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Q: A retired friend of mine recently asked for my recommendations on how to invest approximately 200K which, with minimal risk, which will give him a reasonable (4.5% to 5.0%) annual dividend with minimal expectations of big capital growth, Since he currently has very little experience with investments, I would like to build a portfolio that will require minimal ongoing involvement on his part. I believe that a 10-15 year timeframe is realistic.

My thought is to split the 200K into 10 equal parts and purchase the following Canadian equities.

BNS
TD
GSY
CNQ
TOU
ENB
FTS
T
CCA
BEPC

I realize that a portfolio like this is overweight on energy. I'm comfortable with that.

What are your thoughts on this strategy and do you see any of the companies listed that you would avoid? Are there any others that you think should be added to the list?

Read Answer Asked by Steven on November 05, 2025
Q: Building TFSA for my 25 year old daughter. I now want to add an insurer. Which would you most recommend today based on valuation, momentum, and growth, while also considering the benefits of the companies with decent dividends.
Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Neil on November 05, 2025
Q: I have the following small/mid caps in my portfolio. Can you rate them in term of potential growth in the next 3 years, starting with most preferred to least preferred?
High volatility is acceptable and I am not concerned about sector exposure.
Thank you very much.

ATZ
CLS
DOL
HPS.A
PRL
TRI
TVK
Read Answer Asked by Anh on November 05, 2025
Q: Hello 5I,
The following 6 Canadian companies compose of 30% ish of my total stock portfolio.
I know weightings are personal but would YOU be able to comment if you see any problem with these concentrated positions? Too concentrated, need to spread them out more evenly? Missing some other critical holdings to complement the holdings?

CSU - 8.73%
BN - 8.29%
ATD - 5.12%
CP - 2.15%
X - 3.77%
CNQ - 1.63%
Total: 30% ish of portfolio
Read Answer Asked by Anh on November 05, 2025
Q: What are your thoughts on the take over offer?
I'm surprised the board has accepted such a puny premium - which, given that the offer is only 50% cash may turn out to be no premium, or worse.
What do you think might be the chances of a rival offer? What about odds of shareholder acceptance?
Thanks,
Read Answer Asked by Peter on November 05, 2025
Q: Hello 5i Team

If we get a correct in the market would you have concerns with the above stocks. Would they still be a long term hold?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by claudio on November 05, 2025
Q: Your general thoughts and analysis on Global Payments please, thanks.
Read Answer Asked by MG on November 05, 2025
Q: PINS Greetings 5i, please provide your analysis of the quarterly earnings report and outlook. Do you think the market reaction is overdone?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Barbara on November 05, 2025