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Q: Water as a sub-sector allocation to materials. Looking for company and ETF candidates for further research in both NA and International.
Read Answer Asked by William Ross on February 06, 2024
Q: What are your thoughts on water etfs or stocks? Should I use 1 or more in this sector? Using C$ or US$ to invest, which etf(s) or stock(s) do you recommend based to have the best potential?
Read Answer Asked by William on December 21, 2023
Q: Hi,

I hold CWW and have decided I'd like to instead concentrate my "water" holdings on two stocks: AWK and XYL. Are there any obvious red flags with these two companies? I know there is no comparison between and ETF and individual stocks.

Thank you. Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on October 27, 2023
Q: I need to add to the utility sector. Is this a good time to buy?
Could you please provide 5 names and rate them in order of preference and why.
Would prefer U.S. exposure though Canadian is fine as well.
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by lorraine on October 11, 2023
Q: Hello Peter and all at 5i: With water going to be a big concern in the future I would appreciate your thought on companies or etfs to invest for this commodity. Thanks as always. Barbara
Read Answer Asked by Barbara on July 21, 2023
Q: can you suggest some good CAD and US listed stocks that have good exposure to the water theme that I can do some further research on. It seems water is a very precious commodity with our changing climate issues.

thanks
Read Answer Asked by Ian on May 01, 2023
Q: Hi everyone at 5i!
I am up 370% with my stock in NVDA and would like to trim a third of the stock. With the proceeds I would like to add to a portfolio holding AWK, BRKB, BX,COST,EMR, ISRG RSP. QQQ. JPM MDT MSFT, NVDA , PEP, PG, O , VZ, V, WM . I am looking for two or three stock suggestions that would round out this list for growth or growth and income.
Cheers,
Tamara
Read Answer Asked by Tamara on April 03, 2023
Q: I have a sizeable position in XYL which has had a barely adequate return over the years. I am considering reducing this position and investing the proceeds in another water stock such as American Water Works or an alternate in either the USA or Canada.
May I have your opinion of XYL and possibly replacing part of my holding with a different water stock of your choice?
With appreciation,
Ed

Read Answer Asked by Ed on August 27, 2022
Q: With the backdrop of global warming and water likely becoming a more valued resource (see Columbia River article on CNN), are there any companies that over the long term (5-10 years) may see strong growth as a result?
Read Answer Asked by Dave on August 24, 2021
Q: Recent XYL results and the stock drops 7%. I've held for years and it has been one of my more volatile and poorer performing stocks. Yet even after today's action I'm up 15%.

I really want to own XYL largely b/c I firmly believe we'll need more 'engineered' water solutions. However, I'm ready to sell and try something different.

Please tell me why I should continue to hold XYL and not sell to buy WAT, AWK, DHR or and ETF like PHO.

Thx.
Read Answer Asked by Cameron on February 10, 2020
Q: In addition to my growth stocks (40% of my CDN portfolio), I have 'safe stocks' RY, T, ACQ, BIP.un in Canada and in US, I have AQN, AEP, NEE. (about 20% in US portfolio, so far). I notice that in the last year, these lo beta, ‘safe’ stocks have been performing as well as growth stocks. Because I think we’re in for more volatility, I’m interested in buying more lo-beta-with-some-growth stocks for the next few years. What do you think of these options complementing what I have? Can you pick two?
PLD
AMT
BEP
TERP
AWK
WTR
CWCO

Read Answer Asked by Graeme on January 29, 2020
Q: I would like to buy a stock or ETF that deals with water treatment, possibly desalination, or purifying water. This would be a US holding, but not necessarily aimed at treating water in the US. What suggestions might you have? I thought about American WaterWorks, and would like an idea of what else is out there, especially for desalination treatment. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Elizabeth on January 09, 2020