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Q: Hi 5i, looking to upgrade my consumer goods stock buy selling Deo, gis and buying Nsrgy and mdlz. What do you think of this move and what would be a good entrance price. These companies are bigger and more diversified. Are there any other companies with a dividend worth looking at? Thank you for your service!
Read Answer Asked by Mark on February 02, 2026
Q: Since 2021 COW has moved sideways. Do you see any growth in the next 5 years ? What purpose would it perform in a portfolio (growth, income, defence, etc.). As an alternative, can you recommend a few leading companies in the agricultural space at a reasonable entry point, their leadership role and their purpose in a portfolio for the next 5 years.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on October 01, 2025
Q: I reviewed the executive commentary for the most recent quarter of AMD and found it somewhat less than inspiring. Nevertheless the stock did OK. Was this just going along on an up market day or were there hidden gems that I missed
I look forward to your valuable insight.
Thanks
Ian
Read Answer Asked by Ian on August 12, 2025
Q: What 5 stocks either USA or Canadian would you feel could be good shorts prospects if we get a full blown Tariff war
Read Answer Asked by Gary on March 24, 2025
Q: Hi 5i,
I recently sold Fresh DelMonte Produce/FDP after a nice run up. Apart from Nutrien/NTR I have no other agricultural related stock or ETF.
Could you recommend one or two options (either stock, ETF or both) as a good replacement?
Have to say, bit of a confusing world at the moment?
Much appreciated.
Ralph
Read Answer Asked by ralph on February 04, 2025
Q: hello 5i,

looking for your ideas re : a few ETF recommendations.
1. One would be for US defense holdings.
2. Agricultural, either international or N. American.
if there are individual stocks that would better than an ETF by all means please advise.
thanks so much.
Ralph
Hi 5i,

Second half of question. Could you please recommend one or two ETF's covering the following categories.
1. A pure play natural gas ETF.
2. Any basket ETF covering the Honk Kong exchange?
You guys are the best!
Thanks,
Ralph
Read Answer Asked by ralph on July 18, 2024
Q: Hi,
As a follow up to your answer on what hit ADM stock today, do you see this as an over reaction to Biden's proposal, or would you expect to see the downward pressure on grain handlers continue? Any thoughts on whether or not the proposal would pass given the current political situation?
Thanks for being on top of this!

Dawn
Read Answer Asked by Dawn on December 01, 2022
Q: Inflation, especially food inflation ,can come thru higher prices in corn,sugar,wheat and soya...who are the leaders in such Commodities and which stocks would one buy to offset higher food prices?
Read Answer Asked by adam on November 21, 2022
Q: I already own Nutrien (NTR) in my Canadain portfolio and am looking to add an agricultural stock in the US. Which would you prefer among Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), Bunge (BG) and Corteva (CTVA)?
Read Answer Asked by ROB on June 09, 2022
Q: Hello and thanks for all you do.
Just wonder what your thoughts are on this ETF as a way to hedge against prolonged inflation/stagflation?
Read Answer Asked by Brad on November 02, 2021
Q: I've heard it said, invest in what you know and what I know for sure is we need food and water to survive. So I'm looking to purchase two stocks in my portfolio in the agricultural sector. I am looking for dividend and some growth. If that stock offers diversity and/or a technical play even better. But first and foremost, what these investments have to offer is something the world can't do without.
What would be your picks out of the above list and why?
Read Answer Asked by Lucy on September 21, 2021
Q: Hi, current in my portfolio of 13 stocks + 2 ETF I have some good performing stocks that are > 5% position, TXN is 10.3%, DIS is 8.40%, EWZS is 9.37% and ADM is 8.54%. 25% of my holdings are in TECH (3 stocks + 1 etf). Do you feel comfortable with keeping these stocks with current positions or could I trim it to reduce risk ? I don't have many exposure to financials and consumer cyclical sectors. Can you suggest me growth stocks in these 2 sectors in US and CAN ? In healthcare I have only ABBV, I would like to have other good options here for growth and medium risk. I have +20 years horizon.
Read Answer Asked by Clayton on November 27, 2020
Q: I think you regard the debt to cash flow ratio as an important gauge of a company's vulnerability to a downturn, so I am combing my portfolio to find the weaker candidates. But I am baffled by ADM's huge negative operating cash flow (and even huger negative free cash flow, of course) in each of its last four quarters (though not in previous years). It reported healthy gross profit and net income in each quarter, and debt has not increased substantially. What's going on?
Read Answer Asked by Fraser on December 13, 2019
Q: In my opinion the U.S. China trade relations will soon improve. One reason being Trump does not want to go into an election without the economy firing on all cylinders. Can you suggest a stock that will benefit from the easing of trade barriers.
Read Answer Asked by Brian on November 18, 2019
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