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Q: Many software stock, such as CSU, sold off hard last quarter because of concerns about disruption by AI. Now that the these companies have all reported Q3 earnings, were there indications that this fear was misplaced? Or that AI is actually improving their earnings? Or is it simply too early to draw any preliminary insights?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Joel on December 04, 2025
Q: I understand there has been some type of study which shows people who have taken the Shingles vaccine are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s like diseases. The scientific community seems not to know why this is so. There are a lot of unknowns on this study to say the least. Do you know any first rate Pharma companies that are leaders in the development and manufacturing the Shingles vaccines? I know there are a number of Shingles vaccines out in the marketplace, probably made by different companies. Does Bloomberg have anything to say on the subject? Any thoughts you have would be appreciated.
Jim
Read Answer Asked by James on December 04, 2025
Q: Hello 5i,

We have listed a few Ugly Ducklings of the year below. Please rank the following stocks for purchase today with a longer-term view on growth.

CRM, MRVL, TRI, CSU, LMN, CROX, UNH, HD, GSY, FOUR, AVAV

Thank you for your sage advice.

D&J
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on December 04, 2025
Q: I'm looking for a metals company (either US or CD) that has exposure to several presently desirable metals for a long term hold. Which of these three would you prefer and if you have a better choice, please list it?
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on December 04, 2025
Q: I am a conservative dividend investor. However I have about 3% of my investments in high risk high reward stocks all in a TFSA account. I have made adjustments to this account and am thinking of adding one or all of the listed stocks. Propel, Kneat, Lumine and 5N Plus. In what order would you purchase the 4 listed stocks and do you have any recommendations that you would purchase before these 4 for a high risk reward account.

Wayne
Read Answer Asked by Wayne on December 04, 2025
Q: I thought I would ask for your thoughts. TD Webroker today just introduced stock lending to Taxable accounts. Customers who opt-in earn taxable interest income for lending any stock of their choosing. The lending interest is split 50/50 with TD. If you lend a dividend paying stock you get the dividend but it is paid as taxable interest. Can I get your pros and cons for enrolling in this program. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Ian on December 04, 2025
Q: I’m a62 year old retired investor with an excellent DB Pension and I’m working on a supplemental cash flow with my TFSAs,I have held the above stocks for about 4 years all roughly 10-12K in value and have been set up as DRIPs
My question is could you recommend another 8-10 Cdn dividend stocks($ 100K of room) I would add to this account coming from another TFSA,these could possibly have 4-6 % capitol growth and 4-6% dividend yield and in 3 years I would go from a DRIP to monthly or quarterly cash payments,I am medium risk and the sectors would not matter ….Thanks Greg
Read Answer Asked by Greg on December 04, 2025
Q: What order would you buy today based on current prices?
Read Answer Asked by Chris on December 04, 2025
Q: Similarly to the question asked by David regarding your Income portfolio, for B-E portfolio, what would be your top 10 stocks in the order you would buy. Based on anticipated total return (dividends + stock price increase) for the next five years expectations. I would also appreciate if you could add to these stocks your return expectations and risk ratios on the scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being highest. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on December 04, 2025
Q: Greetings 5i,

We are possibly entering a period of change in the direction of interest rates. Canada and the US could be heading in different interest rate directions. Up for debate I suppose.

Could 5i provide a quick refresher on sectors and possibly companies that do well with rising interest rates and those that do poorly. A broad explanation would be appreciated as well as your thoughts on the direction of rates today.

Cheers!
Read Answer Asked by Duane on December 04, 2025
Q: I recently asked a question stating that i need to increase my holdings in basic materials and the utilities sectors. You were kind enough to offer some choices. I did mention there that I wanted to avoid dividends. But that is difficult for these sectors. I didn’t mention, however, that as well as sectors I need to also bring up my U.S. and outside North America holdings a bit. And I thought this might be a good way to accomplish that. So, May I add to the question by asking for possibilities in these regions?
Thanks for this great service
Read Answer Asked by joseph on December 04, 2025
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