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Q: Good morning;

I am doing some rebalancing of my portfolio. In light of my views on world events over the next 3-5 years I am looking for the top 3 "Consumer Defensive" stocks. I believe there to be risk in the US dollar over this period so would appreciate your recommendations on 3 Canadian and 3 American consumer defensive stocks and what makes them a consideration.

As always, thanks for your insights!
Read Answer Asked by Dave on November 03, 2025
Q: Can you provide an updated commentary, similar to your last answer from July 2024 ?
Has anything changed ?
Read Answer Asked by Jabs on October 02, 2025
Q: Hello,
Can you please recommend a few US blue chip large cap with reasonable valuation, decent dividend, some growth, buy and forget type of stock. I am reviewing my portfolio and looking for some ideas. No need to comment on why you like the names. Thank you,
Read Answer Asked by Pierre on May 21, 2024
Q: Portfolio Analytics is saying I need to increase consumer cyclical and defensive holding. Can you give me a couple of stocks in Canada and the United States with steady dividends and low risk. And a couple of ETF's too.

Thanks Greg
Read Answer Asked by Greg on October 22, 2022
Q: I am concerned that I don’t have enough cash in my RRSP portfolio.
I have these stocks in my Canadian RRSP:
Canopy, Crescent, Kinross, Suncor, Well Health and Whitecap.
US RRSP
Amazon, Apple, Costco, Kroger Microsoft, Starbucks and Verizon
Which ones would you recommend I sell?
Read Answer Asked by Diane on January 28, 2021
Q: Looking to add a bit of consumer staples to the portfolio within the US. Not entirely apples to apples but could you please indicate your preference to either one of these listed or a combination?
Thanks, Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on January 06, 2021
Q: Hi, do you have an updated opinion on KR? I'm trying to round out a top 5 list (US or CAN, doesn't matter) for Consumer Staples. The other 4 are above.
Anything obvious missing? that you would pick over the above 5?
Read Answer Asked by Kel on April 20, 2020
Q: Could AMZN prior to buying Whole Foods short stocks like Kroger, Costco, Target and Wal Mart and use the money made on the short to buy Whole Foods for the win?
Most companies use cash to buy equities. Or would this be totally offside?
Read Answer Asked by Terry on September 15, 2017
Q: I used to own both Kruger, Supervalue, Metro but sold a year ago when it was clear that they would be hit over the past year by food deflation. I believe it is time to start buying on value. How would you rank the three? Your opinion may alter my initial thought of buying equal weights of each.
Read Answer Asked by Anthony on January 25, 2017
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