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Q: Some good quality companies on CDN/US exchanges trading at or near 52 week lows. Any of them standout to you as nice buys for long term growth investors?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Curtis on February 17, 2026
Q: NYSE Coherent Corp. (COHR)

How many other competitors are doing the same thing as COHR?

Do they have a moat.

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Ross on May 05, 2025
Q: We know from recent reports of grid failures during extreme low and high temperatures that North American electrical infrastructure is inadequate to meet our rapidly growing requirements for electrification.

My questions are:
- will governments re-design, regulate and install new infrastructure in partnerships with private sector/s? (what could possibly go wrong?)
- what exactly constitutes the grid (the components)?
- what companies or types of companies will provide the designs and components for the transitions in Canada and the US?
- are there any obvious stock picks that 5i can recommend at this point?

I realize that this topic falls somewhat into speculation and opinion at this point. I am looking for best thoughts from 5i - not necessarily definitive answers. Maybe 5i would consider producing ongoing articles and references on grid revitalization as we move forward.

Thanks!
Heather
Read Answer Asked by Heather on January 23, 2024
Q: Could you please rank in order as what you see as having the best long term growth potential? Or any names in the same field that you believe are even better. I’m pondering the companies that will benefit as a result of the report released today by the Canada Energy Regulator.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Curtis on December 13, 2021
Q: I'd like to invest (5 year time frame minimum) in one or two leading companies that are benefitting from the drive to optimize water resources. Could you rank the best opportunities in this list considering growth, valuation, moat, and stability? Any names missing from this list?
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on August 27, 2021
Q: Morning... you mentioned XYL as on of your 4 favourite industrials. Could you update the other 3 for us.

Where would BA fit? Would you consider it a buy? Why or why not...

thanks, Mark
Read Answer Asked by Mark on August 18, 2021
Q: Greetings 5i,
The Texan power grid fiasco will hopefully force the generation and distribution companies to 'winterise' their infrastructure.
Aside from customers, cui bono?
Thank you, your advice has helped me educate myself, analyse data and make better decisions.
Yan
Read Answer Asked by yanyl on March 09, 2021
Q: Do you have suggestions of companies (hardware or software, small or large cap) that would stand to benefit from increased investments to upgrade the US electrical grid (regional or local) in view of the Texas event and the general increase in electrical demand due to EV use?
Read Answer Asked by Christian on March 06, 2021
Q: Good Morning,

I'm looking to add a few more US stocks to my portfolio. I'm adequately represented in tech and financial sectors. Could you give me 4 or 5 names in other sectors where above average growth might be expected.

Thanks for your help,

Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on July 30, 2018
Q: Thanks to your recommendations I have a nice profit on Itron. I have been looking at Energizer (ENR) and it seems to have good projected upside for the next year and also yields a modest 2.2% dividend. Do you think a switch from ITRI to to ENR would be a good move at this time? Why or why not? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Harvey on March 28, 2018
Q: Please provide your top 3 large cap US industrial stocks and your top 3 mid cap US industrial stocks.

Best,
Don
Read Answer Asked by DONALD on February 26, 2018
Q: Good morning Gentlemen.
I need to re-balance my Industrial sector.
Actual holdings BAD 1%, ATA 1.5%, SIS 3.3%, and WSP 3.4%.
By selling BAD (1%) I will have 5% to add to the sector.
Can you please suggest 2 or 3 Can or US solid mid-cap stocks for at least 5 years.
Thanks
Best Regards



Read Answer Asked by Djamel on December 11, 2017
Q: I'm increasing some sector weightings in my RRIF portfolio, and wish to use up some US$. Could you suggest a couple of industrial names - and perhaps an industrial ETF? Thanks, Roland
Read Answer Asked by Roland on November 22, 2017
Q: Hi 5i Team.
Please recommend your best non-tech US growth stocks.
Thanks for your time.
Read Answer Asked by David on November 16, 2017
Q: Hi !

Have been trying to get to previous questions on Itron, but I never get to the answer even after many refresh "CTRL+F5".

In any case, why the huge drop on Thursday in the price of the action, and what is your assessment of that company now ? How do you see the future of the stock ? A buy or a sell for now ?

Thank you so much for your assistance,

Jacques
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on November 03, 2017
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