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Investment Q&A

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Q: Keeping current market conditions in mind and assuming we still have more downside to come, can you share 5 US and 5 Canadian stocks/ETFs on your shopping list? I'm not worried about diversification - just looking for your top picks regardless of sector overlap.

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Gurdeep on February 05, 2026
Q: - what would your top recommendations be for the sectors basic materials, consumer staples, industrial and energy?
Read Answer Asked by Robert on February 05, 2026
Q: Good day,

Wild few days in the market. As a stroke of luck, I transferred one of my managed accounts over so I could manage it myself, and that sale happened early last week and it is sitting in my account, ready to deploy. As a lucky tailwind, I don't want to squander it. Mostly in RRSP account.

Would you be adding to CLS, BAM, SHOP, TVK, PNG, ZDC right now? In order of priority please with a small 'why'.


I had purchased some AEM 1-2 years ago (great recommendation, thanks), and it has flown. Is it an add now and/or are there other Materials tickers you would suggest? Doesn't have to be precious, as long as they are executing well and have quality assets and a solid runway. maybe 1-2 each for precious, critical, and non-precious?

I sold TOI last summer, and with this crazy "Software off" cycle here, would you start accumulating? like 20 or 25% of a position? Is TOI the most likely candidate to return to its growth trajectory when the world begins to appear normal again?

Thanks for Everything!

James

PS. While looking at all my statements while transferring over to Questrade for their cashback promotion, my statements had my annualized returns calculated over 1 3 5 and inception. Since inception was 21% which I'm staked about, but my 3 year annualized was 43% !!! I just renewed my 4th year with 5i. Thanks Thanks THANKS!





Read Answer Asked by James on February 04, 2026
Q: Your thoughts on this tech sell off - getting ugly for Software especially- what could turn this market around. ae we getting close to capitulation iyo?
Read Answer Asked by Scott on February 04, 2026
Q: Hi 5i Team,

These two companies have pursued similar strategies it seems over the years and both have been badly beaten up. Is there a preference among the two of them and why?

Thanks!

Derek
Read Answer Asked by Derek on February 04, 2026
Q: Hi Peter
today is a pull back for the market
but both ATD and Dollarama has pulled back for over 1 week
knowing that DOL is a growth stock
I have a half position in each of Dol and ATD, which one would you
prefer for growth, abit of income? thanks
if there are any particular reasons for the pull back of both, let me know
thanks
Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on February 03, 2026
Q: Could you provide some insight on what TRI & DSG are saying about their future prospects and is their moat real and believeable? In the case of CNR, whenever the political tiddlywinks ends, they will eventually be filling freight cars. TRI & DSG seem to be more exposed to sentiment, which is a bit like guessing which way the cat will jump. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Delbert on February 03, 2026
Q: Follow your balanced and income portfolio I am wondering what order would you add today Included RY and DOL also because of their growth over the last year. Please include rationale of the top 4. Thanks as always.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on February 03, 2026
Q: As a contrarian investor, I can’t help but think the forestry sector is closer to a bottom rather than a top. If you wanted to play the sector what would be your top 2-3 ideas?
Read Answer Asked by Jim on February 03, 2026
Q: Hi 5i,

I have read through your past responses to questions regarding CCO. Based on your responses it seems that your team believes that CCO is a great company with a expensive valuation.

At what share price would you believe CCO to be a good entry point for someone looking for growth and a 5+ year time horizon?

Thank you,


Greg C.
Read Answer Asked by GREGORY on February 03, 2026
Q: What do you think of Canadian Tire for the dividend and some growth. With the winter we have had lots of batteries, snow shovels and blowers being sold. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Greg on February 03, 2026
Q: These four stocks ,equally held in my TFSA, represent 5% of my total stock holdings. I put my 2026 contribution into LMN ( ouch ) , and my other 3 have sizeable gains. I also own 3 times as much of EIF in my RRIF. I would like to buy more GLXY if it dips into the low 30’s. Would you sell and which one of the three to buy GLXY ? I have cash in my non registered account where I could buy, but my thesis for this account is solid dividend growers. Thanks. Derek.
Read Answer Asked by Derek on February 03, 2026