Linde plc (LIN) - 5i Research

Linde plc (LIN $460.56)
- $460.56 Fwd P/E: 34.04X Cap: $220.93B
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Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM $163.35)
- $163.35 Fwd P/E: 25.44X Cap: $82.31B
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Nutrien Ltd. (NTR $82.22)
- $82.22 Fwd P/E: 56.97X Cap: $40.70B
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Linde plc (LIN $460.56)
- $460.56 Fwd P/E: 34.04X Cap: $220.93B
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ISHARES BITCOIN TR (IBIT $66.16)
- $66.16 Cap: $84.75B
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Q: You recently responded to a question suggesting investing in materials as ‘inflation protection’. I have zero exposure to the sector. I have 10% of my portfolio in IBIT in lieu of precious metals.

Would you consider bitcoin exposure as an effective alternative to materials for inflation protection?

Also, please offer your top 3 names in the materials sector, Canada or US, ranked if possible.

Thank you.

Read Answer Asked by Karim on June 27, 2025

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- $74.70 Fwd P/E: 28.1X Cap: $154.47B
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- $163.35 Fwd P/E: 25.44X Cap: $82.31B
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- $48.96 Fwd P/E: 24.25X Cap: $29.56B
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Linde plc (LIN $460.56)
- $460.56 Fwd P/E: 34.04X Cap: $220.93B
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Q: Based on your reply to my last post, can you name 2-3 utilities and 2-3 material investments worth looking into regardless of location (US/CAN/Other).

Thank you for the incredible insights. Have a great day!

Read Answer Asked by Don on June 25, 2025

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- $44.12 Fwd P/E: 37.4X Cap: $65.42B
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- $339.05 Fwd P/E: 32.56X Cap: $86.33B
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- $89.14 Fwd P/E: 61.73X Cap: $5.52B
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Linde plc (LIN $460.56)
- $460.56 Fwd P/E: 34.04X Cap: $220.93B
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Corteva Inc. (CTVA $72.09)
- $72.09 Fwd P/E: 44.66X Cap: $49.87B
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Q: Hi 5i, I am thinking of buying this ETF but I don’t mind buying six companies in the materials sector to get diversification and possibly a better dividend. Can you name 6 material companies that act like proxy with dividends in mind that are ex Canada.

Read Answer Asked by Mark on June 16, 2025