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Q: Hi 5i,
I believe in diversification with a dividend bent. That said, I have Canada covered and thank you! The USA is mostly covered as I have bought large cap. div. companies and about to buy DES to cover the smaller cap. companies, does that make sense or is there a better way? Also the rest of the world is currently covered with VXUS, what else can be bought to cover equities in the rest of the world, if needed.
Many Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Mark on September 08, 2021
Q: I am interested in investing in China. I recently read that the Bill Gates fund recently opened a position in CAF, Morgan Stanley China fund. I was wondering why his fund managers would do this rather than simply buy an index fund, such as MSCI. I was wondering whether you might be able to cast some light on this question
thanks as always for the great service
Read Answer Asked by joseph on September 08, 2021
Q: I have 25K that was in a GIC, making basically nothing (or losing money when considering inflation). Can you recommend something that is likely to retain the principal and earn more in 2 years than the 1.5% 2-year GIC? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Jo-Anne on September 08, 2021
Q: Hello 5i,
Thank you for your great service! The new HDIV ETF mentioned in the ETF &MUTUAL FUND UPDATE seems to fit in to my value oriented portfolio (albeit with some growth stocks LSPD and LEON'S). Is it a good idea to get in on the ground floor or wait a year to see how it does. Mouth is drooling at 8.5% not seen for many years on a quality position.
Stanley
Read Answer Asked by STANLEY on September 08, 2021
Q: Hi Team,
Could you recommend some ETF/s for
1/ Electric Vehicle and battery manufacturers in North America.
2/ Electric Vehicle and battery manufacturers in China.
Which I am thinking for long term hold.
Thank you as always,
Tak
Read Answer Asked by Tak on September 07, 2021
Q: I am looking for low to medium risk USD investments like RBC's US monthly Income Fund other than straight bonds and GICs. Any suggestions?
Read Answer Asked by Jean on September 07, 2021
Q: What is your view of the opportunity created by the resignation of the Japanese PM on Japanese equities and if positive what Canadian dollar ETF plays would you suggest for that market. Some commentators believe this creates the need for fiscal stimulus there which should increase their equities generally and substantially. Secondly it was suggested that as a result Japan's status as a large buyer of US treasuries will diminish. Do you agree and how might that affect US equities. Appreciate receiving your take as always - Ken
Read Answer Asked by Ken on September 07, 2021
Q: You have commented that some sort of position in gold is probably a good idea, akin to having some insurance in the event of a significant economic upheaval. Would you want to have HGY or HUG for this purpose?
Can you provide some analysis about them?
They started over 10 years ago, yet has a market cap of $67 and $57 million million. Why have they not grown?
Is its average volume of 16,000 and 3,000,. is there a concern with liquidity?
Last, BMO Investorline indicates a yield over 6% for HGY. Is any of this return of capital?
thank you for your excellent service
Read Answer Asked by Leonard on September 03, 2021
Q: Please kindly suggest a reasonably priced EFTs and stocks in a consumer cyclical and consumer defensive categories for an portfolio. Possibly with a reasonable dividends if such exists.
Read Answer Asked by Miroslaw on August 31, 2021
Q: I have enjoyed the ride up in the markets over the last year but am now looking to shift a chunk of dollars out of what has been labeled the Cathie Woods stocks. And potentially give up some upside potential for income.

With that in mind I am looking for high dividends with consistent payouts.

Looking at these etfs as a GROUP would they meet this criterion? ie payouts remain relatively stable if the market dips as some are predicting right now.

A drop in share price could be tolerated but the prospect of a significant decrease in the monthly dividend would not.

I guess this is a risk reward kind of question.

THANKS for any guidance you can provide.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on August 31, 2021
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