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Q: Currently hold PBH and considering selling. Know you recently rated as a hold for the three year period. For a better total return,over the next three years, would you sell PBH and buy one of ATH, CJT, MG, NPI, NXR.UN, TCL.A, or VHI. Please rank these stocks for purchasing. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by David on April 01, 2025
Q: How safe do you think Magna’s dividend is?

Current earnings/cash flow seem to cover the dividend quite well, and buybacks could always be stopped/reduced if needed to maintain the dividend.

Even if it takes a few years for the auto industry to recover, Magna’s over 5% dividend yield at least pays us to be patient (assuming Magna can adapt to whatever the future of the auto industry looks like)?
Read Answer Asked by Patrick on March 31, 2025
Q: Perhaps am looking for unicorns. I have some money to deploy and I am looking for companies that have the balance sheet to ride out the current situation whether it lasts another two months or >12 months. My basic criteria were those potentially undervalued, dividend over 3%, div growth of at least 5% and a decent payout ratio. Any suggestions appreciated, thanks for your help.
Read Answer Asked by Art on March 28, 2025
Q: I believe Trump is bluffing about tariffs on Canada, especially tariffs on auto industry.
Even if enacted, they will be removed shortly.
What companies ie stocks would you see as especially poised to move up?
Please list them from most upside potential to least, please add others if applicable

Read Answer Asked by JR on February 26, 2025
Q: Please rank the above companies for total return over the next three years. For the top two companies, please advise why you prefers them.
Read Answer Asked by David on February 24, 2025
Q: Hello 5i team,
The MG price has gone below my entry price and I was thinking of adding to it. The stock has not moved very much in light of the tariff threat. Since this is probably already priced in, I was wondering how much business MG does in the states? If I recall MG's sales are mostly global. The price not moving much, tells me that the US portion of MG is not that material.

Are you still comfortable adding at these prices or is MG more of a hold until the dust settles?

Thank You,
Andrew
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on February 14, 2025
Q: Presuming that the price of steel goes up with tariffs, outside of the steel industry itself, what sectors and specific companies lose out here? Thank-you.
Read Answer Asked by Alex on February 11, 2025
Q: Good morning - can you give us a sense as to what Cdn companies (say 10) that would be most adversely affected by a tariff war with the US? Many thanks as always.
Read Answer Asked by Doug on February 03, 2025
Q: A recent analysis from Queen's University points out that consumers could see the prices of goods and services drop by up to 14.5% if free trade between the provinces were to be achieved. Which Canadian companies would benefit the most from elimination of interprovincial trade barriers?
Read Answer Asked by James on January 17, 2025
Q: Good day. I’ve been holding my stocks for just over 3 years without much adding subtracting and balancing. I have a few stocks that have declined quite a bit over that time. I think it’s time to sell a few of my losers and reinvest in better companies. The two equities in question are in a RRIF account. Magna is down 53% and CSW.B is down 31%. Each represents about 1% of my portfolio. Do these companies have a hope over the next 12 months or should I sell and move on. Can you recommend a replacement equity to purchase with the proceeds. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Robert on January 16, 2025
Q: Hi 5i,

Advice please - I am down almost 50% with MG; it accounts for 7% in a LIRA account. Do I hold faith it will rebound at some point or cut my losses? Cannot touch LIRA for another 15yrs. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Julie on January 14, 2025
Q: As Trump’s inauguration approaches and our government falters it appears increasingly likely that the risk of tariffs is not zero. Yet Canadian markets don’t seem concerned. Do you have any guidance current Canadian equity holdings? The answer to these problems is usually to do nothing but it looks as though there is potential for serious market disruption.
Within your portfolio recommendations (my largest would be Tfii, gsy, shop, mg, byd ) do you see companies that are high risk of significant harm?
Read Answer Asked by Peter on January 10, 2025
Q: Good day and happy New Year to all the 5i staff. This is my first, and hopefully last multi stock question.

I am really beginning to take Trump seriously about tariffs. His reasons don’t hold up, but I believe he has unstated reasons of his own for wanting to do so. I don’t usually jump quickly but I have a bad feeling and am thinking of selling some Canadian holdings and buying US. I am wondering what you would think of this?

Even if my fear is justified, though, some of the stocks I am considering may do well under Trump’s regime, anyway. The above stocks are the ones i am considering and i would appreciate your views on whether they might do alright under Tariffs? Any other Canadian stocks you might think will react particularly badly?
Thanks for your great service
Read Answer Asked by joseph on January 09, 2025
Q: Good afternoon!
I have some substantial cash to deploy, ideally into Canadian dividend payers at 4% or more. I already have many of the usual suspects, including the following: ENB, BCE, PPL, BNS, CM, LIF, SIA, T, LIF, BEP.UN, DIR.UN, FSZ
I have been waiting until the December sell-off (i.e. Benj Gallander’s suggestion that it is the best time to buy), hoping to find some that have made the sell list that are good candidates for bounce backs in the future. After observing the market in the early stages of tax-loss selling, would you have some names that might fit that bill? Ideally maybe 5 or 6, although I realize that is a tall order, perhaps! Again, I am seeking dividend paying Canadian equities paying 4% or more.
Thanks! Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on December 11, 2024
Q: hi, I am down on all these names. I am considering adding to (some of?) them. I am looking for some growth in share price ( to match or beat inflation ) and a consistent growing dividend ( matching or beating inflation ). I also don't want to end up with another AQN or BCE scenario. could you kindly give us your advice on these names and include your thoughts on whether they are a buy (add to ), sell, or hold please.
cheers, Chris
Read Answer Asked by chris on November 26, 2024