Investment Q&A

Q: I hold many of the mag 7 and a few other upcoming AI names in my TFSA and feel i am quite exposed in that area. What ETFs would you recommend for diversifying my portfolio to avoid doubling up? Thanks

Q: I SEE THE GATES FDN HAS BEEN BUYING THIS STOCK AND IT IS TRADING AT AROND 12X EARNINGS. DO YOU SEE THIS STOCK AS A GOOD LONG TERM BUYING OPPORTUNITY AND ALSO A COMMENT ON THEIR OUTLOOK FOR ECONOMIC ACTIVITY. ( THEY MANUFACTURE TRUCKS FOR COMMERCIAL USE I BELIEVE)

Q: I hold these ETF's in a RESP account and just wonder if all these ETF are different enough to own? Also would be be good to own XAW in the RESP account. Money is not needed for 10 years.

Thanks

Q: I see that Fidelity Global Innovators Fund (FINN) shows a very high return over the past year. Could you please provide some commentary/information on holdings, yield, how they have achieved such a annual high return, outlook, and what the risks are of owning this fund. Thank you.

Q: I am considering adding to cls and or goog . Which is the best for future appreciation would your position be to buy goog with the new Trump gov. And poss tariffs being a risk with cls ?
Doug

Q: For a RESP would you be comfortable with a 20% holding for both of these 2 ETF?

Thanks

Q: Hi Peter - I've gotten some more info re my question yesterday on the subject of the 'phantom distribution',

TDAM confirmed that the Notional distribution will increase the book value and that the distribution is a capital gain.

To me this means that I must dispose of all the shares in order to realize the capital loss and can only apply it to the 2025 tax year. Is this correct? And since only 50% of capital gains/losses are taxed, then for a USD 10,000 Notional distribution the benefit is really only USD 5,000 that can be applied as a capital loss. Is this correct? And if I was to claim a capital loss, I'd have to wait 30 days before I could repurchase TDB2915. Is this correct?

I should be grateful for the unexpected distribution, but overall it looks more like a 'poor man's' dividend to me.

Many thanks again for your much appreciated views.

Q: Hi again Peter
Re this money market fund, if i sell it all, can i purchase another one of a different series at the same institution before the 30 days are up? That is if i can find one without a trailing fee for a short ownership period.

Thank you again

Q: Looking at these long term compounders in various sectors. Based on current valuation and future growth, how would you rank these and which ones would you buy now or DCA into over time?

I'm already holding full positions in BKNG, BN, CSU, LMN, half positions in V,MA,WSP, and smaller position in TRI. I would either add to my smaller positions or add new positions in the others.

Are there any other 2-3 long term compounders that you would consider good buys currently?

Thank you!

Q: Can you please give your updated opinion on TER. Will they play a role in humanoids?

Q: Looking to invest new funds in SMID CAD. Do not need income - lean to Growth. On a risk/reward ranking, from this list or any others you prefer, please advise where you would focus investments for 3-5 years hold.
Thanks

Q: Is it a buy now

Q: Fire in California, unfortunate as it is, will create a lot of business for home builders. Is there any you could recommend?
Appreciate your view on that, Peter

Q: Dear 5i,
Thank you for your awesome work and valuable insights. Would like to invest 7000$ into my 19 year old Son’sTFSA. What stocks or Etfs would you recommend for long-term growth? He currently has ZSP and AMD(20%of portfolio). Also should I replace AMD with a different stock? Thank you!

Q: Recently, Vaneck Digital Transformation ETF has come to my attention. What are your thoughts on it? Are there other options that you prefer to it? thx,

Q: Hi Peter,

Would you be able to provide a list of stocks that would be candidates to purchase if they dropped in price due to the current political situation in the US.

Q: I am retired and rely on dividend income. I understand that LIF is quite different from the other 2 companies but would would be your thoughts on these stocks with a 2 to 3 year investment timeframe?

Q: perhaps I can better pinpoint the answer I'm looking for. On Jan 15th you answered a question about 4 top non-conservative stocks. The question referred to an earlier question [day or two before] about top conservative stocks. It's the answer to that earlier question I'm looking for.

Q: Hi Everyone!!
With tariffs looming, will MDA space be effected?
Cheers,
Tamara

Q: If the canadian dollar is presently low against the us dollar AND I want to buy the S and P 500 (with the expectation that the dollar will revert to historical values in the future), AM I BETTER TO BUY THE S and P in US dollars or hedged ?

thanks

Ernie