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Q: How would you define a "core holding" in a portfolio? The above listed companies I consider to be core holdings. Does this list broadly match your definition of what type of companies should make up core holdings in a portfolio? Are there names in that list that you would NOT consider to be "core holdings"?
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Read Answer Asked by John on December 05, 2025
Q: I currently own MSFT and GOOG . MSFT is at a loss((down 20%) in a Registered Acct and I am reviewing switching to GOOG or AMZN for better returns. I am currently 10% of portfolio in on GOOG so am pondering the switch to GOOG. Do you think a bounce is expected with share price of MSFT in the next 6-12 months is possible?
Read Answer Asked by Elizabeth on December 03, 2025
Q: Hello 5i

For a 1 year to 2 year hold what would be your top 5 growth choices that are TSX listed, can include CDR stocks, and a share price of no more than $55.

Thanks as always.
Read Answer Asked by Jocelyne on December 02, 2025
Q: Hello 5i - please take the number of credits you need. I began investing last year and have the following portfolio/down rounded up: GOOG: 6%, BN 7%, CSU 4%, DOL 4%, ENB 7%, HXS 9.5%, IFC 5.5%, META 4%, SHOP 7%, WSP 5%, AXON 4%, BRKB 6.5%, ISRG 6.5%, NVDA 2.5%, CRM 2%, AEM 1.2%, BAM 6%, H 1%, LMN 2%, AMZN 5%. I have about 40% cash to add in. Can you please advise of the following: 1. any key stocks you would recommend I add? Please prioritize with 1 being highest recommendation and 5 being lowest recommendation. 2. Any stocks you would recommend I sell? I am interested in a 5 year view. Thank you so much!
Read Answer Asked by Kathryn on November 28, 2025
Q: Hi,
Seeing the drop in NVDA makes me wonder if the talk that Meta is considering buying chips from GOOGL would really reduce NVDA's value this much? If you could weigh in with any comments and thoughts you have regarding this mornings drop I'd love to hear them!
Thanks!
D
Read Answer Asked by Dawn on November 25, 2025
Q: Sold to harvest profits,,,looking to put cash back to work. (4% of my portfolio). Already have NBIS/BN/GLXY/PNG/CLS/TOI/LMN/HCAL. Could you suggest top 3 options currently in light of the recent correction. Small and/or mid cap please.
Read Answer Asked by Chris on November 24, 2025
Q: goog msft, and amzn together constitute 39% of my portfolio. Is this too much? Would you reduce some or all? Are gsy and png still among your top picks? Thanks Jim
Read Answer Asked by jim on November 24, 2025
Q: BKNG has been falling for three months, which has accelerated in the past few weeks after GOOG announced a new platform for searching vacation travel. It has dropped about 25% in the past 3 months. I am wondering if Google's platform is a major threat or not. Is BKNG earnings still going to grow going forward?
Read Answer Asked by arnold on November 21, 2025
Q: want to raise some cash(tech breaking down technically) in what order would you sell the above listed stocks bearing some are winners and some are losers so what your recommendation sell winners or losers first without getting in to too much specifics. CSU as an example sell now to claim loss or then buy back after 30 days FFH on the other hand is up 60% so sell now and hope to buy back later at lower price. what would you do? Remember i want to raise cash so how would you approach this rebalancing ...thanks for your help
Read Answer Asked by Terence on November 21, 2025
Q: Would you recommend taking a small position in AI at this point, and if so what would be your first choice in a stock and/or ETF?
Read Answer Asked by Guy R. on November 20, 2025
Q: What would be your top 5 picks for a minimum 5 year hold
Read Answer Asked by Brian on November 19, 2025
Q: With the recent drops in stock mkt. Could u suggest 5 undervalue Cdn. dividend & growth stocks, as well as 5 under value US dividend & growth stocks. Take as many credits as u see fit
Read Answer Asked by DAVID on November 18, 2025
Q: I’ve held BNKG for a little over a year at a very small gain.. It appears to remain fairly resilient in this market which is obviously comforting, yet I struggle with how stagnant the share price seems.

There are plenty of opportunities right now in the market, and was thinking on selling my BKNG. Using that money towards a “better opportunity” at a discount.

This is somewhat of a timing question, yet I feel taking advantage of this correction right now only makes sense.

Thoughts ?

Which 5 companies provide the very best opportunity at their respectful discounts? In order ideally. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Nick on November 18, 2025
Q: Hello 5i,

Following my SEPT 30th question and joining portfolio analytics I’ve embarked on my retooling. Following some of the great suggestions, still entering haha.

Long, Eq Wt; JPM, BN, NVDA, GOOG, META, NBIS, HOOD, COIN, GLXY, ORCL, AXON.

Starters; KRMN, CLS, SHOP, URI, WMT, CSU.

If this is YOUR U.S. portfolio what are the
next 3 full positions? And 2 starters to build out?

Yours truly, acutely aware of the risk etc etc.
Read Answer Asked by Adam on November 14, 2025
Q: The above stocks make up 80.4% of my holdings. Goog and BN @7% each. The next 5 @ 4% each and the rest at or close to 3% each. For a 10 year horizon, with risk/reward in mind, where would you invest if you had 10% of the portfolio in dry powder- new cash. Any you would sell? Note, I have been trimming CLS, VRT and NBIS to control AI exposure.

Thanks again for all the insights - love the service you provide.
Read Answer Asked by Don on November 12, 2025
Q: Buying opportunities?

Please give us your best buying CA & US stocks that have been unduly beaten up by this mini correction and hints on your reasonning.

Thanks to you for your great expertise
Read Answer Asked by Jean on November 11, 2025
Q: The only tech stock I own is MSFT. Can you tell me which 2 tech stocks you like from Canada and 1 from the US. This will be for a TSFA account

Thanks
Read Answer Asked on November 10, 2025
Q: PINS Greetings 5i, please provide your analysis of the quarterly earnings report and outlook. Do you think the market reaction is overdone?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Barbara on November 05, 2025
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