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Q: If I want to invest in coffee and cocoa (preferably stocks that don't just use the product like Starbucks or Hershey), what stocks or ETFs would you recommend that would give me good exposure to profiting from a possible rise in coffee and cocoa prices? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Ed on July 12, 2024
Q: Hello,

I need to increase the fixed income component of my portfolio. XBB and CBO make up 12% of my portfolio. Please suggest a few more CDN fixed income ETF's I could invest in. I am retired so a more conservative approach is what I am looking for.

Thanks for all your help.
Read Answer Asked by Mauro on July 12, 2024
Q: Follow-up on question asked by Yuves regarding HDIV and it’s MER. My brokerage shows it at 2.67% which includes the management fees of the underlying ETFs, leverage costs and other expenses. I would expect this to come down somewhat due to the internalization of some of the ETF holdings. While the MER is high it doesn’t seem to be out of line with other similar leveraged covered call ETFs.
Read Answer Asked by Bruce on July 12, 2024
Q: I am a senior holding CDZ, ZLB & ZSP plus around 20 individual stocks. I am hoping to streamline my portfolio to 3 ETFs plus a few favourite stocks. I'm ok with CDZ and ZSP, but I wonder if I should switch to ZCN for much of my Canadian portion rather than ZLB. Have you a suggestion as to which would be more appropriate in my late retirement portfolio? I'm not looking for international investment nor for fixed income. Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by M.S. on July 12, 2024
Q: Dear 5i
Is now a good time to invest in the emerging markets ? I'm considering ZEM , VEE , and XEC .Which would you recommend for an RRSP account? Do you really think there is a major shift to small cap stocks currently and if so do you see it continuing for awhile ?
Thanks
Bill C
Read Answer Asked by Bill on July 12, 2024
Q: i would like to increase my US equity exposure which largely consists of VUN and VIG currently. I don't have a specific small cap holding but feel the lagging performance might indicate it is a good time to buy TQSM. Would you advocate buying now or waiting until October?
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by richard on July 11, 2024
Q: What do you think of Blackrock’s new Long-Term US Equity ETF (BELT)? It is actively managed so a higher fee but maybe a nice way to diversify the growth portion of one’s portfolio? Or would you recommend sticking with VOO and QQQ? I notice you have also recommended VUG lately. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Kim on July 11, 2024
Q: Looking for an ETF that you feel would be a good candidate for growth plus a fairly high dividend (5% or more).
Thank you for your good service, looking forward to your answer.
Earl
Read Answer Asked by Earl on July 10, 2024
Q: If you were an income investor moving into retirement and depending on this as part of your retirement income; what stocks or ETF's would you be buying right now in this current environment? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Pat on July 10, 2024
Q: Hello 5i Team
Do you think that investing in Inda and Japan ETF is beneficial for diversification and growth. Are there any ETF that you can recommend?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by claudio on July 10, 2024
Q: My Son hopes to buy a condo in the next 6 months and has sold most of his stocks and now holds mainly cash. PSA, CASH, CBIL and UBIL.U all currently yield in the 5% range. I am thinking he is best to put most the funds in CBIL and UBIL.U, since these may benefit a bit if interest rates fall, whereas the yield in PSA and CASH would decrease. Or is he best to put funds in PSA or CASH and sacrifice a possible decrease in yield, for a safer investment in HISA ETFs. Thank you for your comments!!
Read Answer Asked by Grant on July 10, 2024
Q: HI Everyone,

My portfolios (Non-Registered, RRIF, TFSA) consist of only 100% Canadian equities and Cash. I am retired and would finally like to add some excitement and diversity to my holdings. Can you please suggest some Global/International or US ETF's and/or other funds that I could consider.

In my current mish-mash of holdings; I presently own: BCE, T, ENB, AP.un,H&R-un,BN, CSU, TOI, LMN, EDV, K, VET, WSP, LSPD, Anergia, Copperleaf, Softchoice, ATD, and WSP, etc.

Thanks very much,

Dean
Read Answer Asked by Dean on July 10, 2024
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