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Q: Hello,
I have owned stpl for years as a sector based diversification strategy but feel it has had disappointing returns, even for that sector noting that there are some great breakout picks in the staples sector.
Could you please advise if you think it is a reasonable choice for the staples sector versus specific picks?
I realize that you typically recommend dol as well as wmt, cost and pg. just wondering what you think are good long term picks at this time given significant movement in these in the last couple of years.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on December 09, 2025
Q: I am looking at fixed income potential across sectors as a low risk offset to my equities and would appreciate your recommendations. It doesn’t look like the space has good future prospects overall with rates having just dropped.
Of notable options, high interest saving accounts, bond funds, utilities, dividend index’s and perhaps reits, the reits and dividend indexes have superior yields.
Could you please comment on the space overall, which sectors are advisable and possible suggestions for purchase please?
Read Answer Asked by Peter on November 26, 2025
Q: I have a $50K bond maturing next week in a non-registered account and plan to re-deploy the cash amongst the six equity holdings already in that account for long term hold. Are there any amongst the group that I should hold-off on, or are there any that I should over-weight?
Read Answer Asked by David on November 14, 2025
Q: I want to start drawing some yield income from my TFSA.
What would be your top 5 etf or stocks?Good yield,Low to Moderate risk.
Thankyou
Read Answer Asked by Steve on November 04, 2025
Q: Good morning;

I am doing some rebalancing of my portfolio. In light of my views on world events over the next 3-5 years I am looking for the top 3 "Consumer Defensive" stocks. I believe there to be risk in the US dollar over this period so would appreciate your recommendations on 3 Canadian and 3 American consumer defensive stocks and what makes them a consideration.

As always, thanks for your insights!
Read Answer Asked by Dave on November 03, 2025
Q: From a technical standpoint, I see that NWC had been within a fairly consistent rising 18-year stock price channel. Roughly May 2024, the price shot above the upper resistance of that channel and has been above that (rising) line ever since.

Question: Do you know of any fundamental change at the company that would justify the elevated stock price since May 2024? Were there some sort of positive changes within the company?
Read Answer Asked by James on October 28, 2025
Q: Any Canadian companies paying a decent dividend, that in you opinion, are undervalued these days? Any sector.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by alex on October 17, 2025
Q: Each of these have fallen below 1% percent of total portfolio value in my non-reg account. What order of preference would you suggest for adding to top up? Altrnatively should any go or should there be a new addition? I am low in consumer cycles, comms and health.
Read Answer Asked by William Ross on October 08, 2025
Q: ATD has not really done much for some time now. What stock would you recommend to replace it at this time.
Read Answer Asked by shirley on September 09, 2025
Q: Good morning, As a retired investor who can handle moderate risk I'm looking to add to my consumer staples holdings in an RRSP, for both growth and a dividend. My only current holding in this sector is Proctor & Gamble (PG). What would be your top 3 picks in Canada and top 3 picks in the US, ranked please, for a new consumer staples holding?
Read Answer Asked by Lois on July 01, 2025
Q: I am looking at buying Canadian Dividend payers. What are your highest conviction dividend payers. Can you provide top 10 list. Please keep in mind valuation.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Frank on June 25, 2025
Q: I bought NWC in 2021 for $33 and subsequently sold it. I am interested in buying it again, although the price has increased significantly and yesterday closed at $49.

Is this still a good company for a long-term hold? I am looking for a healthy company with good share price appreciation prospects and a decent dividend.

Also, what would you consider a good entry price? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Cathy on June 19, 2025
Q: Please rank the following stocks to purchase today for a 20 year hold. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Ben on April 21, 2025
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