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Q: Have 11 holdings in a Non Reg account, 5 of which are ETFs as above . The other holdings are BAM, CNQ, EIF, ENB, GLXY, PNG, ZDC.
Would like to reduce the # of ETFs and distribute proceeds into ETFs/Equities that are left.
Your thoughts on which you think would be best (if any) to eliminate with a view to a tilt towards growth. Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Alexandra on January 21, 2026
Q: For a Value Investor, can you suggest 3names that have potential of good return in 2026 outside of Oil & Gas & Pipelines.
Read Answer Asked by Harpinder on January 21, 2026
Q: If a stock isn’t a must own, but a like to own but on the skids. What is your preferred strategy? Is it always for the bottom relative on technicals and especially a turn around? A quick sentiment shift?

Would you employ the wheel strategy if they approached a comfortable entry; NFLX, FTNT, NOW. Would be my current candidates that have a reasonable chance of righting the ship.

More of a learning question from the team in adding a bonus position if you will, or just collecting some premium if it doesn’t hit.

Love any insight on this area and these examples. Thank you!

Oh AI report was fabulous, very much appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Adam on January 21, 2026
Q: Hello to the 5i crew. Are lumber prices on the upswing? The reason I ask is that I still have a half position in Western forest Products (WEF) and it has gone from dead money to up about 25 per cent in 2026. I did notice that the big boy in North American lumber WFG is up a bit as well. So what's up? The home builders are not really blazing ahead with housing starts and the whole forestry industry seems moribund! So why are lumber stocks getting a bit of a lift? Is there something percolating under the surface that us little retail guys can't see? If my shares in WEF were in a taxable account I would have sold them in December but they are in a RSP. Should I count myself lucky and get out of WEF after this upswing or is there something going on that might make it go higher?
Read Answer Asked by Paul on January 21, 2026
Q: Hello 5i. Shopify has taken quite a dip lately. Is this an amplification of overall market jitters or is there something else taking place?

Thx

Kathryn
Read Answer Asked by Kathryn on January 21, 2026
Q: This is a followup to your answer (thank you) regarding how to made a determination of which 'favourite' stocks to remove when one has too many .
Could you give me a few of what you think would be the most important ratios, or other factors to consider when assessing a balance sheet/valuation. I would be interested in those that would apply to most sectors, although if there are any that are unique to Industrial, Tech, Financial that would be helpful as well.
Just an add on question regarding P/E ratio. I noticed from a previous question I had regarding an answer you have to another member. You quoted a P/E ratio of 14 for TD based on consensus earnings estimates from Bloomberg. When I look at the drop down fundamental info on either my TD Webroker platform or 5i's dropdown info on any equity that is listed in the heading of a question, I see in both cases P/E being quoted at 11.15 for TD. How does one know whether the P/E ratios being quoted are forward earnings (as your Bloomberg quote indicates) or not. I see TTM - twelve month trailing- occasionally noted for certain ratios, eg. Price/Cash Flow but that doesn't seem to be the case for P/E in the TD/5i platforms ?
You may have done a blog or article that would cover my questions - but if not, perhaps it would be helpful to some other members?
Read Answer Asked by Alexandra on January 20, 2026
Q: What etf's or companies might you recommend for infrastructure that would benefit from Carney's special projects going forward?
Read Answer Asked by Maria on January 19, 2026
Q: Hello Team 5i & Everyone,

I am just reading through the AI report - thank you! I was wondering why internet and broadband aren’t mentioned as a foundational layer to the A.I. buildout?

Customers in remote areas can’t access AI without access to high speed internet continuing to expand (within Canada & globally). Just curious on your take.

Thank you,

Sandra
Read Answer Asked by Sandra on January 19, 2026
Q: I sold T in December for a tax loss, hoping to buy it back however the stock has risen by 7-8 % since, so would lose on the exchange.
I have since been looking at HME and was considering replacing T with HME in an income account. I would take a little hit on the yield however I think it would be a safer holding re-dividend safety and possibly a better growth profile.

Your comments please on this approach.
Thanks
Jeff
Read Answer Asked by JEFF on January 19, 2026
Q: Being an 80myear old income dividend invester and needing to take a position having no material sector amounts, I am looking at CHE.UN and NTR. Please suggest an opinion on which to choose or should I just take a position in both? Alternate suggestions would also be considered in the material sector.
Thank you
Stanley
Read Answer Asked by STANLEY on January 19, 2026
Q: Hi 5i. My son owns some Shop and Nike in his small RRSP account. What would you recommend as 1 or 2 stocks to add, and 1 ETF to add. This is for the long term as he is 32. Thx
Read Answer Asked by Kathryn on January 18, 2026
Q: These continue to be beat down with crushing depreciation in Market Cap. Would you step into any one of these right now or any other names CDN or US that appear to be a screaming buy long term. If so,, what order would that be.
Read Answer Asked by Chris on January 17, 2026
Q: Any reasons for the recent weakness of BAM & AMZN? Timely to buy Amzn and what is good entry prices in US$ and Can$?Please comment on Amzn especially re its AI and holiday sales.Txs for u usual great services & views
Read Answer Asked by Peter on January 17, 2026
Q: in 2024 you posted a blog: Canadian Stock Outliers: Stocks with Free Cash Flow Yields Above Their Dividend Yields.
Would you please consider updating this blog with that screen?
Read Answer Asked by Murray on January 17, 2026