Investment Q&A

Q: I currently have only limited representation in my portfolio of International markets (a few ADR's and a few ETF's). In an uncertain world, I understand it is difficult to have a high degree of confidence in what economies may do well or poorly at present, however I would appreciate your best efforts!

I am interested in 3 ETF's that you believe would show growth >5% over the next 5 years; ones that would be suitable in a "balanced" portfolio verging on a "growth" portfolio. I already own VEE and XEF.

I would also appreciate 3 specific foreign publicly traded stocks (accessible to Canadians via ADR's or markets) that fit nicely in the "growth" category. I already own ING, RACE, ASML and NBIS.

Thanks very much for your insights.

Dave

Q: ASML reported last week and said it expects strong growth going forward due to AI. ASML has a nice niche business. But they also said they expect demand from China to drop significantly in 2026. China accounted for around 40% of the current quarter orders. Plus, China is restricting exports of rare earth materials which ASML needs for their machines. ASML said they will feel the impact in a year or so. I have a smaller position in ASML and a nice return. I was prepared to hold ASML but now am wondering if next quarter and 2026 results may be disappointing. Would you continue to hold or sell? Thanks.

Q: May I have your thoughts on this stock. It has been moving up steadily.
Are there others that you would prefer?
Thanks.

Q: Hi,
I know, lots of names here - feel free to take extra points. These mostly looks pretty good to me technically and I believe they've had good earnings. Of the list which are your favourites? Do any have negative things to be aware of, and if buying what order might you accumulate them in?
Many thanks for all your helpful insight!

Q: I have owned MRVL since the early days of the tech growth story. I felt it would be one firm that could grow their business exponentially as the tech story evolved. That has not been the case.

I would appreciate your opinion on MRVL as a future growth story, or should it fail to hold up to scrutiny, what 2 firms would fit my involvement in the story (if any). I hold NVDA, AMD, CLS, ASML, MSFT and PWR as representative of the buildout of the AI/Datacenter environment.

Thanks, as always, for your comments.

Q: PNP, I bought this stock a while back and I'm not sure why ? Getting old , I guess. Down 40%. Just get rid of it ? I also have ASML and QCOM and have done very well with these two in the past , but now down 24% with both of them .What say you , hold or sell ?

Q: Entegris seems to be in an interesting niche in the semi space, providing specialty engineered chemicals and materials required in the manufacturing process.

Stanley Druckenmiller recently initiated a new position.

Revenues have shrunk 2% over the past year. Wouldn't you expect that with the huge cap ex spend going towards AI right now that they'd be growing? Other semis like KLAC, ASML, LRCX have grown revenues ~25% over the same period.

Why hasn't ENTG participated in this?

Q: Hi 5i, Would you consider these 10 stocks to be a part of significant players of the AI boom, these players are driving innovation, fueling need for better and bigger hardware and software infrastructure:

ANET: Provider for the networking solutions 
ASML: Leader in photolithography systems used in the manufacturing of semiconductors.
AVGO: Semiconductor Solutions and Infrastructure Software.
CEG: It provides clean energy and sustainable solutions
CRWD: Cybersecurity products and services
NVDA: Semiconductors and Equipment
PLTR: Big data analytics
TSM: World's largest dedicated chip foundry
TSLA: Automotive and clean energy company.
VRT: Critical infrastructure and services for data centers, communication networks

If you have to select 5 for a 10 year hold, which one would you pick.

if you have to select 3 for a 3 year hold ?

Please deduct as many question credits as you must!

Thanks

Q: Hi Peter,
How would the tariffs, and dampening of corporate and consumers’ spending affects the revenue growth of V, SRAD and ASML? Both V and SRAD are near their 12 months high. What would be a good entry price for these 3 stocks? Thanks.

Q: Good morning!

Mag 7 owned, UNH, AMD, URI, POWL, ASML, KKR, CLBT, LLY, ANET.

What are “your” top 3 US additions to this list? Thank you for all the incredible things here.

Q: Can you give me your thoughts on these two companies and would you favour one profile over the other at these levels? Thanks

Q: Good morning, I am looking for an alternative to big American tech. Hopefully in Europe or perhaps Asia. When large Canadian pension plans are moving away from US investments, I think this is worth exploring. Would appreciate your thoughts.

Q: Good evening,

I am wondering if you have any possible suggestions regarding companies that focus predominately in the application layer or operate full-stack models of AI.

The reason why I am asking this is because of an article entitled: "AI's revolution is just beginning" in Sunday's Globe and Mail. Sadly, there are a few parts that I don't fully comprehend which unfortunately prevents me from investigating more fully. A starting point would be great!

Take a peek to the article as it draws parallels to the dot com/internet crash of the 2000s.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated so I may begin to investigate.

Conversely, state any points you think should be taken with a grain of salt!

Thanks!
Arturo

Q: Good afternoon all; Given recent market performance can I get your assessment of ASML. It is down on an annual basis and since November, while it has bounced around the price is relatively flat.

I would appreciate some background on why it has declined, it their near captive market expected to increase its rate of growth in the mid term, and if a potential buy, at what price would you get interested in it?

Thanks as always.

Dave

Q: I am heavily tech weighted and am considering selling my entire position in NVDA and some CRWD as I have large gains in both. I would use the proceeds to buy positions in FLUT and SYK. I would still have position in AMZN, ASML, CRWD, GOOG, META, MSFT and VRT.

Any other suggestions?

Thank you.

Q: Hi 5i Team, If you could only pick one of the 3 above large Tech companies, which would you choose for a 10 +year hold. Could you please provide your reason for your choice.
Thank you

Q: Thanks for the great service over the years. I would like to know your opinion on these two companies and what each of their possible futures look like as the Ai craze and other chip needs keep them in the headlines. If you had to own 1 for the next 5-10years which would you pick and why? I have in the past owned NVDA bought & sold successfully. I currently hold GOOG and AMD with AMD being a bit of a let down so far. Side note if you are interested in a good read or audio book the coming wave by mustafa suleyman has been very eye opening and is a factor in me relooking at these two companies.

Q: Would you consider KLA and/or ASML as "core" IT/AI holdings for 3-5 years, apart from current M 7 holdings. Among IT/AI opportunities available, how would you rank one or both, given current valuations, and taking into account vulnerabilities [China]. Or, would you suggest 3 others instead.
Thanks

Q: The 6 stocks are down from their peak
Which of these would you buy at today's price and in what order? Can you order them in terms of growth potential for a 5 year hold and also for risk. Thanks

Q: I've owned IQLT for a few years now. I've noticed that the VEA top holdings are quite similar to IQLT, but at a significantly reduced MER. Is it really worth paying that much more to continue to hold IQLT? Maybe you have better insight on the differences between the two than I do (?)