Investment Q&A

Q: I understand the debt to equity is 55%. Being around 20 years, what was there worst year??
Regards
Capital direct income fund

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Read Answer Asked by Bill on January 29, 2026

• Constellation Software Inc. (CSU $2,423.44)
  • $2,423.44 P/E (TTM): 55.68X Cap: $51.58B
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• Thomson Reuters Corporation (TRI $117.58)
  • $117.58 P/E (TTM): 22.2X Cap: $53.46B
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• Topicus.com Inc. (TOI $92.12)
  • $92.12 P/E (TTM): 801.92X Cap: $7.86B
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• Lumine Group Inc. (LMN $20.18)
  • $20.18 P/E (TTM): 75.65X Cap: $5.13B
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Q: I currently don't hold any companies in the software space and I am looking to add some of these to my current portfolio. How would you rank them in order of purchase for a long term hold?

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Read Answer Asked by Sean on January 29, 2026

• Alphabet Inc. (GOOG $325.43)
  • $325.43 P/E (TTM): 29.89X Cap: $3.90T
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• Micron Technology Inc. (MU $386.53)
  • $386.53 P/E (TTM): 52.0X Cap: $444.22B
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• RTX Corporation (RTX $197.79)
  • $197.79 P/E (TTM): 40.79X Cap: $266.35B
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• Brookfield Corporation Class A Limited Voting Shares (BN $63.07)
  • $63.07 P/E (TTM): 88.7X Cap: $138.55B
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Q: Hi,

In October ’24 I asked 5i to identify:

A) ~10 favourite stocks drawn from its 3 model portfolios
B) ~6 highest conviction US picks.

The answer was:

A) From portfolios: CSU, TRI, TFII, WSP, BAM, BN, GLXY, CLS, SHOP, DSG

B) US: NVDA, ISRG, BKNG, LLY, BRK.B, GOOG

If asked the same question today, what would the 5i response be?
( Goal is best total return, long term )

Thank you.

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Read Answer Asked by Trevor on January 29, 2026

• Fairfax India Holdings Corporation Subordinate Voting Shares (FIH.U $17.61)
  • $17.61 P/E (TTM): 72.29X Cap: $2.33B
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• iShares India Index ETF (XID $47.18)
  • $47.18 P/E (TTM): 19.17X Cap: $134M
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Q: I know it’s not in your wheelhouse but would you have a good suggestion to invest in India? With the European trade deal and potential for increased trade around the world including Canada, it seems like a good place to begin investing a small portion of one’s portfolio

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Read Answer Asked by Dennis on January 29, 2026

• Aritzia Inc. Subordinate Voting Shares (ATZ $112.90)
  • $112.90 P/E (TTM): 47.1X Cap: $12.99B
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Q: I must have missed the news release that sent Atz shares from about 140 to 108 in the past few weeks.
What happened , any idea .

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Read Answer Asked by Leon on January 29, 2026

• Adobe Inc. (ADBE $268.59)
  • $268.59 P/E (TTM): 16.36X Cap: $110.16B
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• iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV $85.16)
  • $85.16 P/E (TTM): 41.52X Cap: $5.53B
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Q: If one sells ADBE at a loss and buys IGV, is the loss accepted by CRA or because it's included in IGV will not be accepted.

Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Marios on January 29, 2026

• SoFi Technologies Inc. (SOFI $21.49)
  • $21.49 P/E (TTM): 37.25X Cap: $26.26B
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• Robinhood Markets Inc. (HOOD $88.56)
  • $88.56 P/E (TTM): 34.51X Cap: $74.47B
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Q: Hi! I keep seeing commercials for Sofi accounts in the US, and it seems enticing. I never see commercials for Robinhood. I hold HOOD and am wondering what the difference is between this and Sofi. Why should one continue to hold HOOD, and is the negative momentum due to competition? Does one hold through this negative momentum? Thank you for your insight.

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Read Answer Asked by Neil on January 29, 2026

• Hemisphere Energy Corporation (HME $2.12)
  • $2.12 P/E (TTM): 7.0X Cap: $198M
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Q: I bought and traded out of HME and then re-purchased at the recent low... It is a fairly small producer and the stock price seems to be range-bound... $1.89 to $2.20 ± . What are the long term prospects for this company ? Should I just keep flipping it for a profit , or do you see it pivoting upward ?

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Read Answer Asked by Thomas on January 29, 2026

• Meta Platforms Inc. (META $679.59)
  • $679.59 P/E (TTM): 29.29X Cap: $1.67T
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• Intuit Inc. (INTU $438.40)
  • $438.40 P/E (TTM): 30.48X Cap: $123.54B
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• Home Depot Inc. (The) (HD $379.36)
  • $379.36 P/E (TTM): 26.27X Cap: $383.42B
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• United Rentals Inc. (URI $882.36)
  • $882.36 P/E (TTM): 23.17X Cap: $56.66B
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• Constellation Software Inc. (CSU $2,423.44)
  • $2,423.44 P/E (TTM): 55.68X Cap: $51.58B
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• TFI International Inc. (TFII $165.85)
  • $165.85 P/E (TTM): 31.16X Cap: $13.70B
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• Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD $78.82)
  • $78.82 P/E (TTM): 20.58X Cap: $72.89B
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• goeasy Ltd. (GSY $131.84)
  • $131.84 P/E (TTM): 9.56X Cap: $2.10B
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• Brookfield Corporation Class A Limited Voting Shares (BN $63.07)
  • $63.07 P/E (TTM): 88.7X Cap: $138.55B
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• Nvidia CDR (CAD Hedged) (NVDA $43.30)
  • $43.30 P/E (TTM): 63.06X Cap: $6.16T
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Q: Hi,

Sorry my last question meant to ask about individual stock compounders, not ETF's. Can you list 5 Cdn and US names that you would DCA into over time? For example, I'm assuming BN would be on that list. What other names? Looking for names that can CAGR +10-20% over time. Thanks!

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Read Answer Asked by Keith on January 29, 2026

• iShares Core MSCI All Country World ex Canada Index ETF (XAW $52.94)
  • $52.94 P/E (TTM): 6.05X Cap: $3.81B
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• iShares Core S&P U.S. Total Market Index ETF (XUU $69.12)
  • $69.12 P/E (TTM): 24.53X Cap: $4.06B
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• iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC $52.39)
  • $52.39 P/E (TTM): 14.32X Cap: $23.87B
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Q: Would have any concerns or recommendations for a retired senior with a employment pension. Having a total portfolio consisting of xuu.ca, xaw.ca and xic.ca?

Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Brian on January 29, 2026

• Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT $637.89)
  • $637.89 P/E (TTM): 34.72X Cap: $143.47B
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• Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC $709.28)
  • $709.28 P/E (TTM): 25.51X Cap: $100.63B
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• Waste Management Inc. (WM $229.44)
  • $229.44 P/E (TTM): 35.66X Cap: $91.36B
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• WSP Global Inc. (WSP $264.58)
  • $264.58 P/E (TTM): 39.76X Cap: $34.72B
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• Comfort Systems USA Inc. (FIX $1,284.12)
  • $1,284.12 P/E (TTM): 52.11X Cap: $43.39B
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• SPX Technologies Inc. (SPXC $226.23)
  • $226.23 P/E (TTM): 47.5X Cap: $10.73B
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• Stantec Inc (STN $102.01)
  • $102.01 P/E (TTM): 32.61X Cap: $11.55B
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• GFL Environmental Inc. subordinate voting shares (GFL $57.99)
  • $57.99 P/E (TTM): 6.34X Cap: $20.84B
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• MDA Space Ltd. (MDA $36.11)
  • $36.11 P/E (TTM): 40.59X Cap: $4.35B
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• Karman Holdings Inc. (KRMN $97.06)
  • $97.06 P/E (TTM): 1362.29X Cap: $12.61B
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Q: Can you suggest some stock and ETF's traded on both US and CDN exchanges that employ many blue collar workers that may not be effected by AI implementation. My thinking is that one always needs humans to do "actual" labour like building homes, plumbing & electrical maintenance etc. Does this make sense?

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Read Answer Asked by Ian on January 29, 2026

• iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV $85.16)
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Q: Every year I take 10% of my portfolio and invest in a specific sector ETF. Last year it was financials with a 36% return thanks to your recommendations 😊. What one sector would you invest in for 2026 and which ETF would that be?
Thank you for your excellent work!

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Read Answer Asked by Mike on January 29, 2026

• Harvest Cameco Enhanced High Income Shares ETF (CCOE $18.19)
  • $18.19 P/E (TTM): 96.5X Cap: $12M
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Q: What do you think of this Harvest ETF as way to play Cameco and uranium. Paying a hefty dividend. Sustainable?
Guy

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Read Answer Asked by Guy R. on January 29, 2026

• Groupe Dynamite Inc. Subordinate voting shares (GRGD $73.22)
  • $73.22 P/E (TTM): 48.26X Cap: $7.89B
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Q: GRGD is down 15% last 30 days. Any concerns? What may be causing this decline?

Still bullish?

Thank you

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Read Answer Asked by Nick on January 29, 2026

• Edison International (EIX $63.68)
  • $63.68 P/E (TTM): 8.36X Cap: $24.63B
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• Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (BNS $104.77)
  • $104.77 P/E (TTM): 25.63X Cap: $129.49B
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• Enbridge Inc. (ENB $68.11)
  • $68.11 P/E (TTM): 26.29X Cap: $149.94B
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• Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (BEP.UN $41.76)
  • $41.76 Cap: $27.37B
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• A & W Food Services of Canada Inc. (AW $36.50)
  • $36.50 P/E (TTM): 31.47X Cap: $875M
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Q: Do you have a sense of the liability potential for EIX with regard to California wildfires? EIX share price has recovered significantly from Jun of last year and I am within 1.5% of breakeven. What would you recommend to the 'income investors' in the group? Buy, sell, hold? If "sell", what would you replace it with?

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Read Answer Asked by Robert on January 29, 2026

• Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. Limited Partnership Units (BEP $30.80)
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• Brookfield Renewable Corporation Class A Subordinate (BEPC $42.33)
  • $42.33 Cap: $14.23B
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Q: I own both BEP and BEPC in my US Dollar TFSA.
Is the price action generally the same for both?
Would you expect total return to be the same (incl. taxes)?
If yes, which one would choose to consolidate and keep?
Many thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by Ian on January 29, 2026

• Regan Floating Rate MBS ETF (MBSF $25.62)
  • $25.62 P/E (TTM): 31.9X Cap: $175M
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Q: Just wondering what your thoughts are on MBSF (Regan Floating Rate MBS ETF). It was noted on BNN this morning. Is the dividend of 4.62% correct and is it safe ? Any red flags with this one ?

Also it is not in your database.

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Read Answer Asked by Randy on January 29, 2026

• Advanced Energy Industries Inc. (AEIS $278.03)
  • $278.03 P/E (TTM): 71.87X Cap: $9.60B
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• MKS Inc. (MKSI $249.24)
  • $249.24 P/E (TTM): 58.83X Cap: $16.31B
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• MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc. (MTSI $237.49)
  • $237.49 Cap: $16.12B
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• Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (CRDO $122.44)
  • $122.44 P/E (TTM): 96.03X Cap: $20.12B
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Q: Hi team,

These 4 companies in the field of AI are apparently considered undervalued by Bank of America.

Do you think they are a good buy now for a growth portfolio ?

Gratefully,

Jacques IDS

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Read Answer Asked by Jacques on January 29, 2026

• Constellation Software Inc. (CSU $2,423.44)
  • $2,423.44 P/E (TTM): 55.68X Cap: $51.58B
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• Thomson Reuters Corporation (TRI $117.58)
  • $117.58 P/E (TTM): 22.2X Cap: $53.46B
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• Topicus.com Inc. (TOI $92.12)
  • $92.12 P/E (TTM): 801.92X Cap: $7.86B
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• Genius Sports Limited (GENI $6.39)
  • $6.39 Cap: $1.46B
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• Sportradar Group AG (SRAD $17.19)
  • $17.19 Cap: $5.08B
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• Lumine Group Inc. (LMN $20.18)
  • $20.18 P/E (TTM): 75.65X Cap: $5.13B
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Q: Patience is wearing thin on some of these names, they just continue to have negative momentum and I don't want to sell into the negativity and sell just because others are selling. What are your thoughts? Are fundamentals still strong in these quality companies? Is your updated view still a hold on these? Thanks!

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Read Answer Asked by Keith on January 29, 2026

• Scandium Canada Ltd. (SCD $0.21)
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Q: Hi 5i, Can I have your opinion on "Scandium Canada Ltd" , is this true: Scandium is now officially a Critical Mineral in Canada Government-backed equity-like royalty.
https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/SCD.

Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Fernando on January 29, 2026