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Q: I have some money to deploy in my partner's TFSA and RRSP, and they currently have the following holdings. As we move towards retirement, the objective is to hold more income and defensive stocks. What three might you add today, and what three would sell from this list? Thank you for your insights.
Read Answer Asked by kevin on October 03, 2025
Q: Hi there: I have been retired for 5 years, in my late 60's. In which order of the above will you buy, given that a few of them are in their all time high. Could u rank them from high (10) to Low (1), and what entry price make sense to you. From a dividend return point of view, and from a Growth point of view. Take as many credit as you see fit. Thank you again
Read Answer Asked by DAVID on October 01, 2025
Q: I need to raise some capital. Please advise in what order you would sell these equities. Are there some you would not sell? I am more of a income investor.
Read Answer Asked by David on September 29, 2025
Q: I am constructing a dividend growth portfolio with the intention of holding all positions for the longterm, holding the following equities in equal weight (likely only one of MRU or L - or should I include both?), with 80% of the portfolio consisting of these individual equities and 20% in the ETF VGG.

Would there be any in this list you would not include, and are there other Canadian equities you would consider for this list? Is this the appropriate number of positions for such a portfolio. Please deduct multiple credits as required, thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Walter on September 24, 2025
Q: The TSX has reached an all time high this month. Based on current prices, which 5 Canadian Stocks are your top choices for new money and your reasons for choosing those stocks.
Read Answer Asked by ALNOOR on September 24, 2025
Q: Csu, Atd both are acquisitors,have excellent management and are down sharply from their all time highs
In your opinion which one would provide the best return over the next 3 to 5 years?
Read Answer Asked by Terry on September 23, 2025
Q: You just published an excellent article by Michael Huynh on Canadian Companies that issue monthly dividends under certain criteria. Is there any chance you have the same criteria used on Canadian companies that issue quarterly dividends with the same criteria. With staggered investments I don't need to be that focused on monthly issuers.
Read Answer Asked by Graham on September 22, 2025
Q: Can you name 5-10 stocks in the US or Canada that seem to have been unfairly punished this year, or even lately, such that it would be a good time to pick them up. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Derek on September 19, 2025
Q: On Sep 12, 2025 you commented:

GIB.A can benefit from AI, and it is heavily investing in AI, but some consultant roles can be replaced by AI, and overall we think there are more interesting names in the market right now for the growth model portfolio.

Who are the more interesting names? Canadians, American and Why do think they will do better?
Read Answer Asked by Tom on September 19, 2025
Q: Could you name 2 or 3 Canadian company's that have constant high buy backs on their stock this year?

Any you would consider buying?

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Ross on September 15, 2025
Q: My son (23) has 9000$ to invest in his first TFSA (he already has a FHSA account that is maxed out). He wants to open a TFSA investing account. Do you have a recommendation for how he breaks up the 9000.00 (ie. 3 stocks)? Are there any sectors that he should focus on at first? Do any particular stocks jump out at you as suitable for this kind or foray into the market?

Thanks in advance
Sue
Read Answer Asked by Susan on September 11, 2025
Q: ATD has not really done much for some time now. What stock would you recommend to replace it at this time.
Read Answer Asked by shirley on September 09, 2025
Q: Good evening 5i
I am just straightening out loose ends and have found the money to buy one stock. From the above what would your order for quality/price be? And why
Thanks for the great service
Read Answer Asked by joseph on September 04, 2025
Q: Good morning 5i
I have held sis for quite awhile, hopeful that its emphasis on the demographic situation would pay off. It does seem to be getting better but as a small cap it doesn’t have the umph that i was hoping for. I have lately been reconsidering my portfolio, anyway and wondering whether i should abandon that hope sell sis and buy something like wsp global or adt, which is down. That way i am leaving behind the risk of a small cap stock, getting possibly more stability in my portfolio and with these two stocks, the possibility of a decent gain. I have a well balanced portfolio, so difference in sector is not a problem
Thanks for your great service for us all
Read Answer Asked by joseph on August 28, 2025
Q: Hi,
Could you please recommend 10 (5 US / 5 CAN) high-quality defensive companies with strong balance sheets, low debt levels, and robust cash flows that YOU believe they can weather economic stress, inflation, or stagflation and they relatively hold up their stock prices during such times? If their current stock prices are overvalued, please suggest your recommended entry prices.

Also please recommend ETFs that mainly invest in companies with the above criteria?

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Ahmed on August 22, 2025
Q: If you had a pretty well diversified portfolio of Canadian stocks and didn't own any of these 10, how would you rank them in order of desirability to add to the portfolio for long term growth? Which ones would you definitely add?
Read Answer Asked by Dan on August 06, 2025
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