Investment Q&A

Q: Which of the 5i favoured tech stocks often hi-lighted on the Q&A pages (e.g. LSPD, NVEI, AFRM, GOOG) will likely see a significant short-term hit with rising interest rates to combat inflation and any that might be immune?

Q: Good morning!

I hold a 1/2 position in Magna. I do believe in this stock longterm. With the shortages and things appearing to be priced in. Is it time to top up to a full position?

On a separate question what are your highest conviction growth pics in TECH for the 4Q.
Preferably US but can spribkle some Canadian names as well.

Thank you for the amazing input and service. It's been immeasurable.

Q: Hi Peter and staff,
Thanks for the great information that you guys provide.
These are the holdings in my wife's TFSA account. I have owned CNR since March of 2020 and have done quite well but I'm wondering if this stock has reached the top of the price range and it's time to move on. The average Price Target is $165. Do you think that CNR still has upside or can you name two stocks to replace it.

Thanks and have a great day
Joe

Q: Hi the great team, can you name some examples of positive momentum stock . Thanks.

Q: All of the above are existing positions in my TFSA. Which three would you suggest adding to today?
Thanks

Q: Hi, The recent price action for past 2 days has been encouraging, I think. Do you see signs of some short covering or investors jumping back in ? Any insight into if Spruce has already covered their short position ? Should we be prepared for more volatility until results on Nov 4th. Thanks

Q: I have been tempted to buy Lightspeed to put in my tfsa, as i see it falling. It is hard for me to judge, though, whether a fairly new stock, like this and quite volatile is appropriate for a retired person. I have a moderately high risk tolerance. But is this too risky for that demographic, do you think?
Thanks as always

Q: Could you comment on Lightspeed's historical earnings, growth performance vs stated forecast, etc?
In other words how reliable has their pitch been?
As I understand, they report in a few weeks and with the Sprucepoint gun to their heads, highlighting the soft spots, this may be a critical validation day.

Thank you

Q: Hello Peter et al,

I have had $250,000 in cash for about a year now and have recently bought LSPD, TOI and BBD near all time highs for the 3 companies i.e. approximately 40%, 40% and 20% of the portfolio. Of course since I invested in these securities, they have all declined, LSPD more than the others. I have a high risk tolerance and won’t need the money for at least 5 years. With the yields increasing, is there a higher risk of my investments tanking or should I stay invested? As always, your advice is very much appreciated. Thanks a lot.

Q: LSPD's SP continues to be very volatile daily while under the current short attack. Can we assume such attack will not end until the company reports its next quarterly results - assumed to be in the first week of November - based prior reporting history

The assumption is, after LSPD reports publicly as required by law, the short's accusations would either be proven correct, or partially correct (after all the best lies are the half truths), or just vicious rumors used to destroy LSPD's SP for their own profit.

If the accusations are without merit, do the indemnified parties, such as us common small retails, can seek restitution from the short seller? Has that happened before and how successful are they in seeking such compensation based on past history?

I've been in the market for almost 20 years and find the practice of short selling morally unethical. What legal protections do the investors have against such shady practice from the market sharks with big capital? Please enlighten us.

Thanks.

Q: DO YOU KNOW IF LIGHTSPEED IS UNDER AN INVESTIGATION FROM THE COMENTS THAT WERE MADE ABOUT THEM. AND AGAIN WITH LIGHTSPEED I KNOW THEIR QUARTERLY REPORT COMES OUT ON NOVEMBER 4, ANY NEWS ON HOW THEIR REPORT WOULD BE IF IT WILL BE POSITIVE LIKE LST ONE OR NEGATIVE. THKS AGAIN GUYS

Q: Any sense of how low they can go and does the current 30%+ decline reflect real issues with the company and their revenue reporting etc or just a lot of panic selling? It is painful to watch and wondering if they are likely to be topped out for an extended period of time.

Q: I should have known better, having lived thru SHOP's short attacks, but i bounced out of LSPD.

At what price would you feel comfortable going back in?

Thanks,
Mark

Q: Hi 5i Team - Does Lightspeed have the fundamentals and resources to survive a continued short attack, Secondly do you have any concerns regarding its business model going forward. Thirdly from what I have read and heard many restaurants are struggling to hire enough staff to continue operating on a full schedule even though indoor dining is now allowed in many jurisdictions with vaccination passports. As a result some are reverting to takeout only. Since Lightspeed serves the hospitality industry, is this a concern?

I have a relatively large position in lightspeed and need to trim. The question is how much. Your response to the above questions will help me with my decision making.

Thanks again for the excellent service and Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Rob

Q: I know you like ADT.B as a company and its management but the stock hasn't done much over the past couple of years. At some point does the lack of share price growth warrant removal from the portfolio?

Savaria is another one, and despite all the potential for a reopening trade Air Canada isn't 'taking off'. Do you think these two should be considered for replacement with something else that can provide better growth?

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Q: Hello Team,
I am over weight with SHOP at the moment and very small LSPD holding. Would you recommend selling some SHOP and buy LSPD to balance? or Am I increasing the risk by doing that?
Thanks!

Q: What technology stocks would you recommend investing in right now, US and Canada?

Q: Hi 5i,
I have the following in a non-registered (and high risk tolerance) account:
LSPD (+55%)
GAN (-21%)
XBC (-65%)
QUIS (+21%)
AMY (+28%)
PLTR (-15%)
NANO (-28%)
OPS (+37%)
PLUG (-62%)

1. Is there any names on this list that you would consider selling at a loss and re-deploying elsewhere?

2. I'd like to buy LSPD in my separate registered account considering the sharp drop over the past couple weeks. Is there any limitations on owning the same stock in both registered and non-registered accounts? I am comfortable in my overall position so that would not be a concern.

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(There is a chance I've submitted this question twice; if so, please answer this one. My browser crashed during my first submission and I'm not sure if the first one went through.)

Thanks for your insight,
Kyle

Q: Hi folks!

Not a question, more of a comment on the attack on LSPD.

Correct me if I am wrong, but when SHOP got attacked by citron back then, I don't recall them coming out with any statement whatsoever to defend themselves? They pretty much ignored it and went on with their business!

If that "Media clown" Cramer would have invited the CEO of SHOP to defend themselves, I highly doubt he would have gone on. Unless he did and I did not see the show? Not like I watch that hyper active show.

The best way to beat a short attack and have them go away is to post strong quarterly numbers...point final!! Isn't that what SHOP did? They kept quite and beat all estimates which squeezed all the juice out of citron! (Citron is french for lemons :)

Ignore the noise people!!

Thanks

Q: Hi Team,
I was debating whether I should sell PLTR to buy MORE of either NVEI or LSPD. Which do you see having more long term potential here? Or should I simply keep holding PLTR? It is a little frustrating watching it go from being up 14% after hours last night to only 1% as I write this. Seems like nothing wants to move the needle anymore with PLTR. Thanks

Shane.