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Q: Can you please rank the quality of these U.S. Consumer Staple stocks with regards to the increasing of their respective dividends going forward as well as the rebounding of their business when sentiment turns favourable towards this sector?
Read Answer Asked by James on December 01, 2025
Q: Can you give the names of 10 quality stocks in defensive sectors please.
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Rob on November 06, 2025
Q: I half positions in the ten stocks listed and I am down 12%+ in all of them. Please rank them in terms of best candidate(s) to increase to a full position now vs waiting. Also advise if the lowest ranked should just be exited altogether
Read Answer Asked by Chris on November 06, 2025
Q: Hi 5i, Would you please suggest a couple of USA dividend/growth stocks/etfs for my RRSP. Thank you!!!!
Read Answer Asked by Fernando on October 09, 2025
Q: My daughter has the above investments in her regular account. She has now opened a TFSA and plans to contribute regularly. The horizon is long (money not needed for 10-20 years). Her portfolio is not very well balanced. Could you offer advice on 5-8 best stocks (Canadian or available on the NEO exchange) that would be promising investments whilst improving sectorial balance?
Read Answer Asked by jacques on October 02, 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 am looking to build a diversified portfolio across various sectors and am considering adding these for consumer/healthcare/technology. Are these good picks, or would you advise against any of them, and in which order would you purchase? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Kasia on September 03, 2025
Q: Hello, can I have your top ten list of consumer stocks, Canadian or CDRs, based on projected total return (share price plus dividends, if applicable), for a 5+ years holding period? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Martin on July 23, 2025
Q: Hello 5i Team,

What are your top 12 more conservative or dividend-generating US stocks to buy in an RRSP for a 3-5 year hold?

Thanks in advance for your always helpful advice!
Read Answer Asked by Keith on July 14, 2025
Q: why are consumer staple stock like these ones not doing well.are these cheap to buy at current levels.... can you pls rank these in your preference order many thanks
Read Answer Asked by adam on July 14, 2025
Q: I have 6 years before I must draw from my RRSP. I have no consumer staples or consumer defensive stocks in any of my accounts. Can you recommend 3 US stocks that you like in each of these sector.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked on July 04, 2025
Q: If you were looking specifically at dividend safety and dividend growth, what would you prefer to own, JNJ or PG and why? is there another dividend growth company you would prefer for a US dividend account?
Read Answer Asked by Frank on June 30, 2025
Q: Hello 5i,
Since KO has split 10 for 1 is it an opportunity to jump in? I would be giving up PEP and PG. PEP has been down for 2 years though PG is at a peak I feel taking advantage of the KO price would be an advantage. Your thoughts please.
Stanley
Read Answer Asked by STANLEY on June 04, 2025
Q: Greetings Folks:
Given I am 79 years of age, do feel there are better options than waiting out UNH's revival? We are currently also invested in ElV.
Thanks millions for your great support!!!!
brian
Read Answer Asked by Brian on May 29, 2025
Q: What are your top suggestions for the best positioned Canadian and US dividend paying stocks where dividend is safe and where the stocks have some potential for growth? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Luc on May 26, 2025
Q: Looking for decent dividends with above-average, consistent dividend growth - would you have 3 picks in Canada and the US that I can consider for long-term holdings? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on May 13, 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