Investment Q&A

Q: Having wanting to diversify from my non registered account of mainly banks, utilities and pipelines, I have followed these 4 stocks for quite sometime. Bought BN ( up ) a year ago and WSP just recently; both half positions. Now is too early for TRI as it is impossible to determine the winners and losers in the software AI issue besides I already own LMN ( down down ) in my TFSA. Based on management’s handling of previous downturns, I have TFII on the radar. Are there any large Canadian companies with international exposure you would suggest ? Should I just bring BN and WSP up to full position? I am looking at BIPC but would that be too much Brookfield ?
I stay away from oil and commodity companies.
Thanks . Derek

Q: Would you consider Brookfield Corp attractive here at 63$ range?It seems to be rangebound heading nowhere…….

Q: Hello,

In terms of valuation, which is the better choice, and also, is BAM much less risky than BN for a fairly conservative investor? It's been graphically much weaker than BN for some time.

thanks

Q: Would you buy now, just before the results?

Q: What to do with $10864 in TFSA? At 74 years I exist on a public sector DB pension.

Transitioning my TFSA to be more growth focused. 14 holdings currently, major ones being BN, TRI, TFII, TVK, KXS, TOI, EQB, LMN, DSG, PNG, DRX, REAL, S, EGLX. Also have 41 equities in much larger balanced dividend growth non-reg account but Brookfield Group is pushing 15% of total portfolio with overall 65% Canada exposure. Overall below sector targets in consumer cycle, health, RE, Industrial, Utilities as well as International exposure.

Realizing you cannot get personal but I am looking for another viewpoint on how to use the funds in TFSA this year besides adding more Brookfield or software or financials. With available funds could only add 4 units of CSU anyway.

Q: Do you consider all of these companies to be core holdings? Of the ones you consider to be core holdings, please rank them (highest first) and give some explanation for your choices. Much appreciated. ram

Q: Hello 5i Team,

Given the current pull-back in the market, could you please provide your 6 highest conviction Canadian or US stocks (ranked in order) for (i) small-cap, (ii) mid-cap, and (iii) large-cap companies considering a 3+ year hold.

Thanks in advance for your always helpful advice!

Q: Hi, Sorry there are lot of companies listed but in summary this is three part question:

1. I have BAM2%,BN9%,BEP5%. I was thinking of putting new money to KKR or BX or APO. Should i add new money to existing positions or to new positions. Which one and approx. price please.

2. All the listed are in red in various taxable and registered accounts. Which one is good candidate for new money , which one would be sell and hold.

3. ISRG is at 1.5%. Should i go to 5% in one shot or go slowly or just hold on . This is in taxable account.

Thanks

Q: Hi Team: Bx looks attractive after the recent pullback. Do you like the company?
Is this an opportuity to buy? How does it compare to Brookfield for long term growth and income? Thanks for all you do.
Gary

Q: In response to some questions about Brookfield Corp/BAM sharp drop in Tuesday trading, I could add the following.

As per CNBC, there was a report today, related to perceived impact of AI on software Companies, which could seriously result in their profitability/business and eventually valuations ( already seen in publicly listed most software stocks). Most of the Asset Managers, with large books of private credit, having a fair portion of this credit related to start ups or early stage software companies, fell today, due to the fear of resulting losses and declining private valuation of such borrowers.

Most of the big asset managers were painted with the same brush, today, as it was not immediately known or disclosed, as to, which ones have significant exposures to such clients.

It might be helpful if you are able provide some more information about such exposure to the Brookfield group.

Thank You

Q: Are these two companies mostly identical in business model?? Are there differences and if so, can you identify those differences - thanks

Q: Hi 5i,

In the event of a sharp pullback in the markets, what would be your top 5 stocks that would be on your radar to purchase?

Putting aside sector/industry/US or CAD markets and with the mindset of a 5+ year hold.

Thank you,

Greg C.

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.

Q: Hi,

In October ’24 I asked 5i to identify:

A) ~10 favourite stocks drawn from its 3 model portfolios
B) ~6 highest conviction US picks.

The answer was:

A) From portfolios: CSU, TRI, TFII, WSP, BAM, BN, GLXY, CLS, SHOP, DSG

B) US: NVDA, ISRG, BKNG, LLY, BRK.B, GOOG

If asked the same question today, what would the 5i response be?
( Goal is best total return, long term )

Thank you.

Q: Hi,

Sorry my last question meant to ask about individual stock compounders, not ETF's. Can you list 5 Cdn and US names that you would DCA into over time? For example, I'm assuming BN would be on that list. What other names? Looking for names that can CAGR +10-20% over time. Thanks!

Q: Hold a position in TOI that is currently up 49% in my TFSA. Would you switch out to BN based on a long term outlook? Thanks Ron

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

Q: I am considering adding to these equities (ALA, BIP.UN, BN, CCA, CPX, DIR.UN, FTS, GSY, GWO, MFC, NWH.UN, TOU, TRP). Are there any you would not purchase more? In what order would you acquire for best overall combination of growth and dividend/distribution for the next two years.

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

Q: I was planning on adding some or all of these to an RRSP and /or an RESP.
Any issues or better ideas. I am thinking ETF's and one or two blue chip.Thanks,Paul