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Investment Q&A

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Q: If you were starting to invest, had $500,000, and sought income with some growth, would you invest today or wait for the Iran war to resolve? If you were to invest today what companies would you buy and in what amounts?
Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Ian on April 29, 2026
Q: Can you give me your best ideas for a near term purchase of US traded companies with a good yield and some growth potential?
Read Answer Asked by Raymond on April 29, 2026
Q: I own Wallmart Costco and Dollarama in the Consumer defensive sector. They each comprise about 2% of my portfolio holdings for a total of 6%. Would it make sense to just own the big two compounders Wallmart and Costco and sell Dollarama?
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on April 28, 2026
Q: What is the difference between an income security and a dividend payer? I'm asking because that's the "general suggestion" you have for putting securities in certain accounts. Thanks in advance!
Read Answer Asked by Brenda on April 28, 2026
Q: I have BEP.UN at 1% of my total portfolio, H at 3%, EMA at 3% and FTS at 4.5%. I feel If one is to be sold to reduce holdings, I feel EMA offers the least growth potential / stability. Your thoughts are very much appreciated
Read Answer Asked by Gary on April 22, 2026
Q: DOL is down around say 16% YTD, COST, WMT are up 16% and more, why do you feel this is happening with the tight $ for a lot of customers in todays economy as most families are living paycheck to paycheck.
Thanks Again
Read Answer Asked by eugene on April 22, 2026
Q: I was thinking of selling Tourmaline Oil (TOU) and PrairieSky Royalty (PSK) and buying back into Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ), which is down about 15% from when I sold it. I am interested in the best overall return, not just the dividend. I would appreciate your thoughts on this move. Also, which is the better hold today, Hydro One (H) or Fortis (FTS). Finally, how big of position would you be comfortable letting BAM be in a portfolio? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Kim on April 22, 2026
Q: Hi Peter & 5i Team,

I know that you like stocks with momentum. In the Industrials sector, our major holdings are WSP, which has been held for a long time, and STN, held for less time, and I'm somewhat disappointed in its performance. Please comment on these three possible scenarios:

(1) Wait until May 13 when BDT and STN post their earnings. BDT is presently displaying excellent momentum. If prudent, sell some or all of STN to deploy into BDT.

(2) Realizing that WSP is currently under pressure and trading at a reasonable price, sell some or all of STN to deploy into WSP.

(3) Perhaps 5i may have a better idea.

Thanks as always for your valuable insight.

Read Answer Asked by Jerry on April 22, 2026
Q: Our current Utilities holdings are BEP.UN, BIP.UN, CPX and FTS. We are overweight on each (compared to our other holdings). I'm comfortable with these companies and had been comfortable with the weightings, however we recently added BAM to our Financials for diversification (by trimming our CDN Bank exposure).

I'm currently thinking of adding another Utility, in part to reduce our overall Brookfield Exposure and to bring each of our utility holdings closer to "equal weight".

I'm not looking to add a covered call position or utility etf. (We already have full positions in PPL & ENB). We are retired and can be characterized as income investors.

Based on current market conditions, and our other utility holdings, which 2-3 companies (other than BIP, BEP, CPX and FTS) would you recommend for income and modest growth and why? Is there any one Utility company that you feel is currently the most attractive?
Read Answer Asked by Cory on April 22, 2026
Q: Hi Peter
it was one of the top picks on market call BNN 1-2 weeks ago
it has Pulled Back alot
likely the Strait of H is opend
looking for an entry point for a partial position
for some dividends and a 3 years hold
what is a decent price for entry?
if there is an alternative or comparable name, please
educate us
many thanks
Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on April 22, 2026
Q: What would be your top 3 pipelines for a combination of growth and dividend, 3 to 5 year hold.
Read Answer Asked by Edgar on April 21, 2026