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Q: could you please recommend 3 or 4 emerging market etf
Read Answer Asked by Paul on February 24, 2015
Q: You recently mentioned that for international exposure consider FEZ, and VXUS. Both these trade in the US but I have a difficult time getting my mind around buy US $ at this time. For Cda $ hedge ETF, would you consider the following as substitutes - ZEQ-t for FEZ-n and ZDM-t for VXUS-Q.....or are they other more suitable replaces?..........thanks......Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on February 23, 2015
Q: Assuming the same risk profile as your model portfolio and a 100% equity weighting, what allocation would you recommend for the model portfolio and other broad market categories such as US equities and emerging markets to complete the portfolio. Can you suggests some ETF's to round out the portfolio as well?
Read Answer Asked by Scott on February 22, 2015
Q: Hello 5i Team,
Fairfax has launched a fund for India. Is it too early for you to venture an opinion if this would be a good long-term investment. For the record I am retired and is it something I should avoid?

Thanks....
Read Answer Asked by Ronald on February 19, 2015
Q: I would like to add some European exposure to my US dollar portfolio. Would you suggest investing in one or two of the stronger economies such as England (EWU) or Germany (EWG) or would it be better to invest in a broader ETF such as the 10 country EZU? Are there any other ETFs that might be preferable to these large cap ones?
Read Answer Asked by Ken on February 17, 2015
Q: I know you focus on Canadian stocks but alot of BNN guests are suggesting that it might be the time to look at European stocks. Do you have any opinion on DB that looks to be moving off its low.
Read Answer Asked by wendy on February 17, 2015
Q: Portugal Telecom has been a bit of a dog for some time. However, as its current price of $.83 is approximately 1/5 of its price less than 12 months ago, it may be a bargain if it survives. Is this a possible 5% of portfolio holding for a long term investor (i.e. gambler(?), insofar as this stock is concerned)?
Read Answer Asked by David on February 16, 2015
Q: Would you suggest buying any etfs for Europe, India, emerging, China and if
So any suggestions
Read Answer Asked by jason on February 11, 2015
Q: Hello I am interested in one of these etf's for a long term hold. I know they are essentially the same but I would like to know if one is better than the other. It would be going into a TFSA.
Read Answer Asked by Eric on February 10, 2015
Q: Hi, I'm looking for European exposure via a Canadian ETF that trades on the TSX in Canadian dollars. I know that you recommend FEZ but can you recommend a Canadian-based equivalent to FEZ as I understand FEZ is on the NYSE and is in US dollars.

Thank you,
Read Answer Asked by Robert on February 10, 2015
Q: Could you comment on the investigation happening with HSBC and should I be selling at this time, thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Ken on February 10, 2015
Q: This co. is a top pick here in the uk for this year for yield and capital growth. What is your opinion of this co. at this time? Thanks as ever
Read Answer Asked by michael on February 09, 2015
Q: Prem launched a new India fund. What do you think?

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/prem-watsa-embraces-his-roots-with-fairfax-india-fund/article21804445/

https://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=fih-u.to

Read Answer Asked by Jeremy on February 06, 2015
Q: Good morning,
What are your thoughts on ZID or some other India ETF or mutual fund for added global exposure in my grand chldren's RESP? The twins are only four years old and other holdings in the RESP are CDZ (33%), MAW 104 (26%)and MAW150 (26%). I've just sold ZRE (13%)and was thinking of replacing this with ZID which I recognize adds more risk to the portfolio, but may well continue go higher given India's long term growth potential. I currently hold ZID in my own personal non reg acct and although it has done well, I was wondering if this ETF was suitable for a RESP or should I opt for a more global ETF or mutual fund. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Francesco on February 02, 2015
Q: Are you still OK with EWH? I bought it about 14 months ago and I must be up around 37% straight dollars and I suppose 42% with the currency fluctuations. I read in the paper how the economy is imploding in China and the banking sector is a looming disaster, with the banks over extended, so I am wondering if there is any truth to all the negative news. I have a 3% weighting in EWH and it is my only Asian exposure.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by James on January 30, 2015
Q: Hi Peter and 5i team, We saw how U.S. markets have rallied thanks to Fed's QE program. Can we expect a similar stock market rally in Europe thanks to ECB's $1.2 trillion stimulus package? If so what's a good way to play it. Any ETF that you would recommend?
Read Answer Asked by RAJITH on January 30, 2015
Q: Good day, I have had this European ETF for just over a year and it hasn't done very much, but is now up 5%. I assume due to the stimulus packages. It is only 2.5% of my portfolio. Should I be looking at other International diversification somewhere else, or would you keep this as part of a balanced portfolio. I do also have TD International Index - eTDB911, which also has some European and Asian exposure.
Read Answer Asked by Colin on January 29, 2015
Q: What are your thoughts on First Trust Aberdeen Global Opportunity Fund FAM for income ?
Read Answer Asked by Keith on January 29, 2015
Q: For my US account, i am thinking of buying a large energy company. CEO is down 32% from sept 14, BP down 34%, CVX down 22
I think they will all recover, and i believe CEO has the most upside to return to $200.00 Would you agree or recommend some better name.
Thanks, LC
Read Answer Asked by Luc on January 27, 2015
Q: Hi 5I
I've tried in vain to understand IRE delisting (ADR's)from NY. I am with a discount broker (BMO) and I hold 1200 shares. I don't know if I can continue to hold the shares in kind at BMO (ADR'S) or do they get converted (or liquidated) and after 1 year can I continue to hold the converted security in the discounted brokerage.Excellent Site.
Thanks Bob
Read Answer Asked by bob on January 27, 2015
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