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Q: Hello 5i Team

I hold shares of Diageo (DEO) in my US$ rrsp account.

On February 25, DEO announced the dividend would be reduced.

DEO paid there dividend for the ADR semi-annually (i.e. April and October) and for 2025 payment amounts were approximately US$1.62 and US$2.52

1 - Did DEO convert to quarterly dividend payments ?

2 - Is there an indication of the total annual dividend payment for 2026 - not sure if DEO stated this in their press release however I am assuming it would be British Pounds.

3 - Is DEO a long term hold, given the reduced dividend ?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on March 05, 2026
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Q: Hi,

I am looking at investing new cash and at this time wish to purchase non-US and non-Canadian companies. I know you don’t typically cover the non-North American markets but you have frequently commented on GRMN, NBIS and ASML.

Would you have any other suggestions for outside NA equities, regardless of sector, that represent good long-term potential total returns?

Thank you, Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on February 23, 2026
Q: I have a fairly large chunk of US cash invested in a 'High-Interest Savings Account' which earns 3.15% interest. The interest has not kept up with the loss in value of the US dollar. Can you suggest a similar kind of investment based on Euros or Swiss Francs which can be purchased through TD Direct? Or do you have a better low-risk idea for this money? (I am pessimistic about both the USD and CAD keeping their value against other currencies.)
Read Answer Asked by Robert on February 23, 2026
Q: I am seeking to increase my international exposure and financials. What do you think of this company at this current price? To what extent are current metrics comparable to other financials such as PRL or GSY? It is significantly lower than the IPO price and the prospects for growth has not disappeared. Buy, Sell, Hold? If a buy, would you recommend buying a third, half, or full position?
Read Answer Asked by Patrik on February 23, 2026
Q: Given the strong recent performance of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index relative to the MSCI World Index (42.8% vs. 19.6% for the year ending Jan. 31), could you recommend appropriate ETFs that track each index?

I would also value your views on the forward outlook for emerging markets versus developed markets and whether current conditions support adjusting exposure between the two.
Read Answer Asked by Ronnie on February 20, 2026
Q: What do you think about the risk investing in Mercado Libre. It has a very strong growth profile, with forecasted revenue and EPS GAGR of 30% for the next 3 years. It operates in South America, a region with unsure stability. If one of the countries it operates in has a major macroeconomic downturn (political or economic), then this can deeply affect the company. However, it's growth rate and potentially very high is compelling.
Read Answer Asked by Ram on February 18, 2026
Q: How high a percentage of your portfolio would you feel comfortable keeping in VIDY? Would that number be lower if one also had, say, an additional 5% in VXM?
Read Answer Asked by John on February 18, 2026
Q: Hello 5i,
Could you please recommend two of your top international copper producers/miners.
Thanks for so much great advice.
Ralph
Read Answer Asked by ralph on February 18, 2026
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