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Q: I am only interested in holding Canadian Long Term Compounders. I am looking for companies with decent ROIC, ROE and good balance sheets and preferably owner/operators with skin in the game. In the Canadian space of my portfolio I hold CSU, ATD and TFII. My question is could you provide to me 10 small and mid cap Canadian names that you would feel would make the best long term compounders to hold for at least 5-10 years.
Read Answer Asked by Todd on January 03, 2025
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: ETF investing is new to me. I have invested a bit of monies with Harvest etf in the last couple of months. Could I have your opinion on Harvest please. Are some of their funds better than others? Are their leveraged funds really risky. Do you like a better company and if so why?
Just renewed membership. It is getting too many to count. Thanks for your advice Ken
Read Answer Asked by Ken on January 03, 2025
Q: I've owned IQLT for a few years now. I've noticed that the VEA top holdings are quite similar to IQLT, but at a significantly reduced MER. Is it really worth paying that much more to continue to hold IQLT? Maybe you have better insight on the differences between the two than I do (?)
Read Answer Asked by James on January 03, 2025
Q: I'm asking for 5i's opinion on your current (5) best asset-light company ideas - Canadian and / or American - that have:

- financial stability

- strong competitive position today and into the future

- in a sector that is not threatened by disruption

- attractive valuation at today's prices

Hopefully not a lot to ask. Thanks for your service.
Read Answer Asked by James on January 03, 2025
Q: What are your 3 best picks for near term growth of US oil and gas E&P for both large cap and mid cap stocks ?
Read Answer Asked by Terry on January 03, 2025
Q: Operating metrics (FCF, ROE, margins, etc.) for PAYX seem quite strong - it seems to be an asset-light business, dividend grower and compounder. However, it's at the same price as 3 years ago and has been underperforming the S&P for the same period. Am I missing something? What are your thoughts for PAYX and is it worthwhile for initiating a position at some level you would suggest?
Read Answer Asked by Michael on January 03, 2025
Q: I have these companies in equal amounts in my TFSA.With an additional $18k to invest,which ones would you add to at this time or would you prefer others. I am 74 and plan to live to be 100,which is my mother’s age! I hope to eventually shoot my age(golf).
Thank your exceptional advice and Happy New Year,
Read Answer Asked by Allen on January 03, 2025
Q: Happy New Year to all 5i staff.

What are your top 3 picks in Canada and the US for 2025?

Thank you for all you do!
Read Answer Asked by Marty on January 03, 2025
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