Investment Q&A

Q: Dear 5i,

I have a diverse portfolio with stocks and ETFs. Most of my portfolio is doing well. Want to know your thoughts about a few of my holdings that are not doing so well - Adobe, Nike, Accenture, TMO, IDXX and Telus.

What are your thoughts? Should I replace these with a US ETF or hold on. Thanks for your valuable advice as always.

Q: I own Canadian Utilities and Atco Class 1 shares and they have appreciated nicely over time. How would you rate their prospects for growth in share price for the next 5 years?

With today's economic climate with the US, and the Canadian government's stated intention to push for big Canadian infrastructure projects, would one of these companies be a stronger bet?

Do you see the current dividend level as being safe for both companies going forward?

And, is there a good reason to own both of these stocks, given that CU is a sub of Atco?

Thank you for you insight and have a great day!

Q: hi, I thought I read something yesterday about improper sales accounting from some shopify employees? apparently they have been fired and "the case is closed". surprised nothing in the major financial propaganda sites this am, and no questions here. what are your thoughts on this?

Q: GO-U GO Residential Real Estate Investment Trust
This company is not listed in your data base. It was talked about on Market Call. It is listed on the Toronto Exchange but bought in US dollars. Is the dividend safe? Can it be claimed? What is your review of
the company Buy, Sell, Hold.
Thank you

Q: Good morning,just looking for your best guess on when the tax loss selling might possibly be over and a good time to purchase some bargains,I realize it’s impossible to exactly pinpoint a day just looking for a general timeframe although the exact day would be nice LOL of these 3 stocks which has the best chance for recovery in 2026
PRL,KSI or NCI Thanks

Q: Wanting to diversify my holdings to include international markets.

Could you please recommend an ETF for India, Japan, Europe and emerging markets.

What percentage do you recommend to be outside North America?

Thanks Dave

Q: My account at the Financial Post got screwed up a couple weeks ago. They tell me all is resolved now.
I've looked for Peter's column and have not seen it recently. Is he still writing a by-weekly piece?
Regards
David

Q: Besides CNR, NWC, TIH, and BN, I'm looking for 5 other quality Canadian companies that have at least somewhat of a moat, and are resistant to AI and other types of disruptions to their businesses. I'm looking for companies that are not technology, banks, pipelines, materials or the other Brookfields. Can you please help? By the way, if you do not agree with the four I've listed, you can also let me know.

Q: Hi everyone at 5i thank you all for the great information love this service. So from an analytics point of view I am overweight tech and under weight industrials. Given the recent pull back is this a “good“ switch? This is in a registered account so no tax implications. I’m not that good at charts but it looks like there is some support at $500 for AXON? The other tech stocks I have are NVDA, SHOP, AAPL, CSU, LMN, TOI, of these CRWD is the worst performer only because of the date of acquiring it. I would love to hear your opinion. Thanks again for all your help.

Q: A couple of favourites amongst growth investors. Which do you think has better long term relevance? Does HIVE in Canada essentially have the same product offering as IREN?
Thanks

Q: In your opinion which one of these high yielding companies, telus, sobo offer the best return over the next 5 years?

Q: Further to my previous question,would you consider these all as a buy at this time?
Thank you

Q: Hi crew, as QYOU did a 1 for 12 reverse stock split, could you confirm that the warrants price is also multiplied by 12? I believe warrants were at .06 so should now be .72 to purchase.
Thx,
Kevin

Q: Hi crew, can I get your thoughts on the recent quarter and do you see this company continuing to be successful?
Thx,
Kevin

Q: Are you aware of any studies done comparing the accuracy of performance of stocks using - Technical Analisys vs Fundamental Analisys? If so what are the results is one method more accurate.

Q: I am looking at fixed income potential across sectors as a low risk offset to my equities and would appreciate your recommendations. It doesn’t look like the space has good future prospects overall with rates having just dropped.
Of notable options, high interest saving accounts, bond funds, utilities, dividend index’s and perhaps reits, the reits and dividend indexes have superior yields.
Could you please comment on the space overall, which sectors are advisable and possible suggestions for purchase please?

Q: I hold VEQT, QQC, XDIV, QDAY & GIAX. I am selling all stocks and moving to ETF. My goal is to keep it simple and less monitoring.

Do you think there is a need to own SP500 & TSX ETF. If yes which one would you recommend.

Thanks for your excellent advice.

Q: Please give your opinion on the following "F" series funds. Any comparatives would also be appreciated Deduct as many credits as necessary.

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LYZ801F5.cf
RCDB-NE
GIDY-T
PMIF-T
QTIP-NE
DXP-T
GOC703.CF

Thank you

Paul

Q: I currently hold modest positions in both FEZ and VGK, and I am evaluating whether to add to my European equity allocation despite the generally weak performance over the last decade. I would value your view on:
• FEZ’s concentrated Eurozone-only exposure vs. VGK’s broader developed-Europe approach (includes UK, Switzerland' I am unsure about the UK’s prospcets),
• how their sector weights differ— financials, industrials, and consumer names,
• concentration risk in FEZ versus the broader diversification of VGK,
• the impact of European macro conditions, rate cuts, and currency trends on each ETF,
• whether it makes strategic sense to overweight Europe at this time,
• and whether increasing one fund offers a clear advantage or if adding to both provides meaningful diversification.
Your reasoning would assist greatly.

Q: Do you have a preference between DXJ and EWJ for Japan equity exposure? DXJ has outperformed historically—largely due to currency hedging but this may not continue. I would value your detailed view —and reasoning on:
• attractiveness of hedged vs. unhedged Japan exposure in the current reckless debt levels,
• fundamental index differences (TOPIX-based vs. WisdomTree dividend/quality tilt),
• concentration risks and sector biases of each,
• DXJ is already held and I could add to it but I wonder what you think of how each ETF fits into strategic vs. tactical allocations,
(whether holding both funds offers diversification? Or would that be unnecessary overlap?)