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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: Hi,
Seems Anthropic is causing quite a few disruptions lately and today their COBOL tool has hit IBM and others. Do you see any reason to wait it out and hold if this could be used as a tax loss in a cash account? I am also concerned about yet another fairly large drop in the price on WSP. Is there any further news regarding it today? Unfortunately I hold that in a RSP account, so am not sure whether to sell or hold, and would welcome your thoughts on this as well. Many thanks for your continued good advice - it is always appreciated!
D
Read Answer Asked by Dawn on February 24, 2026
Q: Do you consider these all industrial?

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If so, what would your current ranking be? Or if it's a better question, what would your ideal 5 stock portfolio be?
Replace with other industrial stocks as desired.

Would you agree that industrials look good going forward? And any preference to Can/USA focus for the sector right now?

Read Answer Asked by Kel on February 23, 2026
Q: Having wanting to diversify from my non registered account of mainly banks, utilities and pipelines, I have followed these 4 stocks for quite sometime. Bought BN ( up ) a year ago and WSP just recently; both half positions. Now is too early for TRI as it is impossible to determine the winners and losers in the software AI issue besides I already own LMN ( down down ) in my TFSA. Based on management’s handling of previous downturns, I have TFII on the radar. Are there any large Canadian companies with international exposure you would suggest ? Should I just bring BN and WSP up to full position? I am looking at BIPC but would that be too much Brookfield ?
I stay away from oil and commodity companies.
Thanks . Derek
Read Answer Asked by Derek on February 23, 2026
Q: FYI: This article (in french) might be interesting regarding the recent drop of WSP, ATRL, STN.

https://www.lapresse.ca/affaires/entreprises/2026-02-14/secousses-sur-les-marches/la-menace-de-l-ia-atteint-wsp-et-atkinsrealis.php

It assumes it could be related to the Thursday upgrade of Google Gemini 3 Deep Think .
But this upgrade could be viewed as positive rather than negative.

Denise.
Read Answer Asked by Denise on February 17, 2026
Q: I would appreciate your comments on the recent weakness in WSP’s share price. Could you please outline the main factors behind the sudden drop and whether this appears to be short-term market volatility or something more fundamental?

In particular, is the recent acquisition a significant factor in the decline, and if so, how do you assess the risks and potential long-term benefits from that transaction?

Additionally, at current price levels, would you consider WSP a buy, a hold, or a position to trim for a long-term investor? Any perspective on valuation, outlook, and key risks would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you very much for your insight.
Rick
Read Answer Asked by Rick on February 17, 2026
Q: How would you rank the listed names today for new positions in the TFSA of a growth oriented investor?
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on February 17, 2026
Q: Do you know if the big drop is due to the multinational Defence, Security, and Resilience Bank (DSRB) announcement? Maybe the competition from engineering firms outside Canada ? ..
Read Answer Asked by TOM on February 13, 2026
Q: Which 10 Canadian or US companies are most attractive for a +5 year hold? In order ideally

Also, what one thing is worrying you most about current market conditions? And why

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Nick on February 10, 2026
Q: Hi Group took some profits on Google (still hold 6%) any have some cash would like to pick 3 from the above list and start 3 new positions . Please give me you 3 to add to as well suggestions in 3 new positions Amazon Apple Meta i no longer have maybe they qualify

Better to add or start new positions is the question please list in order of preference in both Growth and value are the target thanks
Read Answer Asked by Terence on February 05, 2026
Q: Can you suggest some stock and ETF's traded on both US and CDN exchanges that employ many blue collar workers that may not be effected by AI implementation. My thinking is that one always needs humans to do "actual" labour like building homes, plumbing & electrical maintenance etc. Does this make sense?
Read Answer Asked by Ian on January 29, 2026
Q: Hi 5i
What 2-4 industrials are you excited about currently ? Please could you separate US and Cad and provide a brief comment on why,
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by mike on January 29, 2026
Q: Hello
How would you rate the following in order for each group for a buy today at todays price for a 3 year hold on a scale of 1-10. With 1 being don't buy and 10 being a great buy.

Group 1
CSU
SHOP
CLS
BN
WSP
TRI
BIP.UN

Group 2
GSY
GLXY
LMN
VNP
ZOMD
VHI
DCBO

Thank you for letting me ask this question



Read Answer Asked by John on January 26, 2026
Q: I do not have any engineering co's in my portfolio so am thinking about adding STN or WSP. Could I have your thoughts please: which is best, what would be a decent entry point, would you recommend at these levels for a long term hold or wait for a pullback? Any other companies you would recommend. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Pat on January 26, 2026
Q: i own above shares can you rate the top 6 regardless of sector in order of preference so i can add to them based on you top picks from the group also list your top 6 picks in order of preference as well please
Read Answer Asked by Terence on January 23, 2026
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