Investment Q&A

Q: Hi Peter and team,

What's going on with Costco today, down 2.5%?

Cheers and thanks for your help.

H

Q: Hi, I am presently overweight in Costco - it represents 24% of my portfolio. I hold Costco shares in a TFSA, corporate account and RRSP.
I would appreciate your thoughts which account I should decrease my Costco shares in as well based on the quality of Costco would be an acceptable percentage to hold. Thank you.

Q: I would appreciate your current thoughts about the company and comments on Costco's recent earnings report. Thank you

Q: Similar to my last question, but looking to the US, I am interested in having a group of companies that are great companies and want to develop a grouping of these -whether they have a dividend or not, as part of my portfolio. Companies that have a competitive advantage, great leadership, quality assets, not too high debt and continue to execute with continuous improvement. Could you give me what you consider to be the best Great US Companies for each sector or industry. Thank you.

Q: Hi, Has there been any news of costco splitting? 10 for 1?

Q: What's going on with Natural gas sector i own TOU ARX,TRP CNQ would you add hold or sell and in what order also own small positions in Gold (GDXJ and Silver same question ) lastly own COST WMT ....LLY ISRG also same question buy more sell or hold CW entry prices thanks for all your help


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Q: What would be your top 10 US and Canadian stocks for a recession into 2028 with a 75% value ,25% growth protectionist portfolio strategy thanks

Q: Hi Folks,

If you could only pick one of these to invest in and are looking for growth and some stability which would you pick and why?

Thanks so much!

Q: Which one is better to invest in?

Q: I noticed that some of the big American stocks that were trading as CDRs I believe on the NEO Exchange,stopped trading there on Feb 14 and now it looks like their trading in Toronto and only have a history back to Feb14
The companies are NVDA,MSFT,TSLA,GOOG META and COST,there’s probably more,do you know why this happened and is their any significance to it Thanks

Q: Hi - I'm trying to get a sense as to how much these companies have the trade/tariff war issues priced in. I know it's a short term question here, but would you wait to buy these great companies given the economic uncertainty? My sense is purely anecdotal, but my gut tells me that people are pulling back on extra spending....so while COST and WMT benefit from people looking for low prices, they may also avoid the spending on extras. Thoughts? In other words, would you expect negative earnings revisions over next few months on these companies? Even if trade war averted (unlikely), they still may miss this quarter as people are already tightening their belts.

Q: Hi I currently hold VOO. Would you consider selling for COSTO with its recent decline? I understand it’s difficult to compare ETFs and stocks, but looking for the greatest growth return long term. Do you feel COSTO could drop further in this market? If so, entry point? Thank you

Q: Hi Peter and gang,

Give the current volatility in the markets, would you please recommend a few defensive stocks in both US and Canadian markets.

Cheers,

Q: In January you suggested a portfolio for 2025 could look like the one noted below. I’m 90% invested. position size is a high of 5% (full position) and 2.5% (half position) depending on my perception of size/risk. Based on the current climate, I lowered Nvidia is down to 3.5% - anything you would modify today? 5i - a mix of quality Cdn. and US stocks, with a lean to growth: GOOG, NVDA, VRT, CLBT, AXON, JPM, RTX, CRM, NBIS, ISRG, BKNG. CSU, TRI, BN, WSP, WELL, GLXY, CLS, ENB, TD, SLF, V, BAM, COST and CRWD. Calling out I also have a 4% position in Amazon and 2% Shopify.

Q: I currently hold MSFT, NVIDIA and COST in my TFSA. I took a loss on BTX and now have cash to reinvest.
Should I buy more of the above 3 or diversify and if so any suggestions without making specific recommendations

Q: Please rank these stock for risk relative to the US Tariffs from High to Low....thanks....Tom

Q: I am just starting my TFSA and am starting young, I am wondering what are some good long term investments in the current environment? The companies listed are what I have recently bought shares in.

Q: Hi 5i Team,

I'm curious about your thoughts on sentiment turning against US equities in the coming months. I'm already exhausted seeing all the foolish tweets and news clips coming out of the Trump administration and I have to believe many others are too. Trump 2.0 seems much worse than 1.0! Also, I've been hearing that European markets are already outpacing the US market so far this year and I'm wondering if the US market deserves its current valuation given the increased volatility and increased risks?

I own many US stocks (e.g., 5 of the Mag 7, COST, ISGR, HD, TT, SYK, RS, ZS, HON, V) and I'm thinking for the first time of selling/trimming some of these. I would look to increase my dividend-paying Canadian stocks to generate more income. I'm also thinking about European dividend payers?

I'd appreciate your general views along with any comments you might have related to selling/trimming some of the stocks I've mentioned above. I'd look to sell into the end of this month and buy favourite TSX dividend payers (e.g., ENB, SLF, CNQ, BEP.UN, BIP.UN, T) or others you might suggest after the next tariff decision in early March.

Like many members, I have to thank you again for the wonderful service you provide. Your Q&A section and market reviews are fabulous, especially during difficult times! I also realize this is a long question and the answers are worth more than one credit.

Lisa

P.s. I had registered to attend this week's webinar which may have answered some of my questions. Unfortunately, something came up over lunch and I missed the webinar. Please let me know if there's a chance of catching a replay.

Q: Hello, I'm working on my current ALLOCATIONS. Please recommend CANADIAN and US : Healthcare, Consumer Defensive and Utilities.
Many thanks, Heidi

PS My sincere compliments for your excellent site and service

Q: Hi there,

If you were to create a US Balanced Equity Portfolio using CDRs only, what would it look like?

Thank you!