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Q: Hello 5i Team, I'm quite overweight CSU and was thinking about trimming some (or lots). I've held CSU since 2014 and think it might be time to reduce my exposure. If you were given a blank sheet and could pick 5 quality US and 5 quality Canadian names; which would they be?
Thank you Brent
Read Answer Asked by Brent on May 26, 2025
Q: Of the following stocks TRI,GSY,BN, DIR.UN ISRG,PRL which ones would be a buy if you had to choose two?
Read Answer Asked by Brian on April 10, 2025
Q: I have money to invest and I own none of these stocks. Could you list them in order that you would buy them today.
Thanks for you help.
Dorothy
Read Answer Asked by Dorothy on February 03, 2025
Q: Doing my semi annual balancing. Have some money to add to one, two or all three of the named companies. Looking at a 3 to 5 year time frame, what would you suggest. (With your thoughts on the subject)
Thanks. ram
Read Answer Asked by Ray on January 27, 2025
Q: hi 5i, would you please provide me with 3 canadian names you think will benefit and growth under Trump's era mandate, any sector, high risk is OK.
thanks
Read Answer Asked by Fernando on January 22, 2025
Q: Looking at these long term compounders in various sectors. Based on current valuation and future growth, how would you rank these and which ones would you buy now or DCA into over time?

I'm already holding full positions in BKNG, BN, CSU, LMN, half positions in V,MA,WSP, and smaller position in TRI. I would either add to my smaller positions or add new positions in the others.

Are there any other 2-3 long term compounders that you would consider good buys currently?

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Keith on January 20, 2025
Q: Would appreciate your assessment of TRI and INTA. These 2 stocks in the professional services sub-sector appear to be accelerating due to AI. Correct me if I am wrong but do you see increasing TAM attributable to improved service to clients and and reduced costs. Would you have high conviction or less so with this idea? How would you rate these or others in the professional services sub-sector.
More generally, are there other industrial sub-sectors where AI is improving client services and reducing costs. Any other names to suggest.
Read Answer Asked by sam on January 14, 2025
Q: Peter, is there a list of TSX listed companies that get a majority of their earnings from US operations ? With US protectionism and aggression likely to increase is it a sound strategy to focus on these companies with the $Cdn portion of a equity retirement portfolio ? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on January 13, 2025
Q: It seems the economies of Canada and the United States are diverging and not for the better in Canada. This makes it difficult for me to buy Canadian companies as opposed to American. My question is, have any Canadian companies foreseen an advantage to shifting a good part of their operations to the United States to take advantage of the possibilities for making better profits?
Read Answer Asked by Les on November 18, 2024
Q: Hello to you! I know these are different companies at different stages of their cycles. You very recently suggested BYD, and have relatively recently recommended the other two stocks. Would you be able to rank them in order of preference if you bought them today? I'm looking for the best midterm to long-term growth. I love the service, thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Lyle on September 18, 2024
Q: I did appreciate your answer for an equivalent question for US Cies lately...It seems difficult though to find canadian Cies that have long term potential, and financial strength as large US cies..Could you name 5 canadian Cies considered as a " must have" for long term and an entry point ? Regards
Read Answer Asked by Jean-Yves on August 26, 2024
Q: Looking to strictly optimize growth over next 3-5 years. Please rank potential of these favourites from current valuations: TIH, URI, ULTA, BKNG, UBER, ESTC, ASPN, FLUT, CROX, TRI, TFII

Read Answer Asked by John on July 03, 2024
Q: Hi
What are your favourite Canadian Stocks that pay US dividends? How do you feel about aqn? mg?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Carlo on June 26, 2024
Q: Hi
I am looking at adding or making an initial purchase in the stocks listed. Could you rank these for me based on growth and sustainability. Are there any of these stocks that you would have concerns with purchasing for the short term-2 to 3 years? What would be the concerns?
Thanks, Len
Read Answer Asked by Leonard on May 08, 2024
Q: Hi team,

Grateful if you could provide a list of what you see as the best canadian and the best U.S. blue chips at this time for building a solid portfolio with a growing future. It would help to know what guided your choices.

Deduct as many credits as you see fit.

Gratefully,

Jacques IDS
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on April 02, 2024
Q: Greetings, can you suggest a handful of Canadian names (not financials) that you would consider to have a “margin of safety” right now? I know value ideas aren’t necessarily your investing style, but I don’t want any more money sitting on the sidelines while “waiting for the other shoe to drop”, so looking for something steady with a reasonable dividend that might offer some downside protection. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen R. on March 26, 2024
Q: Time to do some spring cleaning. Can you please rank the above industrials to purchase/hold? Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Neil on March 18, 2024
Q: I have held PBH in my cash account for sometime and am up a paltry 6%. I'm considering selling and replacing with either LLY, HD or TRI. Looking for greater growth and willing to take on moderate risk. 3-5 year hold. I know these companies are apples and oranges, but I would appreciate your views on risk and reward for PBH, LLY, HD and TRI and which you would recommend I hold going forward. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on February 16, 2024
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