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Q: Spring Greetings,

1) Whilst all seem relatively safe, I am wondering if I should take profits and rotate into something else with higher dividends and more chances of growth? Surely these cannot keep on going up?

2) Do any other names immediately spring to mind that have higher yields which are also relatively safe?

Many Thanks

Read Answer Asked by Arzoo on March 31, 2026
Q: Four oil companies make up 30 percent of my portfolio. Purchased during covid and have had big gains in all four. The yield on cardinal based on cost base is 22 percent. This is stupid I know but if not for these four my portfolio is a disaster. It’s basically kept me flat while the tech sector has taken a dive. Should I start to exit some of the oil positions and where do you go if the majority of the 5i favourites are all ready owned ?
Read Answer Asked by Andre on March 31, 2026
Q: I do not own any utilities. Which are your 2 best managed, solid blue chip dividend paying utilities?
Read Answer Asked by Brad on March 31, 2026
Q: I am deficient in utilities. I would like to purchase one Canadian company in the sector. Could you rank these 5 companies (you can add to the list if I missed a good company) with a brief explanation for your choice. I am looking at total return (gains + dividends).
Read Answer Asked by jacques on March 25, 2026
Q: Any thoughts on this ETF for income? Nice yield and low fees.
Read Answer Asked by Samir on March 19, 2026
Q: Really a question of safe low growth dividend stock prices. All these utility stocks are at 52 week highs. Are they worth it at these prices or are they simply a place for people to hide out until Trumps latest crazy ego trip comes to an end. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on March 17, 2026
Q: In a stagflationary scenario. what sectors and specific stocks within those sectors would make the most sense? Thank-you.
Read Answer Asked by Alex on March 16, 2026
Q: Good day. I own AbbVie and BIP.UN and am looking to get another stock in the sectors health and utility respectively, what would you recommend in US and Canada? I intend to hold for a long term
Read Answer Asked by Robert on March 12, 2026
Q: Hello 5i,

We are nearing our max contribution to our TFSA's by transferring excess RRSP funds. We have never used a non-registered account. Can you suggest 5-10 stocks that should be in a non-reg account and why they are best in a non-reg over a TFSA Would you add GLXY or ETHQ to a non-reg due to volatility?

Thank you

D&J






Read Answer Asked by Jerry on March 05, 2026
Q: Can you provide your top 5 Canadian stocks, top 5 ETFs available on the TSX and top 3 international ETFs (TSX) and top 3 US stocks that are considered HALO investments. ( Heavy assets low obsolescence) less impacted by AI disruption. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Dick on March 03, 2026
Q: 5i provided subscribers with 2 very interesting article recently. One on HALO companies and one of Canadian Companies With Accelerated Topline Growth Rates.

Would you take it one step further for us.

Of the 4 segments of HALO stocks that were highlighted can you pick your top 2 choices from each of the 4 segments and list them from strongest choice down.

Also can you pick the top 5 stocks from the Growth rates list that you think would provide the best growth over the next 5 years from strongest selection down.

With thanks from all of us.


Sheldon
Read Answer Asked by Sheldon on February 25, 2026
Q: What would be your top 5 suggestions for HALO stocks in both the canadian and US markets

Thank you

Yves
Read Answer Asked by Yves on February 20, 2026
Q: Under a scenario where Trump gets his aggressive rate cuts, US unemployment rises as lay-offs continue, U.S. personal debt delinquencies continue to rise and US national debt increases even further, what segments could see a lift? Segments to avoid? Please provide 10 favourite Canadian stocks under that scenario.
Read Answer Asked by John on February 13, 2026
Q: Hi there. I'm looking at selling my position in Propel and adding to GRID and FORTIS. I am seeing some cracks in the economy and think these other two companies may benefit more in terms of share price appreciation going forward. Does this make sense?
Read Answer Asked by Kevin on February 12, 2026
Q: I am considering adding to these equities (ALA, BIP.UN, BN, CCA, CPX, DIR.UN, FTS, GSY, GWO, MFC, NWH.UN, TOU, TRP). Are there any you would not purchase more? In what order would you acquire for best overall combination of growth and dividend/distribution for the next two years.
Read Answer Asked by David on January 26, 2026
Q: Hi Folks,
Looking to top up to a full position one of CNQ, TRP or FTS in my RRSP account. All things being equal, which one would you suggest I add too?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by JOHN on January 26, 2026
Q: Utilities. They had a strong performance in 2025. I am hearing a number of investors beating the table for utilities again in 2026 especially utilities with a strong commitment to AI.

1. Do you agree with that thesis?

2. Which 3 utility stocks CAD or USD would you recommend buying now.
3. Is there an etf that has a major composition in AI oriented utilities?

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on January 21, 2026
Q: Can you please provide your analysis of whether AI software developments will negatively impact the businesses of OTEX and ENGH? Both companies seem solid, reasonably well-managed, and pay nice dividends to compensate for their low growth. Should I be concerned that their revenues will decline over time such that my retirement income will be in jeopardy? Should I move on to a more stable dividend payer, for example FTS, that is less likely to be hurt by AI?
Read Answer Asked by David on January 19, 2026
Q: Good afternoon,

I feel that I have constructed a well balanced equity portfolio of between 20-25 stocks, thanks in large part to you and your team.

I have identified the following as core positions, where each one represents between a 3-5% weighting:

RY
GWL
ENB
FTS
AEM
BN
NVDA
GOOG
AMZN

I know that there could be many additions to this list. But assuming I hold my "top picks" to these names, do you have any immediate concerns?

Thanks as always.
Read Answer Asked by Trevor on January 07, 2026
Q: My grandson owns these stocks and has some money to invest. What stocks would you suggest he add? What is he missing to have a well balanced portfolio?
Thanks for the great service.
Dorothy
Read Answer Asked by Dorothy on January 06, 2026
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