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Q: Hi group need to get a bit more defense (I am retired) I am thinking recession is coming. Health care and consumer staples make sense do you agree? Presently I have $25,000 to invest in my TSFA..am thinking WMT, DOl, might fit .In consumer staples I already own Cost, L, PFE, Can you please give me your 3 top picks (in preference order) for for Health care + Consumer staples Mega Tech thanks
Read Answer Asked by Terence on April 09, 2022
Q: Hi
In response to David's question today, you said that mega-cap tech is a sector that should perform well in recessionary environments. can you give some examples of stocks or ETFs. Also, you recommended consumer staples. Would you be comfortable buying consumer staples at these high prices?
thanks for your help
Read Answer Asked by Mary on April 09, 2022
Q: Hi 5i!

Which one of the above six US equities would you top to a full weighting in an RRSP at current valuations for growth over a 10 year horizon?

Thanks,
Greg.
Read Answer Asked by Greg on April 06, 2022
Q: We are selling our house and will be renting a condo instead, so I’ll have 500k to put in the stock market. My current portfolio is mainly Canadian dividend stocks and bonds, providing me with plenty of retirement revenue. I am light on non-Canadian stocks and was looking at buying the above-mentioned stocks for a long term holding period (10+ years). Do you have issues with any of these stocks, and if so, what are those? I happen to be a customer/user of these companies, except for PFE. thanks,
Read Answer Asked by Martin on April 06, 2022
Q: Hello,

Can you please provide your highest conviction names in the US and Canada?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by NAIM on April 04, 2022
Q: Hello, I am using Portfolio Analytics and it's suggested allocation is to increase Consumer Cyclical, Industrials and Utilities and increase in U.S. exposure. What is your suggestion for these categories for investment into TFSA & unregistered with a 10-15 year timeline? stocks or ETFs? thank you
Read Answer Asked by Brenda on March 31, 2022
Q: I am considering positions in the attached companies. Are current prices good entry points and are there any of these companies you would not purchase today?
Read Answer Asked by Timothy on March 31, 2022
Q: Our grand-daughter, age 19, needs help with investing mid 6 figures $$, with funds not needed for 10 years or more. She is seeking guidance from her parents and grandparents with this. We would appreciate if you could provide appropriate suggestions and some direction.

Thank you for helpful service.

Cyril
Read Answer Asked by Pat & Cyril on March 28, 2022
Q: Hi Peter,

Thanks for great service.
Which one has more potential in the next five years and beyond and why?
Will be held in RRSP with 20+ horizon.

Best,
Matt
Read Answer Asked by Matt on March 24, 2022
Q: What is a solid level of free cash flow a company should deliver and what are your favoured 5 stocks in each of Canada and the US with high free cash flow? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on March 22, 2022
Q: Hi Peter

What is your opinion on the following stocks as part of my income portfolio HHL,MKP ,PRV,CIX, WCP and GSY .
do you have any additional suggestions for high tech for an income portfolio


Thank you
Howard
Read Answer Asked by Howard on March 16, 2022
Q: Hi,
I'm looking for 5 or so US companies who will recover very quickly once we hit bottom. My plan is to do a little gambling and buy long term calls.
Thanks for all the help over the years.
Jerry
Read Answer Asked by Gerald on March 15, 2022
Q: Hello Peter
I have acuity , emerge, haivision and mcloud tech as tech stocks in my portfolio , all are down at this time . I am thinking of selling off and putting funds into goeasy and Upstart .What is your opinion . When people start to buy back into growth stocks which of these high tech will recover quicker .

Howard
Read Answer Asked by Howard on March 14, 2022
Q: Hi Folks,
just wondering if ATVI would be good to buy at this price. I understand that MSFT is offering $95 to buy them with the deal closing in 2023. Do you see the potential for the Feds to nix the deal? A $15 dollar premium until the deal goes through looks pretty good right now ? Your opinion is greatly appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by JOHN on March 14, 2022
Q: Dear 5i Team,

If there was an option to totally liquidate all of the investments someone had and start with a clean slate, which 20 stocks US and Canada (10 each) would you recommend for a 10 year horizon?

Thank you for your advice as always,

Much appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Alka on March 11, 2022
Q: Hi Folks,
I currently own the above in my TFSA and non registered accounts as part of the "tech" sector - I would like your opinion as to whether you would add to any of them OR would this be a good entry point to buy CSU for some Canadian exposure.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by JOHN on March 10, 2022
Q: would you describe these companies now more as GARP? what are there current P/E ratios P/S ratios and PEG ratios for the last 3 years what has been the lowest p/e. lowest p/s. and lowest PEG. please show how you calculate current PEG and why it can be a useful tool when determine value. many thanks Richard
Read Answer Asked by richard on March 09, 2022
Q: Could I have your best single selection for both US and Canada for a conservative investor in these 7 sectors - energy, global defence, cyber, pipelines, utilities, consumer staples and defensive growth within software tech. Thank you for the help.
Read Answer Asked by Ken on March 04, 2022
Q: Good morning 5i
I am well diversified in my portfolio and so i am looking to buy opportunistically into this dip. So sectors don’t matter. What do you see as the best opportunity currently? Also, your analysis tells me that i need more weight outside of Canada and the US. With this turmoil would Europe be a good choice. If so, what etf would you use?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by joseph on February 25, 2022