Investment Q&A

Q: What are your thoughts on Char Technologies? Too early to invest? What other small caps would you invest in instead for a 5-year hold?

Q: Peter; In this am’s questions you mentioned FTQ- but I can’t find a quote on ? Can you clarify please. Thanks.
Rod

Q: Your thoughts on recent reactions fir these two stocks .
Thanks

Q: At first glance, the Q1 results for FTG appeared to be a beat. But the market seems to think otherwise although the trading volume is relatively low. As always, would appreciate your viewpoint.

Q: With the VIX above 30 and sure to continue to be volatile in the coming weeks, how would you advise investors to step into the current market? Can you provide a couple of examples of companies you would be buying into this volatility?

Thank you
Tim

Q: Hi team,

On Dec. 9, 2025 in a reply to Clayton, you listed stocks which could be multi baggers in the next 10-20 years.

Which stocks, in order, would be in your list of multi baggers now ?

Would you consider to update that list every 3 months ?

Gratefully,

Jacques IDS

Q: What are your views on the latest results and future for these two companies
Thanks

Q: Analysis of Firan earnings. Would you top a 2 percent position. Hitting new highs.

Q: Since your report on Firan Technology Group in early December, the move has been about 60% to the upside. Your report put the company on my radar, but I did not start a position. I am now considering jumping in and concerned about starting a position after such a big gain over then last few months. Do you see Firan continuing to outperform the market? Is this a longer term growth story that is still in the early innings? Is this increase in price being driven by defence-sector sentiment rather than Firan fundamentals? Any advice would be appreciated.

Q: Looking at adding to 2 areas - stocks that might benefit from increased defense spending in Canada, and stocks in the metals sector. How would you rate these stocks on a scale of 1 to 10 for a buy at this time? 10 being something you like a lot, 5 if you are indifferent, and 1 if you have zero interest in owning it. ARIS, CS, HBM, OGC, PAAS, SVM for metals and CGY, FTG, MDA, PNG for defense related.

Q: Hello 5i,
First of all, I wold like to thank you for the "Five from 5i" in general, but specifically the "Is Inflation Higher Than We Think" article - a great read!!
Secondly, pertaining to the article about the fee reductions for some Vanguard ETF's, I notice that VIG is there, but not VGG. Would VGG receive any benefit from the VIG fee reduction, given that it isn't specifically mentioned. (unless it was there, and I missed it - always a very real possibility....)
Thirdly, I am looking for some current recommendations for my grandchildrens' RESP's. Their ages are 5 - 7 yrs. old. One Family RESP holds BN (up 112+ %) and the other holds VGG (+73+ %). I went through the existing RESP questions, but given the current volatility and market uncertainty, I thought I would ask for your current favourites, given the foregoing. I certainly like many of the options given in previous questions, but I feel that the environment is slightly different now than it was several months ago.
As always, thanks so much for the awesome service!!!!
Cheers,
Mike

Q: Hello Team,

Can you please rank these companies in what you think will be the best return over the next 2-3 years (not worried about company size or industry). Thanks.

Q: I have yet to purchase these equities for my portfolio. With only upside potential/recovery out of the gate as the only criteria, in what order would you add them. I do have a tendency to hold for quite a while.

Thank You for your great service

Q: Hello Team,

I don't currently own any of the noted stocks, can you rank them in order in which you would purchase today based on a 2-3 year return. Thanks.

Q: Hi,
You’ve mentioned a lot of small caps that have already had significant growth in share price. What are some small cap names that have not yet landed on everyone’s radar?

Q: Everyone, On December 9th, i asked a question on multi baggers and you supplied the list stated above. I am now deciding - What rationale do i use to pick from the list? Is it 5 or 10 and which 5 or 10? My thought is to choose them all. Your thoughts would be appreciated. Clayton

Q: I am down on these two companies in my TFSA, and am thinking of selling in favor of another Canadian growth company. I already own ELVA, FTG, GRID, KITS, PNG, VNP and ZDC. Which would you add to, or do you suggest adding another growth company.

Q: I forgot to put in Canadian in my question that you responded to today. Rephrased - What are your top 10 Canadian small caps. Please put your response in the order you would buy them for the largest total gain (dividend and capital gain) over the next two years.

Q: Everyone, i never understand what will make a multi bagger until one has already happened. What would you consider the characteristics of a multi bagger and what stocks do think will make that list in 10 or 20 years from now? Clayton

Q: Hi, do you have a preference between these two? They are both well off their 52 week highs. I realize tax loss selling has probably contributed to this and/or they are just small caps caught up in the out of favour market sell off. Would you own both or consolidate into one? Or do you have another small cap preference to these two? I already own PNG and ZDC.

cheers....