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Q: Good afternoon Troops. 65y/o retiree looking to reduce my holdings and consolidate into an easier to manage portfolio. I have chosen six ETFs to give me some international and US exposure, some using covered calls for income. For the Canadian side of my portfolio I have chosen these ten stocks that would be my core holdings going forward. Can you please comment on this strategy and if these stocks are suitable for my situation. Cheers.
Read Answer Asked by Neil on November 27, 2025
Q: Hi 5i Team.

I have some names in my TFSA account such as ATD, ATX and ENGH (and maybe some others) that are laggers and would like to move out of them and into something with potentially higher returns.
I also own the other names mentioned above.
What are your thoughts and could you recommend 3 to 5 Canadian and/or US names with the reasons and entry points.
also own NVDA that has grown to a huge percentage of the account.
I know that I should sell some but it has been such a great performer.


Thank you
Joe
Read Answer Asked by Joe on November 28, 2024
Q: Peter; Not sure if you’re aware that PKI is running an ad here (BC) asking for bids on 157 of their convenience/gas stores across Canada. Maybe ATD is weak because they’re planning a bid and might need to raise money.
Rod
Read Answer Asked by Rodney on March 18, 2024
Q: Which of these four would you buy for long-term growth?
Read Answer Asked by Peter on February 09, 2024
Q: ATD has had a nice run lately. I have held this company for a long time now and it is very steady. Current weight is 5.3% of my portfolio, but that and PBH are my Consumer defensive positions which are in line with analytic recommendations.

Any good reason to trim or trade at this time?

Or a recommend weight?

Only logic on a trade is it seems to go up settle down for a while and then marches back up. Not something I normally do, but an option.

Thanks.

Read Answer Asked by Colin on October 28, 2022
Q: Can you please give me your 8 top stock picks for someone retiring in 8 years. Thank you, I value your teams opinion.
Read Answer Asked by Cheryl on October 28, 2022
Q: In addition to the Income portfolio, please suggest 10 diversified Canadian large cap stocks that should produce a total return of 8% with minimum volatility and a dividend ie no roller coaster ride. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Richard on July 18, 2022
Q: In anticipation of a possible recession in the near future, I would like to slowly tweak a few of my holdings. Could you please list some of the best sectors to hold in a recession, and if possible, list a few excellent Canadian companies in each sector and perhaps some US stocks. What may be the worst sectors to hold in a recession? Sorry, this is a big question, but one that I think many members may be thinking about.
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Grant on March 18, 2022
Q: what are your top three picks ,us and cdn, for consumer staples thanks
Read Answer Asked by andre on February 17, 2022
Q: Can I please have your top 5 US and Cdn consumer non cyclical stock choices ?
Read Answer Asked by adam on January 25, 2022
Q: I'm lacking in Consumer Defensive, Industrials, and Basic Materials. Please provide some names you like in each of those sectors.

I'd prefer safe income stocks but I'm open to hear a couple growth suggestions.
Read Answer Asked by Brett on December 10, 2021
Q: Hi Peter,

In this downtrend market could you please give your three best stocks to buy for 3 to 5 years hold in each sector in canada and US as well ?
Thank you for your best advise on this platform.

KT
Read Answer Asked by kaushikbhai on December 10, 2021
Q: Hi 5i Team,
In general I follow 5i Balance Equity Portfolio. Lately, I went through comparing my portfolio to 5i Balance portfolio I found that I have to add the following stocks BDGI,PKI and SHOP and I am under weight on AEM,ATD,ATZ,BAM.A,CCL, ENB,TFII. Can you please advise in order which stock consider a good buy at this time.
Also, Can you please advise good buying stocks from the Growth Portfolio.
Thanks,
Read Answer Asked by Yousef on November 29, 2021
Q: It seems to me that going forward inflation worries are real. Assuming my thesis is correct, I have read that one way for investors to protect their portfolios is to buy companies with "pricing power". What exactly is pricing power and can you give me a list of Canadian and American companies that currently have the most pricing power.
Read Answer Asked by Les on November 01, 2021
Q: If inflation is going to be a concern, do you have 5 company suggestions in the US and Canada that would have pricing and so earnings power? Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Michael on October 25, 2021
Q: My recent question about defensive growth stocks - let me rephrase it as I was after growth in defensive sectors . In defensive sectors I would appreciate your advice on top 3 growth stocks within each sector for 5-10 year hold. For example, in staples sector, could you advise top 3: COST, ATD, MED, CELH, PEP, MDLZ, BYD, DRVN, MNRO, or others. For Utilities sector, please advise top 3: for example, BEP, BIP, RUN, PBW, ENB, or others. For REITs and Telecoms, same. Please deduct requisite points.
Thank you..
Read Answer Asked by sam on September 20, 2021
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