Investment Q&A

Q: Hoping you can provide some comments around what the bond markets might be telling us right now and what it might mean for equities? Lots of rumblings with respect to Japan and rates/spreads in general lately. Is it worth a report/blog? If not, any insights you can provide here in answer would be gratefully appreciated.

Q: Good morning,

AC has not performed well since August , is it a buy at this time.

Thanks,

George

Q: Hi Team,
I hold VHI in my tfsa, down 20% now. Would it be considered a "high grade" move to sell it now and buy CSU now that it is also down as much or more than VHI in the last year? Would my return prospects from here with CSU be just as high as compared to sticking with VHI? Would you advise this move?

Thanks,
Shane.

Q: i own above shares can you rate the top 6 regardless of sector in order of preference so i can add to them based on you top picks from the group also list your top 6 picks in order of preference as well please

Q: Hi - do you think MDA is coming out of the "penalty box"...and why or why not?

Q: updated thoughts on ELVA? would you rate it a buy? how long a hold?

Q: Peter; I’m assuming you saw the options exercised today by the Chairman. It was announced on the TSX , but not on the US. It also traded over 2M shares in the US. Were there any large blocks in the US traded and does the Chairman have any restrictions on the optioned shares? If not,would it be an overhang. I don’t think it’s the most liquid stock here but in the US it seems much better. Could you just comment on the news ? Thanks.
Rod

Q: Have 11 holdings in a Non Reg account, 5 of which are ETFs as above . The other holdings are BAM, CNQ, EIF, ENB, GLXY, PNG, ZDC.
Would like to reduce the # of ETFs and distribute proceeds into ETFs/Equities that are left.
Your thoughts on which you think would be best (if any) to eliminate with a view to a tilt towards growth. Many thanks.

Q: For a Value Investor, can you suggest 3names that have potential of good return in 2026 outside of Oil & Gas & Pipelines.

Q: Hello 5i team,
This morning it was reported that GFL is moving it executive headquarters to the US. I wanted to add to it. Are you still bullish on this equity?
Thank You,
Andrew

Q: If a stock isn’t a must own, but a like to own but on the skids. What is your preferred strategy? Is it always for the bottom relative on technicals and especially a turn around? A quick sentiment shift?

Would you employ the wheel strategy if they approached a comfortable entry; NFLX, FTNT, NOW. Would be my current candidates that have a reasonable chance of righting the ship.

More of a learning question from the team in adding a bonus position if you will, or just collecting some premium if it doesn’t hit.

Love any insight on this area and these examples. Thank you!

Oh AI report was fabulous, very much appreciated.

Q: Thank you for the excellent AI Computing Stack report. Which of "2. Semiconductor, Hardware and Connectivity" subsector would TSM fit in this report?

Q: I would appreciate if you can share your thoughts about CN & CP Rail with Buy, Sell or Hold rating for both.

Q: Hello to the 5i crew. Are lumber prices on the upswing? The reason I ask is that I still have a half position in Western forest Products (WEF) and it has gone from dead money to up about 25 per cent in 2026. I did notice that the big boy in North American lumber WFG is up a bit as well. So what's up? The home builders are not really blazing ahead with housing starts and the whole forestry industry seems moribund! So why are lumber stocks getting a bit of a lift? Is there something percolating under the surface that us little retail guys can't see? If my shares in WEF were in a taxable account I would have sold them in December but they are in a RSP. Should I count myself lucky and get out of WEF after this upswing or is there something going on that might make it go higher?

Q: What is your opinion on this stock? What would be a good entry point?

Q: Hello 5i. Shopify has taken quite a dip lately. Is this an amplification of overall market jitters or is there something else taking place?

Thx

Kathryn

Q: Seems ro be consolidating in the $100.00 range. Will it take time to digest the acquistion in the united States ? Hold sell or buy?

Q: This is a followup to your answer (thank you) regarding how to made a determination of which 'favourite' stocks to remove when one has too many .
Could you give me a few of what you think would be the most important ratios, or other factors to consider when assessing a balance sheet/valuation. I would be interested in those that would apply to most sectors, although if there are any that are unique to Industrial, Tech, Financial that would be helpful as well.
Just an add on question regarding P/E ratio. I noticed from a previous question I had regarding an answer you have to another member. You quoted a P/E ratio of 14 for TD based on consensus earnings estimates from Bloomberg. When I look at the drop down fundamental info on either my TD Webroker platform or 5i's dropdown info on any equity that is listed in the heading of a question, I see in both cases P/E being quoted at 11.15 for TD. How does one know whether the P/E ratios being quoted are forward earnings (as your Bloomberg quote indicates) or not. I see TTM - twelve month trailing- occasionally noted for certain ratios, eg. Price/Cash Flow but that doesn't seem to be the case for P/E in the TD/5i platforms ?
You may have done a blog or article that would cover my questions - but if not, perhaps it would be helpful to some other members?

Q: What etf's or companies might you recommend for infrastructure that would benefit from Carney's special projects going forward?

Q: Hello Team 5i & Everyone,

I am just reading through the AI report - thank you! I was wondering why internet and broadband aren’t mentioned as a foundational layer to the A.I. buildout?

Customers in remote areas can’t access AI without access to high speed internet continuing to expand (within Canada & globally). Just curious on your take.

Thank you,

Sandra