Investment Q&A

Q: What do you suggest for "recession proof" stocks in Canada and US and why? Looking for young adults who may need to access the funds in 3 to 5 years.

Q: I am just starting to do the Smith Maneuver. I am planning on "deploying" about $200k to start and then CDA monthly and then, if and when there is a market drop, buy more.
My time horizon is at least 10 years but maybe more, if all works out.
Please recommend stocks and/or etf's; both Cdn and US.
Thanks for your knowledge and help.
I appreciate being a member.

Q: I need to add some utilities stocks or ETFs in Canadian and American currency What your top picks

Q: Hi . Looking for your favourite US/International dividend payers is USD. Can you make 5 or 6 suggestions?

Q: What are your top four utilities for growth in the next 3-4 years. Canadian or US.? Moderate risk. Thank you.

Q: Hi, I’m looking to create a portfolio of dividend growth stocks split over Canada and Us stocks with 10-12 names. Can you make a recommendation on the names you would use?

Q: Can you give the names of 10 quality stocks in defensive sectors please.
Thanks.

Q: Hi 5i, Would you please suggest a couple of USA dividend/growth stocks/etfs for my RRSP. Thank you!!!!

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.

Q: Looking for best in breed in the energy midstream and distribution space, US geographically. For dividend stability and growth, which is a better long term play in a diversified US Rif. Duk is termed a utility and my take is that this may affect growth vs Williams. Your take?

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!

Q: Hi 5i, I'm looking at some US Stocks for my RRSP with a decent dividend yield , how would you rank these stocks. KHC RITM CVX, if you could suggest a couple more , thank you

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.

Q: I currently own ENB (full position), SU and WMB in my RRIF. I am thinking I would like to increase my dividend income to help meet my annual withdrawal. I am trying to decide whether to sell WMB and buy more SU (more dividend income); sell WMB and replace it with CNQ (dividend bump and retain diversification) or stay the course and sell some shares if needed. I would appreciate your opinion which could include an option I have not considered.

On a different note, we had the misfortune of having our home broken into in Toronto. During the course of the investigation the officer suggested we download the images captured by our door alarm using their Axon app. I took the opportunity to ask the officer about Axon which I own (get a little intel to turn my lemon experience into lemonade maybe!). He said the officers love the software and they were looking forward to getting the upgraded Taser within the next few months. So it was nice to get that positive news.

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.

Q: Hi,
I bought this to hedge against the kind of correction that one is witnessing right now! As part of my non-correlated asset. BUT it has been dropping almost as much as the market. Today, Monday April 21st 2025) it is down 3.14 % as I type this question, nearly the same as the market! And yet my Canadian utilities are holding steady. (H,EMA,FTS).
Can you suggest about 3-5 US Utilities that hopefully will act similar to Canadian utilities. To act as non-correlated asset?

Q: What would be your top 10 US and Canadian stocks for a recession into 2028 with a 75% value ,25% growth protectionist portfolio strategy thanks

Q: Looking for a stable US stock with some growth/dividend. Please make suggestions

Q: How would you rate these today for a buy?

Q: Hello,
I am looking to add to my US non-registered account. Retiring soon and looking for safety & sustainable growing dividends. Which of these do you prefer and why? Is there something else you would suggest? I am building up my portfolio and have small holidings in GOOGL/JNJ/VICI.
Thanks, Leah

Q: I'm looking for a stable long term hold with some growth and a generous dividend to complement my Enbridge holding? These are all US holdings, do I have to worry about special withholding taxes? Are they suitable for RRSP's?