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Q: When you have time ......... copper stocks have been soft of late and I assume this is in response to the EV sector which has been under pressure - yet my understanding is that the grid sorely needs upgrading, which I assume requires new copper lines, while some of the other participants in the electrical sector have done well which suggests a buoyant sector. So I am confused as future demand in particular appears to exceed available supply - and Dr Copper has underperformed the market. What is the outlook for copper?
Read Answer Asked by Mike on January 03, 2025
Q: Hello 5i team,

For our TFSA, we hold AEM & ABX and RRSP - FCX long term over 5 years or so. We try to keep to 3 names max and keep trimming them down.

I appreciate having your thought on switching to PAAS / WPM or sell them all off and switching to energy/ energy services like OXY, BEPC, CNQ. We already have Enbridge, TC & Pembina in our portfolio for income. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Nhung on October 30, 2024
Q: Please provide me with 3 each US Industrials and Materials.

Also would appreciated 3 more us stocks you would recommend that are not expensive. So many have gone up and are now near the top. Please provide me with best of breed US companies that still have room to run.
Read Answer Asked by Donna on October 21, 2024
Q: Hello Peter and Staff
I climbed the stairs with NTR and have taken the elevator down. Crop prices are cyclical but am also worried about the new supply coming on .

Would you hold or switch for one of FCX, TECK.B , AEM or SJ as my material stock

Thanks for all you do
Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on September 22, 2024
Q: Good Morning. I need to trim my holdings portfolio down to a more manageable number. My portfolio is pretty well balanced. From the list of NTR,PBH, DIS,RCI.B, ADN,GE, FCX,WMB,GS,CVX, CAT,LYB and APO how would you rank them with 1 being the best and 5 the least favoured. Please take as many credits as you need. Thanks Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on September 05, 2024
Q: I’ve seen multiple articles now from some very established sources, stating that we currently do not even come close to producing the amount of copper required to meet the political goals related to the reduction in the reliance on fossil fuels. More mines will be required, but they take decades to construct. In the meantime, will this be beneficial to current producers like Capstone? If so, is Capstone a good company or are there other companies that are better? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Dave on July 23, 2024
Q: Hi Peter and Staff

I currently have 9% of my portfolio in O&G (excluding pipelines) and only 1% in materials (NTR)

-would you suggest I drop my O&G a bit to add a miner ?

-if so would you suggest FCX , TECK.B for a long term hold or another name?

Thanks for all you do
Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on July 08, 2024
Q: Can you please advise on the top 5 stocks for people looking for copper exposure in their portfolio? Please order in terms of risk-adjusted long-term returns, factoring in the current stock price. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Menaka on June 24, 2024
Q: Hello Team 5i,
Portfolio tracking indicates i am under weight basic materials in my RRIF. Could you suggest 2 or 3 current top choices. Can be US or International if best.
thanks for years of guidance.
Ralph

Read Answer Asked by ralph on May 23, 2024
Q: In reference to your answer that we should consider being overweight the US at this time, can you give one US name in each sector for modest growth (not dividends) over the next few years? Please take as many credits as necessary with thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Gregory on May 17, 2024
Q: I have some USD cash sitting in my RRSP. What would be your most compelling buys today for an agressive investor for an RRSP, irregardless of sector. Kindly rank if possible. (with the caveat that tax loss selling isn’t possible)

I was considering FCX or EXP as I am light on materials. Would either of these fit in an RRSP, and which of these two would be your preference at this time?

Thank you
Please deduct as you deem fit.
Read Answer Asked by Karim on April 11, 2024
Q: hi folks:

i have done well with IVN over the years, yet i admit i am losing my nerve.......

understanding that they likely do have the 'best and most profitable' copper mine in the world, the 'potential' drc political situation worries me more than any future profit potential

keeping in mind that everywhere has some political risk, what would your recommendations be for continued copper exposure ?

(i own a full position in CS as well)

thanks once again; always appreciate your advice and analysis
Read Answer Asked by Robert on March 04, 2024