Investment Q&A

Q: In my TFSA, I have a double position in BN, and full positions in POW, SIS, PPL, CSH.UN, TRI and BAM. I also have half positions in AFN (which I know is not your favourite) and DSG. Would you add to one/some of these (which?) or add something different. After my 2026 contribution, I will have enough cash to about a half position. I prefer to consider Canadian stocks for this account.

Thanks for you help.

Q: As a retired investor I am looking for dividend income. Please rank the buying order you would have for the above stocks with the emphasis on rising dividends, dividend stability, and safety of dividend. My holding period is 10 years plus

Q: I have held Savaria for several years now, and it has performed steadily, but has lagged in growth compared to many of my other holdings. I am wondering if it might be more prudent to consider adding to my positions in either ISRG or ABBV, or perhaps consider another company with stronger growth prospects.

My overall exposure to health care (I deem SIS to be a health care-related company) is roughly 7%, and SIS makes up about 1% (was larger initially, but grew less than portfolio over time). If a lower exposure to health care is still tolerable within a portfolio attempting to maintain diversification, are there another positions outside of the health care space that might be prudent for me to consider? Thanks so much, and I look forward to your response.

Q: Trying to decide whether to keep SIS or look for something with a greater return potential. When I look at the profile, (evening Dec 18), I see that it is trading at a P/E of 25.31 which seems to be based on earnings of .86, which is very close to mathing out at the share price shown of $22.25.
I also see that the current consensus estimate for EPS in 2026 is 1.37. If SIS trades at a similar P/E in Dec 2026, as it is now, 25.31, then that would give a potential share price of $34.67, approximately 56% above the current price. I see that target prices are $26-$30. Even at $30, that would make the P/E in Dec 2026 about 21; below where it is now. So, is SIS over valued now or are the estimates too low and this should be kept or bought? The high and low P/E shown in the data are very far apart so not really applicable.

An interesting note to add is that I asked Google AI for the P/E in the last 5 years and it shows the following for Dec of each of the years shown:
2020-27.4
2021-102.7 Covid outlier I guess
2022-25.5
2023-26.2
2024-29.1
2025-25.4

Sorry for the length here but don't know how else to explain my predicament...

Was going to make this public but didn't because of length- feel free to change the status if you wish.

Q: I was wondering why you keep those 2 companies in your equity model portfolio. They have been at approximately the same value for the last few years.

Q: Hi. I have tried a couple times to submit this question now...

My kids have a family RESP. Oldest child will be starting post-secondary in 9 years.

Currently have GLXY, BN, SIS and T.
What will be good holdings to add to this? If sector diversification is not taken into consideration, what will be good to add?

Thank you.

Q: Thoughts on the quarter please?

Q: how do you rank them to buy now 1 to 10 after the q3 reported. thanks

Q: I have held SIS for 10+ years what do you see for earnings growth over the next 1-3 years. Thanks

Q: Hi 5i,

What would be your top three picks today in the health care equipment sector? US or Canada. Are they buys today and what would be a good entry point. Please provide a short description as to why they are top picks.

If SIS is not part of the list, can you provide your opinion on this company as an investment for 5 year hold.

Thanks for your help.

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.

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?

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

Q: I am mostly content with my health care stocks with the exception of MDT. It has been essentially flat since about 2016 except for the dividend. It did peak around 2022 but has fallen down to previous levels.
What do you think of the longer term for MDT?
Would you make any other changes for slow but reliable growth and higher end of dividends.
As always, thank you for the great service.

Q: Could you comment on the Q2, also do you feel the growth rate of Savaria is enough for share holders... is growth enough to drive share price higher?

Q: What does the market expect from Savaria tomorrow and with all the negativity towards healthcare should investors be concerned? Thx

Q: My daughter's portfolio consists of the above stocks (CSU, ENB ,IFC, ISRG, SIS, SHOP, WSP, ZSP). She likes to hold good stocks for along time. She Is comfortable with moderate risk and has a long runway for investment. She has money to invest and would like to add stocks which would improve the balance of her portfolio. Could you suggest a few stocks to help her achieve her goal. She is not adverse to owning 1 or 2 higher risk growth stocks. Thank you for your help.

Q: I have noticed in recent questions that you have been ranking Savaria and tcl lower than you have in the past. I am curious as to why the change? Awhile ago you had very high hopes for these two. To a layman, the reasons still seem valid: an aging population and new vision for packaging. Please don’t see this comment as a criticism. I realise that things change. I also have esteem and a high level of confidence in 5i. I am just curious about the elements that brought about this change.

Q: Hello. I’ve held Savaria in an RESP for a number of years and have done decently though it has not performed well recently. Ignoring diversification etc I’m wondering if a switch into TVK might provide better returns. Thoughts on this ignoring other holdings?

Thanks

Q: Hi Team,
I am thinking of investing 2-3% of my portfolio in SIS or GIB.A. Which one do you think will perform better in the next 5-10 years?

Thanks