Q: Hello Folks:

Now that Chairman Powell has clearly stated that people should NOT expect aggressive rate cuts, how do you think it will impact Small caps? Will they languish for some more time?

IF, a big IF, Small caps do come alive, do you think one should hold more of Small cap growth or Small cap Value?

Also your word of wisdom about buying Small caps over Mid caps? Wouldn't the latter (Mid caps) benefit more if the interest rates remain the same, more or less? Here the assumption is that the rate cuts will benefit Small caps.

Many thanks in advance!

Q: CALF (81 %) has led IWO (50 %) and IJT (59 %) in 5-yr returns, yet has fallen behind the other 2 in 1-yr returns (about 11 % vs 30+ %). Can you please provide a reason for that and also comment on which might do better in the next few years? Thank you.

Q: Hello 5i,

We have a little cash to add to our equity bucket. We have a 1/3 positions in IWO, IJT, and IJH. Would you recommend we add to those positions or do you see more value in a new 1/4 position into XSMO or GSC prior to the rate hike?

Are small caps too risky for a TFSA?

Thank you
D&J