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Q: Good Morning 5i,
I have held VEE for a number of years as part of my global exposure in my portfolio. I would like to replace it with another global ETF. Could you suggest 3 other ETF's that would provide more upside over the next 5 years. I also hold XWD so avoiding any overlap is a consideration.
Thanks for all you do for us each day.
Dan
Read Answer Asked by Dan on January 31, 2024
Q: I have been noticing that more so than ever questions have been directed to you in regards to energy related stocks as opposed to tech, do you think that is a reflection of sentiment shifting towards value vs growth from the retail end?
Read Answer Asked by simon on January 31, 2024
Q: Hi, can you give me your 5 best US growth stocks ideas, ranked 1 to 5 (one being best), with a high degree of safety yet good growth to hold and not touch for 3-5 years? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Harry on January 31, 2024
Q: In terms of growth and quality, what is your strongest long term recommendation for each of the following investment themes:

Artificial intelligence
Cybersecurity
Cloud computing
Digital payments
Online advertising
Infrastructure rebuild
Alternative/clean energy
Asian consumer spending
Medical needs of an aging population

My preference is for single stock ideas (US, Canadian or international) rather than ETFs, if possible.
Read Answer Asked by Brian on January 31, 2024
Q: Which 5 Canadian and 5 US companies would you buy for pure growth over the next 6 months? Can you provide a bullet for each on risk and main reasons for selection?
Read Answer Asked on January 31, 2024
Q: Hello 5i team

This fall I accumulated a basket of perpetual preferred shares composed of L.PR.B, BN.PR.N, SLF.PR.D, MFC.PR.C, FTS.PR.F (all recommended by 5i in 2023). The (TFSA) return on this basket is currently 8% (dividend not included).

(L.PR.B has the highest weighting = 40%)


Questions :

1- What should I expect in the coming months in the current rate and economic context, including the possibility of a recession?

2- Would you feel comfortable keeping this basket for the next 5 years?


Thanks to the whole team.
Read Answer Asked by Charles on January 31, 2024
Q: Regarding Hammond Power. Your thoughts on if the margins are sustainable considering the supply constrained environment of the pandemic and who is their number one competitor ?

Read Answer Asked by Michael on January 31, 2024
Q: Hi,

Thank you for answering Scott's question today (Jan 30, 2024) and choosing BIPC. His question didn't include all the components of BN behemoth. I know your favorite is BN for growth and BAM for dividends. Can you rank order others, especially BEPC/BIP? To one of earlier questions about energy stocks you chose BEPC. I understand the rationale there. If you were to ignore the energy sector where would BEPC stand?
Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Savalai on January 31, 2024
Q: Hi 5i Team - I am familiar with the following terms/metrics but not completely sure of what they mean in context. Could you explain the difference between earnings, net earnings and profitability.. Also how does cash flow differ from free cash flow. Does a company with free cash flow mean that it's profitable. Along these lines what is a good way of measuring profitability.
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Rob on January 31, 2024
Q: I’m looking for some niche type ETF’s that would have companies that supply electrical parts,/equipment suppliers for the electrical infrastructure build that many people are suggesting is coming. It would possibly hold companies like WIRE.
Also if there is an ETF that would contain companies that will benefit from the large data centres that AI companies will require to be built. This ETF would hold companies like FIX.
If there are none than maybe you could drop a few names under each category. HPS.A has been a great find. Thank you. Looking for others in the same field.
Terry
Read Answer Asked by Terry on January 31, 2024
Q: These stocks are my US non registered portfolio, and are all at a loss, to varying degrees. Which stocks would you hold, which ones to sell, and what would you replace them with? Any sector, moderate risk
Read Answer Asked by Linda on January 31, 2024
Q: Hello 5i team,
You recommended in a previous question TUHY instead of HYI (being terminated in March of this year). I also have XHY in my TFSA. Is not TUHY and XHY almost the same except that XHY is CAD-hedged and is larger in market cap?

I am wondering which one has Canadian high yield bond exposure as well as US? Or is it that there is not much coverage in CAN in general?

Andrew
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on January 31, 2024
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