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Q: After Friday's big market drop, what are the best 5 stocks currently that are "safe" with a growing dividend, to start positions in?
Read Answer Asked by Ann on February 25, 2025
Q: While I am very overweight oil & gas producers I am not concerned as I bought several of these at under $1 which explains the overweight position. However, I do have capital losses on BTE and that got me thinking that maybe I should consolidate into the 3 best if I can manage the large capital gains tax. Would MEG, TVE and WCP be your choice? My only concern would be VRN which is currently a 7 bagger and I'd have to do that over time. Any comments or concerns with this or should I just continue to hold all. I do have a very large, diversified portfolio.
Read Answer Asked by Earl on February 25, 2025
Q: I have decided to orientate my portfolio more towards the US, while keeping approximately 30% Canadian. I am also looking at India for my first international investment. Most of these stocks are asset light and large cap.
In the US the sectors are non bank financials, tech, and industrials. In Canada I have chosen large caps with significant non Canada revenue.
My dividend income would decrease but I can handle that. This would be an equal weight portfolio.

What do you think of this approach and of the individual stocks?
Should I just buy an SPY 500 etf for the US ?
Is FFH appropriate for India or is there an ETF you would recommend ?
Thanks .Derek
Read Answer Asked by Derek on February 25, 2025
Q: Hello, what is your view on RTX? It has had a return of close to 40% in the past year. Obviously, I don't expect it to continue at that pace. With tariffs possibly coming, it would affect Pratt&Whitney in Canada. I like the co but I'm debating whether to sell and protect my gain in order to rebalance my portfolio. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Martin on February 25, 2025
Q: Hi All at 5i!
I am wondering what your thoughts are on Sterling. I initially bought it at $53 and have trimmed away some of the gains. They report on the 25 th . The stock has declined in value over the last while. Do you still think it has good future prospects for growth.
Cheers,
Tamara
Read Answer Asked by Tamara on February 25, 2025
Q: Can you recommend 2 or 3 Canadian and US bond ETF's (or any other fixed income) that have higher yields (5+%)?
Read Answer Asked by David on February 25, 2025
Q: Hello 5i!

I know this company has some significant geo-political challenges but are the fundamentals still attractive despite these risks?
Respecting you don’t have a crystal ball do you see the geo-political risks as too great to be a buyer or would you be buyers now that the stock has dropped 40% in a short period?
I am a growth oriented investor with higher tolerance for risk within reason.

As always thanks for your sage advice in these volatile times - your team continues to steer us with wisdom and reasonability and this is appreciated!
Read Answer Asked by Josh on February 25, 2025
Q: November 2020 was your last response on the business fundamentals of this company. Recognizing that the stock price has dropped even more since then, what has changed with this company's outlook when comparing time periods?

How is its balance sheet and drug pipeline compared to Pfizer?

Pfizer is clearly more of an income play but that aside, do you favour one or the other for any particular reason?
Read Answer Asked by James on February 25, 2025
Q: Hello, how do you feel about taking a position in both these stocks for safer compounding places to hide in these volatile markets ? If so, would these prices be fair or would waiting for a larger pullback make more sense ? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Robbie on February 25, 2025
Q: Good morning: Which of the brookfield companies you think will be most benefitted in the next 12-18 months. Could u listed them in order of preference?
Secondly, How much does each of these companies contributed into the parent BN's bottom line. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by DAVID on February 25, 2025
Q: Hello 5i
Please give an entry point for each of these stocks and would you buy them today?
Read Answer Asked by John on February 25, 2025
Q: Hi there. With the recent uncertainty in the markets, what is your opinion on HYLD.CA?
Does it make sense to be more diversified when deploying new money in this current environment and have a larger amount of investable capital in ETF type funds that pay higher yields- as opposed to individual names? Do you see the Canadian dollar gaining some strength as we head further into 2025?

Thank-you as always!
Read Answer Asked by Lesley on February 25, 2025
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