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Q: What would be your top 5 larger cap stocks in Canada today? What would consider to be good entry points?

Thank you
Tim
Read Answer Asked by Timothy on October 08, 2025
Q: What is the projected release date of next earnings for these companies?
Read Answer Asked on October 07, 2025
Q: SHOP is again the most valued company on the TSX. What portion of a portfolio should be allocated to SHOP in order to match the portion of SHOP to the total valuation of the TSX? I use the TSX as my benchmark and would rather remove the effect of SHOP when comparing my portfolio’s performance to the benchmark.
Read Answer Asked by André on October 06, 2025
Q: I've reached a 100% return on SHOP and taken some profit. I'm happy with this result after a long time in the red through 2022 and 2023. Thanks for the service and this recommendation.

I've been managing a portion of my investments since 2010 and find one of the hardest decisions is when to sell an investment. One rule I follow is if I have a 100% gain, I sell a portion of if. This of course only covers one of many reasons to sell, and taking profits maybe the least stressful reason, but I find this reduces my overall mental load in managing my accounts.

I wanted to share and see what you thought of this idea and see if you, or any other members, have other rules of thumb for selling to help novice investors.
Read Answer Asked by Matthew on October 06, 2025
Q: It's all your fault? For which I'm always grateful for your sound advice. This is a good problem to have. NBIS is now 13% , HOOD 10%, CLS 15% and SHOP 14%. Yes, Im going to trim but the growth prognosis is good for all 4 going forward. What would you advise as decent position size for all 4 going into the 4th quarter?
Thank you David
Read Answer Asked by David on October 06, 2025
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: My daughter has the above investments in her regular account. She has now opened a TFSA and plans to contribute regularly. The horizon is long (money not needed for 10-20 years). Her portfolio is not very well balanced. Could you offer advice on 5-8 best stocks (Canadian or available on the NEO exchange) that would be promising investments whilst improving sectorial balance?
Read Answer Asked by jacques on October 02, 2025
Q: Hello,

I focus mainly on the balanced portfolio, but own stocks from each of the other 2 portfolios. Could you list and rank the top 3 or 4 from each on attractiveness to buy now.

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Delbert on September 30, 2025
Q: SHOP announced yesterday a collaboration with AI. Stock bounced up on the news. How big a deal is this? What impact on the price might it have? Is this something that analysts weren't considering and is new news? Now, for you crystal ball look, what might the stock price be in 6 and 12 months?
Read Answer Asked on September 30, 2025
Q: Hello Team,

Looking at adding some funds to CAN stocks I already own, are you able to rank these in order from 1 to 14 based on a 3-4 year hold, I'm not worried about company size or industry. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Kevin on September 29, 2025
Q: Hello, please tell me of the comparable at current price which one that you would choose for total return for a 1-3 year hold and a 3-5 year hold. Also if you could provide a brief reason why would be appreciated.

1 IFC or SLF
2 PRL or GSY
3 CNR or TFII
4 LMN or SHOP
5 CSU or BN or TRI
6 PNG or ZDC
7 KSI or VHI

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Snow on September 22, 2025
Q: Retired, dividend-income investor with a well diversified portfolio (in my opinion anyway). My proxy for the technology sector is XIT and it has performed very well over the long time period I have held it. I like using your charting ability to compare XIT to QQQ or other related tech companies or ETFs....great feature!


Question #1 = With all of the "AI" interest right now, I wonder how much exposure does XIT have to the AI theme? Which of the embedded companies within XIT have AI exposure?

Question # 2 = Is there is an ETF that focuses on AI-related companies or is there an ETF that focuses on AI-generated stock picks (in any sector) and what your thoughts are?

Thanks....Steve
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on September 19, 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: Do you see a benefit in owning a company, and then an ETF that writes covered calls on that company, such as SHOP and SHPE, or MSTR and MSTE in order to capture upside, and also get an income distribution? Please provide pros and cons, and if both owned, what sort of division - 50/50, 60/40 (asset/ETF) etc. - thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Kim on September 05, 2025
Q: Hi
The world seems to be so focused on stocks like GOOGL, APPL, NVDA, TSLA whereas I don’t see a lot of hype around SHOP.

In your mind does SHOP have the inherent appeal to grow at the same rate as the above stocks?
Would you please rank SHOP compared to the rest i.e 1-5,

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Donald on September 04, 2025
Q: Hi, I am looking to build a diversified portfolio across various sectors and am considering adding these for consumer/healthcare/technology. Are these good picks, or would you advise against any of them, and in which order would you purchase? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Kasia on September 03, 2025
Q: Hi, will soon be making two additions to my TFSA. For long term growth, which of these would you choose, and at what buy price? Thanks for your excellent service!
Read Answer Asked by Lavern on August 29, 2025
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