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Q: I am looking to add to the consumer defensive part of my portfolio, I already own Loblaws (L:CA) and Costco (COST:US). What other stocks do you recommend based on low debt/strong balance Sheet, secure and growing dividend, and some growth.
Many Thanks
Read Answer Asked by John on January 23, 2023
Q: I am looking to build a corporate portfolio (i.e. ~40% tax on dividends and distributions), and will be adding a position monthly, then topping those holdings up on a monthly basis ongoing. My timescale is 30 years, and really the only important thing is amount of money at the end. What holdings would be reasonable for such an account? Any preference as to order I add them?

I grew up with Money Saver magazine, so my gut feeling is just to buy a set of big, well run companies that pay dividends. However, the current popular zeitgeist seems to be to just buy an all-in-one fund, like VGRO, and not overthink it.

Please take as many credits as needed to answer this question as completely as possible. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Sam on January 23, 2023
Q: Looking for recommendations for growth to add into RESP with cash to deploy for a full position. Earliest withdrawal timeline for funds in 12 years and could stretch for 20. Already holding SHOP, CSU, VFV, HDIF.
Read Answer Asked by Ryan on January 20, 2023
Q: Need to reduce weight in the Industrial sector. Which one would you suggest trimming or selling:

WSP and TFII (13% and 14% Gain)
SIS (33% Loss)

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Hali on January 20, 2023
Q: Hi 5iResearch
Is there a sector rotation happening now in the market?
If no, do you expect any sector rotation in the foreseeable future?
Unless the answers to both questions are no, can you please identify these sectors (favourable, unfavourable)?
Thank you,
Read Answer Asked by Ahmed on January 20, 2023
Q: Can you recommend 3-5 choices for an RRSP investment. Can you confirm that one would generally choose less speculative investments or less risky investments within an RRSP, as one can not "harvest" a tax loss within an RRSP
Read Answer Asked by Mark on January 20, 2023
Q: Good Morning. My mother (94 years old) is looking for a metals stock. She asked about Rus. I see it has been flat for a year (-2%). 5i seems to like STLC which is near a 52-w high and up about 60% over a year. I have Teck.b and it is near a 52-w high, so not sure about recommending that. I was thinking NTR (materials) may be a suggestion. Or what about FM as a new thought?

What would the experts at 5i suggest?

BTW, I suggested that she subscribe to 5i but she reminded me that she has never used a computer ... maybe lucky her!
Read Answer Asked by Danny-boy on January 20, 2023
Q: I own the above Canadian Stocks.

Please rate each of the above as a BUY, HOLD or SELL and the reasons for your rating. Thank You.
Read Answer Asked by ALNOOR on January 20, 2023
Q: The US dollar seems to be heading lower.You think this might continue for the year?
What is the overall consensus?
Te Mexican peso already strengthened 7% in the last couple of weeks.
How could we play this theme?
Are there any companies you suggest which would benefit from a lower dollar?
Any currencies you think that would have a good upside?
Read Answer Asked by Josh on January 19, 2023
Q: Hi Peter and Staff

Yesterday "D" asked a question about websites to find returns of various indexes and you provided a link for S&P, Nasdaq and TSX. The S&P link clearly said the returns quoted included dividends. Perhaps I missed it but did the other two state whether the returns included dividends.

I am not sure if this is a separate question but when the TSX index shows up on the tickers every day and whether it is up or down and yearly tsx indexes are compared , is it reasonable to assume that is a factored mathematical calculation based on size of companies and their prices over a certain period of time? Does it assume price only or that you re invested the dividends into more shares of those companies?
Thanks for all you do

Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on January 19, 2023
Q: I am thinking of topping up GSY, PBH, and TOU. Do you see any issues? If I was only going to top up 2 which would you recommend? Thanks. Dan
Read Answer Asked by Danny-boy on January 19, 2023
Q: Going over some losers from 2022.

Bauche
Converge
Enthusiast
Qualcomm
Topicus
Roblox


Please let me know your thoughts and also should I buy, hold or sell. Most are in registered accounts.
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Gregory on January 18, 2023
Q: Hi
I have ccl.b in my TFSA and I am thinking of replacing it with CNQ for more growth and a better dividend. Do you think it a good idea?
Thank you for your excellent service,
Jane
Read Answer Asked by Jane on January 18, 2023
Q: I'm looking to increase my holdings in the industrial sector. I have CNR and CHR,
and considering WSP Global, Stantec and Waste Connections.

Could you rate these on growth potential and safety, and good entry points?
Read Answer Asked by Valerie on January 18, 2023