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Q: Tax issues aside, is there a clear favourite here for an in kind contribution to our TFSA's come January 1?

Thanks,
Terry
Best of the Season
Read Answer Asked by Terry on December 22, 2025
Q: You mentioned in an answer to one of your questions that money has been moving from technology to other sectors. Which sectors are receiving the most new investment?
Could you give me some examples of companies within those sectors that are strong companies fundamentally and have excellent upside potential. I
Read Answer Asked by Les on December 19, 2025
Q: I have been considering selling the following companies for tax loss. Do you think they are reasonable candidates? Or do you think there is too much bounce potential going into 2026. Would you be able to rank them in the order you would consider selling them from most attractive for tax loss to least. Thank you.
John
Read Answer Asked by John on December 19, 2025
Q: I was curious about the Private real estate investments. I have seen companies like EQUITON who advertise returns of 16 -20% annual on their development offering. Do they have good track record? Is that rate of return possible? Are they too risky for retail investor?
Read Answer Asked by ZIM on December 18, 2025
Q: Hi Peter

I was wondering what you think of the valuation of WSP vs peers. Can you provide your metric to rate and the current valuation. Also would you buy at this level or what price level would you begin to buy. To me it looks expensive. I would appreciate your expert opinion.

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Frank on December 18, 2025
Q: Follow up on a recent question on FCCM and WXM. FCCM has the lower MER. Other differences I see in a simple comparison from my online broker: FCCM is large cap while WXM is mid cap. 5 year returns for WXM is higher, but 3 year, 1 year, and less favor FCCM. Dividend from FCCM is 0.64% paid annually and WXM is 1.26% paid quarterly.

I own WXM in my TFSA (up 55%) along with a selection of stocks from your portfolios. I also own VMO in another account.

How do you view these investment style ETFs (growth, dividend, value, momentum) vs geographic ETFs vs sector ETFs vs others for DIY investors trying to diversify within an account?
Read Answer Asked by Matthew on December 16, 2025
Q: A few questions please on Rogers.

Capex:
What direction does 5i see for Capex spending at Rogers over the next say three years? In addition to paying for the remaining 25% of MLSE, will upgrading their cable segment (or some other business need) require large investment and limit debt reduction?

Monetizing their sports assets:
It all sounds great but .... what risks does 5i see to individual Rogers investors, and how serious does 5i feel those risks are, from the controlling Rogers family negotiating a monetization that benefits only them?

Thank you

Edward
Read Answer Asked by Edward on December 16, 2025
Q: I like to purchase some US traded companies but I have no American cash. If a person wants to buy $10 to $15,000 (CAD) of a US traded stock, is it better to purchase a CDR or convert to US dollars at the current exchange rate? Does the exchange rate, or size of purchase make any difference when deciding which is the best course of action?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Brad on December 16, 2025
Q: These stocks are held in my wife's RRIF - just turned 71 - start withdrawing 2026. QSR, NTR ,GSY & GRT.UN small positions. GSY added this year. Thinking of selling GRT.UN - stock has not done much & very small dividend increaser, QSR (500 shs) small position - not big dividend grower - thinking of selling, NTR held fora while - up a fair bit 44%, 500 shs - sell? Comments if you agree with my analysis and if so, what should buy or add to this account?
Read Answer Asked by James on December 16, 2025
Q: hello 5i:
the Brookfield companies listed above make up close to 9% of our holdings. In your opinion, is that overweighting one entity too much? Any of the companies could be traded, but finding a comparable, or "better" company in that particular sector eg. utilities, financials, etc; is difficult. Your thoughts, please.
thanks
Paul L
Read Answer Asked by Paul on December 16, 2025
Q: WSP has been flat this year while Aecon has had a nice advance.Also, Transforce is recovering.I am thinking of replacing WSP with Aecon or Transforce.Your thoughts please.
Merry Christmas.
Read Answer Asked by Allen on December 16, 2025
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