Investment Q&A

Q: Would you please explain the significant drop in the share price of CARR since July 2025.
Do you see a recovery anytime soon? Is there a better choice in the HVAC space or would you stay with Carrier?
Thanks and Happy 2026!

Q: Hi,
I have been holding Carrier, waiting for the quarterly results to take decision about holding it longer. On the surface the results look good. However the market does not like them.
What is your assessment of the results? It is not my core holding. Should I give it some time or deploy the proceeds elsewhere? I would like your opinion.
Regards.

Q: Hi Everyone,

Can I ask your favourite (3-5 names) US Industrials names right now and a brief statement why? I'm not concerned about the tariffs or recession possibility, but rather wondering what do you see as some great opportunities right now that have serious potential beyond the current situation.

VRT is my only US "Industrial" at present.

Thank you!

Q: I'm considering shareholder yield as a factor for investing. Can I have your opinion of such a strategy and is there a favourable/preferred % when looking at companies? Finally, would you have 5 US and 5 TSX companies that you would choose when considering this approach? Dock me as many questions as you like and thanks!

Q: The HVAC industry as a whole seems to have done well but many businesses now seem to be very richly valued...what is your view of that area going forward?

Trane has been a great investment. It is now 5% of my portfolio; given its valuation, if it was you, would you hold, trim or exit?

Or if you see this area as still having potential, rather than adding to TT, do you think SPX or CARR would be good options? Any others come to mind?

Many thanks for your excellent service

Q: I am interested in investing in one of the above listed companies. Can you please give me your thoughts and analysis? Do you think these companies are a good investment and why . Which of these companies would you prefer? FIX took a big hit on October 25th. Thank you.

Q: Hi 5i,

In some jurisdictions in British Columbia all new homes being built cannot use gas for heating and cannot use gas appliances for cooking.

Also in BC there is a new program allowing low and middle income earners to replace their gas and oil furnaces with heat pumps for virtually no cost to the homeowner.

There seems to be a small but growing segment that is going in this direction. Are there any companies (Canadian or U.S. or even International)that specialize in heat pumps (manufacturing, installation, and/or maintenance) that you would recommend as an investment at this time?

Would Trane or Honeywell fit this description?

If there are any, could you please rank them in order of preference on a scale of 1 to 10?

Thanks.

Q: May I have your thoughts about Carrier's acquisition of Viessmann Climate Solutions? I have been looking at HVAC investment opportunities in the UK & Europe and the only alternative is Trane. Which of those two are the more suitable investment at this time? Thanks.

Q: I already own Honeywell and BAE Systems but want to increase and diversify my holdings in Industrials. I know you like ROP, but I am also looking at PAYX, MMM and EMR. I am tempted by MMM, because it is so beaten up and is quite different from my existing holdings, but I worry that it is beaten up for good reason. Could you rank these four industrials in terms of quality for a long term investment, taking into account their current valuations?

Q: Your current view on the company, its future prospects, and your comment on the latest quarter, please? Thank you

Q: I have Trane but see recently, you've had positive remarks about Carrier. That together with the 25% withholding tax on the dividend due to Trane being European based makes me wonder if I should change to Carrier for the next few years?

Q: Looking forward, I would like to increase my Industrial sector holdings, especially in the US. Other than for aerospace, what are 5iR's suggestions for my consideration, for growth and good value at this time???......and me, leaning more to larger cap ones.......Thanks for the directional pointers........Tom

Q: I am holding a half position in CARR. Should I top up or move on to something similar? Thanks Jim

Q: Please provide your comments on this company in terms of long term growth and risk.

Q: Hi 5i,

I have seen that you like TT for industrials. How does it compare to CARR or JCI? CARR seems to be cheaper on valuation? Is TT growing faster? Could you give some reasons as to why you like TT the best?

TIA

Q: With all this record heat, I am wondering if there are any good public companies that are involved in selling air conditioning systems. Thanks

Q: Dear Team,
These stocks are listed as 'comparables' in a Refinitiv report. I would appreciate your ranking as to capital structures and growth potential.
Thank you, Team!

Q: Hi,

I have a small position in the above noted securities. Can you advise which ones are worth holding?