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Q: My daughter has the above investments in her regular account. She has now opened a TFSA and plans to contribute regularly. The horizon is long (money not needed for 10-20 years). Her portfolio is not very well balanced. Could you offer advice on 5-8 best stocks (Canadian or available on the NEO exchange) that would be promising investments whilst improving sectorial balance?
Read Answer Asked by jacques on October 02, 2025
Q: I have a glass half-full CSU question.

The valuation of CSU has compressed due to concerns about AI and CEO departure for health reasons. What about the valuation of the thousands of smaller companies that CSU targets for acquisition? Will these much smaller companies undergo even greater AI related valuation compression, and offer truly excellent, perhaps generational, opportunities for CSU to acquire? I would think that if small software companies are worried about loosing to AI, it would become a buyers market and CSU could selectively capitalize on the opportunity.

Appreciate your thoughts. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Joel on October 02, 2025
Q: CSU has faced investor concerns recently, primarily due to the CEO’s resignation and rising competition in the AI space. However, I noted that two senior insiders purchased over $1 million worth of shares during the September decline. That typically signals confidence in the company’s fundamentals.

While AI competition is a valid concern, it may not be as disruptive as initially anticipated. The stock rebounded yesterday following the news, and I’ve initiated a position by acquiring one-third of my intended allocation.

Would be interested to hear your perspective on CSU’s outlook. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Esther on October 02, 2025
Q: unfortunately you did not answer the previous question in its entirety. ( may not have been clear enough)

I was looking to get guidance on selling some winners and losers (no suggestions were given on the losers)with the goal to buy more CSU,LMN,TOI,(once in a lifetime opportunity or proceed with caution ?

How would you view this strategy and in what order and price would you add to the 3 of them or 2 or 1 as you seen the opportunity

Thanks for your help
Read Answer Asked by Terence on October 02, 2025
Q: Hello,

I appreciate you keep the pulse and providing updates on CSU & co.

Could you provide:

1) Earnings performance last 3 quarters: hit, miss or beat.
2) trailing, current and forward PEG ratios

On all of the above

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Delbert on October 01, 2025
Q: Hello,

I focus mainly on the balanced portfolio, but own stocks from each of the other 2 portfolios. Could you list and rank the top 3 or 4 from each on attractiveness to buy now.

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Delbert on September 30, 2025
Q: Hello 5i,
New to portfolio analytics, can’t say enough about this team! Bravo.

Circumstances forced me to shuffle financially this past year.
43, pension, rentals. 55 freedom or forget it.

Highest conviction, growth, maj; tech, leaning themes to the next decade, a sprinkle of sector diversity, large/mid/small caps, predominantly US. I’m aware of course of all the caveats here lol. A 12-15 starter pack would be fabulous.

This is you starting today; You have 300k.
I do add 700 per week, please exclude
BN, TRI, ISRG, COST, HIMS, NBIS, NVDA, BKSY.

Eagerly waiting! Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Adam on September 30, 2025
Q: Hi Peter, I thought I finally had a winner with CSU. I have 7 shares and it was nice when they were close to 5000.00, thinking they might go higher. It's always hard to sell the winners. Even though I still have a bit of a gain is it time to forget about this high price for CSU. I know you can't predict the future but how low could this go, it's not going to be another Nortel, or drop down to 500 or 700 is it? Would it be a good time to add or sell. Can you give us some encouragement or some guidance with this. Much appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Nick on September 30, 2025
Q: Hi 5i, here goes another CSU family Q.


Yesterday you mentioned a 10% drop would not surprise you. Well it's here. Based on your ability to use Bloomberg and other valuation tools, where do see the next floors down in the elevator so to speak. And based on these two events in the past week, how long will the family be in the dog house? Also I'm asking this on the assumption you are still fans. Thx.
Read Answer Asked by Christopher on September 30, 2025
Q: I am up on all the above listed stocks however down on AC, LMN, BCE, WELL, LLY, my question is should i sell some losers as well as some winners to shore up CSU (presently own 9 shares in my TSFA. Do you sees this as once in a lifetime opportunity to load up on arguably the best managed company in Canada i am leaning towards selling WMT and FFH in the winners column (both consist of 8% each of my portfolio what losers would you sell if wanted more exposure to CSU....your thought on this strategy please ps am 74 yrs old and a conserved investor
Read Answer Asked by Terence on September 29, 2025
Q: 1. Could you please provide the link to the blog you recently wrote about CSU.
2. Looking at historical data, CSU was trading at a lower P/E a few years back and more recently hit 120 - double the historical standard of a few years back (prior to 2021). In fact, back in late 2021 the P/E of CSU hit approximately 120, only to return to its historical standard (before starting this new leg up). Is it possible that the stock is resetting itself? A P/E of 120 is fairly high for most companies and it still trades in mid 80s even after this recent drop. Thoughts? Does CSU deserve a P/E of about 120? I am trying to decide if I should add to this stock OR wait a little longer. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Walter on September 29, 2025
Q: What are your thoughts on how overvalued AI stocks are and what factors we should be concerned about that could cause the bubble to burst?

What are some good ideas for relatively safe stocks and etfs to hedge against a AI and tech weighted portfolio?
Read Answer Asked by Mark on September 29, 2025
Q: I thought I had a core holding with CSU but it is at the one year bottom. Still worth holding? comments please
Also, comments on LMN and TOI are appreciated.
Deduct many question points please.
Read Answer Asked by Brenda on September 29, 2025
Q: hi. after just reading your latest report on CSU, I am still not sure that I understand their "roll-up" business model vis a vis earnings growth? are they buying up these little niche software companies, and then increasing the prices that their customers have to pay, with no real value add to the customer otherwise? can you describe their model to me ( or us? ) like I was a 5 year old ( to quote Michael Scott from the Office ).
cheers, Chris
Read Answer Asked by chris on September 29, 2025
Q: After reviewing past questions on ENGH and CSU (specifically June 19). When you preferred the CSU group of companies over ENGH.
Would give the same recommendation after today’s news regarding Mark Leonard?
Would selling my holdings in ENGH to buy CSU be a good move from your perspective. I appreciate your input.
Thank you, Mike
Read Answer Asked by Mike on September 29, 2025
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