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Q: In a TFSA, I am down ~30% in both HPS.A and DOO, both of which were smaller positions and now both represent ~0.5% of total equity holdings (so ~1% combined).

If the goal was absolute growth over the long term with a high risk tolerance would you continue to hold or sell at a loss these two securities?

If you were to sell please rank from high to low which of the current securities in the account you would recommend.

Read Answer Asked by Simon on March 17, 2025
Q: Hi Peter,

I would like to get your thoughts on CNR and ENGH. I am long CNR and would like to reduce it and add to my position in ENGH. My views are that I get more growth from ENGH and 4.5% dividend vs. CNR call it a 2.5% dividend. I know they are different businesses but comparing the two companies what provides more growth and income opportunity.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Frank on March 17, 2025
Q: I have small positions in both TFII and AND (about 2% each) and looking to add to them (long-term positions so not worried about near-term uncertainty, I'm sure they'll both be fine over the long-term).

I'm thinking TFII is the safer bet (cheaper, larger, much longer-term track record) but AND's smaller size and less-levered balance sheet might allow it to make more meaningful acquisitions for higher growth.

What are your thoughts, which would you favour more for a young long-term investor?
Read Answer Asked by Patrick on March 17, 2025
Q: I sold half my holdings in BDT and ARE in December, in a TFSA, with a nice profit. Both are down quite a lot since then. I was planning to buy back to average down. Or take position in more stable stocks like STN or ATRL. How would you rank these 4 for new purchase? in a registered or regular account? Would any of these be more at risk with US politics ? I already own WSP and NOA. Thanks a lot.
Read Answer Asked by Denise on March 17, 2025
Q: I am an 80 year old income investor with some growth. I have $20,000 to employ. The above is a list of my losers out of 50 winners in a portfolio of mostly the Income Portfolio plus 15 yield maximizer ETF's like UMAX. Should I:
1. wait for your monthly advice before acting
2. distribute evenly accross the losers
3. add to the winners
Any other suggestions would be appreciated.
Please take as many credits as needed.
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by STANLEY on March 17, 2025
Q: How much likelihood do you see that some key Canadian resources are sourced in Eastern Europe by the Americans if the Ukraine war should resolve soon? Notably potash from Belarus, uranium from Russia and Aliminum from Ukraine, potentially including others I may know less.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on March 17, 2025
Q: Hi folks,
I have held CNR in my TFSA for a few years - up 10%. I am thinking of replacing it with WCN for some more growth. Would it be better buying WCN on the NYSE or TSE? May I have your opinion?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by JOHN on March 17, 2025
Q: How would you rank the following for a growth oriented long-term hold: DEFI, DCBO, HPS.A, KSI, VHI, PRL, GSY, ATZ, CLS, NTR, PBL, DRX
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on March 17, 2025
Q: When I see forward-looking metrics (e.g. P/E, PEG ratios, etc.), they can be last twelve months (LTM), next 12 months (NTM) and one or two fiscal years out (FY1, FY2). What are your thoughts/what would you think should be favoured? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on March 14, 2025
Q: Hi group the above stocks i sold 1/2 of my folio about 3 months ago/ yes at a tidy profit. My question is I am 75 years old and have $100,000 to reinvest (20% of my total portfolio)...(dry power) i do not need any cash to supplement my income for at least 5 years unless the market falls of a cliff because of Trump/Tariffs. I would say I am a sleep at night investor So the question is what to do now wait or start nibbling now. These stocks make up about 70% of the total portfolio
Read Answer Asked by Terence on March 14, 2025
Q: I am getting “twitchy” on Premium Brands ahead of them reporting on March 21st (a Friday, but reporting before markets open?). Can you give me an idea of how often they have beat expectations in the past and how the share price has reacted historically as well? I know it is asking for crystal ball gazing but can you make an educated/experienced guess about what you expect?
Read Answer Asked by Stephen R. on March 13, 2025
Q: Good day, 5i Team,

As always, thank you for your support, especially during times like this.

Are you able to share your team`s general consensus on where we are heading and what would be the major factors to keep an eye on to gauge the depth of the pullback?

More specifically:
1. If we are heading for recession, what industries/companies would be best positioned to recover first and "benefit" from the current situation?
2. On the scale from Covid to Great Depression, where would you place us speculatively as the result of Trumpconomics?

Respectfully,

Nick
Read Answer Asked by Nick on March 12, 2025
Q: What’s the best strategy to protect our portfolios during these uncertain times?
I’m trying to figure out if I should sell some stocks to building a larger cash position or do nothing and just hold current stocks?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Ben on March 12, 2025
Q: With the tariff war and Trump creating so much uncertainty, how does an investor handle this? It seems the tough approach of Doug Ford will only anger Trump and create more problems for Canada. With new terrible headlines on a daily basis and market reacting with more selling, how does a long term investor, who needs income from investments rationalize staying in the market? What could turn this around and how deep of pullback do you think we could see and/or how long of a bear market? Thank you for your insight!
Read Answer Asked by Neil on March 12, 2025
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