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Q: It is sometimes unclear who actually composes some of the posts on the 5i Blog page. The latest “Rockets and Duds” posted April 28 just as an example has Chris White’s name at the top but Peter’s signature at the end. If Peter’s signature is there does it mean that he wrote it?
Read Answer Asked by Steven on April 29, 2025
Q: What should be the desired best to average MER in a Fixed Income portfolio?
Thank you
Miroslaw
Read Answer Asked by Miroslaw on April 29, 2025
Q: I believed that these 4 North American railroad Cies constituted a relatively safe investment ,considering the present world uncertainties . I invested during the last 5 months and losses on paper are now up to 25 % . Any suggestion / impression for each Cie, my goal being financially safe Cies . I always greatly appreciate your very pertinent feedbacks, J-Y
Read Answer Asked by Jean-Yves on April 29, 2025
Q: Seeking your guidance and insight on my poor investment made in Dow Inc. I made to increase exposure in materials back in March 2022. I'm sadly down 50% in my registered account on DOW. I’m weighing whether to hold long-term or if this might be a permanent value trap and loss? The stock offers a high dividend, but I’m concerned about the risk of a potential cut. (classic) Since it’s in a registered account, I can’t write off the loss. Could you share your thoughts on continuing to hold through an entire cycle and the outlook over 2-5 years and any strategic considerations for my situation? Do I book the loss or hold on that their situation improves in due time. Much appreciated.

Read Answer Asked by Maury on April 29, 2025
Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
I have read that some analysts are predicting a 90% chance of an economic slow down or some type of recession later this year. If this were to occur how do you think it would effect large European banks or insurance companies in general? Thanks for your insights...they always help!
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on April 29, 2025
Q: I’m planning to do some tax loss selling. Can you provide proxies for the following: Elf Beauty (ELF), Lululemon (LULU), Synopsys (SNPS) and Appian (APPN)?
Read Answer Asked by Camille on April 29, 2025
Q: As a longtime holder of BNS representing 8% of my cash account (4 % total accounts ) with banks representing 30 % of total portfolios, I am getting impatient waiting for the “ new “ President to make his mark. With TFII suffering from tariff malaise and WSP dropping because of a sale of shares by the Caisse , I see this as an opportunity to get into these 2 growthier stocks. I can live with the resulting drop in dividend income. I would have a loss on BNS.

Would you make the trade or hold on to BNS ?
Thanks. Derek


Read Answer Asked by Derek on April 28, 2025
Q: Could you tell us your opinion of the True North cryptocurrency trading site that is promoted by Danielle Smith? It sounds too good to be true.
Read Answer Asked by richard on April 28, 2025
Q: Recently a BNN guest was making the case for investing in UnitedHealth after the big decline in share price. Do you view this as one that an investor with a long term view could begin picking away at now, or do you feel things have changed fundamentally and it should be avoided at least for now?

Thanks for your thoughts.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen R. on April 28, 2025
Q: Hello Team,

Are you able to rank the above companies in order on which one you would purchase today, looking for great possible return over the next 2-3 year. Plus 2 of your other favourite US stocks.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Kevin on April 28, 2025
Q: Everyone, what should you be not doing in today’s financial environment? Clayton
Read Answer Asked by Clayton on April 28, 2025
Q: Hi,
What is you insight on TSU-T? Is it a good and better risk and reward pick after it fall from the highs of C$40 in Insurance business? Is there major problem with its business? Will it recover or its better to go with Intact IFC:T or Fairfax FFH-T?
Thanks
Piyush
Read Answer Asked by Piyush on April 28, 2025
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