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Investment Q&A

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Q: Good Afternoon,

After reading the recent report updates, I followed 5i and sold my share in ATS. Besides some shares in AC, I have very little exposure to industrials. Just looking for advice on U.S. or Canadian industrial share(s) I should consider. Any ETFs?

Regards,

Ryan
Read Answer Asked by Ryan on July 21, 2025
Q: When talk all started about Trump and tariffs I cashed out of the market and have been sitting on the side lines. I realize the BS is far from over but am thinking on getting back in. What top 5 CAN and top 5 US picks be for a TFSA account. Looking to hold for 3 yrs.
Read Answer Asked by Terry on July 14, 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: My NOVO holdings are down significantly and I’m considering moving on to either BKNG, RTX or EUAD. On a scale of 1- 10 (low to high) please rate all four (ie. including NOVO) for both growth and risk, for a five year hold. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by David on July 03, 2025
Q: BN is sitting at 7.5%, AXON - BKNG are 5% and the rest are 3% positions totaling approx. 83% of my stock assets. I have some 1-2% positions in my cash account (GSY, ATZ, PRL, CLBT, HPS.a, BNS,SU, TMDX, TVK and CNQ. I'm heavy tech, financials and industrials going into H2 2025. Would you add to, remove or change anything is this was your account (assuming you're 52 and plan to retire in 8 years). Not looking for a person allocation but rather if it was you, what might you be looking to adjust, if anything. Note I have no utilities currently. Thanks and have a great weekend.
Read Answer Asked by Don on June 24, 2025
Q: Role play. You're you giving yourself advice:

Assuming the market is going to puke all over itself today, what are you buying and how long are you waiting to pull the trigger on it?

Everything is long term hold.

Thanks
H
Read Answer Asked by Harrison on June 23, 2025
Q: In a recent question you listed your top 5 North American stocks. What would be your next 5 best picks?
Read Answer Asked by Ian on June 11, 2025
Q: My question is regarding RESPs.. Is it preferred to hold Canadian or US securities? Or doesn’t matter ?

Your favourite CND and US stocks for a long term hold in this account. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Nick on June 11, 2025
Q: Hi,

Canada, and other countries, are apparently going to reinforce considerably their investment in defense. In that perspective which of the above companies do you consider, in order most promising for strong growth in the next five years ? And which one would you buy for a good diversification within the sector ? Any other companies not mentionned ?

Gratefully,

Jacques IDS
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on June 10, 2025
Q: Given today's world politics, what are your views of defense stocks, both European and North American examples: AIRBUS, NOC, BA and European contractors etc?
Thank you again for your terrific service
brian
Read Answer Asked by Brian on June 02, 2025
Q: I am preparing to invest cash again.

Where we sit...a low point..in the economy and sentiment....could you suggest 3 Cdn dividend stocks ( and 3-5 US growth stocks and 5 ETFs (balanced and global) that represent a good buying opportunity in these poor markets...that have the potential to show very good returns over the next 5 years out.am preparing to deploy cash into the market.

I would say I am a investor that can tolerate 80 in the medium risk category and up to 20 % in higher risk holdings.

Timing is not a good thing to factor in, but things appears a like a recession is coming if not already here...would you sugest averaging in? and over what period of time.
Thank you

p.s. Currently all I own is RBC, Sun Life and PIMCO Monthly Income.

Please deduct the appropriate credits for this expanded request.
Richard
Read Answer Asked by Dick on May 29, 2025
Q: I have small position in these two stocks. Is it time to add to my position or sell and invest somewhere else. Could you suggest replacement within the same sector. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by satish on May 21, 2025
Q: Do you have any suggestions for companies that will benefit from potential increases in defense spending - Canada and US
Read Answer Asked by Maria on May 15, 2025
Q: Would it be possible to get your top 3 stocks (ranked in order) at the moment for the following sectors: Materials, Consumer Cyclical, Consumer Defensive, Industrials, and Utilities. Can be CAN or US. Thank you for the great service.
Read Answer Asked by Neil on May 08, 2025
Q: I have some new money to put into my TFSA, but I'm stuck trying to figure out what to buy. For a 5+ year time frame, can you suggest 2 or 3 sectors, and 5 stocks to consider, including entry prices? Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Grant on May 05, 2025
Q: We are down about 15% from the peak of the S&P 500. I have about 5% of my portfolio in USD cash to deploy. Would you advise going a fifth of my cash for every 3% further fall in the S&P 500? I have enough Google and Meta, but was looking at JPM and Apple. Any other US names you can suggest?
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on April 22, 2025
Q: At what price would you recommend entering a new position in PH? Give the political climate along with the downturn of stock prices, what would be your top 3 picks for a US industrial stock?
Read Answer Asked by Merrilyn on April 10, 2025
Q: Hypothetically, if a gradual increase in US manufacturing does occur, are there any names poised to outperform?
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on April 08, 2025