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Q: Today Peter requested "a list of companies domiciled in Canada but pay dividends in USD". Would it be reasonable to consider that those companies have would not be affected by tariffs imposed by the US?
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on December 05, 2024
Q: I was wondering which Canadian stocks do you feel would do well with the upcoming change in US administration, and which will do badly. I assume that most will change a bit one way or another, but I am concerned about significant changes - like with MG or LNR due to tariffs.
Read Answer Asked by Federico on December 03, 2024
Q: All of these companies have really high debt levels, could you comment on their prospects and whether you would buy, hold or sell. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Sandy on December 03, 2024
Q: I am thinking of moving all my equities into ETFs. Would now be a good time to do it, or should I wait until March or so?

I have no tax benefits from doing it now. I feel that the US general market may be a bit inflated right now due to the US election euphoria. I also feel there could be some tax loss selling with certain stocks (like BCE), due to time of year. This could result in my selling my stocks low, and buying the general market high.

Could you please comment on this?

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Federico on December 02, 2024
Q: Hello 5i staff
I have a portfolio consisting in a few etf’s and a few stocks for the American side. One of these is a small cap etf. On the Canadian side it have mostly large blue chip stocks. CSU, BNT, etc. These are mostly at the full 5% quota. I keep some of these smaller stocks, I suppose because I enjoy winning. The problem, though, is that I hate losing. I keep the amount of these smaller stocks small because of that fear of losing, I suppose. They are often between one and two per cent of a fairly large portfolio, which is low percentage wise, but still quite high dollar wise. I am an advancing senior with moderate risk profile. Have a modest pension, which allows us mostly to live without touching investments. I have been wondering lately whether I should just bite the bullet, take the risk and add more to these fast growers ( and from time to time, fast losers) or whether I should just sell them all and consolidate in the larger stocks and etf’s. especially since I can say that I have won the game? Perhaps I could keep a few for fun. But, I guess that is what I am doing now. I know that you cannot give personal advice. But, I find that you usually have interesting things to say about these kinds of situations. As well, it has been cathartic and possibly helpful for me just to frame the question.
Thanks for all the help you offer us
Read Answer Asked by joseph on December 02, 2024
Q: Hello,

Which Canadian stocks have substantial US holdings? Dividend payers and capital gainers. Lower risk companies. Please rank from most recommended to least recommended.

Thank you,
V
Read Answer Asked by V on December 02, 2024
Q: Hello 5i,

Could you please expand on an answer to V on the 20 stocks to purchase today if you were to start over? We are assuming that stocks/ETF’s are equal weight and the recommendation is considered a growth portfolio. If not, please elaborate. We were also surprised to see Prudential on the list.

If you were 70+ would you alter the list slightly?

If you were in your mid 30’s and 40’s now and have limited funds (30k-70k) would you recommend purchasing all the stocks/ETF’s equally and expand over time or are there specific stocks/ETF’s that would be considered a “starter pack”?

Thank you so much for your website and advice.

D&J
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on November 30, 2024
Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
Here are 2 losers that I bought in better times. I have decided to sell one. Not sure which would be better for a long term hold. Personally I prefer wine over beer except on a hot day...you can see my dilemma! Ha!Ha! Joking aside ...from a business perspective do I keep the wine or beer! Ha!Ha! Thanks...your research and analysis is well worth the annual dues!
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on November 30, 2024