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Q: Hey 5i, these consumer staple stocks have basically done nothing over the last 10yrs. They used to be a place to go when you were concerned about market pricing with a little growth and a dividend. Have things fundamentally changed or is everyone just obsessing over AI and technology and forgetting this sector. Also is there anything buyable in the sector with some growth and a dividend.
Read Answer Asked by Mark on November 10, 2025
Q: Are all of these companies buyable in your opinion? And how would you rank them if they were bought today while keeping in mind dividends, safety, growth there are a few sectors here so that aside. I do think some of these companies are being forgot about with all the focus on tech.
Read Answer Asked by Mark on July 04, 2025
Q: Own GIS and after many year's I'm up 1% not including dividends ugh. How would you rate these in the sector?
Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Mark on February 07, 2025
Q: Not happy with general mills right now and Magna. What do you think should I keep them or move on. If I decide to move on is there any decent dividend paying companies in there respective categories.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Mark on June 28, 2024
Q: Can you suggest US companies with safe, high dividends? Other than Financial or Energy. I'm considering GIS but am open to other ideas. thank you
Read Answer Asked by alex on March 04, 2024
Q: I have a position in Maple Leaf Foods which has been going nowhere. Would you add to the position or sell it and purchase another food stock? If so, which would you buy for stability and some income? Thank you for your guidance.
Read Answer Asked by Stella on December 11, 2023
Q: Hello 5i, I'm looking to strengthen my portfolio and currently own these stocks and others in the consumer stapes category. Is there value in owning all these listed or should i consolidate into a couple. Also how would you rank these on strength of company and the dividend.
Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Mark on October 02, 2023
Q: I am underweight in consumer defensive stocks and in US exposure in my RRSP. What would your top US consumer defensive picks be?

Thank you

Louise
Read Answer Asked by Louise on February 27, 2023
Q: Looking to add a bit of consumer staples to the portfolio within the US. Not entirely apples to apples but could you please indicate your preference to either one of these listed or a combination?
Thanks, Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on January 06, 2021
Q: Hi there,
In my US 401K in US Staples i own both HSY and SJM. SJM continues to underperform the Consumer Staples group. There always seems to be a reason for the failure to meet expectations and it just seems poorly run. I want to swap our for another stock - any suggestions for a US replacement. I am close to retirement so looking for a bit of growth and a dividend.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by kelly on July 17, 2020
Q: Hello
Can you comment on General Mills quarterly earnings, and can you give me your opinion on the company?

I have some USD fund available to invest in the USA Consumer Staples sector. I own Coke and Mondalez already and am wondering if I should start a new position in Genral Mills or should I just add to Coke and Mondalez. How would you rate General Mills company vs Coke and Mondalez ?


Thank you

Stephane
Read Answer Asked by Stephane on December 21, 2018
Q: Hi 5i,
Can I have your opinion on averaging down on these in the current climate, say in the next few days,. Without regard for weightings,risk profile etc, could you rank them in order that you would chip away at them?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by mike on December 19, 2018
Q: Hi 5i,

Can you give me a couple US based food companies that pay a div.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Mark on September 28, 2018
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