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Q: My search for XRP returns the following tickers: xrp-cad, xrp-us, xrp.to, xrp-cny, xrp-eur, axrp.sw, xrpp.to.

I think I understand some. I do not understand all.

Please explain ticker symbols, investment thesis for symbols, and your opinion on these investments for a new TFSA account at age 19.


Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Joel on August 14, 2025
Q: I loved this recent question from Giovanni, big kudos to him and his son for taking the fantastic suggestions from 5i, and GIANT HIGH 5 to 5i team!
So to ask the same question today, my 30ish daughter has about 45k cash in TFSA. Also has some NTDOY, DIS ZQQ and ZEB. Ok with ETFs but I don't think there is as good a chance for towering home runs like NVDA.
Let's grow!


Read Answer Asked by Greg on July 31, 2025
Q: My son is 20 yrs old just opened a TFSA has $15K to invest for 10+yrs, Looking for high growth, Fairly risk tolerant, Can you please suggest how many and what Stocks/ETF's to invest in (US and/or Canadian) to get started? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Shane on July 31, 2025
Q: say for example you have a million dollar portfolio, 800K in your RRSP and 200K in your TFSA. You want to hold 10 stocks total so 100K each, does that mean you would only hold 2 in your TFSA?
Read Answer Asked by Rob on July 28, 2025
Q: When talk all started about Trump and tariffs I cashed out of the market and have been sitting on the side lines. I realize the BS is far from over but am thinking on getting back in. What top 5 CAN and top 5 US picks be for a TFSA account. Looking to hold for 3 yrs.
Read Answer Asked by Terry on July 14, 2025
Q: Hello 5i Team,

What are your top 12 growth-oriented US stocks to buy in a TFSA for a 3-5 year hold?

Thanks in advance for your always helpful advice!
Read Answer Asked by Keith on July 14, 2025
Q: Hello,

I’m currently organizing the holdings within my TFSA. At the moment, tech stocks make up 50% of the TFSA, even though the tech sector represents only 25% of my overall investment portfolio. This imbalance is mainly due to the rapid price growth of these tech holdings.

I’m wondering—should I place all high-flying stocks in my TFSA, regardless of sector allocation? The strong performance of these stocks is taking up a lot of space in the account. I'm trying to decide whether it's wise to focus on growth potential alone or maintain sector balance.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
Read Answer Asked by Esther on July 03, 2025
Q: Hello,
Can you share your top 10 fav Canadian stocks to buy in TFSA for long term hold?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Madhur on July 03, 2025
Q: Hi 5i team
Let me start by thanking you all for you valuable insights into markets and stock valuations through the years. My question is regarding a tfsa portfolio. I am considering reducing amount of stocks to 20. Which 6 stocks would you let go in order of first to sell to last. Secondly, could you give me a brief opinion/ comment on my present holdings in a tfsa and if there's value in keeping status quo.
Thanks as always
Gilles
Read Answer Asked by Gilles on June 27, 2025
Q: Dear 5i
Which one of the above five stocks would be your preference for in a TFSA account ?
What would be your overall order of preference ?

Thanks
Bill C
Read Answer Asked by Bill on June 20, 2025
Q: Regarding TFSA.

Are you allowed to withdraw say $20,000 in December '25 and deposit $27,000 in January '26 ?

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by JACK on June 02, 2025
Q: I have some USD to invest in my usd TFSA . how do I go about ensuring I maximize my TFSA without going over my allowable amount in canadian dollars acording to CRA
Read Answer Asked by Dave on May 16, 2025
Q: These 4 stocks , held in roughly equal amounts, constitute my TFSA , which holds my riskier , growthier companies. It’s early yet but could you give me 3 companies to review and follow before the next TFSA contribution.
Also, your choice of either PXT or TSU as potential picks. Thanks Derek
Read Answer Asked by Derek on May 15, 2025
Q: I hold BIPC and ABBV in a US TFSA account. I want to add GOOG. I know that there is a 15% unrecoverable witholding tax on dividends and no tax on capital gains when withdrawal occurs. Since I will not be withdrawing for 5 to 10 years Should I keep these in the TFSA account or move them to a unregstered account? 80 year old value investor with some growth stocks.
Read Answer Asked by STANLEY on March 24, 2025
Q: I am opening a TFSA and would like to transfer some of my holdings to that account, which I know I have in my RRSP (sell and re-purchase). My thinking is holding the items which offer more growth potential. Is this a good argument in deciding where to hold various holdings? From the following names, which would you think make more sense to hold in my TFSA than in my RRSP?
AEM, ATZ, BN, DSG, GSY, LMN, SHOP, TRP, TRI, WSP, TOI
Read Answer Asked by bernie on March 20, 2025