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Q: I have a target allocation of 40-45% for total portfolio US exposure. Which ETFs would you suggest (either currency) to form the core of this allocation? Could you also please provide a handful of individual US picks to supplement. Aiming for long term growth with 20+ yr time horizon. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Matthew on February 17, 2021
Q: I already have QBTC. I have read that a canadian Bitcoin etf BTCC is starting feb 18th.
Which is the better way to invest in bitcoin?
This is what the globe said about BTCC.
BTCC has a 1-per-cent management fee and will invest in the physical form of bitcoin rather than futures that would allow investors to speculate on the price at a later date. The fund will track the TradeBlock XBX Index, which uses an algorithm to calculate the consolidated price of bitcoin every second.
Victoria
Read Answer Asked by Anna on February 16, 2021
Q: What are your thoughts on diversifying your portfolio with ex-USA international ETFs? Are there any European or developing markets focused ETFs that you would recommend or consider including in a portfolio?
Read Answer Asked by Patrick on February 16, 2021
Q: A while back I bought a small amount of the PSCH small cap health care fund on your suggestion and it is doing very nicely. I see from watching the comments on WELL, that you also like it. If I have a small amount of cash to deploy (less than a full position), should put it into it WELL or would you advise me to continue to build up the ETF position?
Read Answer Asked by Dave on February 16, 2021
Q: Which one would you prefer
Vgro vs xgro
Iwo vs vong

Kindly suggest good etf for

Growth stocks
Value stocks
Small cap growth stocks
Emerging markets
A one stop etf for long term growth investment for retirement
Read Answer Asked by HARRY on February 16, 2021
Q: Any thoughts on the new Bitcoin ETF, Purpose Bitcoin ETF. 1% management fee. No premium. Invests in physical form of bitcoin. Begins trading on Feb. 18/21.
Read Answer Asked by Dan on February 16, 2021
Q: Thanks for your previous response confirming these etfs cover major asset classes and geographies for an RSP with 5 years to retirement. Could you please suggest a couple of etf alternatives that could be added to provide a little more torque with a 5 year timeframe. A brief explanation for each would be appreciated. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Warren on February 16, 2021
Q: Hi 5i team,
My understanding of momentum investing is to invest in stocks whose price is in a rising pattern in the recent past and to sell stocks that have a downward trend in price in the same period. So if the market switches from ‘growth’ to ‘value’ focused, would the momentum approach be a good choice to capture this change automatically when growth stocks fall and value stocks rise? Can you please expand and comment on the use of momentum investing strategy by ETFs? Please provide comments and thoughts on using this momentum strategy ZXM for asset allocation to Int’l developed markets. Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Willie on February 16, 2021
Q: Are ARK Funds available to purchase in Canadian Dollars, or do they only trade on the NASDAQ?
Thanks
Phil
Read Answer Asked by Phil on February 16, 2021
Q: Hello! I was wondering if you could recommend your favourite Space Stocks? Maybe 3 big cap names and 3 small or mid cap names. Either US or Can. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Kevin on February 12, 2021