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Q: Hi Peter and Team,

This is the first question for this Middlefield ETF. I realize that its MER is quite high, but its performance appears to be above its peers. I am also impressed with its 5.085% distribution yield and its very low Beta of 0.34.

Portfolio Analytics indicates that we’re too low in the Healthcare sector as well as US holdings. This ETF could reduce the imbalance.

What is your opinion on MHCD at this time? Are there other ETFs in this sector that you find more compelling?

Thanks as always for your valued insight.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on December 16, 2025
Q: I am looking to consolidate my growth portfolio. What are your suggestions on replacing these stocks

CHKP,KO, MCD, MDT,HSIC,UPS,NFLX
with
CRWD/PANW,TSM,ISRG,NVDA,LLY,UNH,COST

Read Answer Asked by Andrews on December 15, 2025
Q: Hello 5i - please take the number of credits you need. I began investing last year and have the following portfolio/down rounded up: GOOG: 6%, BN 7%, CSU 4%, DOL 4%, ENB 7%, HXS 9.5%, IFC 5.5%, META 4%, SHOP 7%, WSP 5%, AXON 4%, BRKB 6.5%, ISRG 6.5%, NVDA 2.5%, CRM 2%, AEM 1.2%, BAM 6%, H 1%, LMN 2%, AMZN 5%. I have about 40% cash to add in. Can you please advise of the following: 1. any key stocks you would recommend I add? Please prioritize with 1 being highest recommendation and 5 being lowest recommendation. 2. Any stocks you would recommend I sell? I am interested in a 5 year view. Thank you so much!
Read Answer Asked by Kathryn on November 28, 2025
Q: What U.S. companies would you recommend for a US $ TFSA ?
Read Answer Asked by Valerie on November 27, 2025
Q: I'm looking for a growth stock for the long term without too much volatility in either Canada or the US. Can you give me 2 picks and why? If you think there are better alternatives than the ones I've suggested, please provide them.
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on November 21, 2025
Q: want to raise some cash(tech breaking down technically) in what order would you sell the above listed stocks bearing some are winners and some are losers so what your recommendation sell winners or losers first without getting in to too much specifics. CSU as an example sell now to claim loss or then buy back after 30 days FFH on the other hand is up 60% so sell now and hope to buy back later at lower price. what would you do? Remember i want to raise cash so how would you approach this rebalancing ...thanks for your help
Read Answer Asked by Terence on November 21, 2025
Q: What would be your top 5 picks for a minimum 5 year hold
Read Answer Asked by Brian on November 19, 2025
Q: In case of market pullback. What will be your top 5 US and Canadian companies you would like to buy? Considering diversification within these 10 names.

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Gurdeep on November 17, 2025
Q: The above stocks make up 80.4% of my holdings. Goog and BN @7% each. The next 5 @ 4% each and the rest at or close to 3% each. For a 10 year horizon, with risk/reward in mind, where would you invest if you had 10% of the portfolio in dry powder- new cash. Any you would sell? Note, I have been trimming CLS, VRT and NBIS to control AI exposure.

Thanks again for all the insights - love the service you provide.
Read Answer Asked by Don on November 12, 2025
Q: What might be 10 stocks (trading on a usa exchange but not necessarily a US company) that you would suggest holding for all of 2026 as a portfolio. Thank you.

Jason
Read Answer Asked by Jason on November 05, 2025
Q: I have a half position in ISRG (bought before latest Q). Would you go for adding to it (if it was your position to build on momentum) OVER buying LLY to get to 6% in US$ health? Looking for growth. I already have 3% in WELL
Read Answer Asked by JR on October 28, 2025
Q: Good Day,

With the end of the year approaching and the US poking the tarriff bear again (pun... intended?), do you see more selling/profit taking coming in the end of the year?

It seems many names have either been hit by these latest developments, have unsubstantiated short report attacks, or have no news declines. What are some of your favourite names right now that have solid outlooks/execution and some real potential for strong recovery? Say 10 names, mix of Canada and US with attractive entry prices?

Secondly, what would be your main buy targets likely to see tax loss selling? What would be an attractive entry price for them?

No need for megacap names, I'm well represented there.

Thanks!

James
Read Answer Asked by James on October 16, 2025
Q: Hi, could you suggest a couple each of your fav. small, mid and large cap biotech stocks and why you like them.

thanks, M
Read Answer Asked by Mark on October 08, 2025
Q: We hold most of the 5i Balanced and some of the income portfolio stocks plus the fallowing us stocks. amzn, brk.b, cost, goog, isrg, lly, msft, nvda, smci, vrt, v. Berkshire is over 8% and the others are 5% please suggest a couple of us names to add to this portfolio. or any to trim. ( US is a growth portfolio ).
Thank you for your superb service over more than 10 years. Ian
Read Answer Asked by Ian on October 01, 2025
Q: Hi,
I want to buy Healthcare stocks.
Can you please recommend in order of preference a top 10 mix of Canadian and USD names. Can you also add a growth/risk rating 1 to 10 with 10 being highest growth and 10 being highest risk.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Marco on September 30, 2025
Q: Hello 5i,
New to portfolio analytics, can’t say enough about this team! Bravo.

Circumstances forced me to shuffle financially this past year.
43, pension, rentals. 55 freedom or forget it.

Highest conviction, growth, maj; tech, leaning themes to the next decade, a sprinkle of sector diversity, large/mid/small caps, predominantly US. I’m aware of course of all the caveats here lol. A 12-15 starter pack would be fabulous.

This is you starting today; You have 300k.
I do add 700 per week, please exclude
BN, TRI, ISRG, COST, HIMS, NBIS, NVDA, BKSY.

Eagerly waiting! Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Adam on September 30, 2025
Q: Could I have three US Healthcare names you recommend today please.
Many thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Issaku on September 26, 2025
Q: In your answer to a recent question from Tim about how to prepare for an inevitable market correction, you suggested holding stocks in defensive areas of Consumer Staples, Utilities, and Healthcare, Can you pls provide 5-6 names in each of those areas that you would want to hold. A mix of Cdn and US would be great. Thank you for your excellent service.
Read Answer Asked by Leonard on September 20, 2025
Q: Hi I currently hold these US companies. Can you please suggest your top 10 US companies that would compliment these the best for a long term hold? In order ideally. A growth rating 1-10 (10 being the best) and a risk rating 1-10(10 being the riskiest)

Thanks so much
Read Answer Asked by Nick on September 11, 2025
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