Q: The ETF symbol QDVO is only a few months old. It is run by the same 5-person team that manages DIVO. The team is headed by Kevin Simpson who also head-manages the ETF symbol DIVO . DIVO has done well for my portfolio (if one includes distributions) and this prompted me to look into QDVO.
DIVO leans more toward value and dividend stability, whereas QDVO brings a growth tilt to the same income-generating playbook. I was looking to blend upside potential with steady cash flow and wondered if QDVO might be a compelling enough complement to the already held DIVO. Both ETFs are for RSPs. I would welcome criticism, critical comments, thoughts, and insight. (Perhaps I am making too much of who runs ETFs?).
Q: Hi 5i Team - First a general question on the topic of AI. Is agentic AI the sequel to generative AI and from an investment point of view are companies that are developing or involved with agentic AI ones we should be looking at now. Specifically is UiPath one to invest in along this theme and do you have any suggestions for other ones that may be equal to or better than UiPath. Thanks.
Q: Can you analyze AVAV as a potential investment? Look at growth, moat, competitors and catalysts if you don't mind. The stock has had a good run but it seems to have potential with all of the new NATO spending that is projected. In addition, please suggest any other companies that you more strongly believe in as likely to benefit from military spending with an emphasis on smaller companies with higher risk, higher upside. Thanks and Happy Canada Day!
Q: For Crypto exposure, I have a 1.5% position in COIN, a 2% position in GLXY (up 25%) and a .5% position in MSTE. I want to invest another 1.5% by either bringing COIN to 3% or investing in HOOD at 1.5%. Would you add to COIN or diversify into HOOD? Would you be comfortable with 5.5% total in diversified Crypto holdings?
Q: Hello,
Over the years my portfolio has been going up well when the markets are good and they drop (sometimes significantly) during downturns. What is the best way to manage downturns? Or in other words how to lose less during downturns? Is it by taking money off the table when things are good..is there some thumb rule to manage downturns. Thanks.
Q: Good morning, As a retired investor who can handle moderate risk I'm looking to add to my consumer staples holdings in an RRSP, for both growth and a dividend. My only current holding in this sector is Proctor & Gamble (PG). What would be your top 3 picks in Canada and top 3 picks in the US, ranked please, for a new consumer staples holding?
Q: If you were looking specifically at dividend safety and dividend growth, what would you prefer to own, JNJ or PG and why? is there another dividend growth company you would prefer for a US dividend account?
Q: Have you warmed up to OWL since your March 2025 comment? OWL currently rates a strong buy in the financial sites I have access to. If your views are unchanged, do you have another private equity-cum-asset manager that you favor? OWL seems to have stronger, favorable buy ratings than BX, or CG. If not OWL, would you prefer Apollo and why.
Q: When comparing SAN to JPM, I was surprised to see that SAN-ADR significantly outperformed JPM over 5, 3 , 1 years and YTD. I did not compare appreciation in shares of SAN in €. Notwithstanding remarkable appreciation in share value YTD, SAN still trades at below market multiples in its industry. Having used SAN’s services (business and personal) I find this bank to be well-run, and customer focused, far superior to Barclays , Lloyds et al . Am I missing something that justifies the low valuation? If not, do you think SAN is a good investment that could also be a reasonably good diversifier? .
Q: Do you know if there are any ETFs available that are mostly if not all made up of AI and Robotics companies.
Or ETFs that have the most exposure to AI and Robotics….thank you
Q: Can you please give an updated opinion on GIS?
The metrics don't appear to be terrible, and the valuation is getting attractive.
Also, technically, it is approaching some major long term support.
Is this stock suitable for a reasonably conservative portfolio at this point?