Investment Q&A

Q: I adhere to a portfolio construction strategy where 5% is a full position but I allow for a "rock star" stock like a SHOP, NVDA or GOOG, to go to 7% at which time I will trim a point or two.

When you suggest a small-cap stock, you often warn against buying too big a position initially, given the inherent instability and risk of a smaller company. My question is, at what point do you "loosen the reins" and allow that stock to assume a full position and when do you allow it to go to (in my case, for example) rock start status? I'm thinking of companies like ATZ and HPS.A. Is it based on capitalization, number of business cycles management has gone through, profitability ratios or is it as much art as science?

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.

Q: At this point what would be a good entry price for ATZ:CA.

Q: What do you think are the 5 best opportunities with consumer staples and with consumer discretionary ?

Q: Hi to all. For a GARP long-term investor, what are your recommendations today, 5 can securities & 5 US stock exchanges securities.
Please no defense titles. Thank you

Q: First, want to thank you for the service provided over the years. I recently reached a financial milestone (another 0 at the end of the net worth statement at age 33) and 5i played a massive part. Biggest elements were the great stock picks (obviously) which allowed me to outperform the market quite a bit, as well as the reassurance to stay long when the market has a fit.

My question is can you provide a list of top picks for long term growth that are less associated with AI. I'm heavy in AI, want to stay overweight, however would like to slowly diversify a bit over time. Open to a mix of risk levels.

Q: I asked question last Sunday past regarding top 6 sectors (in order of preference complete with top 2 picks in each sector along with reasons behind the picks again everything in order of preference please. No sure what happened but no answer was given...thanks

Q: Hello, the question is for listings only on the TSX

1: For a TFSA what would be your top 5 stocks to buy in order right now.

2: For a TFSA what would be your top 2 ETFs for growth and top 2 ETFs for dividends.

3: For a RRSP what would be your top 2 ETFs for growth and top 2 ETFs for dividends.

Thank you

Q: My kids RESP currently hold CSU, SHOP, SIS, ATZ, XIC, BN, PNG, VTI. CSU was purchased at $3,250 and SHOP at $210. Is it wise to average down now or is there another one or two that will be good to add to this mix?

Thank you!

Q: Do you see many blatantly mispriced equities in the North American market today?Granted there have been strong price pullbacks in several sectors but could some of this just be multiple contraction on overpriced stocks that investors were previously chasing to overpriced levels?

I'd like to ask if you have 2 ideas of Mega or Large Cap US Technology stocks that are blatantly mispriced (too cheap to explain) and also the same for 2 Non Tech US or Canadian stocks Large Caps.

Thx for your help.

Q: Four oil companies make up 30 percent of my portfolio. Purchased during covid and have had big gains in all four. The yield on cardinal based on cost base is 22 percent. This is stupid I know but if not for these four my portfolio is a disaster. It’s basically kept me flat while the tech sector has taken a dive. Should I start to exit some of the oil positions and where do you go if the majority of the 5i favourites are all ready owned ?

Q: GRGD is down 35% from its high and ATZ is down 25%. Do you still like both of these clothing retailers, and which do you think is the better buy at the current price?

Q: Has there been that much of a slowdown in the retail sector to have all 3 down 20%.

Q: Could you please comment on the downturn for both these companies. Do you recommend holding or selling?

Thank you

Q: What is your top 5 Canadian buys in order at today's price for each
Small cap
Mid cap
Large cap

Thank you

Q: Hi, I always like your options about valuations. With this diverse group of stocks, please rank the order in which you'd initiate a position today, with a short explanation why. Thank you.

Q: Hi Group in what order highest risk first please. (particularly worried tech stocks) and where we go from here??... buy, sell, hold..) plse give me you thought on sectors at most risk going fwd

Q: Could you please comment on the potential future growth and risk levels for each of these? Are any at risk of falling out of favour? Are there others here or in the US that you would recommend as 'better' or perhaps more reliable stocks to hold? I would be fine with US recommendations irrespective of size.

Thanks for your input.

Q: How would you rank the listed names today for new positions in the TFSA of a growth oriented investor?

Q: Hi,
I know that these companies vary widely.
Given today's prices, could you please rank the order if you were to initiate a position for about 3 years? Please also give a short blurb about advantages/disadvantages of buying each one today.
Thank you!

Q: Good morning! I know the following are vastly different, but at today's prices, what would be your ranking to initiate a position? Please provide a short justification for each (pros/cons). Thank you!