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Q: From your answer to Neil’s question yesterday: “We feel the key for investors is owning a mix of names across sectors, HALO, AI-HALO, and not chasing into the latest 'hot theme' with a large weighting, but taking a measured approach to names that have long-term secular tailwinds in growth industries.” For a new long-term portfolio (5-10 years+) could you supply the sectors you are referring to and a stock or two for each sector? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Kim on May 12, 2026
Q: Hi,
Could you offer your thoughts on recent earnings and whether or you would be keen to own either of these stocks today. If there are other, more growth oriented options, I'd like to hear your suggestions. Either US or Canadian for a TFSA or RIF account.
Thanks - your advice is always much appreciated.
D
Read Answer Asked by Dawn on May 11, 2026
Q: I'd like to increase investment in Materials. I currently hold Nutrien and VNP.
Considering AEM or WPM .
Please rate these and suggest other options.
Read Answer Asked by Valerie on May 08, 2026
Q: I'm puzzled by the fact that NTR hasn't spiked recently, with the Hormuz chokehold, farmers wailing about fertilizer costs, the Ukraine war etc. It's a cyclical stock, I know, and the market looks way forward but I'd have thought the current conditions would be excellent for NTR's share price. If it's not popping under these conditions what happens when Hormuz clears, etc. That could be a while. Can you shed your bright light on my little mystery?
Read Answer Asked by alex on April 22, 2026
Q: Markets appear to so fickle on whatever news is happening. A year ago, resource stocks were in the dump, only to surge as a result of the war. Now they are down a lot today on the news that Iran is opening up the Strait; however, Trump just indicated that the blockade is still in effect. Is this an opportunity to buy some of these resource names?
Read Answer Asked by Mike on April 20, 2026
Q: Hi 5i

Good article recently in G&M about BHP Jansen project in Sask. It looks like they could be producing by 2027. Then I went down the rabbit hole about the MLP Banio project, my guess is it may produce by 2031. So my questions: When might be the optimum time to invest in MLP? Would you anticipate a series of share issuances for funding?
And NTR seems to have some seasonality where it does well Feb-May and then pulls back. I remember the big run up in 2022 and I sold about 1/3 of my shares. I'm getting tempted to take my profit before investors start to worry about Jansen again. Thanks, Greg
Read Answer Asked by Greg on April 07, 2026
Q: The negatives I see for investing in MOS are:
- Operational and Production Issues
- Brazilian Credit Risks
- 2026 class-action lawsuit alleging price-fixing
- Surging sulfur input costs
Are any of these a major concern going forward to make you want to shy away from MOS as an investment?

Do you have any concern about balance sheet or free cash flow?

I see that P/S, P/C, and P/B are at the historic low end. What is actually the best metric for this company?

How would its rating compare to NTR? I'm guessing NTR would be rated roughly a "B" or "B+" ?
Read Answer Asked by James on April 07, 2026
Q: What companies present an oppurtunity purchase during this war turmoil? Assuming the Iran war ends in 2-4 months
Read Answer Asked by Mark on March 20, 2026
Q: Any thoughts on this ETF for income? Nice yield and low fees.
Read Answer Asked by Samir on March 19, 2026
Q: The Iran war has raised concerns about potash supply. While NTR has received positive reviews, how about companies like GSP and ERTH? They are basically penny stocks and have done well. Can that continue?
Also IFOS has done well, has a larger market cap than NTR and yet (according to RBC) has a PE of 4,7.
For an investor wanting to tap into the potash potential what would you recommend as the best course of action.

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on March 18, 2026
Q: In a stagflationary scenario. what sectors and specific stocks within those sectors would make the most sense? Thank-you.
Read Answer Asked by Alex on March 16, 2026
Q: Looking for steady growth and a dividend. What order would you add today. Other ideas would also be appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on March 13, 2026
Q: Here's a pure speculative question. I hold NTR and NNRG. Their short term future prospects are, of course, partially tied to the middle east war.

I know it is tough to compare a single stock to an ETF, but what kind of upside do you see each having over the next year or so? I plan on trimming one or both to fund adding to another asset class at some point.

Thanks.....Steve
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on March 10, 2026
Q: Can you provide your top 5 Canadian stocks, top 5 ETFs available on the TSX and top 3 international ETFs (TSX) and top 3 US stocks that are considered HALO investments. ( Heavy assets low obsolescence) less impacted by AI disruption. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Dick on March 03, 2026
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