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Q: Which names in the Growth and Balanced portfolios respectively do feel best about currently for a 3-5 year hold? Any related sector comments?

With thanks.
Read Answer Asked by David C. on June 03, 2025
Q: Good Morning,
I'm finally back at a break even point with both BNS & TD from where I bought them some time ago.
Are they worth holding, or are there other growthery choices that you would recommend. (I already have BN & BAM, so please exclude them from any suggested additions)
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Kevin on May 22, 2025
Q: Whats your current favorite financial in Canada ? 2nd choice ? How does IFC fit in ? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on May 15, 2025
Q: Hi Peter, I would like to get your opinion regarding a TFSA income portfolio with a bit of growth coming from Lumine. Can you give me your thoughts on dividend safety and dividend growth of the following. The objective is to use income in retirement and have a bit of growth. Dividends have been targeted at 4-5% as an average.
thank you in advance
Read Answer Asked by Frank on May 05, 2025
Q: Hi Peter. TD has been fined $3 billion by US authorities for their drug related money laundering transgressions (vs only $9 million in Canada). TD remains exposed to potentially an unlimited number of class action suits from the families of fentanyl victims, both in the US and Canada.

Do you believe that this class action exposure, as well as the potential for additional fines from Canadian authorities, to be a credible risk that may not be reflected in the current share price? I am concerned that this may be a drag on the stock for a lengthy period and am contemplating swapping my TD holdings for other Canadian banks. Your thoughts?
Read Answer Asked by Glenn on April 09, 2025
Q: What are your top dividend paying recommendations for a long term hold?

And how does SouthBow compare to them?
Read Answer Asked by Simon on April 09, 2025
Q: Hello 5i,

Thanks for the detailed and quality answers during these "interesting" times. I know predictions are pretty much "off the table", but ... I wonder if you could ponder the chance over the next few years of a dividend cut at the Banks. (1 = impossible, 10 = possible if things get really bad).
Knowing that such an action would be a very tuff call for the banks to make. All Canadian banks in general, but specifically TD and BNS (which are some of my TSFA holdings and used to generate retirement dividend revenue.
Read Answer Asked by Jim on April 07, 2025
Q: Hi Chris, With today's blood bath, please advise if you think of screaming buy high conviction stocks for growth and dividend. If possible price range too. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by S on April 04, 2025
Q: I have lots of interest income and I know, although the money is 100% safe, I am paying top tax dollar. Do you have safe dividend alternatives to suggest??
Read Answer Asked by Brenda on March 31, 2025
Q: Perhaps am looking for unicorns. I have some money to deploy and I am looking for companies that have the balance sheet to ride out the current situation whether it lasts another two months or >12 months. My basic criteria were those potentially undervalued, dividend over 3%, div growth of at least 5% and a decent payout ratio. Any suggestions appreciated, thanks for your help.
Read Answer Asked by Art on March 28, 2025
Q: Hi Gang,

If you had 40K CAD to invest in an unregistered account for a short 2 yr old.. given the environment in which we are in....Where would you invest? Sector is irrelevant - CAD stock is a must (I can't stomach the hit on conversion) UNLESS there is a CDR you would recommend although I know you prefer the real deal. Can be one or multiple. Goal is to maximize growth while preserving capital. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Julie on March 28, 2025
Q: I believe the current market downturn provides opportunity. I would like your insight into the following two questions; along the lines of "be greedy when others are fearful".

First, recognizing a 2-3 year hold is very, very short term thinking, what are 3 companies with dividend bearing stock that you feel would be in the top 10% of performers as the market recovers.

Second, what 3 companies do you feel provide the biggest stock price recovery and growth opportunity for a 5+ year hold.

Thanks as always,

Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on March 13, 2025
Q: I am getting ready to DCA into these stocks in an unregistered account with higher than average risk profile. According to me, these stocks had a bit of a pullback with possibly more on the way.

In what order would you DCA into the stocks mentioned above? Is there any stock that you think should be excluded from this list?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Anca on March 07, 2025
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