Investment Q&A

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Q: I have yet to purchase these equities for my portfolio. With only upside potential/recovery out of the gate as the only criteria, in what order would you add them. I do have a tendency to hold for quite a while.

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Q: Hello Team,
Do you still like precious metals today? if so I would like three names you recommend please.
Many many thanks!

Q: What do you make of the markets today? Tech, gold, silver, metals, and cryto really getting hammered. Is this a result of these specific sectors just running too hot, as well as disappointing MSFT earnings, slowing growth and larger cap ex. Aside from MSFT, META had larger cap ex and the stock got rewarded for larger rev guidance. We can see how these tech companies will get punished on less than above average earnings and guidance. Is this market priced to perfection and expectations are just too high? Is it time to raise more cash and be defensive?

What do you think of the comments below from Powell and Macquarie and the potential for US rate hikes within the next year? We know markets are forward looking and are they expecting this potentially later this year? We all know Trump wants to appoint a dovish Fed chair after Powell. If we do expect rate hikes, this would of course take the air out of tech, risk assets, gold and silver. I hold many growth names that you mention and would like to limit the drawdown.

Lots to unpack here, but what would be your assesssment for the remainder of the year. Thank you!


**U.S. central bank chief Jerome Powell described as a solid economy and diminished risks to both inflation and employment.

**"While the outlook remains uncertain, particularly given the appointment of a new Fed Chair in coming months, our baseline remains that the rate cutting cycle is complete, as labour improvement lies ahead," said David Doyle, head of economics at Macquarie Group.

Q: I am looking at the results of IESC and on the surface they look good, including the backlog.
Do you have an idea why it has dropped so much? Is it a time to buy?
Regards
Rajiv

Q: I have some US cash sitting on the sidelines and thinking of purchasing NOW. Looking at your database, it shows a PE ratio of 19.04 while TD Waterhouse shows 69.9. I know you have been asked many times to explain this discrepancy but would you do it one more time in regards to this particular stock.

Q: I follow your balanced portfolio. What 3 would you add to today. Please give rationale.. I have included H because of dividend and performance
T Stephen

Q: If I wanted to take a risk (poker money) in the nuclear sector; either being a startup, supplier of uranium, or any other company in the nuclear sector. What would you consider as a purchase for high risk/high rewards?

Q: Hello Team,
Could I have three robotic names(Canadian and US, ETFs) you recommend please.
Many thanks!

Q: Hello Team 5i & Everyone,

Thank you for your answer about Palantir’s tech. That was a lot more straightforward than what google was offering.

I’ve observed a few Germans (who have obviously grown up in an education system that does an exceptionally good job of teaching them about their own history) comment that they recognize the playbook happening in real time in the United States at the moment. And to them, what comes next is dead obvious: the current administration will make its move to consolidate power down into a one party state this year. (Akin to 1933.)

I hope that doesn’t happen and I know that I can’t do anything about it beyond learn more about history so that I feel less surprised when people’s behaviour repeats itself. I’m already familiar with the societal side of events when a fascist style of governance takes over, so now I would like to familiarize myself with how the stock markets and economies (domestic & global) have a history of / pattern of behaving when a formerly democratic government consolidates power.

Have you come across any good articles that cover this topic?

Thank you,

Sandra

Q: Making new highs in this "ugly market", is there any news on this thriving name, should one wait for a pullback?

thnx

Q: Canada has narrowed the choice of submarine suppliers to two. Hanwha from South Korea and TKMS from Germany. This is a multi billion dollar project. Does Kraken do business with one or both of them? What impact will this have on PNG's sales? How much of this has already been baked into PNG's price run-up? Is one supplier more beneficial for PNG's future?

Q: Are target maturity bond funds a good investment for the fixed income portion of a portfolio if held to maturity? How is the yield and return impacted as the fund continues to purchase bonds for new investors in the future? Is there a cutoff date when the fund will no longer issue new shares? Can you list the advantages and disadvantages of this fund as compared to purchasing an individual bond and hold to maturity. Thanks

Q: Market price and NAV seem to have only vague relation to the spot price for copper. Does this have something to do with the fact it is a closed end trust?
Are there any other ETFs that track the spot price of the metal closer?

Q: I sold this 'darling' in a new account in December for a tax loss, looking to re-purchase same in Jan. I didn't expect the price to drop an additional 20%. Do I re-purchase CSU during a 'down turn' momentum or ???

Q: Hi Peter and 5i,
For someone starting out in an RRSP with $13K to start and then monthly contributions.
I'm looking at one of the following:
1. XAW ($10K) and XIC ($3k)
2. VEQT
3. Other suggestions from 5i.
4. Once it reaches >$50k then start adding individual stocks.
Thank you for your answer and other possible suggestions.

Q: There appear to be varied opinions on the demand for Canada's future lng demand in the future. The us appears to have the upper hand as far as exporting. Two of the kitimat lng project holdings looking to sell. Your opinion for the next couple years for the above companies. Would you still hold enb as a long term hold?

Q: What are the opinions for TMX and Bird for the next 2 to 3 years? Will they have good growth? Are the current price good entry points?

Q: In a question answered with MSTR at 200$ I sold half as we discussed.

what would you do with the balance given the waterfall decline in BTC?

Would you hold wishing for a rebound or would you sell the rest?

Sheldon

Q: Hello everyone,

Oracle has lost half it's value since peaking in September, and I have ridden the wave up and now down. They just announced a $50B equity and debt deal on Feb 01, 2026 to finance their cloud build out primarily for OpenAI. I am getting concerned about the amount of debt they are taking on, and I am wondering if it's time to sell and move on. Thanks for your comments.

PK