying back stock and that have good growth prospects. These could be in any sector and any exchange in Canada or the U.S. Thanks.

Rob

Q: 5I Team,

I know its not exactly a company which would be in your wheelhouse, but do you have any comments on Lam Research Corporation (LRCX).

Thanks,
Scott

Q: In Lam’s earnings release I can’t find any detail about whether memory demand is picking up. Please let me know.

Q: Please analyze Lam's earnings...Given that they are Photon Control's largest customer, this should give PHO a lift...Do you see anything in their commentary about the semi conductor industry firming up? How was their guidance?

Q: Hello, Please provide your views on both DBX and LAM. I have losses on both, and was wondering which one (or both) would you sell for tax loss reasons. Which do you feel would recover quicker.

Thanks

Q: "MKSI" share price dropped more than 7% yesterday, what happened? Shall I hold or sale my position? Is "MKSI" a leader in the sector? or what is their ranking in the sector? Who is holding a leadership role? What is your view to the company's future? Is this a expensive stock?

Thanks,
Lin

Q: Hello team, From previous responses, you said you like this company. Any reason you know of why ICHR is falling of a cliff? Would it be opportunity to buy?
Thank you!

Q: Lam Research seemed to report very good earnings today yet it was down 5% on the day. It seems to be very cheap when looking at PEG ratios and has a reasonably good balance sheet. Can you give me any insight as to what is going on here? Would you buy this stock today? Thanks.

Q: Your opinion on these 3 US stocks please?
1) LRCX
2) ANIP
3) ORLY

Q: I already own AMAT with good gains.
Would you be adding at this point perhaps MU or LRCX? Or do you think the industry had a good run and the gains are done? Is sentiment against them now or this is just a hiccup? I know only time will tell but I would value your take on it.

Q: LRCX has fallen precipitously over the last few days. I cannot find a specific reason for this. Are you aware of why it has fallen so fast? Thanks.
Mike

Q: I am looking at these two stocks. I like the high growth and industry tail winds. Your comments would be appreciated.

Q: Can I have your thoughts on the semiconductor industry at present? Is it late in the cycle or plenty of growth ahead in the next year or two? Thank you as always.