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Q: Hello,

You have been a champion of DSG and less so of ENGH.

ENGH provides 5.94% dividend, might be a dividend trap??
Both are down 30% +/- 1 yr.

I would have punted DSG 6 months ago, but didn't, due to your endorsement.

Credibility is important - maybe I'm missing a subtle distinction.

And I made the decision to keep it.

Thank you
Feel free to modify my question re: DSG /ENGH to put you less on the spot. I think it was Buffett who said "if can't handle your equities dropping 50% you shouldn't be in the stock market". I can handle it, but still don't like it.
All the best
Read Answer Asked by Delbert on December 01, 2025
Q: A number of Small/Mid caps seem to be finding a bottom and rebounding nicely over the last week.. I have small positions in these names, what order would you be adding to these names at current pricing? Is there any you wouldn’t add to?

Thanks
Tim
Read Answer Asked by Timothy on November 27, 2025
Q: Hi. I have tried a couple times to submit this question now...

My kids have a family RESP. Oldest child will be starting post-secondary in 9 years.

Currently have GLXY, BN, SIS and T.
What will be good holdings to add to this? If sector diversification is not taken into consideration, what will be good to add?

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Jacquelyn on November 26, 2025
Q: Between these two companies, if only one is to be owned, which would you select for a long term hold? Which company has a bigger "moat" and is less likely to be disrupted?

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Joel on November 24, 2025
Q: Good day everyone
I would like to know in which order would you buy today from (CLS, PNG, CSU, LMN, GLXY, GSY, PRL, MDA, GRID, VHI, HPS.A, BN, X, TRI, SHOP, DSG).
Also please included a buyable rating for each from 10 down to 1 with 10 being a great buy and 1 not at this time.
Thank you very much
Read Answer Asked by Jane on November 17, 2025
Q: A number of your past favourites have been beaten up over the last few weeks. Is there any that you would sell and move on from? Are there any of these companies that you would be buying or adding to at these levels?

Thanks
Tim
Read Answer Asked by Timothy on November 13, 2025
Q: Hi 5i team,

Do you think software can serve as a hedge against AI? If that's the case, and since they are mostly down, is it a good idea to start accumulating? Please provide some solid names in Canada (I have CSU family), the US, and internationally.

Best,
Matt
Read Answer Asked by Matt on November 10, 2025
Q: I own all in small positions with goal to give some growth to a mostly dividend portfolio. With bad luck the only one I don't own is Celestica. I realize this is now the darling. Do I keep these or sell to buy Celestica? My only concern is chasing a hot stock which sometimes doesn't work out. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Neil on November 03, 2025
Q: I am looking to rebalance, in what order would you sell or would you trim all: DSG, LMN, TOI, SHOP, KXS?

Thank you for your service!
Read Answer Asked by Ozzie on November 03, 2025
Q: Hi 5i,

A little disappointed with the performance of these two stocks. Are there worth holding? What would help sway your decision one way or another?

If you had to replace them with two stocks that have a higher likelihood for better performance, which would you choose?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Kyle on October 22, 2025
Q: If you were to put together a 10 stock, growth oriented portfolio of Canadian stocks with a market cap of between $5 billion and $15 billion, what stocks would you select?
Read Answer Asked by Dan on October 17, 2025
Q: What are your thoughts on how overvalued AI stocks are and what factors we should be concerned about that could cause the bubble to burst?

What are some good ideas for relatively safe stocks and etfs to hedge against a AI and tech weighted portfolio?
Read Answer Asked by Mark on September 29, 2025
Q: Hi, at what point would you start nibbling away at DSG? It seems to me to be victim of the AI-software concerns (similar to CSU entities). Your prior recent comments were quite favourable after their Q release so I am somewhat surprised/shocked the market has taken this down further. It is nearing a 52 week low.
Given the downward momentum, it may have another 5% to go but it looks to be a compelling buy around $135.
I have owned for years (trimmed along the way) and done well in the past by buying the dips. Is this yet another rare buying opportunity?

Cheers,
Steve
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on September 25, 2025
Q: The TSX has reached an all time high this month. Based on current prices, which 5 Canadian Stocks are your top choices for new money and your reasons for choosing those stocks.
Read Answer Asked by ALNOOR on September 24, 2025
Q: Retired, dividend-income investor with a well diversified portfolio (in my opinion anyway). My proxy for the technology sector is XIT and it has performed very well over the long time period I have held it. I like using your charting ability to compare XIT to QQQ or other related tech companies or ETFs....great feature!


Question #1 = With all of the "AI" interest right now, I wonder how much exposure does XIT have to the AI theme? Which of the embedded companies within XIT have AI exposure?

Question # 2 = Is there is an ETF that focuses on AI-related companies or is there an ETF that focuses on AI-generated stock picks (in any sector) and what your thoughts are?

Thanks....Steve
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on September 19, 2025
Q: It is said that AI will decrease the need for software or processes provided by software technology companies. Some fund managers have said that they have reduced their software holdings. Of the companies listed, are any more "immune" to the effects of AI?
Read Answer Asked by Theodore on September 17, 2025
Q: My son (23) has 9000$ to invest in his first TFSA (he already has a FHSA account that is maxed out). He wants to open a TFSA investing account. Do you have a recommendation for how he breaks up the 9000.00 (ie. 3 stocks)? Are there any sectors that he should focus on at first? Do any particular stocks jump out at you as suitable for this kind or foray into the market?

Thanks in advance
Sue
Read Answer Asked by Susan on September 11, 2025
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