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Q: Hi 5i
I've taken quite a beating on LMN in a registered account - down approximately 60% on the $25K flyer I took on it back when it traded in the $50 range.
I can afford to carry it awaiting a recovery, but I also think if a recovery is not imminent, I would like to take my losses and put what remains of the 25K to work elsewhere - perhaps in CNQ, TVE or WCP where capital appreciation and income are both realistic over the next couple of years.
What do you think - and if the premise is good but you have better ideas that CNQ, TVE or WCP please advise.
Thanks, 5i,
Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on February 24, 2026
Q: I need some consumer discretionary for my RRIF. I want to minimize market surprises so I've chosen these two. Both have great dividend history and OK 5 year CAGR. The RIF is not my primary source of income but I do find dividends to be a help when getting over rough patches. Which would you choose for a long term hold. Or perhaps both? Any other choices? Thank You
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on February 24, 2026
Q: Which would you pick today for a growth oriented investor Shop or VNP in today’s turbulent market. Which is best equipped to handle this type of environment going forward? Would you have another suggestion to add?
Thank you
Dan
Read Answer Asked by Dan on February 24, 2026
Q: Having wanting to diversify from my non registered account of mainly banks, utilities and pipelines, I have followed these 4 stocks for quite sometime. Bought BN ( up ) a year ago and WSP just recently; both half positions. Now is too early for TRI as it is impossible to determine the winners and losers in the software AI issue besides I already own LMN ( down down ) in my TFSA. Based on management’s handling of previous downturns, I have TFII on the radar. Are there any large Canadian companies with international exposure you would suggest ? Should I just bring BN and WSP up to full position? I am looking at BIPC but would that be too much Brookfield ?
I stay away from oil and commodity companies.
Thanks . Derek
Read Answer Asked by Derek on February 23, 2026
Q: I'm in the process of using RIF withdrawals to augment a TFSA.
I have BIP, BEP and DIR as possible candidates to switch.

I'd appreciate your view on which stock has the most upside potential?
Read Answer Asked by Valerie on February 20, 2026
Q: Looking at adding to 2 areas - stocks that might benefit from increased defense spending in Canada, and stocks in the metals sector. How would you rate these stocks on a scale of 1 to 10 for a buy at this time? 10 being something you like a lot, 5 if you are indifferent, and 1 if you have zero interest in owning it. ARIS, CS, HBM, OGC, PAAS, SVM for metals and CGY, FTG, MDA, PNG for defense related.
Read Answer Asked by Dan on February 20, 2026
Q: Morning 5i staff,
What companies can benefit from the new Defence Industrial Strategy announced by Carney today.
Please provide explanation as to how they can benefit and rate the companies that can benefit the most to least.

Thanks Joe
Read Answer Asked by Joe on February 18, 2026
Q: I need to raise some cash and am considering selling one of the securities listed. I have a well-diversified portfolio with a slightly overweight financial sector, hence the choices. Which of the three listed ETFs (I treat BRK.B as an ETF) would you sell? The criterion is the lowest anticipated return over the next 3–5 years. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on February 18, 2026
Q: More of a comment than a question. With all of the angst around sfotware stocks right now and the negaitve sentiment it reminds me of the memory stocks like Micron ( MU) back in 2024-2025, not that long ago. From June 2024 to April 2025 MU declined by 50% , much like TOi, CSU etc now.. only to recover 500% from the low to January 2026. Everyone hated memory then and love it now :)
Read Answer Asked by Chris on February 18, 2026
Q: What Canadian companies do you think will benefit from the Federal Government’s proposed investments in defense.
Read Answer Asked by Merrilyn on February 17, 2026
Q: FYI: This article (in french) might be interesting regarding the recent drop of WSP, ATRL, STN.

https://www.lapresse.ca/affaires/entreprises/2026-02-14/secousses-sur-les-marches/la-menace-de-l-ia-atteint-wsp-et-atkinsrealis.php

It assumes it could be related to the Thursday upgrade of Google Gemini 3 Deep Think .
But this upgrade could be viewed as positive rather than negative.

Denise.
Read Answer Asked by Denise on February 17, 2026
Q: Hello,

To which would you add/start a position in to today? Long term hold. I already own STN and WCN (would be averaging up).

Also, if you could explain the drop in Stantec that would be great.

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Satish on February 17, 2026
Q: Some good quality companies on CDN/US exchanges trading at or near 52 week lows. Any of them standout to you as nice buys for long term growth investors?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Curtis on February 17, 2026
Q: In your answer to Kevin’s February 13 question about AI outfits scraping and using proprietary information, you referred to the legal consequences to doing that; there is currently an application to a Court in California to approve a $1.5 Billion settlement by Anthropic for copyright infringement by authors and publishers. Presumably that kind of amount will be something of a guardrail.
Read Answer Asked by Leonard on February 17, 2026
Q: I would appreciate your comments on the recent weakness in WSP’s share price. Could you please outline the main factors behind the sudden drop and whether this appears to be short-term market volatility or something more fundamental?

In particular, is the recent acquisition a significant factor in the decline, and if so, how do you assess the risks and potential long-term benefits from that transaction?

Additionally, at current price levels, would you consider WSP a buy, a hold, or a position to trim for a long-term investor? Any perspective on valuation, outlook, and key risks would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you very much for your insight.
Rick
Read Answer Asked by Rick on February 17, 2026
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