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Q: What are your favourite US and Canadian non-tech stocks at this moment. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Edward on November 03, 2025
Q: Retired, dividend-income investor. I am a little short on Industrials and am looking for a few ideas for me to do further research. I have a full position on WSP (trimmed it multiple times, having bought it at $36 in 2014). I also own CDZ, ZLB, ZWC, each having roughly 10% industrials.

Some initial ideas I have include CNR, TFII, and other stock and ETF ideas from you. I would prefer that you screen for having a dividend (>2%-?).

Thanks for your help....Steve
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on October 30, 2025
Q: I have 16.6% of my RRSP currently sitting in cash, from accumulated dividends and some contributions I never got around to deploying into the equities markets. Can you give me two names (US or Canadian equities) that I could spit this amount between, to purchase? Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Donald J on October 21, 2025
Q: Good morning 5i,

I hold the following industrial/material stocks in my RRSP: GEV (2%), FIX (2%) ETN (1.5%), HEI (1.5%), RTX (1.3%), GE (1.2%), LIN(1.2%), EME (1%), VRT (.5%). I also own AXON (3%).

I would like to increase the weight of some of these positions - ideally through consolidation. Could you please put these in order of conviction (growth) for a 5 - 10+ year hold. Are there any that you would sell outright? Would you recommend any other industrials?

Many thanks!

Read Answer Asked by Meagan on October 15, 2025
Q: Can you list companies that are in the field of anti-drone activity or defending civilian areas against drones? Is this an investable theme or have the moves of the above companies already reflected some of what we are seeing in the news from Europe? Are there any companies that deal specifically with countering this threat and if so, are they already overbought? Hoping for niche companies in the specific area described but if the listed stocks address this, please explain how and if that makes them a buy. If someone is developing or has great tech to handle this issue it would seem they are primed to get lots of orders. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Tim on October 08, 2025
Q: I am currently overweight tech in general (36%) and NBIS (9%) in particular. I reluctantly feel I need to reduce my exposure to NBIS and, as I am underweight industrials, am in search of suggestions for growth-focused US industrials. Would you kindly provide 3-5 names of mid to large cap industrials you are reasonably confident can match or outperform the NASDAQ over time? AXON and WSP already held. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on October 01, 2025
Q: Despite a proposed increase in Canada Gov defence spending, and an apparent boom in private jet craft sales, BBD.B remains generally neutral to analysts. Please may we have your assessment of this company and whether it is a hold or buy at this time ?
Read Answer Asked by Franklin on September 22, 2025
Q: Hi 5i, may I have your thoughts on Honeywell vs RTX? Looking for a US industrial and if you could list your top 5, looking for a large cap. Thx.
Read Answer Asked by Christopher on September 17, 2025
Q: Hi I currently hold these US companies. Can you please suggest your top 10 US companies that would compliment these the best for a long term hold? In order ideally. A growth rating 1-10 (10 being the best) and a risk rating 1-10(10 being the riskiest)

Thanks so much
Read Answer Asked by Nick on September 11, 2025
Q: Hey everyone, I have a nice amount in my TFSA account. What I’m trying to do is grow the account over time, let’s say a 25yr time period as I don’t need the money. With your crystal ball in hand and a mindset of holding forever what twenty companies would you buy today? Companies can be anywhere in the world and be in any sector but they need to trade on a North American exchange. Appreciate you playing along.
Read Answer Asked by Mark on September 08, 2025
Q: Anduril Industries is a private defense technology company that focuses on developing autonomous systems and AI-powered platforms for military applications.

Supposed to IPO in 2026. Would you consider buying it then?

Any other similar public company's worth investing in?

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Ross on September 02, 2025
Q: Hi there!

What would be, in your opinion, your top 5 high-conviction growth stocks in the Canadian market — and in the U.S. market — for the next 10 years, ranked in order?

Thank you very much in advance!

Best regards,
Jacques IDS
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on September 02, 2025
Q: Good Day 5i team... thank you for your very valuable time, answers to questions and guidance. My question is, can you list out your top 10 ETF and or Equities you see as insulation/defensible should the over bought North American equity markets begin to slide. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Edward on September 02, 2025
Q: I hold partial positions in listed stocks. I would like to reduce and have a more concentrated sector holdings. Please advise those that can be dropped in favour of increasing the remainder and adding XLI for larger industrials. Could you rank with weights. What sector weight would you advise for total US and Cdn industrials? Thanks
My last question about ranking my industrial sector holdings, I omitted to add HEI and TDG. Hope you could add to your reply. THx
Read Answer Asked by sam on July 28, 2025
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
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