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Q: What would be your top 5 suggestions for HALO stocks in both the canadian and US markets

Thank you

Yves
Read Answer Asked by Yves on February 20, 2026
Q: I was thinking of selling both QSR and TOU and buying SU and/or adding to EIF, X, or H. What do you think of this move? Would you have any better suggestions for stocks that pay a dividend but also offer some growth? I also have FIE in the financials space so no more financials and I own CNR already. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Kim on February 20, 2026
Q: Since your report on Firan Technology Group in early December, the move has been about 60% to the upside. Your report put the company on my radar, but I did not start a position. I am now considering jumping in and concerned about starting a position after such a big gain over then last few months. Do you see Firan continuing to outperform the market? Is this a longer term growth story that is still in the early innings? Is this increase in price being driven by defence-sector sentiment rather than Firan fundamentals? Any advice would be appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Josh on February 20, 2026
Q: Given that the market is broadening out and that I would like my portfolio to follow suit, I am thinking of switching half of my money in XUU, a market-cap weighted fund which makes up about 10% of my portfolio, to EQL, an S&P equal-weighted fund.

What would your opinion be on that?

Also, along the same line of thought, I'm considering trimming NVDIA and GOOG although the mere mention of it has my investing friends screaming "NO!". They understand the sentiment but think it's not the right time.
Read Answer Asked by Kevin on February 20, 2026
Q: I have these oil and gas companies, a number of them since covid so have enjoyed good dividends and lots of upside. I have recently read about being in or going into a commodity super cycle, as well as the idea of the "Halo" trade which you have written about. So the question for me is about selling - something I am not good at! When looking at the charts of many of these stocks they have long cycles of going up and then down quite severely over a six to nine year cycle. What do we look for as far as it being time to sell? Are we getting to that peak now or do you think we have a long runway still to come? Thanks so much?
Read Answer Asked by Pat on February 20, 2026
Q: Hi 5i, I own BUG (not in your database) since about its low in 2023 . In 2025, it has underperformed ETFs like CIBR, HACK. IHAK did not do very well either.

First question: Why the discrepancies between these ETFs performance, BUG in particular? Some bad holdings?

Second question: Is it worth to have this kind of niche ETFs if we have broader ETFs like QQQ?

Third question: I could Sell BUG for a small profit, or Hold for a bit hoping a better price, or switch to a more expensive ETF (my last choice). Your pick?

Have a good weekend.
Read Answer Asked by Denise on February 20, 2026
Q: My financials consist of JPM purchased during the Covid crash for a 3.5% position { currently risen to 11.82% } which I'm considering reducing and IFC a 2.91 % position which I am considering eliminating as it has been on a slow steady slide .... So I am considering adding a bank ETF . The question is where ? Canada , the U.S., or Europe ..... The candidates are three enhanced yield covered call ETF's ..... EBNK, HMAX, and FMAX ..... Could 5i give me the annualized return { including dividends } for each for the last three years { I realize FMAX has only been around for 2 years } ? .... And also which of the three locations 5i believes is the best place to put finance investments going forward ? { and why ? } using these 3 ETF's as the options available ? ..... { This will all be inside a RRIF } ...... Thanks for your terrific service ......
Read Answer Asked by Garth on February 20, 2026
Q: Good Mormning.
Given your positive comments om XHY and BND, I am considering adding to my holdings. How safe are the distributions on these types of funds? Will the distributions remain constant regardless of market conditions?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on February 20, 2026
Q: Dear Peter et al:

This is a follow up to Lyle's question on Feb 17th. If one has a professional corporation and it's related investment account, (Non-Regd) won't holding ZEQT or VEQT cause tax drag? (Dividend withholding) Do you think holding HEQT is a better option? This goes back to my own earlier question about where should one park their investments? Which ETF goes into what bucket?! My apologies for my poor grammatical format :) Many Thanks in advance.
Read Answer Asked by Savalai on February 20, 2026
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