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Q: If YOU were starting a portfolio right now in this market, which 10 stocks (more or less in order) would you buy with pure growth on your mind? Ignore diversification for the purpose of this question. 3 - 5 year hold. Canadian or US Stocks.

A brief explanation for each.

Thanks so much!

Read Answer Asked by Nick on April 22, 2026
Q: Using the baseball analogy in what inning would you say we are in as far as the buildout of data centres? With what's going on in our crazy world, would you say the build out will slow down or speed up over the next year? Finally, what would be your top 3 picks 5i investors should own if wanting to participate in data centre buildout? As always, thanks for your valuable guidance.
Read Answer Asked by Les on April 22, 2026
Q: DOL is down around say 16% YTD, COST, WMT are up 16% and more, why do you feel this is happening with the tight $ for a lot of customers in todays economy as most families are living paycheck to paycheck.
Thanks Again
Read Answer Asked by eugene on April 22, 2026
Q: I’m looking at starting a position in Celestica. Aggressive growth in my TFSA is the goal. One concern I have come across is the potential fraud case about Google switching suppliers. I realize these potential cases are a dime a dozen but after my recent GSY experience I am extra vigilant about potential malfeasance on the part of management, either real or imagined, as either scenario is bad for the company. Could you please offer any insight into this situation. I’m fine with short-term noise but if there’s potential for lingering issues I’d rather put the money elsewhere. Thanks for your insight.
Read Answer Asked by Warren on April 22, 2026
Q: I have been a happy, satisfied member of 5i for 10 years and in all that time I have shied away from placing much importance P/E ratios, mostly because I sensed 5i finds P/E ratios can sometimes be misleading. Curiosity has gotten the better of me today. Without having done a deep dive, what should I glean from the information profile if you do or do not have a P/E ratio in the profile box? Is the lack of a P/E number a fed flag? Why does FLY have negative -12 or -16 over last 5 years?
Read Answer Asked by Lionel on April 22, 2026
Q: I am a large shareholder in this company having held it for more than 20 years. With today's takeover by AEM it is my largest holding by far but with the CVR (contingent value right) holders of the shares would likely receive another 25% in cash for the shares over a 10 year period. Can you go over the deal and advise what would be the best course of action please? John
Read Answer Asked by John on April 22, 2026
Q: Would you consider silver a good medium to long term investment?
If so, would you buy mines, or etfs, or actual metal? Could you offer specific suggestions? Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by David on April 22, 2026
Q: Please give me your opinion on the U.S. ETF .. First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (RDVY) and please enter it into your database. This is a U.S. Large‑Cap Value ETF (Dividend Growth); would it be a suitable complement to SCHD Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF. ? Thanks as always for your great analysis !
Read Answer Asked by STEVEN on April 22, 2026
Q: Dear Team:

Nice articles in your 5 From 5i. Thanks.

This question is based on one of the articles about Retirement portfolio. By Christine Benz.

She talks about 8 (EIGHT!!) years worth of funds invested in BONDS in Bucket #2 for withdrawals! The example in this case study is 80000 per year minus the person's Social Security income. (US based of course.)

Question: Is this allocation to Bonds excessive or reasonable, especially in the coming years of inflation (rate increase) or worse Stagflation(rate decrease/probable/possible?)

I know every person's situation is different. But in terms of principles of asset allocation for a pre-retiree/retiree in Canada, is this a reasonable template?
Read Answer Asked by Savalai on April 22, 2026
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