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Q: Creating TFSA for 25 year old daughter. Started off really timid with VBAL then slowly started to add individual names. Small quantity in US names. If 10,000 left to add, what would you suggest to balance it out and be diversified, based on current prices, value, potential upside, while managing huge swings in price with things like metals/oil/gas? I want her to see the benefits of investing and feel the pressure so don't want to make any huge mistakes. Thanks for your great advice!!
Read Answer Asked by Neil on October 21, 2025
Q: I want to raise some cash and these 4 stocks have grown to be the largest % of my CAD cash account. I want to sell a portion of one. Which do you think has the least growth moving forward?

Thanks,
Andrea
Read Answer Asked by Andrea on October 16, 2025
Q: Your thoughts please on this TFSA used by a retired banker that is very simple but has vastly outpermormed the TSX. I realize only 3 sectors are covered but looks to be all quality companies?

Thx
Read Answer Asked by blake on September 04, 2025
Q: I intend to sell my CNR shares next week for the tax loss after Sept 8th when the dividend is paid. What would you suggest holding as a proxy for the next month? Is CP the best choice despite it's very small dividend or could you suggest several other Canadian companies? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on September 03, 2025
Q: Hi 5i, Based on portfolio analytics I am underweight consumer defensive and overweight industrials. I'm thinking of selling my CP and buying DOL for a long term hold. CP has been a laggard in my portfolio over the past four years. I realize DOL is expensive and earnings are next week. Would appreciate your thoughts on this switch. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Martha on August 22, 2025
Q: Peter and Team, for these 3 positions, what are your opinions of the earnings vs expectations, and the guidance released today ? In particular the IFC report seemed good though the reaction was negative. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on July 31, 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: Hi 5i,

I am Canadian and holding the above stocks. I am so upset that brk.b not do well these days, because I am holding 2/3. 1/3 are holding the rest including RY, TRI, CNR, CP, ENB, DOL. would you please comment above stocks. I am not an aggressive person but look for re-balance to get better sleep.

Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by kwokwai on July 15, 2025
Q: Which industrials in Canada and US are worth buying at the moment?
Read Answer Asked by Peter on July 14, 2025
Q: Those excellent Cies, and others in various sectors, could be significantly punished if the US law bill 899 were adopted by the US senate with no change..Curiously, the valuations of those Cies are not compromised to this day , maybe because it is still too early, and that all this would only start in early 2026....What strategy do you suggest concerning all Cies that have significant US revenues in general ,before any official US senate confirmation? Your point of view shall be extremely appreciated !
Read Answer Asked by Jean-Yves on June 10, 2025
Q: I have funds to deploy and would like some exposure to the transportation sector with a 5+ year time horizon. Capital appreciation is more important than dividends.

Given the unpredictable tariff environment with the U.S. and current inflation problems, would either CNR or CP be a good bet?

What would a good entry price be for each of them?

Thank you.

Read Answer Asked by Cathy on June 03, 2025
Q: I believed that these 4 North American railroad Cies constituted a relatively safe investment ,considering the present world uncertainties . I invested during the last 5 months and losses on paper are now up to 25 % . Any suggestion / impression for each Cie, my goal being financially safe Cies . I always greatly appreciate your very pertinent feedbacks, J-Y
Read Answer Asked by Jean-Yves on April 29, 2025
Q: Good day! Many thanks to 5i providing a rudder (and sometimes an anchor) on this rollicking journey.

I have been slowly accumulating CNR for the past couple of years and am now considering whether CP is better positioned over the next decade. I am currently down 8%.

Can I get 5i’s opinion on CN vs CP given each company’s
-past performance,
-quality of management,
-valuations,
-EPS growth projections
-CAN-US trade gyrations
-any other material factors

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Trevor on March 31, 2025
Q: Major US and CDN railroad stocks seem to do quite well except csx ,being on a constant downtrend lately , any suggestion as hold or sell ( or buy!) for a conservative dividend stock objective?
Read Answer Asked by Jean-Yves on March 06, 2025
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