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Q: You once wrote "The insurance industry tends to perform well in bear markets or stagnant markets (risk-off environments), as they have durable business models with predictable earnings. We like having exposure to the industry as a form of 'insurance' for those unpredictable times when the broader markets soften." My question is around why MMC is performing so poorly, and is this a buying opportunity?
Read Answer Asked by Neil on March 13, 2026
Q: If the situation in Middle East worsens and the stock market tanks……
In that situation, can you suggest 5-10 stocks to buy and hold for the long term.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by HARRY on March 13, 2026
Q: Looking for steady growth and a dividend. What order would you add today. Other ideas would also be appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on March 13, 2026
Q: I seem to recall a question quite a while ago (years?) about the maximum % of your portfolio should be by fund company. If I remember correctly, your suggestion was to cap each fund company exposure to 15%. Am I correct and do you still feel the same?

My BMO ETFs are just over 16%.
My iShares ETFs are just over 15%.
I have smaller exposures to the fund companies holding HMAX, HHL, NNRG (around 5% each).

Please remind me again what the dangers are of exceeding your suggested threshold? For the larger fund companies, is the threshold higher?

Thanks for your help....much appreciated....Steve
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on March 13, 2026
Q: Hi 5i,

Could you please rank these 5 stocks in terms of which you would purchase now for a 3 to 5 year hold, with growth being the main (but not total) focus?
And if you could give a bit of background for your reasoning that would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Brian on March 13, 2026
Q: I am becoming bored with PNP and perhaps a bit nervous related to its performance recently. I realize it is a completely different sector but could it make sense to sell PNP and purchase LunR. I’m down considerably on PNP but can’t claim a capitol loss as it is in a registered account. It is a very small position in my portfolio.

Thanks for your guiding hand,

Doug
Read Answer Asked by Doug on March 13, 2026
Q: Hello
with the war in Iran
and the situation re: oil tankers unable to get through the narrow Strait of H
how does it affect the price of gold and silver, if you think gold and silver will continue to go up with if inflation under or out of control and a weak US dollar
how does it affect Uranium stocks like CCO as a long term energy alternative
thanks
Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on March 13, 2026
Q: When I buy bonds for my fixed income allocation I always hold until maturity so that I know that I will get my money back plus yield to maturity interest. In the past I could not buy bond mutual funds or ETFs because the bonds were never held to maturity and therefore no guarantee of money back would result.

With the target maturity bond ETFs issued by most banks each ETF holds the bonds until maturity allowing me to ladder a bond portfolio just as if I was buying actual bonds.

What do you think of these securities?

Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by John on March 13, 2026
Q: Today you recommended selling LUG in a model portfolio. You mentioned the softening momentum in the gold trade as one reason for this recommendation. In your opinion,
1) would you also recommend selling or taking a bit off of other gold stocks such as GLDM?
2) does the softening momentum also apply to gold miners such as AEM?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Mary on March 13, 2026
Q: I presume a 331 Million dollar charge-off seriously threatens the prospects for growth : I believe the company is only worth $550 Million. `
Still, 5i gives it a C+ . dunno why .
Although I have previously lost 100% in an investment before (GTAT) , this is the worst hit dollar wise that I have ever incurred .
By the chart, I presume some investors had an advance hint of this and 50% of my holdings were in my TFSA .

I expect GSY's price to be plunging down again tomorrow ... Is it advisable to sell one's entire position ?
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on March 13, 2026
Q: As a long term investor of Goeasy I am not very impressed with the trouble that Goeasy has got themselves in, but am glad to see they appear to be setting the record straight now.
I guess I'm fortunate to still be up about 300% but having been up 1200% at times it still hurts. (fortunately I did take money of the table at times).
My question is what due diligents does 5I do when "Reporting" on a company beyond what the Company reports?
Thank You
john
Read Answer Asked by John on March 12, 2026
Q: Still waiting for a reply to.yesterday question but thought I would like to add this. A recent question with concerns on this disaster with suggesting that go easy has dropped 75% in the past and recovered .Do you know how long it took and would you think that go easy will survive and 115. Would be attainable? Or are the circumstances so different this time to suggest that ? Thanks Larry
Read Answer Asked by Larry on March 12, 2026
Q: Sorry for another question about Go Easy , but at this point, (in a RRSP) is it still worth holding vs risks . Would you leave it settle or at this point , with such a small % of portfolio (1%)) its better just accept and sell. Would IFC be a good replacement? I’m open to other suggestions as well.
Read Answer Asked by Olivier on March 12, 2026
Q: Given the magnitude of this drop in value the fact that no insiders are not buying any shares to give themselves and the company any bit of credibility speaks volumes.
If there was any kind of oppurtunity here,their lack of action or some kind of press release,with some kind of explanation sure makes them look very weak.
Was this actually a pre quarter result i thought the actual results were supposed to be on March 18th according to Globeinvestor,is this accurate and can you think of anything they could possibly say that would make this look like an oppurtunity given a certain time period or just accept this as the total Calamity that it appears, still hanging on and needless to say very SOUR
Read Answer Asked by Greg on March 12, 2026
Q: I have held BN for a while, and was up nicely and now back down to a very minimal gain. This has got me looking at BAM - also down, but at least a nice dividend to soften the blow. Also, BAM is near its 12-month low (of course, might be a reason for this). Between BN and BAM, which do you think has the greater chance for gains over the next few years? If they are similar, does it make sense to move to BAM and at least receive a dividend?
Thank-you
Read Answer Asked by grant on March 12, 2026
Q: Good morning all. My first purchase of PNG was in May 2024, so almost 2 years ago. I did take some profit off the table early on but have not since you have been recomending the stock. So I've got way more than 500% on this one.
Knowing stock weightings are personnal what maximum percentage of each small cap should we limit our risk to for such stocks as PNG or VNP or ZDC for example. Also what would be a reasonnable proportion of a total portfolio devoted to small caps do you see as reasonable (and somewhat conservative). Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Roger on March 12, 2026
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