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Q: My son (23) has 9000$ to invest in his first TFSA (he already has a FHSA account that is maxed out). He wants to open a TFSA investing account. Do you have a recommendation for how he breaks up the 9000.00 (ie. 3 stocks)? Are there any sectors that he should focus on at first? Do any particular stocks jump out at you as suitable for this kind or foray into the market?

Thanks in advance
Sue
Read Answer Asked by Susan on September 11, 2025
Q: Sold TIXT in tfsa (11 equities) as do not want to hold Telus in this growth leaning account as I already have some in cash account oriented mostly towards dividend paying growth equities. So looking at which of my “better” remaining tfsa holdings to add to for next 18 to 24 months: lmn, tvk,dsg, drx or eqb or do I consider something new like png, vhi or zdc? I am long retired and survive on a DB pension.
Read Answer Asked by William Ross on September 11, 2025
Q: Hey everyone, I have a nice amount in my TFSA account. What I’m trying to do is grow the account over time, let’s say a 25yr time period as I don’t need the money. With your crystal ball in hand and a mindset of holding forever what twenty companies would you buy today? Companies can be anywhere in the world and be in any sector but they need to trade on a North American exchange. Appreciate you playing along.
Read Answer Asked by Mark on September 08, 2025
Q: For a 5-10 year hold within a TFSA could you please provide your top 10 Canadian stocks or CDR’s ranked by total return/compounding potential? For a non-registered account with a 3-5 year timeframe could you also do a top 10 list including both Canadian or US equities (no CDR’s), again ranked by total return/compounding potential? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Bruce on August 28, 2025
Q: My search for XRP returns the following tickers: xrp-cad, xrp-us, xrp.to, xrp-cny, xrp-eur, axrp.sw, xrpp.to.

I think I understand some. I do not understand all.

Please explain ticker symbols, investment thesis for symbols, and your opinion on these investments for a new TFSA account at age 19.


Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Joel on August 14, 2025
Q: I loved this recent question from Giovanni, big kudos to him and his son for taking the fantastic suggestions from 5i, and GIANT HIGH 5 to 5i team!
So to ask the same question today, my 30ish daughter has about 45k cash in TFSA. Also has some NTDOY, DIS ZQQ and ZEB. Ok with ETFs but I don't think there is as good a chance for towering home runs like NVDA.
Let's grow!


Read Answer Asked by Greg on July 31, 2025
Q: My son is 20 yrs old just opened a TFSA has $15K to invest for 10+yrs, Looking for high growth, Fairly risk tolerant, Can you please suggest how many and what Stocks/ETF's to invest in (US and/or Canadian) to get started? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Shane on July 31, 2025
Q: say for example you have a million dollar portfolio, 800K in your RRSP and 200K in your TFSA. You want to hold 10 stocks total so 100K each, does that mean you would only hold 2 in your TFSA?
Read Answer Asked by Rob on July 28, 2025
Q: When talk all started about Trump and tariffs I cashed out of the market and have been sitting on the side lines. I realize the BS is far from over but am thinking on getting back in. What top 5 CAN and top 5 US picks be for a TFSA account. Looking to hold for 3 yrs.
Read Answer Asked by Terry on July 14, 2025
Q: Hello 5i Team,

What are your top 12 growth-oriented US stocks to buy in a TFSA for a 3-5 year hold?

Thanks in advance for your always helpful advice!
Read Answer Asked by Keith on July 14, 2025
Q: Hello,

I’m currently organizing the holdings within my TFSA. At the moment, tech stocks make up 50% of the TFSA, even though the tech sector represents only 25% of my overall investment portfolio. This imbalance is mainly due to the rapid price growth of these tech holdings.

I’m wondering—should I place all high-flying stocks in my TFSA, regardless of sector allocation? The strong performance of these stocks is taking up a lot of space in the account. I'm trying to decide whether it's wise to focus on growth potential alone or maintain sector balance.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
Read Answer Asked by Esther on July 03, 2025
Q: Hello,
Can you share your top 10 fav Canadian stocks to buy in TFSA for long term hold?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Madhur on July 03, 2025
Q: Hi 5i team
Let me start by thanking you all for you valuable insights into markets and stock valuations through the years. My question is regarding a tfsa portfolio. I am considering reducing amount of stocks to 20. Which 6 stocks would you let go in order of first to sell to last. Secondly, could you give me a brief opinion/ comment on my present holdings in a tfsa and if there's value in keeping status quo.
Thanks as always
Gilles
Read Answer Asked by Gilles on June 27, 2025
Q: Dear 5i
Which one of the above five stocks would be your preference for in a TFSA account ?
What would be your overall order of preference ?

Thanks
Bill C
Read Answer Asked by Bill on June 20, 2025
Q: Regarding TFSA.

Are you allowed to withdraw say $20,000 in December '25 and deposit $27,000 in January '26 ?

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by JACK on June 02, 2025
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