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Q: Good morning, I am looking to invest about $60,000 for about 7 years that will be put towards a child’s down payment. Can you suggest some stocks and/or ETF’s that you would consider as a starting point. Happy to include a mix of Canadian/US names. Also would you suggest DCA in over the next few months or invest all at once in today’s environment. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Janet on April 17, 2026
Q: All the above stocks are at a loss in my portfolio. some I've held for years. Which stocks are worth weeding? Thinking that BYD and WELL are lost causes for a while. Please give comments on each stock, why to hold or sell. I have many credits and please take them for a thorough answer. Once again, I'm counting on your feedback!
Read Answer Asked by Brenda on April 17, 2026
Q: So brp goes down 35% because of tariffs.hps.a and tvk both down 8%.Should I add to my positions.
Read Answer Asked by andrew on April 16, 2026
Q: Hi Guys

Boy DOO and LNR took a big haircut today. Do you think this is justified on the new tariff schedule, or a bit overdone? Aren't Linamar parts covered by CUSMA? Given they make the majority of transmissions for some US auto makers does this make sense?

Any other CDN manufacturers you can think of that are vulnerable too? eg NFi

Would you be a buyer here for either one of these companies?

Much thanks
Read Answer Asked by Stuart on April 16, 2026
Q: Hello, gas prices have gone up, fertilizer prices also, so there is a real risk that inflation will pick up at the grocery storemin a few weeks/months. Will chains like Metro or Loblaws gain from this? What happened in 2022-2023 when grocery prices when up quite a bit? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Martin on April 16, 2026
Q: Would appreciate clarification regards large hit to LNR today; can only assume it relates to the acquisition of two German companies and financing arrangements; can you add to this?
Read Answer Asked by don on April 15, 2026
Q: Looking at some of the construction/engineering stocks. Since early summer of 2023, the larger companies STN and WSP are up about 50% and 30% respectively, but the smaller companies ARE and BDT have been massive winners, as ARE is roughly 4 times what it was then, and BDT is roughly 6 times what it was, gains of about 300% and 500%. Is the vast outperformance from ARE and BDT just a case of smaller companies being able to grow faster, or is there something fundamentally different in their businesses? Dol you think that ARE and BDT will continue to outperform STN and WSP?
Read Answer Asked by Dan on April 15, 2026
Q: I am just starting to do the Smith Maneuver. I am planning on "deploying" about $200k to start and then CDA monthly and then, if and when there is a market drop, buy more.
My time horizon is at least 10 years but maybe more, if all works out.
Please recommend stocks and/or etf's; both Cdn and US.
Thanks for your knowledge and help.
I appreciate being a member.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on April 15, 2026
Q: Typical Canada/BC that they pulled approval for Chem trade to produce sulphuric acid right at the time of a major global shortage and when the need for a North American supplier is critical.

Is the 17% drop today about right based on this news? What do you think the chances are this get overturned? I recently bought after looking at the macro situation and need to decide whether to drop and move on or if there is recovery potential. Given that Vancouver and BC is involved this could drag on for years, no?
Read Answer Asked by Kel on April 14, 2026
Q: I asked question last Sunday past regarding top 6 sectors (in order of preference complete with top 2 picks in each sector along with reasons behind the picks again everything in order of preference please. No sure what happened but no answer was given...thanks
Read Answer Asked by Terence on April 14, 2026
Q: Everyone, Have the fundamental concerns investors raise about stocks changed over time, or are they largely the same questions in different forms? Clayton
Read Answer Asked by Clayton on April 14, 2026
Q: Hi 5i,
I have 300 shares of SES. It is in my TFSA, so no tax consequences if I sell. What is your opinion of the best option to take? Get shares of GFL, combination of shares and cash, or sell shares . We don’t need the cash but I want a company that has potential to grow.
Thank you for your opinion.

Read Answer Asked by john on April 14, 2026
Q: In what order would you buy RTX, TER, ELVA, MDA for the most growth and why, risk is not an issue.

Thank you for your service!
Read Answer Asked by Ozzie on April 13, 2026
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