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Q: I understand you like BN .It has been weak.Would you still hold this name or is the private credit sentiment likely to keep this space under pressure for some time?
Read Answer Asked by Kim on April 10, 2026
Q: A diverse group.
However, based on current valuations how would you rank these companies on an expected total return basis in 3-5 years?
Read Answer Asked by Don on April 09, 2026
Q: Hello, the question is for listings only on the TSX

1: For a TFSA what would be your top 5 stocks to buy in order right now.

2: For a TFSA what would be your top 2 ETFs for growth and top 2 ETFs for dividends.

3: For a RRSP what would be your top 2 ETFs for growth and top 2 ETFs for dividends.

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Ed on April 07, 2026
Q: So I am reading an article in The Economist on business development companies ( BDC ) and private credit companies in general which states that “Oaktree allowed 8.5 % of one of its ( BDC ) funds to leave PAYING SOME OF THEM WITH CASH FROM BROOKFIELD ( my caps).

Now BN is always telling us how stable , thoughtful and careful they are with our money and Oaktree and Mr. Marks tells us how so risk adverse they are , but I am ( BN shareholder ) beginning to wonder.

Would you analyze the situation and tell us how much of a problem this could be for BN.
Thanks. Derek.
Read Answer Asked by Derek on April 06, 2026
Q: Hi 5i
I am tempted to sell BEP.UN to buy more BN. BEP.UN is about 1% of port., BN about 1.7%. BEP.UN is at 52 week high and often pulls back to under 40 from here. BN is well off its high so going forward, I see it with better total return potential. Have held both for many years. I am starting to hear rumblings of private equity/private credit/mark to market problems, which make me a little hesitant on BN. Also the BEPC/BEP.UN discrepancy has narrowed somewhat so I'm not sure how this factors in. I look forward to your thoughts.
Thanks, Greg
Read Answer Asked by Greg on April 06, 2026
Q: My kids RESP currently hold CSU, SHOP, SIS, ATZ, XIC, BN, PNG, VTI. CSU was purchased at $3,250 and SHOP at $210. Is it wise to average down now or is there another one or two that will be good to add to this mix?

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Jacquelyn on April 03, 2026
Q: Overall, my portfolio is very balanced, but I have gone with higher growth in my TFSA. I hold GOOG, META, NVDA, NBIS, BN, AXON, MELI, LMN, and ZEO. What is the max percentage of the TFSA that you would hold in GOOG and NVDA? Could you suggest some new stocks with good momentum that would balance out my holdings? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Kim on March 30, 2026
Q: Boralex BLX Enters into Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by Brookfield, alongside La Caisse for $9 billion

They never say which Brookfield entity will be the owner. Can you please tell me which it is...BIP, BEP, BN, or BAM ?

Thanks........ Paul K
Read Answer Asked by Paul on March 27, 2026
Q: Hi 5i team,
The above stocks in the subject line have had a dismal year price wise (they actually have pulled back significantly over the last 6 months). May I please have your opinion if each of these stocks, is a buy, sell or hold and the rationales for your recommendations.
Thanks,
H
Read Answer Asked by Harry on March 27, 2026
Q: I am considering selling some BAM to realize a loss and adding it to BN. Any info about CRA not accepting the loss due to the relationship between the 2? Also, any thought on which has the better prospects for total return in the next 2 -3 years; dividends are not important, just total return. Thank you for your excellent service.
Read Answer Asked by Leonard on March 27, 2026
Q: Dear Peter et al:

Wow...the more you seem to say positive things about these favourite stocks, harder they seem to fall! MSFT is about 10$ from your suggested price. MU which is already inexpensive according to you, is getting even more inexpensive! I am not sure if it is all due to sentiment. For example I read a reasonably good review about UAE AND Saudi Arabia selling their stake in many of the MAG 7 and their commitment to Data centres may be wavering. At least that is one of the theories being floated by the MAG Bears!

If these BIG boys are selling, then there is a long way to reach the bottom, no?

I am still on a "Holding" mode!

Always appreciate your measured answers.
Read Answer Asked by Savalai on March 26, 2026
Q: I get that Bn doesn’t have same credit risk exposures as many of the private credit providers but I wonder if Bn is effected if these companies such as Apollo, can no longer participate in new projects as their outflows may be too high. I believe Bn doesn’t provide 100% funding for its large investments but comes in as one of a group of players, if other players are stepping back will Bn have to slow its rate of investment?
Read Answer Asked by Greg on March 24, 2026
Q: I am hearing concerns about private equity. I understand it's mostly about debt concerns. Can you summarize the concerns.

I'm not sure if BN is part of this but have always been a bit concerned with Brookfield's opacity.

BN and its related companies (BEP, BIP, BAM) make up a fairly significant chunk of my portfolio (c.20%) because I've had a lot of faith in them.

I wonder about your level of faith in them or whether concerns over private equity warrants a bit of a pullback.

Kevin
Read Answer Asked by Kevin on March 24, 2026
Q: Hi ,

Do you see the dip in the markets as an opportunity to get into some stocks.

BN is down 16% in past month. How does the war affect BN ?

Could you suggest a few stocks that have come down as a result of this war… and present a good buying opportunity….. I am looking to buy now and hold for at least 5 years.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by HARRY on March 23, 2026
Q: I hold smaller sized Positions of both of these companies and have had the intention to average into larger Positions as pricing opportunities arise.

Both have pulled back about a third from their highs ( i assume the Private Credit issue is the fear). Does that in fact represent the majority reason for the current pullback and if its the case is the fear as warranted as the relevant price pullback suggests?

Some of the opinions i hear suggest the Private Credit fears are greatly exaggerated .. whats yr take on this issue and if so might companies like BN and BAM be less exposed than the market suggests and might others like Apollo KKR and Blackstone be compelling value at current levels?

Craig
Read Answer Asked by Craig on March 20, 2026
Q: Do you see any compelling investments in these asset managers that have experienced large drawdowns? Currently, I am only holding BN at a 5.3% core holding, big fan of their investment strategy, allocation, themes and Bruce Flatt. Out of the other names listed, they all have strong returns over the long term. Would you be a buyer of any of these currently or should I just stick with BN over the long term? How would you rank them now? What is the max allocation to BN one should have for the long term? I know you are very comfortable with this name. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Keith on March 19, 2026
Q: What do you feel are the best opportunities right now in the market as a growth investor? Can you provide reasons and your top 5 opportunities in order please? A risk and growth potential rating for each. 1 being low risk and low growth potential.
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Nick on March 19, 2026
Q: My RRSP has a roughly 50/40/10 split between core compounders, defensive holdings, and income holdings. I will not need any of the money for at least five years. What do you think of the split? Could I please get your top stock and ETF recommendations for an RRSP today? Also, what do you think of FIE, ZRE, and covered call ETFs in an RRSP? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Kim on March 18, 2026
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