Investment Q&A

Q: So for those who aren't comfortable with an equity growth tilt or who may fear that after 3 strong years of performance 2026 may not provide the positive results many are forecasting, Innovator has in additioin to their buffer etf menu some dual directional etfs including DDSQ tracking the S & P for 3 months with a 5% inverse cap/buffer with a cap range of 3.1% - 3.85% and DDTJ a one year dual directional etf also starting to trade Jan 2 which has a 10% inverse cap/buffer and a cap range of 12.24% - 13.74%. Since I no longer believe in the tooth fairy I am hopeful you can look at these dual directional opportunities, break them down into simple understandable terms confirming what indeed they are designed to achieve for the investor over 3 and 12 months respectively both on the upside and downside and whether their goal is realistic. Finally would you recommend them in any way as worthy for investors seeking upside in an up tape though with a cap as well as providing positive returns in a down market and if both of those outcomes are achievable what are the caveats. Seasons greetings!!

Q: Wishing 5i team a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Is there ILCV, IEV and REMX ETF in CDN Dollars.

Thanks for the excellent service

Q: Hi, just starting to look at the bond market, do not want anything to do with U.S. tax filings. Would like like your three recommendations for Canadian bonds. Do you have a Canadian equivalent for BND? (Low mer and nice yield) also corporate bonds eg.XCB could you touch on risk compared to your three recommendations.
Thanks, happy, healthy New Year

Q: What do you think of covered call options ETF? In which circumstances you would recommend them? And in such a case what are the three you would recommend?

Thank you in advance and best witches for the new coming year....

Q: Morning
XGD has done well in 2025
Please comment on possible return for 2026
Thank you

Q: Happy New Year all!

I would appreciate your recommended top 3 ETF’s for investing in the Indian economy. Consider moderate or low risk only, focusing on best expected performance over the next 5 years.

Thanks as always,

Dave

Q: I've seen conflicting MER numbers depending where I look. From 0% to .71%. Can you tell me what the correct MER costs are for U,UN?

Thanks,

Mike

Q: Any reason for the drop in price of this ETF over the past few days? It normally doesn’t bounce around too much.

Q: Do XUSF and ZXLF track the same index in the U.S. ? If a Canadian listed ETF is just owns the US ETF (which actually owns shares), is there a double MER being charged ?

Q: NLR I invested in this ETF some time ago and rode it up to its high of high of $168.12. I have now given back half of my gains. Is it time to sell?

Q: Can you please provide the 5Y Total Return Performance for FCCM, Fidelity Canadian Momentum ETF and provide your data source name. This ETF says it rebalances quarterly but I could not find exactly when it does. Can you please tell me the 4 rebalance dates per year.

Q: Your thoughts.

Q: Please recommend a USA small cap etf

Q: Hello 5i team,
I have held HBND since Feb 24 and it has been on a steady slow decline (along with the payout) ever since. I think you mentioned that lower interest rates are always better for this ETF. In light of the US lowering there rates in the coming year, will this be good for HBND?

Net assets is currently 212 M according to there website. Do you have any knowledge if this is growing? I am asking this because although the payout is decreasing, it is still pretty good and would not want this ETF to close down like what happened to HYI.

Thank You,
Andrew

Q: The withholding tax in my tfsa is 15%

Would this same 15% apply in a non registered account or would it be higher? If so, how much

Thank you

Q: Why is NGPE declaring such a massive dividend for Dec 2025?

Q: For all of us who are interested in the fee's charged by Hamilton for HDIV and HYLD ETF'S, straight from Hamilton.


Thank you for your interest in Hamilton ETFs.



As of June 30th, 2025, the MER for HDIV is 1.90%, and the MER for HYLD is 1.87%.



Both can be found on our website in each fund’s financial statements. They’re found under the documents tab on their fund page.



The MER includes the cost of 25% modest leverage, and all performance and distributions are net of fees.



Thank you.



Alex Fozard
Head of Inside Sales

Hamilton ETFs

Q: Thanks fo r this mornings reply which was great except one question you did not answer and it is this,
From all of the etf's listed which do you suggest to be in TFSA or RRIF?
Thanks.
Terry

Q: Hi Gang
What are your top 5 etf. At this time
Thanks Mike B

Q: Hi Gang

Thanks for your great service

What are Your top Gold. Copper and Sliver ETFs at this time
Thanks MIke B