Investment Q&A

Q: I would like to narrow this list down to the best 10 to hold in a long term taxable portfolio. What would you suggest be the top 10 stocks? I currently hold all of them but would like to sell this down to 10. I like holding 10 stocks with about 10% in each as a risk/reward balance. Thank you - and thanks for some of these names which came from you! I am only down on Amazon and BN at this time.

Jason

Q: What are your top 5 small and mid-cap US stocks currently for growth prospects? Please could you rank in order of preference. Thank you!

Q: Hello Team,

Are you able to rank (1 to 13) the above companies on which ones you would purchase today based on pullbacks and who you think has the most upside over the next 2-3 years. Thanks.

Q: How would you rank the following for a growth oriented long-term hold: NBIS, PLTR, FOUR, SYM, CLBT, GSHD, UFPT, SNOW, CTLP, MSTR, FRSH, APP

Q: Hi 5i Team - For Cellebrite, Nebius and Crowdstrike could you comment on what portion of each company is based on AI. Could you also comment on whether their AI involvement is semi-conductor, software or service/support related. Thirdly what is the ability of each to withstand an extended market downturn if this present sell-off continues and would you be a buyer at these levels. Thank you.

Q: Hello,
I'm looking for some tax-loss proxy ideas for the following names:

CAN: DEFI, DCBO, HPS.A, KSI, VHI
US: CLBT, NBIS, PLTR, SYM, FOUR

Thank you!

Q: All things being equal would you initiate a position in these companies at todays prices.If not at what price would you purchase each.

Thank you very much.

Q: Time to clean up my tech holdings. Can you please rank them for a 3-5 yr hold. Need to get rid of 1 or 2 and maybe trim some others. Thank you

Q: In January you suggested a portfolio for 2025 could look like the one noted below. I’m 90% invested. position size is a high of 5% (full position) and 2.5% (half position) depending on my perception of size/risk. Based on the current climate, I lowered Nvidia is down to 3.5% - anything you would modify today? 5i - a mix of quality Cdn. and US stocks, with a lean to growth: GOOG, NVDA, VRT, CLBT, AXON, JPM, RTX, CRM, NBIS, ISRG, BKNG. CSU, TRI, BN, WSP, WELL, GLXY, CLS, ENB, TD, SLF, V, BAM, COST and CRWD. Calling out I also have a 4% position in Amazon and 2% Shopify.

Q: Small/Mid cap stocks have been down in recent weeks, some down significantly.

What would be your top 5 Small/Mid cap Canadian and US Stocks in today’s market?

Thank you
Tim

Q: What are your thoughts currently on VRNS?
In your previous answer you wrote “We think there are better opportunities in the market that look more interesting.” Can you please elaborate more specifically which companies you are thinking of? Thank you.

Q: These stocks have pulled back recently. Would you be adding to these stocks at these levels and in what order would you add?

Are there other small caps you prefer?

Thanks
Tim

Q: CLBT has dropped significantly in the past month. I would appreciate your thoughts on the company and do you see this as a buying opportunity?

Q: On Peter's last visit to Market Call 2 of his picks were ROAD and CLBT.

ROAD has not done well and CLBT started out doing well but has pulled back to the start.

Both of their recent performances have concerned me, especially ROAD.

Can you update his opinion on these 2. Has the outlook he outlined on BNN changed and why the dramatic pullbacks on both of these equities?

Thanks


Sheldon

Q: Please rank the following for a new growth position today: VRT, CLBT, SYM, AFRM, UPST, TRAK, FI, SNOW, TMDX, MSTR, CTLP

Q: Hello 5i,

The quarter has been quite a ride so far. Get a sniff of a miss or lower guidance and stocks drop faster than a toboggan coming down Mt Everest.

Do you have any recommendations that appear to be Buys if you don’t already have a position? Some examples are: DDOG, VRT, TTD, TMDX, SPSC, CELH, CLBT, ROAD, CECO, APPF, ASPN, POWL, (electrical grid suppliers), and any other intriguing opportunity? The purchases would be for a 3-5 year hold.

If feels like the tipping point for earnings for many companies has been reached. If a looming reporting date is like a 5-alarm fire warning to get ready to bail water and run for the hills, which sounds like… opportunity!

Thank you for all of your help and wisdom.

D&J

Q: Cellebrite stock sank 13% in Thursday trading, post earnings release and closed at its low for the day, on higher than average volume. As of 5.30 PM, stock continues to drift lower in after market.

As per your comments, earnings/guidance was, as expected and nothing really has changed. In your view, this drop could just be profit taking, after its 34% rise over last 3 months.

I find the price action today a little concerning, as if, market had high expectations and company did not deliver that, specially considering the hot digital forensics area, they operate in.

This is a favorite 5i stock and has been recommended for nearly a year, when price was around $19 ( I think ). There should be many 5i members, who follow your lead ( myself included ) and have been generously rewarded, over time ( Thank You !! ).
US small caps, however, are not well followed by Canadian analysts and we depend much on expertise of your team.

It would be really helpful, if you could take a deep dive and comment, if there could be any other factors ( competition, growth rate, order book etc ) which might have contributed the post-earning drop.

Also, do you consider this weakness temporary and with this sharp pullback, would you be comfortable to start a new position or add to existing ownership.

Thank You

Q: With the drop in both CLBT & ASPN today which one do you believe is the better buy today and why. At what price point would you give each as a good and great buy.
Thank you

Q: Good morning 5i team,
Could you please offer me your assessment of earnings reports for both ASPN and CLBT as well their financial health and future prospects. Would you be comfortable adding to either stock under current conditions.

Q: Your opinion on the Q and the guidance pls

Does it reinforce your positive view long term?
Is there any competition?