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Q: Assuming the current selloff continues, VIX goes up to 35+, and recession is almost certain in the US. Regardless of sector, what US/CAD stocks YOU would buy for capital appreciation if you have CAD$ 100,000? YOU plan to hold these stocks more than 3 years and you believe these companies will survive the economic downturn no matter how hard it will be.
Read Answer Asked by Ahmed on March 11, 2025
Q: I have decided to orientate my portfolio more towards the US, while keeping approximately 30% Canadian. I am also looking at India for my first international investment. Most of these stocks are asset light and large cap.
In the US the sectors are non bank financials, tech, and industrials. In Canada I have chosen large caps with significant non Canada revenue.
My dividend income would decrease but I can handle that. This would be an equal weight portfolio.

What do you think of this approach and of the individual stocks?
Should I just buy an SPY 500 etf for the US ?
Is FFH appropriate for India or is there an ETF you would recommend ?
Thanks .Derek
Read Answer Asked by Derek on February 25, 2025
Q: Please ranks these stock for risk from US Tariffs from High to Low.....Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on February 21, 2025
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

Our Industrial holdings are too high, considering their vulnerability to the “Trump tariffs”, as you suggested in a question today from Shirley.

In what order would you reduce or sell any of these stocks? This is a daunting task, as I like them all, and they are among the “cream of the crop” in this sector.

I’m planning to use the proceeds to buy some US small and mid-cap ETFs and would appreciate any Canadian domiciled ETFs that you could suggest.

Thanks for your insight.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on February 13, 2025
Q: I'm looking to add a dividend growth stock to my portfolio and considering DOL, TRI, STN, GSY, WCN. What are your views on these stocks and please rank given current market conditions and price. I hold others such as BN, TFII, CSU, and ATD. Others to consider?
Read Answer Asked by Gerry on February 12, 2025
Q: Hi Peter and Team

I have a half position in DOL and ATD and would like to start a position in TFII and TRI.
In what order would you add to these companies at this time?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Gary on February 05, 2025
Q: Could you please rank the following in terms of 2 year growth prospects, irregardless of risk? (first most growth, on down the road....) Thank you!

TD, SHOP, VIU, BN, RTX, ROAD, UBER, GLXY, CRM, TRI, ATZ
Read Answer Asked by Judith on January 27, 2025
Q: I have held HPS.A for a while and likely was late to the party. The recent recovery has helped and wondering if it's time to make the switch to TRI? Your recent responses seem to be very positive on TRI.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Lyle on January 22, 2025
Q: hi 5i, would you please provide me with 3 canadian names you think will benefit and growth under Trump's era mandate, any sector, high risk is OK.
thanks
Read Answer Asked by Fernando on January 22, 2025
Q: Dear 5i,
Thank you for your awesome work and valuable insights. Would like to invest 7000$ into my 19 year old Son’sTFSA. What stocks or Etfs would you recommend for long-term growth? He currently has ZSP and AMD(20%of portfolio). Also should I replace AMD with a different stock? Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Dimitrios on January 20, 2025
Q: Good day ..
can u please provide me 3 names u would dollar cost average into on a monthly basis into a tfsa for a five -10 year time frame . Park and forget .
Thank u
Mark
Read Answer Asked by Mark on January 17, 2025
Q: The noted stocks are all very weak right now. I suppose on fears of recession and/or tariffs and/or specific company performance. Could you please rank these for potential to rebound in 2025? Any particularly attractive or unattractive right now to purchase with a brief rationale? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Kel on January 15, 2025
Q: I have some money sitting on the sidelines. What would be your top 5 stocks to buy this year? Looking for modest growth and not high risk.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by David C. on January 07, 2025
Q: Happy New Year !
What are a handful of top picks please for this year's TFSA and RRSP contributions? Max long term growth is the goal here.
Thanks very much.
Read Answer Asked by Chris on January 06, 2025
Q: Happy New Year Everyone. Thanks so much for your much appreciated service. I have $10,000 to deploy in an RESP account for three grandchildren with a 10-15 yr time horizon. What are three new stock ideas along with suggestions on what current stocks I could add to assuming they are equal weightings. Current stocks: AEM, ARX, BN, CSU, ENB, IFC, LMN, RY, TD, TOU, TRI, TVE and WSP. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Dona on January 02, 2025
Q: I currently hold these is non-registered account and have had for more than 5 years, so there are gains. My question is: taking a longer term view, should any of these be sold and what options would you suggest in similar segments?
I feel that there could be other options that I am not seeing.
Thanks very much for all you do.
Read Answer Asked by George on December 17, 2024
Q: Which stocks or ETFs would you recommend for long term to a 25 year old with contribution room of $60K in the TFSA and $8k in First Home Savings account?
Read Answer Asked by Elizabeth on December 17, 2024
Q: I feel I have too many small positions (2% or less) in a diversified RRIF. All are above water except for DOL which is the most recent buy. Could I have your input re eliminating 2 (or 3) of the holdings and applying the funds to the other 3 (or 2)? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Harvey on December 10, 2024
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