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Q: Two part question here. I am trying to add PEG ratio to my thinking about stocks. It seems like a useful metric that combines growth with value. But I don't see it listed frequently enough for Canadian equities. I presume you work with trailing P/E and divide it by growth rather than forward P/E. Is that correct? I also realize I should be looking out for oddities in trailing P/E that shift it one way or another. Anything else I should be looking for? Second, I look at GOOG and it reads well at both a very reasonable forward P/E and PEG under 1. Are there other stocks you see with that combination? Thank-you.
Read Answer Asked by Alex on May 05, 2025
Q: Given that they had been put into the penalty box because of past transgressions with account openings, I had a thesis that WFC would benefit significantly from the Trump administration plan to deregulate. Unfortunately, my timing was off, the shares had already increased and dropped after I invested. At this point I wonder if I should abandon my thesis and move to another financial holding. In your view, would GS be a better investment? And why? Alternatively, although Regional banks were hit hard in the past, FITB seems to be favourably viewed; would that be better than WFC or GS? And if so, why? This is in a TFSA and looking for growth, not income. Many thanks for your excellent service.
Read Answer Asked by Leonard on April 29, 2025
Q: Hi group presently holding 20%in cash (wait or start nibbling now). Light on both Cad /Us financials so can you give me you top 3 (in order of preference) in both US and Cad. Also light on gold and energy same analysis please. Thanks for all your guidance it is much appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Terence on April 24, 2025
Q: We are down about 15% from the peak of the S&P 500. I have about 5% of my portfolio in USD cash to deploy. Would you advise going a fifth of my cash for every 3% further fall in the S&P 500? I have enough Google and Meta, but was looking at JPM and Apple. Any other US names you can suggest?
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on April 22, 2025
Q: What would be your best three stocks for a long term hold that have a good combination of dividend yield and modest growth on both the US and Canadian side of the border ?
Read Answer Asked by Robbie on April 21, 2025
Q: What would be your top 10 US and Canadian stocks for a recession into 2028 with a 75% value ,25% growth protectionist portfolio strategy thanks
Read Answer Asked by andre on April 10, 2025
Q: What’s the best way to play the US and Canadian financials in this market? Stocks or funds are fine.
Read Answer Asked by Gary on April 07, 2025
Q: Given the volatility of markets, I would like to purchase some small quantities of equities shares as I have some cash to invest. Which equities would you recommend, top 5 in Nasdaq, S&P 500, and TSX.

Best,
Neeraj
Read Answer Asked by Neeraj on April 07, 2025
Q: Thinking of adding to my holdings which have been hit today. Could you place the following in order, most attractive first? TXN, MAR, NKE, AAPL, FTNT, CNQ, JPM,
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on April 04, 2025
Q: Hi Folks,
I am looking to add some more US names in my RRSP account. I currently have AMZN, PG, V, MSFT, AAPL, GOOGL, ABBV and PFE( along with CDN names 50/50 split). Can you recommend 3 US names regardless of sector?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by JOHN on March 20, 2025
Q: Hi group short on financials /gold /silver / oil.... so in what order and what entry price would you add Presently own GSY (4 % position.) also GDXJ (2% weighting ) ARX (5% position ) FFH 5% position...any other suggestions in these sectors are welcome. thanks for your help with this
Read Answer Asked by Terence on March 12, 2025
Q: Give me 5 stocks in Canada and 5 in the US that will not be affected that much even if Trump raises the tariffs 25% or more.
Thanks Again
Read Answer Asked by eugene on March 03, 2025
Q: In January you suggested a portfolio for 2025 could look like the one noted below. I’m 90% invested. position size is a high of 5% (full position) and 2.5% (half position) depending on my perception of size/risk. Based on the current climate, I lowered Nvidia is down to 3.5% - anything you would modify today? 5i - a mix of quality Cdn. and US stocks, with a lean to growth: GOOG, NVDA, VRT, CLBT, AXON, JPM, RTX, CRM, NBIS, ISRG, BKNG. CSU, TRI, BN, WSP, WELL, GLXY, CLS, ENB, TD, SLF, V, BAM, COST and CRWD. Calling out I also have a 4% position in Amazon and 2% Shopify.
Read Answer Asked by Don on February 26, 2025
Q: Ignoring any crypto implications (I am decently invested in that area), do you think liberalizing the financial regulations in the US is likely to produce outsized short to medium term gains in that sector? If so, can you recommend a couple of solid names, a couple of speculative names and a couple of ETFs. Thanks again for the great service.
Read Answer Asked by Alex on February 07, 2025
Q: Hi Folks,

Can you suggest 3 conservative growth stocks and 3 aggressive growth stocks for each the U.S. side and the Canadian side that you would be buyers of today for a 5 year hold?
Many thanks for your sage advice through the ups and downs of this turbulent market!
Read Answer Asked by Josh on February 06, 2025
Q: I don't really want to spend C$1.45+ for each USD cash. So to gain US market exposure, does it make sense to buy CDRs of US companies (Cdn $ version of their large cap stocks) ? for example JPM, MSFT, GOOGL, BRK.B etc.
Read Answer Asked by EDWARD on February 05, 2025
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