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Q: Hi right now would you buy into the Solver trade? If so would it be the metal itself or the miners or the royalty companies?

Can you please give me 2 or 3 of the top suggestions for above?

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on February 04, 2026
Q: Good day,

Wild few days in the market. As a stroke of luck, I transferred one of my managed accounts over so I could manage it myself, and that sale happened early last week and it is sitting in my account, ready to deploy. As a lucky tailwind, I don't want to squander it. Mostly in RRSP account.

Would you be adding to CLS, BAM, SHOP, TVK, PNG, ZDC right now? In order of priority please with a small 'why'.


I had purchased some AEM 1-2 years ago (great recommendation, thanks), and it has flown. Is it an add now and/or are there other Materials tickers you would suggest? Doesn't have to be precious, as long as they are executing well and have quality assets and a solid runway. maybe 1-2 each for precious, critical, and non-precious?

I sold TOI last summer, and with this crazy "Software off" cycle here, would you start accumulating? like 20 or 25% of a position? Is TOI the most likely candidate to return to its growth trajectory when the world begins to appear normal again?

Thanks for Everything!

James

PS. While looking at all my statements while transferring over to Questrade for their cashback promotion, my statements had my annualized returns calculated over 1 3 5 and inception. Since inception was 21% which I'm staked about, but my 3 year annualized was 43% !!! I just renewed my 4th year with 5i. Thanks Thanks THANKS!





Read Answer Asked by James on February 04, 2026
Q: Hi Peter

I was reading a reply to a question by Shane and wanted to confirm my thinking. Your reply included the following comment "while we are not value investors primarily". I am not trying to box you into a category, but I thought that since 5i encourages long term investing that 5i was primarily a value investor.
Thanks for the great advice here and on the financial times.
Read Answer Asked by TOM on February 04, 2026
Q: I asked AI (go figure!) why BX is sliding and if there is lending exposure to AI related software CO’s. Would you agree that this may partially be the reason behind share price declines?

Applicability of your theory: High. Blackstone is a major lender to the software sector. If AI hurts software profitability, Blackstone's loan book takes a hit.
• Downside Risk: Moderate to High. The combination of high valuation, "soft" guidance, and genuine exposure to software disruption makes BX vulnerable in this specific correction.
Read Answer Asked by Harry on February 04, 2026
Q: Would you add/buy crypto ETFs now , Bitcoin and/or Etherum ? In USD or CDN?
I hold a small amount of BTCC.a. I sold my ETHX-U in 2023, close to the actual price.
I also have a new position in GLXY.
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Denise on February 04, 2026
Q: NXF is a covered call EFT. Do you have a recommendation for an energy sector ETF that does not sell covered calls? Within my RRSP, I would like to own two ETF’s, the energy sector, to hold my energy related investments. Is there a rule of thumb to guide the percentage one should put into each (ie: 25% in a covered call ETF; 75% in an ETF which does not sell covered calls)?

Thanks for your help.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on February 04, 2026
Q: If I am correct in my thinking, CSU grows primarily through acquisition. I remember hearing that their pipeline was huge with respect as to the number of opportunities. Perhaps those opportunities are now way cheaper and they can acquire good companies at much lower valuations.
Trying to find something positive here.....
Read Answer Asked by Robert on February 04, 2026
Q: Good morning.

Yesterday software stocks took a hit following an announcement from Anthropic that it was launching a new artificial intelligence tool servicing legal work, broadly threatening software firms. Private credit stocks, including Blue Owl and TPG, declined on fears over AI disrupting the software industry.

I know you still like CSU, but I am now down ~ 25-30% since purchasing late last year. Thoughts on still holding?

Thanks as always.
Read Answer Asked by Trevor on February 04, 2026
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