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Q: Can you provide your 5 top Canadian growth companies (in order) along with where (price) you think they might be a year from now and 2 years from now. For each one, please provide a quick note on what makes each company so compelling and rate each with a confidence indicator (10 highest). I understand these are your best assessments of things at this time.
Read Answer Asked on February 03, 2026
Q: Markets still look somewhat overevaluated and are volatile : what sector(s) could represent an entry point with no excessive risk actually , real estate looking interesting among others ?
Read Answer Asked by Jean-Yves on February 03, 2026
Q: The market keeps going up with high valuations for many stocks. What are your current top 5 Canadian and 5 US stocks with high convictions, good valuation and growth for the next 3 to 5 yeas in TFSA account. Please provide your rationale for each pick with risk level (H, M, L) and entry price if possible. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by CP on February 02, 2026
Q: On Jan 19, in a question by David, you stated that both DSG and OTEX did not have a dividend. Globe & Mail has that OTEX does have a dividend. Please advise if you need to correct your response. G&M advised "OpenText Corp. OTEX-T has named former IBM executive Ayman Antoun as chief executive, effective April 20. 2026" Is this a good move by OTEX? Does it change your impression of potential of OTEX?
Read Answer Asked by David on February 02, 2026
Q: Mark Carney made quite the splash with his recent speech. He seemed to be saying the old economic system is broken and will not return. (we can no longer depend on the world's super powers to play by the old rules.) If he is right (I think he is) what 3 Canadian companies could benefit the most from this new reality? Also, this new paradigm being global, what three global ETFs could benefit the most? Thanks as always for your guidance.
Read Answer Asked by Les on January 27, 2026
Q: Hello
How would you rate the following in order for each group for a buy today at todays price for a 3 year hold on a scale of 1-10. With 1 being don't buy and 10 being a great buy.

Group 1
CSU
SHOP
CLS
BN
WSP
TRI
BIP.UN

Group 2
GSY
GLXY
LMN
VNP
ZOMD
VHI
DCBO

Thank you for letting me ask this question



Read Answer Asked by John on January 26, 2026
Q: Hello, I know 5i like the above and they have some good momentum lately, can you rate these going out for the next 3 years. Thanks as always,
Read Answer Asked by Anthony on January 23, 2026
Q: Could you provide the top (and rank) 3 or 4 stocks from each of the Income, Balanced and Growth portfolios to buy today.
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Delbert on January 23, 2026
Q: Hello 5i team,
In several recent reports you recommended selling the full position in CPD, noting “better opportunities.” I also noticed that CVD and MFT were removed from your model portfolios earlier.
Given this shift away from preferred-share ETFs, do you think a combination of ZWU, ENCC, ZWB, and HTA would serve as a reasonably balanced substitute for a moderate‑risk, slightly income‑oriented allocation? Or would you suggest broader diversification?
Thank you for your insights!
Read Answer Asked by Borys on January 22, 2026
Q: Would you consider BDT a reasonable compliment to WSP/STN/ATRL? Of the latter 3, which would be your 2 favourites? Thanks for your response.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on January 22, 2026
Q: Canada and China have reportedly reached a tariff-related trade understanding, what stocks will you suggest to buy?
Read Answer Asked by kwokwai on January 21, 2026
Q: Hi,
I am interested in starting positions in CLS, ZDC and GRID. Do you think their current prices are a good entry point? And for CLS, I see they are expected to report earnings at the end of the month. Would it be wise to wait for that?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Connor on January 20, 2026
Q: I am looking at your Income Model Portfolio report at Dec 31, 2025 and in particular the chart called Portfolio Total Return with Benchmark as Base (%) 5-Yr. How do you calculate the 21.6% number? The model portfolio's cumulative total return for the 5 years ending 2025 appears to be 50.85% (from 1.0857^5-1) versus the benchmark's total return of 35.10%Blackrock's website for XTR), which results in a difference of 15.8% vs your 21.6%.
Read Answer Asked by William on January 19, 2026
Q: Can you please provide your analysis of whether AI software developments will negatively impact the businesses of OTEX and ENGH? Both companies seem solid, reasonably well-managed, and pay nice dividends to compensate for their low growth. Should I be concerned that their revenues will decline over time such that my retirement income will be in jeopardy? Should I move on to a more stable dividend payer, for example FTS, that is less likely to be hurt by AI?
Read Answer Asked by David on January 19, 2026
Q: I am not particularly proud to acknowledge that I own the above- but I do. ENGH and OTEX are in accounts that are structured for income and some growth, while DSG is in an account that is looking for primarily growth. Canadian traded is key for all. Looking for your input on these companies and whether there are better options that I am missing.
No hurry to reply; deduct credits as necessary.
Seconding the comment today regarding your recent report. Well done and I hope that now you have it you continue to update it as companies come and go. It is a great resource.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on January 19, 2026
Q: Significant gains today based on news that they have secured ERCOT approval to double capacity at their Helios data center and that they have completed their first-ever tokenized collateralized loan obligation. I understand the positive gains in doubling power capacity but could you please explain the significance of the CLO in layman’s terms. Also, their deal with CoreWeave should show results in 2026, I know you like this stock and I bought in on your prior. Could you please evaluate the impact of the recent announcement, apart from today’s short-term spike
Read Answer Asked by Warren on January 16, 2026
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