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Q: Hello,

To which would you add/start a position in to today? Long term hold. I already own STN and WCN (would be averaging up).

Also, if you could explain the drop in Stantec that would be great.

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Satish on February 17, 2026
Q: I’ve been overweight technology (as some have done really well) and looking to diversify/rebalance into some more lower risk investments. What are your thoughts of the three waste-related companies here? They have all seemed to struggle this year, with WM falling significantly recently. Is there a good buying here dor some, and if so, which do you prefer?
Read Answer Asked by Mike on November 03, 2025
Q: Hi there: I have been retired for 5 years, in my late 60's. In which order of the above will you buy, given that a few of them are in their all time high. Could u rank them from high (10) to Low (1), and what entry price make sense to you. From a dividend return point of view, and from a Growth point of view. Take as many credit as you see fit. Thank you again
Read Answer Asked by DAVID on October 01, 2025
Q: Hello 5i,
In a US $ account, I hold AEM, TRI FSV WCN and BIPC. I just checked my RBC direct investing account and the dividends for BIPC and WCN are off (a bit). As far as you are aware, should i be receiving the full dividend without conversion nicks?

Also, on the 5i site I used to be able find the USD beside the dividend listed for the companies I track that pay divies in USD. That is currently not the case for the full set. Has your data source changed? Or perhaps the policies at the companies changed?

TIA!
Read Answer Asked by Kat on September 10, 2025
Q: Which of these would you suggest for a long term hold and why?
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on April 15, 2025
Q: So my next step is to buy MG, however am trying to determine the effect that the global chip shortage will have on the auto industry and MG in particular , including extent and duration of any growth headwinds for the company. Thanks for your help. Derek
Read Answer Asked by Derek on May 05, 2021
Q: Inflation expectations - which sectors are expected to do well as inflation picks up? Please name your top picks in those sectors.
Thanks for all your advice.
Read Answer Asked by sam on August 11, 2020
Q: Good Morning Folks,

Do the waste management companies look good from a growth plus safety perspective at this time? How would you compare WM and WCN? Which would you prefer? Any other names that you like in this space?

Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on April 28, 2020
Q: What would be your favourite 5 Canadian and 5 us stocks for stagflation and best etf as well.Your favourite food commodity etf as well .thanks
Read Answer Asked by andre on April 14, 2020
Q: Hi team,

Could you suggest companies or ETFs which would marry environment concerns and good returns ?

What comes to mind are wcn-t (waste disposal) and trex-n (turning plastics into decking products) but there must be others.

Thank you in advance for your comments and suggestions.

Jacques
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on June 14, 2019
Q: Hi all
WCN is hitting it out of the park. For a 2 to 5 year investment which do you prefer..WCN ECOL OR CLH. OR do you have another waste management choice? Growth and perhaps a bit of a growing dividend please.
Much thanks for all you do to keep me on track.
Read Answer Asked by El-ann on February 08, 2019
Q: Time for some trash talk. The options I’ve seen are WCN-T, WM-N, and RSG-N. could you ranks these on growth and balance sheets (debt), and is there anything else you would suggest. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Noel on November 05, 2018
Q: I asked this question yesterday, however it appears it was missed:
"I have some cash to allocate for RRSP & TFSA portfolios and would like your opinion for the above list for both CDA and US.
For RRSP: Which two from each CAD and US would you buy today (after the stormy few days) for a more conservative hold 3-5 years, that would potentially have less volatility while continuing to grow sales and earnings.

For TFSA: Which two from each CAD and US would you buy today for more growth opportunity and share appreciation in the next 3-5 years.
Please give your reasons for the ones you would choose without sector allocation considerations.
I currently hold TSGI & MX (down on both) but am ok with that."



Read Answer Asked by Joseph on October 29, 2018
Q: Greetings 5i crew.

I would like to eventually add Lassonde and Waste Connections to my portfolio. If you could only add one today, for the long term, which would you select and why?

Thank you.

John
Read Answer Asked by john on July 26, 2018
Q: Follow up to my previous question...

You mentioned WCN has more economic sensitivity than people think.

Does that mean economic sensitivity as a positive (example, business will improve as the economy improves; or economic sensitivity as a negative cuz rising interest rates will hurt WCN's balance sheet?

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by john on April 26, 2018
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