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Q: Can you please compare and contrast the merits of and risks associated with Neo and VNP stocks as investments today? Also, how would these 2 stocks rank as investments when stacked against my current small cap holdings of MDA, ZDC, PNG, GRID and ELVA? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Bob on May 06, 2026
Q: I know your opinion is often conservative and you don't like to jump to conclusion too early but with these 3 stocks down today because of the earnings from TOI and LMN, do you think this is a small sign what everyone was saying all along about the software stocks?

thanks
Read Answer Asked by Herm on May 06, 2026
Q: Hi 5i
Read 5i's comments on CCO's "solid" results this morning and considering a small position 2-3 year time frame.
What is their PE and are they considered overvalued?
Would 5i be interested in initiating a position at this time?
If so why and what price gets your attention as it has a small pullback after earnings,

thx
Read Answer Asked by jim on May 06, 2026
Q: Just an observation in response to the author of the recent answer provided to John re PNG on the topic of “consolidation”:

In such responses I often find more useful info in a single paragraph than in several financial articles from other providers. That is why I gladly pay. No ads. No fluff. No hook. Just value for money.

In the packaged glossy digital sheen cast by the Internet whose MO is clearly sizzle over substance (and let’s face it, usually pure sizzle), you are the polar opposite. Thank you for your trusted service and your consistently thoughtful, well-written, well-placed insights.
Read Answer Asked by Trevor on May 06, 2026
Q: The Analytics tells me that I need to reduce the Financial sector by 8%. Currently own BNS (3.5%), BN (1%), X (2.%), TD (4%), and VBAL (17%). Thinking about selling BNS and X or trimming the VBAL. I would appreciate your comments on which approach is better. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Hali on May 06, 2026
Q: I understand that the VOO is likely to be extremely tax efficient.
If I only had a USD NonReg account would you expect VFV and VSP to be just as tax efficient as VOO?
Read Answer Asked by Ian on May 06, 2026
Q: GOOGLE, VRT and CLS need to be trimmed as they now between 15-18% each of my portfolio.

I want to trim them to 10% and reinvest.

I want to invest into other high growth stocks. In what order would you buy BE, GEV, MU and KGS if they are worth buying today for a 2-3 year hold? Do you have other recommendations? I am looking at both Canadian and US stocks.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by V on May 06, 2026
Q: Have held this for a long time in a cash account, and been reasonably happy with it. Certainly the monthly distribution has been consistent through all ups and downs (although I don't think it has ever been increased). Early in the pandemic I added it to my RSP, so have nice capital gains on top of the distribution. However, the last couple years EIT has made some type of year-end capital gains distribution for tax purposes that increases the ACB, but does not actually put money in your pocket. This is fine for the cash account, but useless in the RSP. Could you comment on the process they are using and why, and am I correct that this is not beneficial to an RSP holding. I realize that I am still getting the regular monthly distribution, but question continuing to hold this in my RSP when there are several relatively new ETFs that pay a higher distribution without this complication. Should I continue to hold EIT in my RSP?
Thank-you
Read Answer Asked by grant on May 06, 2026
Q: What is your view of holding IAUI etf as a portion of gold exposure. Thanks, Janet
Read Answer Asked by Janet on May 06, 2026
Q: Hello, my position in TRI has tanked and is now less than 1% of total holdings, and in a TFSA to boot. Going forward, does it make more sense to:
1)hold and hope
2)re-deploy to something with more upside potential.

Honestly, I'm surprised TRI is down this much and for this long. When I initiated the position I was expecting it to be a long-term keeper.
Read Answer Asked by Trevor on May 06, 2026
Q: Hi Everyone at 5I!

Wow! I have never seen a stock go up 50% in one day!! What gives?? I bought this for $50 and it cracked $800. It has been going up steadily but this was a terrific jump.( I expect some pull back). Why did it rise so swiftly and what might be its longer term prospectus?? Your opinion would be much appreciated!!

Cheers,
Tamara
Read Answer Asked by Tamara on May 06, 2026
Q: I do not have any mid to long term investment in the mining field. Any suggestions?
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on May 06, 2026
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