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Q: Yesterday a BNN article indicated that preparation, clean-up and re-construction after natural disasters has become a growing and significant portion of the US GDP.

Please advise some companies in these categories that I could do some research on?

Thanks for all your help,

Mike
Read Answer Asked by Michael on October 24, 2025
Q: I have been patiently waiting to add a water themed stock to my US holdings. AOS has underperformed this year, what is your thoughts of taking a position in AOS? At what entry price would you be interested in taking that position. Is XYL a better alternative, if so, what entry price would interest you.
Read Answer Asked by eric on June 11, 2025
Q: What would be your favorite Consumer staples/defensive names at this time and are they over valued now, or continue to be a flight to safety, considering the circumstances of the day. Your thoughts on the above or any additional companies for this sector.
Thank you,
Mike
Read Answer Asked by Mike on March 07, 2025
Q: Give me 5 stocks in Canada and 5 in the US that will not be affected that much even if Trump raises the tariffs 25% or more.
Thanks Again
Read Answer Asked by eugene on March 03, 2025
Q: I just read that XYL might be impacted by the 25% tariff Trump is teasing to apply to China and my portfolio currently holds XYL. With this in mind, for both XYL and AWK, what % of their products are manufactured in the USA vs China?......Thanks for the helpful info.....Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on December 18, 2024
Q: Given that water is quickly becoming a commodity, do you think that Xylem is well positioned and considered a buy at current prices?

Would you consider Adobe, Palo Alto and Nextera buys at current prices or are there other names you prefer?

Regards
Tim
Read Answer Asked by Timothy on December 02, 2024
Q: I am interested in investing in water stocks and water equipment and service. Can you suggests some stocks in that area? Thanks. chees
Read Answer Asked by Hans on June 19, 2024
Q: good day to 5iR....my question is this - how would you rate these US stocks as income, balance or growth? the stocks are -
ABBV-N, BLK-N, BSX-N, TT-N, and XYL-N
thanks for your suggestions....Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on June 10, 2024
Q: Aside from AI what industries do you think will do well over the next year, both CDA and USA? Can you pls recommend specific stocks or ETFs in those industries?
Read Answer Asked by Ron on May 23, 2024
Q: Water as a sub-sector allocation to materials. Looking for company and ETF candidates for further research in both NA and International.
Read Answer Asked by William Ross on February 06, 2024
Q: What are your thoughts on water etfs or stocks? Should I use 1 or more in this sector? Using C$ or US$ to invest, which etf(s) or stock(s) do you recommend based to have the best potential?
Read Answer Asked by William on December 21, 2023
Q: Well, XYL is confronting a lawsuit - "Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues its investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL) resulting from allegations that Xylem may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public."....Me, wondering if XYL has liability insurance to cover the executives and directors of the board???....In the meantime, do I hold or sell and buy back once the lawsuit is over, aka done with??? .....Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on December 20, 2023
Q: Most of the above listed US stocks are in the S&P 500. And I'm wondering - would 5iR consider them "compounders"?.....Thanks for the insight as I'm keen to know whether yes or no!!!......Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on November 14, 2023
Q: Hi,

I hold CWW and have decided I'd like to instead concentrate my "water" holdings on two stocks: AWK and XYL. Are there any obvious red flags with these two companies? I know there is no comparison between and ETF and individual stocks.

Thank you. Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on October 27, 2023
Q: Can you suggest public traded companies that focus on restoration after environmental events (i.e. fires, hurricanes and floods)?
Read Answer Asked by Danny on August 30, 2023
Q: Hello Peter and all at 5i: With water going to be a big concern in the future I would appreciate your thought on companies or etfs to invest for this commodity. Thanks as always. Barbara
Read Answer Asked by Barbara on July 21, 2023
Q: can you suggest some good CAD and US listed stocks that have good exposure to the water theme that I can do some further research on. It seems water is a very precious commodity with our changing climate issues.

thanks
Read Answer Asked by Ian on May 01, 2023
Q: I have a sizeable position in XYL which has had a barely adequate return over the years. I am considering reducing this position and investing the proceeds in another water stock such as American Water Works or an alternate in either the USA or Canada.
May I have your opinion of XYL and possibly replacing part of my holding with a different water stock of your choice?
With appreciation,
Ed

Read Answer Asked by Ed on August 27, 2022
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