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Q: I'm looking to invest $60,000 for a minimum of 5 years. This money will be used towards a downpayment for a house. Can you please comment on a split of 50% SPY and 50% quality stocks, such as GOOG, MSFT, SLF, ATD, BN. Also can you please suggest some additional stock ideas that are fairly conservative for a 5 year hold. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Janet on November 06, 2023
Q: What would consider as a good entry point for each of these and also a price target please.
Read Answer Asked by Gerry on November 02, 2023
Q: Dear 5i
I currently own TD and RY for my financial positions . I was considering buying SLF as an alternative to banks but still considered within the financial sector . Is it worth the diversification or should i just add to my existing bank stocks that i own ?
Also i've recently added HISA and PSA to my portfolio which would probably not be for a long term hold but until interest rates decline considerably from where they are today . My question is, is it possible to have too much cash parked in these type of accounts that should interest rates decline noticeably and quickly , that there would be a liquidity problem ie getting my cash out , should a lot of investors decide at the same time to liquidate their holdings in these type of accounts ?
Thanks
Bill C
Read Answer Asked by Bill on November 02, 2023
Q: Hello 5i,
Now that interest rates have increased wouldn't you expect the likes of SLF and MFC etc to benefit sufficiently to tilt them towards improved momentum? Lots to worry about out there - is it just tunnel vision - the "fear" and worry being more prominent than fundamentals at the moment ?
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by mike on October 31, 2023
Q: Hi 5i,
I’m sitting on a large cash position and want to take advantage of today’s opportunity to buy good Canadian businesses with great dividend yields. What are your top ideas today for dividend yield, and for dividend growth in Canada?

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Greg on October 30, 2023
Q: My 2 adult children have put in the $8000 in the first time home buyers account with the intention of adding the max in the next 3 years. This would be a 3-5 year potential hold until they can buy their first home. What 3-5 stocks would be a good fit for this plan?

Thanks
Doug
Read Answer Asked by Doug on October 22, 2023
Q: it seems that some US insurance stocks are picking up some momentum now. i used to own AFL but switched it to AJG, but now own both again. what do you think of CRBG ? in the past i also used to own IFC and SLF but sold them for lack of growth. can you recommend any other CAN or US insurance stocks that have some capital gain in the last year or so ? thank you very much - nick
Read Answer Asked by Nick on October 20, 2023
Q: Hi,

Are all the A-ranked companies in the September Rating Summary still a buy at their current prices?
Read Answer Asked by Larry on October 12, 2023
Q: I am trying to construct a barbell style Canadian portfolio.Can you name 5-6 growth names you favour and 5-6 defensive names that I might be able to build this with ?
Read Answer Asked by Kim on October 10, 2023
Q: Hi Peter and 5i,
Would you please rank the companies for the sustainability of their dividend going forward?
Would you also rank them in the order that you would purchase for yield and dividend?
Thanks so much for your input.
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on September 28, 2023
Q: Can you comment on your current top 5 Canadian dividend stocks?
Read Answer Asked by Joe on September 26, 2023
Q: What are some stocks that could do really well with AI becoming more and more available ?
Read Answer Asked by Ashleigh on September 25, 2023
Q: I am considering adding to a number of these Income Generating names. I know you are generally not a fan of averaging down but is there an entry point that you would add to these names in the current market.

Thanks
Tim
Read Answer Asked by Timothy on September 20, 2023
Q: Hi Folks,
I am finally breaking even with MFC. I am thinking of selling MFC and going to SLF or AW.UN - may I ask your opinion as to the best stock to buy as a replacement today, regardless of sector.
Thanks,
Read Answer Asked by JOHN on September 15, 2023
Q: hi,
I was reading questions/answers this am. I noticed "John" today asked what to do with 4 equities that are down right now (AQN,Alaris, cargo jet,goeasy). I agree these seem like holds or buys right now. however, I am guessing John was looking for dividend payers with some growth(opposed to high growth, perhaps more speculative stocks), to swap with his current 4 (3,2,1??) equities he has at loss. he is retired. I am in a similar position, and would like your thoughts on potential dividend payers with some growth ( ie capital gains keeping up with inflation, at least ). cheers, chris
Read Answer Asked by chris on September 05, 2023
Q: Hi 5i,
What companies are on your lost of long-term hold dividend positions? I’m building a dividend portfolio and sincerely appreciate your always valuable perspective.

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Greg on September 01, 2023
Q: These are my wife's holdings in her non-registered account. Held these for very long time. EMP.A I bought for her maybe 5 years ago when down a lot. Sitting on a fair bit of cash. Thinking of adding to banks at some point (recession?) or adding BCE and EIF? T is small holding at 2000 shs. Comments/suggestions please. Oh, own ETF ZUE for quite a while also. RRSP has other banks +++
Read Answer Asked by James on August 29, 2023
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