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Q: Hello,

Could you provide your top 3 or 4 choices from your income and balanced portfolio you would buy today? If there are any gems outside of these portfolios that are worth a hard look please include them.
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Delbert on April 16, 2026
Q: I’m a senior but still like to maintain a majority weighting to stocks. I am concerned though about market valuations and the strength of the whole economic system. With that in mind would you suggest Berkshire as a good stock for me? can you suggest 5 or 6 other names that have excellent downside protection?
Read Answer Asked by Ian on April 08, 2026
Q: Please confirm as I could be misremembering: stock market drifting lower is not good for insurance companies. Please provide some context if I am correct. Which insurance company would be less impacted ?
Read Answer Asked by JR on March 20, 2026
Q: Sorry for another question about Go Easy , but at this point, (in a RRSP) is it still worth holding vs risks . Would you leave it settle or at this point , with such a small % of portfolio (1%)) its better just accept and sell. Would IFC be a good replacement? I’m open to other suggestions as well.
Read Answer Asked by Olivier on March 12, 2026
Q: Recently we have seen many blue chip stocks that had done really well pull back.

Companies like RBC, TD, BN, SHOP, MFC, CNR, CP, JPM, GOOG, MSFT, BRK, and others…

What are your favourite five Canadian and US large cap names that have pulled back recently? Would you be a buyer today or would you wait until the market settles a little?

Thanks
Tim

Read Answer Asked by Timothy on March 10, 2026
Q: with more recent AI scare can you give 5 contrarian ideas in canada and US that look interesting in terms of valuations that you might not be impacted as severely as the market is pricing in.

Read Answer Asked by Kenny on February 27, 2026
Q: SLF & IFC: I have held both forever and by far - not even close, IFC has out performed SLF in terms of capital appreciation and dividend growth. Yes, the yield is less with IFC at $1.33 per Q vs SLF at $0.92 per Q with a yield of 4.21 vs 2 for IFC; but, I will take both dividend growth as share price appreciation any day. I know, not a question; but, when you report yield comparisons about companies should you not include the whole picture? I bought IFC at $44 and SLF at $30 for example.
Read Answer Asked by James on February 12, 2026
Q: I am considering adding an insurance company. Do you think the insurance sector will do well in the next 5 years and which would be your favourite company? A short explanation of your choice would be appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by jacques on February 10, 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: Hi 5i Team,

Can you suggest 5 Canadian and 5 US Value stocks that you would buy in order of high to low and the rational behind it. Please also include the entry price.

Thanks
Joe
Read Answer Asked by Joe on February 05, 2026
Q: The market keeps going up with high valuations for many stocks. What are your current top 5 Canadian and 5 US stocks with high convictions, good valuation and growth for the next 3 to 5 yeas in TFSA account. Please provide your rationale for each pick with risk level (H, M, L) and entry price if possible. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by CP on February 02, 2026
Q: I am not particularly proud to acknowledge that I own the above- but I do. ENGH and OTEX are in accounts that are structured for income and some growth, while DSG is in an account that is looking for primarily growth. Canadian traded is key for all. Looking for your input on these companies and whether there are better options that I am missing.
No hurry to reply; deduct credits as necessary.
Seconding the comment today regarding your recent report. Well done and I hope that now you have it you continue to update it as companies come and go. It is a great resource.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on January 19, 2026
Q: After a quiet year, P&C Insurance stocks are showing some buyers' interest, over past 2 months. We sold IFC and FFH positions, late last year. Do you think, the sector is showing some strength and it is a good time to re enter ?

If Yes, what would be your preferred route- Fairfax or Intact and why ?

In my personal view, Fairfax stock has shown remarkable resilience vis-a-vis Intact and Co is more diversified, with several interesting investments like Foran mining, Orla mining etc and potential for more similar investments. ( They sold their position in Eurobank ).

Thank You
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on January 14, 2026
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