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Q: What would be a good company to buy shares in for a teenager for his first investment? It was mentioned before that it increases interest in investing if the teen knows about the company. I was thinking of Costco, Disney, Mcdonalds?
Would you be able to provide a top 3-4 names in Canada and 3-4 in the US as suggestions? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Marco on November 12, 2019
Q: I have 5 grandchildren between the ages of 0 and 11. I'd like to buy 5 stocks in my TFSA to leave alone until they are adults. Of course, I will monitor the stocks the same as I do for my other stocks, but the idea is that I would not sell unless there is a big fundamental change, and consider them a small independent portfolio. As the children come of age, the idea would be to sell a little of each I'm thinking SHOP might be an option for one holding. Can you suggest 5 stocks that would be suitable?
Read Answer Asked by Kim on October 28, 2019
Q: Hi Peter, Ryan and Team,

I hold BNS, BEP.UN, FTS, KXS, PBH and TRP in my child's RESP account and it has been performing quite well. With another 8 years to go, should I just add to the existing positions or add something else?

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Marvin on October 25, 2019
Q: Back in June 2011 we purchased Scotia Dividend Fund 6372205 no load @ 41.95 today it's at $68.80 for RESP for Granddaughter.Initial inv. 2,763.29 and today worth 4531.41.We will be visiting them next week.Usually receive div. in December.She has 2 years to go before graduating.Should we sell and buy bond fund XLB to make sure we don't lose any value that has built up.Tks
Read Answer Asked by Guy on October 25, 2019
Q: Hi Peter and 5i team,
The listed stocks are held in our grandsons RESP. (Age 6) .We have some cash that we would like to deploy. We originally thought People Corp would be a good addition but you warned it is a thin trader and could be volatile. In your opinion what would be your top 3 ideas for a new position.
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by john on September 16, 2019
Q: Hi, my question is about an RESP concerning two grand children, I was told, open one account and include both children in the said accounts, does this make any sense, and would you still get two seperate grants.
Thank's so much, James
Read Answer Asked by James on August 23, 2019
Q: I currently have $115 K saved in my children's RESP with the chikdren’s ages almost 14 (grade 9) and 12 (grade 7).

Currently I have $46,600 in 1-2 year GICs
$9K in Fortis
$25k in VDY
$35k in VFV

Considering cashing in Fortis or $10K of gains out of VFV for another GICs as I am concerned about markets and will need this money in the next 4-6 years for both children. Should I stay at 60/40 or reduce to 50/50 at this point?
Read Answer Asked by Sarah on July 24, 2019
Q: June 26 John asked about his daughter putting 10k into RESP and what ETFs to buy. John and his daughter should be reminded that they will only get $500 CESG (unless she has other kids and it is a family RESP).
Read Answer Asked by Greg on June 28, 2019
Q: Gentlemen, good morning.
On my Ca$ side RESP I have only 3 stocks,
SIS (-28%, 50% of RESP PF / 3.9% totPF)
TSGI (-31%, 25% of RESP PF / 2.16% TotPF) &
NFI (-32%, 25% of RESP PF / 1.3% totPF).
The Can side is about 20% of RESP PF.
I have 20% of Ca$ RESP PF cash to add.
For 5 years min holding, Your thought please
Thanks Regards


Read Answer Asked by Djamel on June 05, 2019
Q: Can you suggest what to buy if starting an FRESP with about $40,000
Read Answer Asked by Susan and Philip on April 30, 2019
Q: Hi Peter and 5i team,
We have 11% cash in our grandsons RESP (age 5) and we want to deploy the money. The listed stocks are currently in his account. What would be a good choice for a new holding or top up a current holding. Thank you for your great advice in the past.
Read Answer Asked by john on April 23, 2019
Q: My grand children (<3 & <1 year-old) have the above 4 stocks in the RESP. There is money for investment in 2 more stocks (long-term). I would appreciate your suggestions.
Read Answer Asked by jacques on April 11, 2019
Q: Hi, Would you please suggest a list of 5 stocks for an RESP account. I have 60K to deploy, and will start using it in 6 years. Medium risk, Canada or US is ok.
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Fernando on April 04, 2019
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