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Q: The Canadian Investor Podcast gave CNR a right pasting for the capital allocation, specifically blaming them for borrowing money to purchase buybacks.

Can you speak to the management of each company? Which is the better long-term hold?
Read Answer Asked by Kevin on February 17, 2026
Q: CN Rail shares were added to the Income Portfolio, Today.

If you decide to add exposure to rails in the Balanced Portfolio, which Canadian rail would be your preference today and why ?

You had mentioned before that CNR has a cheaper valuation and good dividend yield. But, I would appreciate your reasoning to cover other factors like future growth prospects, geographical considerations and total shareholder returns, as well.

Thank You
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on February 13, 2026
Q: What are your current favourite Canadian 'low worry' stocks from any category? Please list as many as you like! Cheers.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on February 09, 2026
Q: I invested in the 4 railroads, based on the thesis that dividends , finances ,and future were safe,the objective being here: capital preservation + "some growth". .Considering the valuations on a significant downtrend, should each of those stocks be kept ( or sold) accordingly to this vue ?
Read Answer Asked by Jean-Yves on January 24, 2026
Q: Canada and China have reportedly reached a tariff-related trade understanding, what stocks will you suggest to buy?
Read Answer Asked by kwokwai on January 21, 2026
Q: please name 5 best stocks that are below historical price levels that are still quality profitable companies (my review of 2025 would suggest something like ATD), but maybe I am really off. Please make a broad comment for your choices if ATD point of reference for such a question. forgive me if too vague.
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on January 07, 2026
Q: Can you provide a list of your top 3 down trodden stocks that have faced more macro-related challenges, but still quality companies. I’m looking for companies oversold with a 2 year investment timeline.
Read Answer Asked by Matt on January 02, 2026
Q: I have a small position in CN and I’m down about $7 per share. I have some funds to invest and was considering buying some more CN and average down, switch to CP or open to other ideas. I appreciate you can’t give personally advise, but curious in this case where you would head. Thanks and all the best in holidays.
Read Answer Asked by Steven on December 05, 2025
Q: Hi,
CNR seems to be going thru a rough patch this year with further reorg ongoing.
What are your thoughts on it versus CP? I am considering switching my CNR position to CP. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Lorraine on November 10, 2025
Q: Good morning, could you please identify 8 "safer" companies you see at or close to the bottom of their trough at this time that have a dividend (% of dividend does not matter)? For example my guess would be CNR which was at $178 in March 2024 and now at $135 with a yield of 2.63% at this price.
Thx,
Kevin
Read Answer Asked by Kevin on November 09, 2025
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
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