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Q: Hi Peter, Ryan, and Team,

We need to increase our Telecom exposure in our non-registered account. Is Telus investable today for a long-term hold, or should we wait for a pullback? Alternatively, since we also need to increase our US exposure, would you be OK with VOX (or similar ETF) instead of T, or would tax consequences make VOX or another US-based ETF a poor choice in an unregistered account? As always, thanks for your valued advice.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on November 09, 2021
Q: Could you please comment on Closed end Municipal Bond Funds in the U.S.? How are they leveraged, and are they a good safe investments as a hedge against more troubled times next year? Any picks?
Read Answer Asked by Tom on November 09, 2021
Q: What 4 dividend stocks or ETFs would you suggest for a long term hold to see the power of compounding
Read Answer Asked by Terry on November 08, 2021
Q: Hello 5i Team

I currently hold PH&N High Yield Bond Fund Series D (RBF1280) in a RRSP account.

I would like to transition from this mutual fund to an equivalent ETF.

What ETF would be a suitable replacement for this mutual fund, trading in Canadian dollars on the TSX?

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on November 08, 2021
Q: A question by Daniel the other day about this etf caught my eye; your answer was quite positive, referring to its good results. Can you pls give information about its prospects to provide downside protection in the event of an adverse market event. How does their hedging work? How much protection would there be with different event eg a 10% pullback compared to a 20%. I looked at the website and couldn't glean any ideas about that. If one was to look at this like gold, ie a form of insurance, what portfolio weight would you think an average investor might have? Thank you for your excellent service.
Read Answer Asked by Leonard on November 08, 2021
Q: FTEC now makes up almost 12% of my portfolio and wondering if you would recommend trimming a bit and investing in an ETF like ARKK? I also hold ZSP which is about 10% of my portfolio now and maybe there is a bit of overlap between the two ETFs? Looking for growth in my RRSP, 10+ years and I don't need any dividends.

Do you think there is still some upside left to an industrial ETF like VIS? And do you have any other sector ETF recommendations that will complement FTEC and ZSP?

Thanks in advance. Please deduct credits as required.
KD
Read Answer Asked by K on November 05, 2021
Q: What are your top 10 ETF’s to hold forever?
Would you buy them on the US or Canadian markets if available. I know some of the US listed ETF’s are more liquid. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Ben on November 05, 2021
Q: I've been looking for historical data on index-wide PE ratios for the Nasdaq to help put the current bull market in better historical perspective. I was able to find a report published this week on S&P 500 and Russell 2000 indicies going back many decades which 5i readers might find useful (here: https://www.yardeni.com/pub/stockmktperatio.pdf), but haven't been able to find similar data on the Nasdaq. Do you know where I might be able to find it?

I'm also interested in hearing your thoughts on how the current exuberance related to crypto might factor into an overall equities "bubble"? Feel free to deduct as many questions as required here.
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on November 05, 2021
Q: Invesco has an etf with downside hedge, pdhg.
I see it performed well in march 2020. Would you have an opinion on this as part of the more defensive side of portfolio?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Daniel on November 05, 2021
Q: Hello 5i,
I’m helping a conservative investor with a tfsa. Vbal makes up half of the account.
In trying to boost monthly income I’ve come up with the above etfs.
Based on 2020 distributions,how would each of the above etfs be taxed if held in a tfsa?
Also, can you please verify the sector exposure of zup (similar to pff - usd) I thought the financial % was underweight.
Read Answer Asked by Kat on November 04, 2021
Q: Recently I sold units in FID6000 in my grandson's RESP because of its poor year to date performance and high MER. We did book an overall gain of 130% over a 3 year period. The RESP account owns a variety of income producing positions. that have modest gains. I am looking to invest in something growth oriented, with maybe a 3 to 5 year horizon ahead. I am considering splitting between one or two ETFs listed above and possibly TOI. Do you expect further growth from TOI?. Opinions on ETF's please. Moderate risk OK. Canadian currency only account.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on November 04, 2021
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