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Q: Not that I'm complaining, but what is with Canadian bank stocks in the last six months? I'm used to slow, plodding stocks, and they are rivalling Google for momentum. All of them are up from 23%-38% in the last six months with no sign of a slowdown. It's not like we have a booming economy.
Read Answer Asked by John on September 22, 2025
Q: You just published an excellent article by Michael Huynh on Canadian Companies that issue monthly dividends under certain criteria. Is there any chance you have the same criteria used on Canadian companies that issue quarterly dividends with the same criteria. With staggered investments I don't need to be that focused on monthly issuers.
Read Answer Asked by Graham on September 22, 2025
Q: Please suggest a 12 position starter portfolio of quality Canadian stocks with an emphasis on dividend growth (~10%/yr), with broad sector diversification, for longterm/indefinite hold. Current dividend yield is less important. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Walter on September 22, 2025
Q: I own all three of these and am considering consolidating to simplify my portfolio. Would you recommending holding any one vs another or keeping all three.
Read Answer Asked by John on September 22, 2025
Q: I have a large position in Bns and thinking of selling 50% of it with a nice profit
In a question today regarding TRI and the banks you said the banks may not have a lot of upside left
Regarding Bns specifically, what would you say the upside left in it at current price $88
I would like to deploy the money in another stock for a 3 year hold -suggestions? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Indra on September 22, 2025
Q: Despite a proposed increase in Canada Gov defence spending, and an apparent boom in private jet craft sales, BBD.B remains generally neutral to analysts. Please may we have your assessment of this company and whether it is a hold or buy at this time ?
Read Answer Asked by Franklin on September 22, 2025
Q: In your answer to a recent question from Tim about how to prepare for an inevitable market correction, you suggested holding stocks in defensive areas of Consumer Staples, Utilities, and Healthcare, Can you pls provide 5-6 names in each of those areas that you would want to hold. A mix of Cdn and US would be great. Thank you for your excellent service.
Read Answer Asked by Leonard on September 20, 2025
Q: I am looking for companies generating >20% over 1, 3, 6 month and 1, 3, 5 and10 years with steady growth and reasonable volatility. IAG meets my criteria and has eaten IFC's lunch over the above noted reporting periods. Would you endorse IAG and can you suggest other Canadian stocks meeting the same criteria. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Richard on September 20, 2025
Q: Similar to my last question on Jepi/Spyi, and with the following mandate:

In my USD dollar Rif, I want to reduce single stock risk and diversify across either Europe only or internationally (for North American I will use either Jepi or Spyi). Mandate is, 4% plus yield, low Mer, Large market cap, lower volatility, and Capital preservation more so than appreciation. do you have any concerns holding the captioned over the long term
Read Answer Asked by Harry on September 20, 2025
Q: Hello....I am looking for ideally 1 or could be in combination with a second ETF. I would like to achieve a balanced mix with say 60% with a small or 0% of US stock market and about 10% private assets and 30% fixed income. Could you suggest 1/2 ETFs that would achieve something close to this percentage breakdown. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Dick on September 20, 2025
Q: Hello Team,

I'm about 5-6 years away from retirement and have starting to move some of my growth portfolio into dividend paying stocks. Currently I have 25 different holdings in my account (mostly your growth portfolio mixed with a few of your favourite US names). I have 11% of my portfolio in 3 dividend stocks, T, CJ and BEP.un. Would you be okay holding these 3 or do you suggest having more (or less) individual stock holdings for dividends. My goal is to average at least 6% yield. Thoughts?
Read Answer Asked by Kevin on September 19, 2025
Q: I had CELH on my watchlist 'forever' but its share price kept bolting away from me and I thought of giving up the chase. But I see the company has a consensus ‘strong buy’ . CFRA now rates it a hold , up from sell. Bespoke Investments added it today to its model “Growth Basket” . I add this information knowing you would not allow it to prejudice your thinking.

CELH looks overpriced to me. At best, risk-reward looks balanced. I am hesitant to buy (I am VERY shy , you know). Nevertheless, I am back to reviewing the business again. I would value your insight and your opinion, with substance please. What do you think of the prospects for appreciation in value of the shares.
Read Answer Asked by Adam on September 19, 2025
Q: Hello 5i,

We are 30% under water in CROX. It is held in an RRSP, Would you hold, or sell and purchase a stock with a better outlook?

What would be your 5 highest conviction US stocks at this time? Sector is not important as we will select one or two of those stocks and add funds.

Thank you for your help.

D&J

Read Answer Asked by Jerry on September 19, 2025
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