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Q: Why is there such a variance in the performance of these bond funds. XBB seems to be the lowest and FTB the best with PMIF the second. What would you recommend holding in a portfolio. I am a 79 year old with a private pension.

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on January 11, 2022
Q: Would some of the companies that ARKK invests in have the "Zombie Company" label?

In a major market collapse where there is an avalanche of investor redemptions in this ETF, is there any danger(s) to be aware of? i.e. would it actually be less risky investing in perhaps (5) of the top holdings as opposed to the ETF itself in this extreme situation?

I like the idea of a Disrupter investment component within my very diversified portfolio. However, to come up with my own personal yet-to-be-determined weighting, I am trying to get a feel for the risks with this ETF if things were to really, really go south.
Read Answer Asked by James on January 10, 2022
Q: In this environment are you still OK with ZGQ for growth with the high concentration of Tech & Healthcare? The list of holdings is quite impressive and seems like a good way to a variety of foreign holdings.
With 300 different companies, some US heavy Techs as top holdings and an MER of .51%, and their great returns it seems like a good foreign option for a growth portfolio.
I'd appreciate your comments.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Madeline on January 10, 2022
Q: Hello Peter and Staff

I have 2 questions on this security.

a) What fees are buried in this ETF?
b) Is the price you pay per unit based on the value of the securities held by that ETF divided by units outstanding or just what investors are paying because they want to own this ETF? If that is the case , is it really a good way to own the six companies ?

Thanks for all you do

Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on January 10, 2022
Q: Hello 5i Team,
I have a mixed basket of ETFs across assets types (equity, bond, preferred, etc...) in my TFSA for income.

I was looking at the dividend growth over the past 5 years and noticed that many of the ETFs have had a negative growth. Namely, bond indexes (VAB,XHY, HYI, and ZEF) have trended downward as well as prefs, REITs and europe/emerging equities (CPD, XRE, and ZWE).

I was wondering why that is? Is it because of low interest rates over the years or rising debt levels(or something worse)?

Thank You,
Andrew
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on January 09, 2022
Q: The above is for a long term hold in a non registered account.

1.Please provide a break down of MER, AVERAGE TRADE VOLUME daily or monthly, Assets under management (is this the best indicator of safety)
2. Are they all tracking the nasdaq 100?
3. What are the differences between them? (I believe them to be unhedged purchased in Canadian dollars)
4. What should influence me to purchase one over another?

thanks

Ernie
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on January 09, 2022
Q: I currently own CLF,CPD,ZAG and HLY in a LIRA account. The weight of these 4 ETFs are all 2 %. each. I would like to sell 2 and then use the cash to increase the weight of the other 2 that I will keep. Which 2 ETFs would you sell?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked on January 09, 2022
Q: Hi Peter, Ryan, and 5i Team,

Do you have a recent opinion of HUC? I'm thinking of it as a way to use dividends from our other holdings to periodically buy shares, as we can buy and sell HUC at no cost with iTrade. Being underweight in the energy sector, holding only ENB and PKI, I'm thinking that it's a good way to "dip our toes" into this commodity ETF. I do understand that HUC can be volatile, and has relatively high fees, but as a managed ETF, its MER doesn't seem to me to be excessive.

Your thoughts please, and thanks in advance.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on January 09, 2022
Q: My unregistered investment account has a 50% core of VEQT and 5 equally weighted satellites; CEW, VGG, XSU, ZEO and ZQQ. I am considering overweighting CEW and ZEO. Do you think this is a good idea, would you use some of the other satellites or just stick with equal weighting. I would like to maximize the return without unduly increasing the risk. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Richard on January 09, 2022
Q: My son has $5k to put into his TFSA. He has CU, BCE, BEP.UN, WCP, ZWH, AC & BB as higher risk plays. For a 5 to 7 year conservative hold after which he will need funds for loan repayments etc (which is why his stock choices are mostly conservative), would you recommend more ZWH or a CAR.UN or... ?
Read Answer Asked by Harry on January 09, 2022
Q: What are your thoughts on this etf? Are there any similar options to get exposure to these companies?
Read Answer Asked by Gary on January 09, 2022
Q: With the market rotation and possible interest rates impacting growth stock valuations.

Is ARKK becoming hit too hard to ignore?

What would be your top ETF plays for today and the next 2-3 years? I've been riding semi's.

This is an added boost for my portfolio which is otherwise balanced.


Thank you very much!!!
Read Answer Asked by Adam on January 07, 2022
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