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Q: I know you dislike the terms “screaming buys” and “backup the truck”..how about “almost irresistible “ buys to hold for the next 3 years? 5 Canadian, 5 US.
Read Answer Asked by Leonard on October 23, 2023
Q: Dear 5i team.

Just finished reading the past few mths questions on APPS. Obviously, you've thrown in the towel on it.

Do you see a scenerio where they go bankrupt? IE: equity going to zero? You said it's debt/cash flow is 4Xs. Terminal, or does mgmt have a shot at redemption?

Appreciate your updated views on their fundimentals.
Read Answer Asked by Arthur on October 22, 2023
Q: What are your 5 or 6 top picks in this current market weakness. Long term hold and forget. No specific sectors but preferably large caps. I like dividends but does not have to be a dividend payers. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Pierre on October 20, 2023
Q: it seems that some US insurance stocks are picking up some momentum now. i used to own AFL but switched it to AJG, but now own both again. what do you think of CRBG ? in the past i also used to own IFC and SLF but sold them for lack of growth. can you recommend any other CAN or US insurance stocks that have some capital gain in the last year or so ? thank you very much - nick
Read Answer Asked by Nick on October 20, 2023
Q: Hi 5i.
Earlier in the year, my investment group decided to follow the theme of military and defense stocks, with the Russia/Ukraine war already well underway. We came up with a few smaller specialty companies that we thought might benefit from restocking arms and ammunition, war logistics, etc. Each has had a decent run so far this year. Wondering if you could provide a quick assessment of these companies and if you have any other ideas related to this theme. Also, what are your favourite large cap names in this space and maybe an ETF?
Thanks!
Scott White, Victoria BC
Read Answer Asked by Scott on October 20, 2023
Q: I'm interested in investing in a basket of companies that you think have the ability to increase their dividends even in a recessionary environment. Could you please send me some of your favourite ETF's that would give me exposure to these kinds of companies. If possible could you suggest ones that give me the necessary exposure to:
Canadian companies
American companies
International companies.
Thanks for your appreciated support.
Read Answer Asked by Les on October 20, 2023
Q: Just wondering your top 3 US/Canadian stock picks focusing on increased military spending.

Thank you for providing this great product.
Mike
Read Answer Asked by Mike on October 20, 2023
Q: Good morning

I have small positions in the following technology companies: GIB.A; CRWD; HUBS; NVEI: OKTA;TOI:PANW: INTU: TTD: LMN. I would like to clean up this portion of my portfolio. Which of these would you sell, and which ones would you add to? Thanks for your ongoing great advise.

Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on October 20, 2023
Q: MTY or QSR: which best buy? I am thinking mild recession - maybe better price of entry later? I do not own any stocks in this group. Not sure I need to own? Not big dividend growers which is my mantra. Too many good blue chips avai8lable that are good dividend growers.
Read Answer Asked by James on October 19, 2023