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Q: Hi 5i Folks,

I am a "rare" questioner. And with 231 question credits. I am a low impact member.

I was fortunate to purchase CSU:CA many years ago when it was considered "an expensive stock". Well, it now has paid for my 5i Membership so far, and for the rest of my life. And I guess still considered "an expensive stock." Thank you 5i.

I just reviewed your most recent update, written in March, 2024. Since some time has passed, would it still earn a grade of "A".
Read Answer Asked by Jim on September 16, 2024
Q: Can you give me your best choice for a new position to add to an RESP that has a long runway (12 years) ..it can be a Canadian traded stock or ETF or a CDR. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by David on September 12, 2024
Q: TOI was spun out of CSU around 4 years ago, with the goal of having a smaller and faster growing company. Since the spinoff, both companies have done very well, yet CSU has outperformed. Do you think that the spinoff thesis is still intact? Or is it too early to make this call?

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Joel on September 12, 2024
Q: I hold all 3 companies and have been doing really well with CSU. The other 2 LMN and TOI have been a roller coaster, especially LMN. Luckily, both positions are very small in comparison to CSU (phew!!)
CSU - current price $4142 ish.
LMN - current price $33 ish
TOI - current price $130 ish.
Please recommend in which order you would add to, at today's prices (most preferred to least preferred). All are long term plays. Thank you very much.
Read Answer Asked by Anh on September 11, 2024
Q: Blake on September 7th ask about valuations for CSU, LMN and TOI. If you inherited $10,000 and had to invest it by Monday evening, how would you allocate or split the difference between these three stocks?!? The usual thinking ahead three to five years. Thank you for what looks like a fine service!
Read Answer Asked by Lyle on September 07, 2024
Q: I would like to set up a concentrated balanced portfolio of 6 Canadian value and 6 growth companies. I'm looking for the very best companies Canada has to offer, currently. I realize you have a balanced portfolio but I'm looking for the companies that are poised to do the best in the current ecomonic environment. As always, thanks for your much appreciated advice.
Read Answer Asked by Les on September 04, 2024
Q: Morning, you wonderful people.

Looking to add with your help. I am a believer in tech and growth in my TFSA. Other accounts are balanced.

I hold CSU, AMZN, NVDA, MSFT, GOOG, COST, AVGO, BRK.B, BLK.

Regardless of sector etc. Please let me know your top 3-5 to add to this portfolio. Longterm and conviction!

Thank you muchly.
Read Answer Asked by Jemma on September 04, 2024
Q: Is there a US equivalent of CSU that you would recommend as I take profits from growthier AI stocks? Happy to split it between a few stocks, but the big 7 have grown as a large part of my US portfolio.
Read Answer Asked by Dave on September 03, 2024
Q: Now turning to Canada - Will TRI make the list???....Can you please provide your top 10 Canadian Stocks (In order ideally) growth focussed for the next 5-10 years. Please provide a management rating for each, and an entry point for each.....Thanks much-lee.....Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on August 30, 2024
Q: Person A has rode cyclical stocks up and then down. What advice would you provide if he is thinking of taking profit from selling his XGD ETF that he has been holding for hedging against inflation?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by D on August 30, 2024
Q: In the past few months we have purchased a 3% position in LMN at a cost of 33.73 per share. We are currently content to hold these shares indefinitely. Currently LMN's parent (CSU) has about 20 million shares outstanding while LMN has about 250 million shares. As a sometime sceptic, I wonder if the creation of LMN (and TOP) by CSU is a tool for CSU to raise capital? Appreciate any comments you may have on this. Much thanks.
Cyril
Read Answer Asked by Pat & Cyril on August 27, 2024
Q: I did appreciate your answer for an equivalent question for US Cies lately...It seems difficult though to find canadian Cies that have long term potential, and financial strength as large US cies..Could you name 5 canadian Cies considered as a " must have" for long term and an entry point ? Regards
Read Answer Asked by Jean-Yves on August 26, 2024
Q: This question is about small TFSA with 98% Canadian equities with 32.06% total weight in the technical sector. Weight for LMN, SHOP and DSG are close to 5i Bal portfolio but CSU is at 14.8% (Thank you). All these names are at profit.

Question 1 -I am contemplating selling CSU to reduce Canadian exposure and buying MSFT or NVDA What is your opinion of such a move? Any other suggestions in technical space?

Question 2 - This TFSA has no exposure in Consumer Staples. Would you suggest buying COST instead of US technical name? Any other suggestions and entry price?

Much Thanks for your very valuable comments.
Read Answer Asked by Hali on August 23, 2024
Q: How would you rank the following stocks for long term growth based on their current evaluations?
Read Answer Asked by Schoombee on August 20, 2024
Q: I learned of something that I had never heard of before when someone adked 5i's opinion of "the magnificiant Seven Companies" and learned they are American companies. Also was impredded with your answers of why they made the list of 7.

This leads me to ask what 5i's opinion of what would you say the Mannificiant Seven Canadian companies been in the last 7 years with the expectation that they will be still in busines 7 years from now?
Read Answer Asked by James on August 19, 2024
Q: What are the best 5 Canadian and US growth stocks at current valuations to hold forever…and you can still sleep at night?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Ben on August 19, 2024
Q: Hi Folks,
I have some cash to deploy in my non registered account. I am looking at adding to CSU, AMZN, GOOGL, MSFT or COST. Would you please rank in order of adding to at current prices.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by JOHN on August 13, 2024