Investment Q&A

Q: Hello 5i,

We are nearing our max contribution to our TFSA's by transferring excess RRSP funds. We have never used a non-registered account. Can you suggest 5-10 stocks that should be in a non-reg account and why they are best in a non-reg over a TFSA Would you add GLXY or ETHQ to a non-reg due to volatility?

Thank you

D&J

Q: Greetings 5i team,
I see that CSU, SHOP, CLS and GIB.A account for about 83% of XIT but neither TOI nor LMN are held directly in XIT. Bit of a math question: if we were to break LMN and TOI out of CSU, what % break down of XIT would LMN, TOI and CSU (thus reduced) represent?
Thank you
SP

Q: If SABR is a company CSU is looking to buy/takeover, would it not make sense for retail investors to also buy SABR? Perhaps not even for the takeover premium, but doesn't this mean CSU believes that SABR is undervalued?

Q: If you had a choice which would you prefer to purchase right now, CSU or CSU.DB.
Thank you
Gord

Q: It's been a while since you've been asked about this company specifically.

I don't really want to sell companies hit by the software scare, but I am thinking of opportunity cost and perhaps switching the money in KXS to something in the same sector with more upside potential (eg. CSU).

Can you comment on KSX and, if you would make this move, one or two companies to switch into.

Q: CSU bought 10.6 million more SABR shares at about $1.16 each.
• They now own 50.2 million shares, or 12.7% of the company.
• CSU is now Sabre’s second‑largest shareholder.
TD anaylist think CSU wouldn’t buy this much unless they see a big opportunity to create value.
They hint that:
• Software valuations have dropped because of AI fears.
• That makes it a good time for CSU to buy distressed companies cheaply.
TD analysts think CSU may be preparing a recapitalization — basically a financial rescue that could include:
• Debt-for-equity swap (creditors get shares instead of debt)
• Spin-out structure like CSU used for Topicus (TOI) and Lumine (LMN)
• Some new creative structure CSU hasn’t used before
it’s about Sabre being broken, and CSU being one of the few companies skilled enough to fix it.

An Advisor on Bnn actually has CSU as a top pick today.
In view of the events that are occurring would this be a good time to leverage down on CSU in a tax free account.
Thank you for your great help and thanks Rick

Q: What does the market expect from these 2 next week?

Thx

Q: Hi 5I. I would like to consolidate this mixed bag into one or two holdings. Would you please rank them in order of "sell" to "keep".

Carl

Q: After recent news/earnings and along the thinking that AI will not completely replace SAAS but work along side it and even provide positive tailwinds, do you think its time to rotate a bit more from hardware to software or proceed with caution still? I hold CLS, NVDA, NBIS, VRT in hardware and CSU,LMN,TOI,SPOT, SHOP,CRWD,BKNG,TRI in software. Also own GOOG. I'm trying to find the right balance. If we look at SOXX/IGV, are we going to see mean reversion back to the mean?

Also what part of the market or credit cycle do you think we are in? Mid to late cycle? Should we be more defensive or still slowly adding to growth names? Thanks!

Q: Can you please comment on the latest quarterly report and conference call as well as your thoughts on if it might be time to move on from this one. If you are more on the sell side with this latest report, any tech sector top favorites you could recommend to replace it with would be greatly appreciated.

Q: Hi 5i
I know you very much like the Csu group. If you had to sell one of CSU, LMN or TOI, which one would it be?
Thank .. Gilles

Q: I’ve spent 30 years as an business owner in the irrigation sector, navigating four major tech shifts: mechanical dials, digital screens, cloud software, and now AI.
While financial models capture the numbers, they often miss the qualitative reality of running a business on the ground. In my experience, customers don't buy "code"—they buy reliability. Every time technology shifted, I never lost a customer. They didn't run to a startup; they called the partner they already trusted for the upgrade.
Why this benefits Constellation Software ($CSU):
• New Revenue Streams: In my business, every shift allowed me to sell new "value-add" services—from remote monitoring to predictive maintenance. CSU is doing the same. AI isn't a replacement; it's a premium feature they can upsell to a locked-in audience.
• Embedded Infrastructure: Like irrigation pipes in the ground, CSU’s software is mission-critical and expensive to replace. It’s a "Digital Utility."
• The Survival Filter: 50% of new companies go bankrupt in their first 5 years. A business owner won't gamble their operations on a "shiny" AI tool from a company that might not exist in 24 months.
• Margin Expansion: AI is a low-cost maintenance tool for incumbents. It allows CSU to support legacy systems at a fraction of the previous cost, turning a "cost center" into a "profit center."
I see a company that owns the "wall" (the relationship), while others worry about the "box" (the code). Does my reasoning—that tech shifts actually strengthen the incumbent by creating new revenue—make sense from your perspective?

Q: I’d appreciate your advice regarding my Constellation Software holdings. I currently hold shares in my RRIF with an average cost $3,800 and in my TFSA $4,300.

Given the recent news, market sentiment, and the recent price movement, would you recommend averaging down at current levels, holding as is, or waiting for more clarity?

I’m focused primarily on long-term growth but want to be mindful of concentration risk and overall portfolio balance.

Thanks very much for your guidance.
Rick

Q: As a part of the Constellation Software (VMS Ventures) portfolio, is Raia AI looking primarily to build a standalone platform for external customers, or is its main goal to act as the internal 'AI engine' that automates operations for all of Constellation’s 1,000+ niche software companies?

Q: in my grandsons acc i have lmn it is down 41% should i switch it for csu at this time

Q: Will you please let your members know if you see any significant insider buys from the Csu family as this could be the bell ringer for the bottom? What is a good site to track insider moves?

Thx

Q: We know that the market moves in advance of the stocks earnings as some say 3 to 6 months in advance. With these 3 stocks, is it possible that is happening, the market is talking to us and we are NOT listening?

Also, as stated before, could it be that if these stocks beat their earnings, that they may still go down with the reason that the market will feel that AI has not fully effected their earnings yet?

Thanks

Q: Hi Team, I've always found it hard to get accurate valuations on the CSU family. Can you provide, to the best of your capability, the current valuation of each for current fiscal and one year out? Also, where in your crystal 🔮 do see capitulation possibly occurring. Thanks for all you work!

Q: Hi, Please provide your thoughts about CSU valuations. Do you consider it a buy, Hold, or Sell at this time and Why?

Q: Just a comment, I'm sure I'm not alone in this situation. All down 30-45% in my TFSA. I hate it when it feels like everybody is wrong and you and a few others think you are right, or are we? It feels like Armagedon. Been there before. It's not fun but they now only represent 5% of my portfolio so I will survive but my TFSA will take a huge hit this year.