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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
Q: We are looking to inject more growth into our TFSAs - can accept reasonable degree of risk. Looking for concentrated list 10 stocks for 3-5 year hold.
Read Answer Asked by sam on December 22, 2025
Q: Hi I hold the following positions
CSU overweight
CLS overweight
GOOG overweight
BN overweight
GLXY
NBIS
NVDA
ISRG
AXON
SHOP
AMAZON
HOOD
VOO
URI
PNG

Would you add to existing positions or choose to buy others?

Please list your top 5 other stocks, and a brief reason for each ? Cnd or US

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Nick on December 17, 2025
Q: These stocks are held in my wife's RRIF - just turned 71 - start withdrawing 2026. QSR, NTR ,GSY & GRT.UN small positions. GSY added this year. Thinking of selling GRT.UN - stock has not done much & very small dividend increaser, QSR (500 shs) small position - not big dividend grower - thinking of selling, NTR held fora while - up a fair bit 44%, 500 shs - sell? Comments if you agree with my analysis and if so, what should buy or add to this account?
Read Answer Asked by James on December 16, 2025
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