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Q: Hi 5i
Can you provide me with one or two Stocks or ETFs. for the following sectors: real estate, financials, materials, industrial
I'm retiring in a year. To be held in RRSP.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Fernando on February 25, 2021
Q: I saw a mention of this US etf, BATT, and wondering if it would be a good growth opportunity. What do you think? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Martin on February 25, 2021
Q: The question is what ETF is the best match for me based on

1. my normal stock selection is large blue chip dividend paying companies
2. this ETF is in my RRSP, I am assuming it should be purchased in American funds. (unless you say otherwise.) US or Canadian ?
3. I am thinking a broad based ETF, possibly a "dividend aristocrat" or just whole market but not sure of what the difference would be.

thanks

Ernie
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on February 25, 2021
Q: Hello,

I understand that one has to file a form T1135 if one holds US stocks or ETFs over $100,000 anytime during a calendar year. If one intends to hold VOO, the suggested Canadian equivalent to avoid having to file T1135 is VFV. Is my understanding correct? If yes, what are the Canadian equivalents of QQQ and IWM?

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Vee on February 25, 2021
Q: Portfolio Analytics is suggesting a 10% weighting in Healthcare. Currently I have Well & Gud , each slightly less than 1%, so for the remaining 8ish % I would like to choose 3 to 4 others (US or Can) Dividend is not necessary. Would appreciate your input into whittling down what seems to be a surfeit of good choices. Also, your thoughts about entry points
Many thanks, as always.
Read Answer Asked by Alexandra on February 25, 2021
Q: I recently borrowed from my HELOC to top up our TFSAs. I'm thinking of potentially keeping it simple and going TEC + XAW (40/60 split). This would give me quite a bit of US exposure but thought of bumping up US exposure. Would it make sense to instead buy VUN + VIU + VEE in a 70/23/7 split instead of XAW which has a lower US allocation? Do you think US equities will continue to outperform world over 10+ year horizon?

Also thinking instead of the 40% allocation in TEC, should I take a small position in ARKK or other ARK funds? Maybe 30% TEC, 10% ARKK? I feel like many of the names in ARKK fund are priced to perfection. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Perry on February 25, 2021
Q: I am looking for a good Canadian high dividend ETF. VDY seems to have the best performance following the FTSE Canada High Dividend Yield Index. Can you tell me a bit more about the latter index and stocks are selected. I know the CDZ, also has some set criteria for selecting stocks based on dividend payment history. Thank you in advance for your comments!
Read Answer Asked by Grant on February 25, 2021
Q: Hey Guys,

I'm thinking of building up my portfolio with ETF's, currently my companies are BTCC.B, ARKK, XUS, HCLN, PSYK. Any suggestion on good additions, and thoughts on these ETF's.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Bonnie on February 25, 2021
Q: ZEM is my only emerging markets holding. It has done well recently. Nevertheless, I understand that the rise in commodity prices is what is pushing emerging markets higher. The top ten holdings in ZEM are large , well known corporations like Samsung. Only 7% of the holdings are in basic materials. Are there any emerging market ETFs that would help me to participate more in the commodity price reflation?
Read Answer Asked by Ken on February 24, 2021
Q: Hi 5i, I can see all these institutions have a all-in-one ETFs, for an RRSP account, is it the way to go for someone who is looking for stability.
Place 45% BAL, 45% GRO, and 10% Stocks (LSPD, SHOP, GOOGL, AMZN, etc).
Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Fernando on February 24, 2021
Q: I recently got a notice saying this ETF was changing it's name and underlying index. The index it will follow after March 24 is the "MSCI Global Environmental Select Index".

I was able to find data on the "MSCI Global Environmental Index" but not the".... Select Index" I was hoping maybe your sources have this information. I'd like to know what the holding are.

Cheers

Read Answer Asked by Dennis on February 24, 2021
Q: Hi team,
Being overweight in the tech sector, which ETFs of my present portfolio (above) would you suggest to drop either because they are too similar or not representing strong growth ?
Which of these ETF you would consider « Buy and forget » type ?
In addition, I hold the following tech stocks: TOI-T, CRWD-Q, NVDA-Q, TTD-Q, LSPD-T, ENPH-Q, QCOM-Q, SHOP-T, APPS-Q, SEDG-Q. As I need to raise cash, is it better to sell ETFs or individual stocks and which ones ?
Please use credits as you see fit.
Grateful for your attention,

Jacques IDS
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on February 24, 2021
Q: What is your opinion of these 2 socially responsible funds from Wealth Simple ? Would appreciate if you could comment on the mix of holdings, performance, and fees and if you would recommend. If not, what would you choe as an alternative. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on February 24, 2021
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