Investment Q&A

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

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

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

Q: Do you have any suggestions for companies that will benefit from potential increases in defense spending - Canada and US

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.

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

Q: Hi there,

RTX reported today and it appears like good results but the share price dropped like a rock? Could you please give me your usual great analysis on this? Is it a BUY/ADD in a diversified portfolio?

Thanks!

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?

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?

Q: Hypothetically, if a gradual increase in US manufacturing does occur, are there any names poised to outperform?

Q: Hi Group please share your top 4 sectors c/w 3 stocks in each. (please rate the 3 in order of preferred order to add) also if you could suggest a good entry price (i intend to average in over the next 6 months presently no defense /manufacturing exposure also light on health care. I have 20% of my portfolio in cash. thanks

Q: Given the increasing focus on defence spending both in North America and Europe, do you have some conviction stocks (accessible to a Canadian retail investor) that will likely benefit from this trend?

Q: Hi Folks,
I am looking to add some more US names in my RRSP account. I currently have AMZN, PG, V, MSFT, AAPL, GOOGL, ABBV and PFE( along with CDN names 50/50 split). Can you recommend 3 US names regardless of sector?
Thanks

Q: Hi I’ve held RTX for awhile and it’s doing well. I’m thinking of adding in my diversified portfolio. Would you say its a buy right now especially considering its Rolls Royce business which do very well in Europe.?

Ok thanks.

Q: In January you suggested a portfolio for 2025 could look like the one noted below. I’m 90% invested. position size is a high of 5% (full position) and 2.5% (half position) depending on my perception of size/risk. Based on the current climate, I lowered Nvidia is down to 3.5% - anything you would modify today? 5i - a mix of quality Cdn. and US stocks, with a lean to growth: GOOG, NVDA, VRT, CLBT, AXON, JPM, RTX, CRM, NBIS, ISRG, BKNG. CSU, TRI, BN, WSP, WELL, GLXY, CLS, ENB, TD, SLF, V, BAM, COST and CRWD. Calling out I also have a 4% position in Amazon and 2% Shopify.

Q: I have decided to orientate my portfolio more towards the US, while keeping approximately 30% Canadian. I am also looking at India for my first international investment. Most of these stocks are asset light and large cap.
In the US the sectors are non bank financials, tech, and industrials. In Canada I have chosen large caps with significant non Canada revenue.
My dividend income would decrease but I can handle that. This would be an equal weight portfolio.

What do you think of this approach and of the individual stocks?
Should I just buy an SPY 500 etf for the US ?
Is FFH appropriate for India or is there an ETF you would recommend ?
Thanks .Derek

Q: Hello, what is your view on RTX? It has had a return of close to 40% in the past year. Obviously, I don't expect it to continue at that pace. With tariffs possibly coming, it would affect Pratt&Whitney in Canada. I like the co but I'm debating whether to sell and protect my gain in order to rebalance my portfolio. Thanks

Q: Would RTX likely to appreciate much in the next year, or is it best just to sell now.

Q: Hi Folks,

Can you suggest 3 conservative growth stocks and 3 aggressive growth stocks for each the U.S. side and the Canadian side that you would be buyers of today for a 5 year hold?
Many thanks for your sage advice through the ups and downs of this turbulent market!

Q: Hi 5i,

I have some USD cash available, which stocks would you consider buying today for balanced/growth portfolio?

If holding longer on cash, where would you park it? Something equivalent to CSAV on US side maybe.

Thank you,