Shopify Inc. (SHOP.TO)

One of the few tech names in Canada that is a good name to own. There is a lot of uncertainty. I think you will continue to see a lot of volatility. Over the last while it has been marijuana based and their system has held up well for the demand. He is looking at US companies in the teck sector such as Apple or Microsoft. He would look elsewhere in this space.

He likes the story. Loves the company. The problem is that it trades at 7 times next year revenues. Too stretched from a valuation perspective.

Loves the company and he invested early. They'd boasted growth metrics of 115% YOY, but are starting to see a declining rate of growth, though still growing. He sold too early, he regrets. They have a great balance sheet and are not burning a lot of cash. If you really like the growth and name, expect volatility.

(A Top Pick Aug 11/17, Up 62%) A great company, though he’s sold his position. Multiple is astronomical. A higher risk stock. If you’re a risk-taker, pick some up on the dips. But he’s on the sidelines. Not a stock for the faint of heart. (Analysts’ price target is $213.98.)

It is tough to recommend this company when they don’t have earnings or cash flow now. He is looking hard at it, but still feels it is overvalued. He would watch if for a couple more quarters to see how it converts their strategy into cash.

Shopify vs. Salesforce He owns Shopify, though their PE ratio is really high. He uses Salesforce's product. Shopify has had a tremendous run, but he expects competition to hit them, offering a cheaper service. That said, Salesforce's moat is good--it isn't worth saving, say, $30 a month to learn a brand-new business software for your business. Salesforece has also been around longer and proven their staying power, whereas Shopify's stock price is based on future projections. Also, Shopify has a longer runway for growth than Salesforce.

This is a very much loved Canadian Tech stock. This is a rarity. The reason this has been so successful is that they have proven they are excellent in allowing companies to optimize. They have grown their revenues 70% year over year. The question is if the recent rebound is sustainable. They have to surpass analysts expectations. That community is looking for top line growth. This company has always tracked a 4-6% surprise above expected revenues.