Investment Q&A

Q: Digital Currency

With the long-rumored conversion of US currency to digital format, and presumably Canadian followup, what types of companies will most profit from these changes and what specific recommendations do you have? Are there any overall structural changes to handling a portfolio that you suggest?
Thanks for your ongoing great service.

Q: Dear Peter et al:

Your consistent positive answers about PLTR and your courage of conviction is admirable. Whether fellow subscribers pose questions on PLTR lumping it with other technology companies (different fields) or on its own (in Nov/Oct 2023) you have always expressed your positive endorsement of PLTR.

But it has been slipping recently despite positive AI environment and Govt contracts. Whilst it has recovered from its low , it hasn't taken off like other AI darlings. (especially today when Meta added 200B in a day!!)

From your consistent previous answers I know:

You are not a fan of "averaging down".
Yet some times you suggest one take 1/3 or 1/2 position and then take a full position later.
You also have cited studies that suggest taking a full position has better outcome in long term instead of averaging down or up.

I know you answer to fellow subscribers' questions based on the way they pose the question.
That may explain the apparent conceptual contradictions. I understand that.

What are your words of wisdom about PLTR taking above points into consideration. Take a full position/or do a 1/2 now and 1/2 later, wait for a while? Will it reach it's once peak of 40+$? Who are it's real competitors? Should one switch?


Many thanks.

Q: Would you please suggest a good proxy for PLTR, medium risk for a 3 year hold
thanks
Fernando

Q: Looking for 10+ "steady compounders" CAD and US for long-term portfolio core and could you provide a short comment on why you like it and risks.
Thank you

Q: What are your views on Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH)? Are there other preferred cyber security related stocks that you suggest?

Q: Hi, could I please have your opinion about Alithya for a growth stock in a TFSA. If not that interesting in your opinion, which stock has more potential with similar level of risk ? Thank you

Q: What are your thoughts on this company for a long term hold? Thanks as always for your great service!

Q: I am 60 years old, and I don't need the upcoming major problems that the world central banks are creating lead to the destruction of my retirement. So I am diversifying.

I currently hold the traditional Canadian dividend paying stocks, growing exposure to Emerging market ETF's, Gold bullion / ETF, commodity stocks, Infrastructure / Renewable Energy via the Brookfields, a few big name US stocks, and now entering the crypto world.

Here is my question: I read a recent article on Cathie Wood - CEO of Ark Invest. She claims:

"Seeded during the tech and telecom bubble more than 20 years ago, the five main platforms of innovation that we think will transform the global economy are: DNA sequencing, robotics, energy storage, artificial intelligence, and blockchain technology. These involve 14 technologies including gene therapies, 3D printing, cloud computing, big data analytics, and cryptocurrencies."

I already have a pension from a Robotics-related company, and I am investing in crypto. Do you have any recommendations for anything else from what she mentioned, in which you would share her outlook? I have both CAD and USD accounts. Could be company or ETF - big or small.

Thanks.

Q: Hi 5i,

Are these two in the same space? If you could only own one, which would you choose?

TIA!

Q: Which companies you think are leading in quantum computing technology.

Q: I am considering selling my shares in ENB and using the funds to top up my holding in BAH. What are your thoughts on this move?
This would be in a registered fund. There is no tax loss advantage. I am interested in total return whether it be dividend or capital gain over the next 2-3 years.

Q: What US stocks is 5i staff currently buying and why?

Q: Believe it or not one of the key benefits of 5i is your amazing growth ideas in the US market. Although SHOP, LSPD, CSU have given me excellent returns to date your choices in the US market like AYX, TEAM, etc have been outstanding.

So my question today is, have you uncovered any other promising US gems that are growth oriented a la TEAM and AYX ,recently, that might not have been mentioned on this Q&A section as of yet.

If yes, Please share and thank you.


Sheldon

Q: I believe in the common thinking that there are many reasons why insiders might sell a stock, but only one reason that they might buy; nevertheless I find the virtually relentless selling by insiders of this stock over the past year to be quite breathtaking. Can you please give your assessment?