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Q: Hi Peter, Ryan, and Team,

Portfolio Analytics indicates an overweight position in Utilities where the current holdings are BEP.UN, CPX, and FTS. Only CPX is showing a loss, and the other two have substantial gains. In what order would you sell part positions, in order to raise cash for Consumer Cyclical? This sector’s holdings include ATD, BYD, and CCL.B. In what order would you add to existing positions? Please suggest other Consumer Cyclical stocks to consider starting a position, if you feel it would further diversify our holdings in this sector. Thanks as always for the pertinent advice.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on June 21, 2023
Q: What are your views on Peller's most recent earnings? To me, they look horrible, and I'm wondering if I should just salvage my tax loss and move on. That said, the price is probably at the lowest of the low. How much patience should one extend to the turnaround possibilities?
Read Answer Asked by Randy on June 19, 2023
Q: Hey 5i: Currently down 21% with Magna in my Tfsa. Considering that the loss cannot be used for tax purposes can you advise on any names with better prospects to recoup my capital with no concern for sector? Or would you suggest a hold.Thanks Larry
Read Answer Asked by Larry on June 19, 2023
Q: I'm heavily weighted, the Qs / semis, can you name some alternatives to balance my portfolio please?

Read Answer Asked by Mark on June 13, 2023
Q: I am looking at investing 2023 contributions (2 x $6500) in stocks and/or ETFs. Please provide 5 stocks and 5 ETFs for long term hold. Rank the stocks and ETFs and comment on why they are being recommended,

Current stock holdings include: BYND, BAM, BN, REGN, TSLA

Current ETFs: QQQ, VGRO, ZEM, SKYY, IHI, XIT and SPY

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Don on June 12, 2023
Q: Would you kindly identify your favourite 5 positive momentum stocks for Canada & 5 for the US ignoring income, safety etc…strictly momentum. Thank you as always.
GM
Read Answer Asked by Gary on June 08, 2023
Q: My portfolio analytics says I'm low on consumer staples.

I'm considering the above companies but also wondering if the ETFs listed might be the better way to go.

Please comment and rate these companies and ETFs.

Thanks as always for your insight.
Read Answer Asked by Kevin on May 16, 2023
Q: I did reorganise my portfolios in 2022 for a majority of diversified dividend ETFs and a minority of selected excellent dividend stocks.This strategy was satisfactory ,and I shall not sell this content in 2023.My strategy in 2023 will consider the possibility of a bear market,I shall only " add-on" some stocks on weakness .Could you list 10 canadian+10 us stocks ( not ETFs), among the safest in a bear market in your opinion,including 7 dividend stocks+3 growth stocks for each list,and rank them for safety if possible,many thanks,JY
Read Answer Asked by Jean-Yves on May 09, 2023
Q: I have been fortunate to own the above names, some for not as long as I wish I did. When you look at their 10 year charts they are impressive. Can I ask you to list a few more Canadian and perhaps several U.S. stocks that maybe also pay a small dividend but that you consider must own names for long term growth? (I do own BN as well). Thank you as always.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen R. on May 02, 2023
Q: Hi guys,

I would like to add the above companies into my portfolio (balance portfolio), please rank them. (must have to steady eddie)

thanks

Jim
Read Answer Asked by jim on April 26, 2023
Q: Looking to make purchase a couple of stocks for TFSA. Looking at ATD, MG, DOO and CNR. How would you rank the above. Are there other similar stocks that you would prefer instead. Looking for a stable, high quality company with good earnings and cashflow.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on April 18, 2023
Q: I have had these 2 companies in my rrsp portfolio for over 2 and half years now. usb has been up and down but not doing anything and cvs was up nicely and now i reached the even mark on it. I would like to replace both of these what will be your suggestion would you have that i can replace these 2 with what other stocks please and thank you
Read Answer Asked by wilson on April 18, 2023
Q: Hi Everyone!! Peter, I always enjoy your article in the National Post. In this past one” Five things I wish I knew when I started out”…. You mentioned as one of your points , that companies that don’t need any money at all are the best investments . Could you please list a few Canadian and US companies that are in that situation?
Cheers,
Tamara
Read Answer Asked by Tamara on April 12, 2023
Q: Good morning, this is a question re the outrageously high prices Convient Stores like Circle K charge on almost everything in their store. How long can Alimention Couche Tarde keep calling themselves a Consumer Staple when they charge roughly three-hundred percent more for example a Chocolate bar compared to places like Dollarama for exactly the same thing? Or how long will or can people be willing to pay these prices, thanks?
Read Answer Asked by Pat on April 05, 2023
Q: Good Morning,

In my (hopefully) high growth basket of stocks, I would like to do some consolidation. The partnership with TikTok is supposed to be beneficial for Sprout Social, but with the security concerns about TikTok in the recent news, do you think that Sprout will be significantly impacted? If so (or if you no longer like Sprout) in what order might you consider adding to the following: LNTH, APPS, ATZ, INTU, ATD for a 3-year hold? Thanks. Brad
Read Answer Asked by Bradley on March 30, 2023
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