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Q: In a non-registered US account, I wish to purchase anything Now that .. 1. Pays no dividends or interest. 2. Keeps up with real inflation ( US inflation is greatly understated ) 3. Would survive a 50 market crash largely unscathed. Already have 10% precious metals …… thanks - JP
Read Answer Asked by James on June 24, 2024
Q: My grandchild is turning 20 in the fall and entering the work force, has no knowledge on investing. We are going to get him to start a Tax Free Savings Account with $2,00.00 original investment then encourage him to add $50.00- $100.00/ month there after. Untill he becomes more interested in learning more about investing we are thinking of starting with a dividend paying ETF or fund, any suggestions on a few ETF's or funds
Read Answer Asked by James on June 21, 2024
Q: Portfolio analytics indicates that I need to increase my weightings in industrials. It also provides a link to a very informative article indicating that many industrial names are traded in the US. Can you recommend a US ETF - preferably one that can be can be purchased in CAD?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Mary on June 21, 2024
Q: Hello, Looking to take a position in a GIC type investment with the ability to withdraw funds quickly and with no penalty. I came across this fund, wondering your opinion? Do you prefer any other funds that fit this description? Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Cory on June 21, 2024
Q: Hi 5i,
I have a small position in Fairfax India holdings. I have made a gain but disappointing for the length of time I have had it. I can still be patient for possibly 5 more years or longer. Would you recommend holding this, or consider ETF's of India holdings that you had recommended in March of this year (ZID or INDY) or other ETF?
Should be on the conservative side of investing.

Thank you for the great service
Read Answer Asked by Tulio on June 21, 2024
Q: Good Morning, I liquidated my corporate holdings in order to realize substantial gains prior to the June 24, deadline.
Will be buying back some of the holdings and was thinking an ETF instead of individual holdings. Taking this opportunity to try to reduce holdings and re-organize portfolios.

Also, some of the funds will be needed in the next year. Was thinking fixed income ZST (Canadian dollars) and ZUS.U (US dollars)?
Your thoughts please.
Read Answer Asked by Heather on June 21, 2024
Q: I am looking for a short term safe investment for Canadian and US cash in a non-registered account. CBIL according Global X website holds 0-3 month Canadian government bonds, but when purchasing on Questrade, 0-3 mo U.S. T-bill pops up - is CBIL US or Canadian bonds? With UBIL.U in a non-registered account will there be US withholding tax on the estimated 5.25% yield? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Grant on June 20, 2024
Q: Please give me your opinion about MAGS for long term hold and MER is reasonable or too much?
Read Answer Asked by vipin on June 18, 2024
Q: Which ETFs do you consider best for strong growth at this time, Cdian or US, irrespective of sectors, with an indication of the degree of risk for each ? Would CIBR be one of them ?

Gratefully,

Jacques IDS
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on June 18, 2024
Q: I understand that XL K will be rebalancing on Friday after market closing. Currently Nvidia has a 6 to 7% weighting in the XL K. This will increase with the rebalancing given the large increase in Nvidia’s value.
will this necessarily mean that the XLK will open at a significantly higher price next week. And would that justify adding to XLK now. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on June 18, 2024
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