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Q: I am loosing a lot of money on both PFE and MRK. I hold them in RRSP since 2023 and down about 50% on PFE and 20% on MRK. Would you keep these or get rid of them and switch to some other healthcare stocks offering better long term total return (growth + dividends)?
Read Answer Asked by Pauline on October 17, 2025
Q: Hi Peter and 5i,
May please have your thoughts on NVDA's announcement that META and ORCL will adopt its Spectrum-X Ethernet networking switches for their AI data centers.
Do you have an opinion on how much this will affect ANET's market position?
Would you look at exiting a position in ANET based on this competitive threat?
ANET is down 13% on Monday and Tuesday.
Thanks so much.

"Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET) stock fell 2.4% Monday after NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) announced that Meta (NASDAQ:META) and Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) will adopt its Spectrum-X Ethernet networking switches for their AI data centers.
NVIDIA revealed that Meta will integrate Spectrum Ethernet switches into its networking infrastructure for the Facebook Open Switching System (FBOSS), while Oracle plans to build giga-scale AI supercomputers with Spectrum-X Ethernet switches.
The announcement appears to have triggered concerns about potential competition for Arista Networks, which is a major provider of cloud networking solutions and data center switches. Investors may be viewing NVIDIA’s expanding footprint in the networking space as a competitive threat to Arista’s market position."
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on October 17, 2025
Q: Good Day,

With the end of the year approaching and the US poking the tarriff bear again (pun... intended?), do you see more selling/profit taking coming in the end of the year?

It seems many names have either been hit by these latest developments, have unsubstantiated short report attacks, or have no news declines. What are some of your favourite names right now that have solid outlooks/execution and some real potential for strong recovery? Say 10 names, mix of Canada and US with attractive entry prices?

Secondly, what would be your main buy targets likely to see tax loss selling? What would be an attractive entry price for them?

No need for megacap names, I'm well represented there.

Thanks!

James
Read Answer Asked by James on October 16, 2025
Q: I have a 16% position in the GRNY etf which I recognize as higher risk however it does hold 30 plus equities with a tech tilt but with a level of diversity so that my view is I hold approximately one-half of 1% of each equity. Am considering adding perhaps a 2% holding of Gene Munster's LOUP etf which doesn't show up in your system but has been around for 7 years. Could you provide your opinion of LOUP as a 3 year hold with regard to its approach to equity selection, the current holdings, its performance, its level of risk, and whether you would buy it as a worthwhile high growth potential etf. Do you like it?
Read Answer Asked by Ken on October 16, 2025
Q: I am looking at the growth of EPS at Amazon since the beginning of 2020. It has grown tremendously, especially since it bottomed in Q4 2022 but the stock price does not appear to followed suit. Amazon is trading at a much lower P/E than in the past and the stock price is slightly down YTD, with the S&P up in the low double digits YTD (alongside most other Mag7 stocks (aside from Apple) being up in the high signal or double digits YTD). Any reason why Amazon is trailing the other Mag7? Is this a good time to buy Amazon? Their R&D investments are mind boggling. I have to believe that the stock price will eventually turn around? Would you be a buyer? Thoughts? (Putting aside the AWS disappointment last quarter, is it also possible that Amazon is being repriced so that its P/E and forward P/E better align with some of the other Mag7 stocks.)
Read Answer Asked by Walter on October 16, 2025
Q: Can you please give me your opinion on the prospects of GARP. It seems to have performed well since inception, but not without volatility (25% drop in 2021/2022). With this in mind, would it be appropriate for a growth portion of a portfolio? Would now be a good time to initiate a position, or wait for a pullback.
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Francisco on October 16, 2025
Q: I am intrigued with the price action of AXON, for past several weeks. Even when markets and its peers defence/technology stocks are flirting with all time highs, this one does n't seem to catch a bid. Could you help understand, as this is apparently one of your top conviction stocks.

They say that if in an up market, if a stock struggles or moves lower, we need to watch it.

Thank You
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on October 15, 2025
Q: Good morning 5i,

I hold the following industrial/material stocks in my RRSP: GEV (2%), FIX (2%) ETN (1.5%), HEI (1.5%), RTX (1.3%), GE (1.2%), LIN(1.2%), EME (1%), VRT (.5%). I also own AXON (3%).

I would like to increase the weight of some of these positions - ideally through consolidation. Could you please put these in order of conviction (growth) for a 5 - 10+ year hold. Are there any that you would sell outright? Would you recommend any other industrials?

Many thanks!

Read Answer Asked by Meagan on October 15, 2025
Q: Can I have your most recent thoughts on Booking? Including the last question specific to the company in July and recent “top pick” type references you have remained generally constructive but it seems the company has now retreated to what looks to me as a technically significant point, and is nearing break-even for me. Is there a level that would cause you to say “whatever is going on here we would step away” or do you remain comfortable in the short to medium term? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen R. on October 15, 2025
Q: Are you able to provide comparable alternatives in the US. Your top 3, ranked for long term return . (10 year hold)
Read Answer Asked by Chris on October 15, 2025
Q: I am thinking of starting a new position amount these three, which one has more upside? Will this sector be negatively impacted by AI or Crypto adoption? Your guidance is greatly appreciated as always, thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Lin on October 15, 2025
Q: What would be your 5 best USA ideas today for an RRSP?
Read Answer Asked by Marco on October 15, 2025
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