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Q: On Feb 3, 2025 you answered a question from Doug regarding which companies would be affected most by tariffs. Could you expand on your answer and offer which of those would be most likely to be able survive a protracted dispute; and if it is not too much trouble your buy targets for any of these that you deem worthy of purchasing?
Read Answer Asked by Robert on February 27, 2025
Q: Can you please rate the above 5 companies on a 1-10 scale; 10 being the highest rating. I am want to hold long-term, mostly for income and some growth. Is the debt level of any of these companies a concern?
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Grant on February 26, 2025
Q: Hi 5i team,
Do you think these stocks are priced well to start a position for income and modest growth? I would also appreciate your insights on these 3 companies for a long term hold.

Thank you,

Stephan
Read Answer Asked by Stephan on February 26, 2025
Q: Which Canadian oil companies produce the heavy crude used in US gasoline refining?

Which Canadian oil and gas companies would be most adversely affected by a resurgence of US fracking?
Read Answer Asked by Danny on February 26, 2025
Q: Everyone, what are your three main worries today? Clayton
Read Answer Asked by Clayton on February 26, 2025
Q: Could you please list and rank your top five TSX-listed lumber-related stocks at this time? Thank You
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on February 26, 2025
Q: Thanks for your advice on greater than 10% covered call ETF's in a Trump tariff world .... Of the ones you { and the one I chose HPYT } I am leaning toward a combination of HBND and HPYT for bonds. UMAX for a non volatile stock ETF, and XYLD for US exposure .....

However I am not well versed on bonds . Could you explain the differences between the two ETF's ? I have noticed that they peaked in mid September and declined since. HPYT has declined by 10.65% and HBND by 12.66% ..... What market conditions account for the price action between September and now ? I have no idea what bond durations are or what the significance of a " long " bond is but I am curious why HBND has had the bigger decline of the two ? ..... If HPYT is the less volatile of the two I'm inclined to go for the juicier dividend ..... Please explain the differences between the two ETF's and what circumstances will effect one over the other ? ..... I'm inclined to make my bond ETF purchases now and my stock ETF purchases after the tariff announcements . Would you endorse this strategy ?

Also UMAX isn't really a utility ETF . It is Communication Services 23.2%, Pipelines 22.0%, Industrials 23.6%, and, Utilities 31.2% ..... Is this something I should consider ? Or do you still put it in a defensive category with a minimum of volatility potential ? ......{ I like the juicy 14% dividend but unsure how 5i evaluates it in a Trump tariff world } ..... Thanks for your terrific service ......
Read Answer Asked by Garth on February 26, 2025