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Q: We are looking to create a 'growth' portfolio using our TFSA accounts. This portfolio will represent a small portion of our overall investments. The portfolio will hold ~10 Canadian and ~10 US stocks. All purchases in the portfolio will be made with the intent to be long-term holds (10+ years).

Using the 5i research reports, model portfolios and Q&A section, we've selected the listed Canadian stocks. Please rank these stocks and suggest any tweaks, additions or subtractions, you might make. As well, please suggest a companion list of US stocks. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Peter on August 24, 2021
Q: Two parter, no wrong answers possible. In my TFSA I hold Descartes, Kinaxis, Shop and CAE amongst others. I have approx $2000 or .5% to invest in one or two of the four. They are all less than full positions. Suggestions?

Which of the following would you move from a cash account to the TFSA - AC, ATZ or ATD.B? I'm leaning toward AC currently.

Thanks in advance, sleepless nights have become a thing of the past based on my subscription to 5i. Service has been invaluable.
Read Answer Asked by Kelly on August 24, 2021
Q: Based on the companies contained in the two portfolios above, which of them are you most impressed with, having gone thru the pandemic, which would lead you to expect even better results as the economy moves past the stimulus provided by the feds?
Read Answer Asked by Kelly on August 18, 2021
Q: May I have your opinion on selling a position in CAE(up 39%since purchase) and either starting a new position in ATA or adding to a 1% initial position in either ATZ or BYD? No tax consequences as CAE, ATZ & BYD are all held in TFSAs. We are retired seniors happy to hold higher risk growth/momentum stocks in our TFSAs. Thank you for your input, with your usual disclaimers.
JaneN
Read Answer Asked by JANE on August 13, 2021
Q: I am looking at a TFSA in which the funds will be withdrawn in about 5 years. I want to replace RY with something with a greater return potential, and will accept some risk for that hopeful gain in total return. Staying in Canada.

I am stuck picking between TOI, GSY, WELL, LSPD, ATZ and DOO. You seem to like them all. Which one or two would you pick today? and Why?
Read Answer Asked by Elliott on August 12, 2021
Q: Hi 5iTeam - There seems to have been a substantial amount of insider selling in both of these companies over the past few months. Could you please comment on this as well as the overall insider holdings in each of the two companies. It looks like both companies are quite similar in their business model. Could you please let me know if this is an accurate assessment. Also if you were to choose one or the other for an investment which one would it be or are they relatively equal. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Rob on August 11, 2021
Q: I'm looking to start/add to two positions in a well diversified taxable account. The above list of stocks, from a review of the questions, are some of your current favourites. Would you please add two additional names to the above list that I have not listed and then provide me with your current ranking of the stocks for investment purposes in the next week or two.

Thanks,

Terry
Read Answer Asked by Terry on August 11, 2021
Q: I would like to start a Growth portfolio, with 60% US and 40% Canadian stocks. I have approximately $300,000 for this account and a long term view. Would appreciate some suggestions. thanks
Read Answer Asked by Joanne on August 09, 2021
Q: I have a 1/2 position in Lightspeed which I've acuired at an average cost of $61. I would like to begin adding more starting now. Although I generally don't try to time my purchases per se, I have preferred with LPSPD to look for slight pull backs given its volatility. Based on current circumstances, if one were looking for a "good" entry point price wise, what would that be, and if one were looking for a "very good" entry point price wise following a pull back what would that be?

I have the same basic question about 2 of your other recommendations I currently own - ATZ and EGLX. Based on current circumstances what do you consider to be a good entry point and a very good entry point for each of them?

Thank you. waiting for a pull back, but also content to purchasena With today's positive earnings release and the likehood of continued la ped on
Read Answer Asked by Brad on August 06, 2021
Q: Please rank the following for growth 10+ year investment in a TFSA.

Please include risk involved, 10 being high risk.

ATZ, LSPD, ROKU, TOI, MG, WSP, TFII

Also, would you avoid investing in LSPD if one already owned SHOP?

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Nick on August 03, 2021
Q: Could you please recommend a few stocks for two RESP accounts? First account for 4 years old grandchild. Second account for three grandchildren (4, 5, and 8 years old). Planning to contribute $2000 ($500 for each grandchild). The first account has already 26 ENB shares. The second account is a new account. Thanks in advance for your very valuable advice.
Read Answer Asked by Hali on July 30, 2021
Q: Good day! Looking to add a growth position in Consumer Cyclical with either of DOO or DOL or any other you may suggest. Already own MG and ATZ. Which do you suggest and why. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Roger on July 30, 2021
Q: Can you share your top 3 Canadian and US growth picks over the next 5yr timeframe?
Read Answer Asked by Patricia on July 27, 2021
Q: Assuming a deflationary scenario and a continuing low interest rate environment for the next 18-24 months or so, what are your top five sectors and the top three picks within those sectors.
Many thanks for your most helpful advice.
John
Read Answer Asked by John on July 26, 2021
Q: Just looking for an opinion,

In what scenario does this ever get back to it's glory days before the oil fallout years ago? I have owned this for sometime in a TFSA and wondering if I should just keep holding due to not being able to harvest tax loss or take the loss and move the proceeds into something else in a different industry where over time I could recoup the loss.
Read Answer Asked by Kolbi on July 22, 2021
Q: As of today, what would be your top 10 most stable Canadian companies, or ETF's, to invest in. Stable meaning those best able to ride out any market or economic downturn. Dividends are always nice but not essential. Thanks as always.
Read Answer Asked by Curtis on July 22, 2021
Q: If you had to pick three out of the above for a TFSA today, which three would you pick?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on July 20, 2021
Q: This question is about first things first. I would like to add to ATZ which I'm underweight but am already overweight Consumer Discretionary. At the same time, I am underweight Health Care and could add to this sector. Now for the lead up to the question - If the first principle is tp focus on the portfolio, then I should go with the health care stock rather than ATZ. Is that right?!.....What a quandary, eh?!......Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on July 19, 2021