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Q: Hi 5i,

I currently own the above noted renewable energy utilities. I am thinking of selling AQN. If I did so, (and I would like to keep it in renewables) would you recommend putting the proceeds towards one of the above or something like NPI or possibly a renewable energy ETF. Could you recommend 1 to 3 ETFs?

Thanks!!
Read Answer Asked by Brian on November 15, 2022
Q: I sold above today as part of tax loss harvesting. What would be good substitutes for them if I still want exposure to these markets (my cash position is in US dollars). Or would you recommend waiting out 30 days to repurchase VEU and VWO?
Read Answer Asked by M on November 14, 2022
Q: Hello,

I need to sell approximately $100,000 from my Unregistered account. I am trying to hold off as long as possible. Looking for your suggestions on which of the listed ETF's I should sell or should I sell a certain percentage from each one given where the market is now and where it might be going? If Industrials or Health care, etc. are projected to go higher then I obviously want to sell out from some other sectors.

Thanks for your great service. It was much easier to stay the course with my diversified portfolio and Portfolio Analytics keeping me on track.
Read Answer Asked by Mauro on November 14, 2022
Q: The financials segment of my RRIF consists of BMO, BNS, RY with a 25 % total portfolio weighting.
I am looking at selling the 3 and replacing them with HCAL. Believing in the long term growth and security of the Canadian banks , I see this move as providing both higher stock price movement with its 1.25 leverage and higher dividend yield. I see the disadvantages being a nearly 1.00 % MER and greater lose potential in a falling market.
Am I missing any other advantages/ disadvantages ? Would you recommend replacing bank stocks with this ETF and why ?
Thanks
Derek
Read Answer Asked by Derek on November 14, 2022
Q: Recall my comment last week that TD will not let me buy HSAV or many other high-interest savings ETfs. It seems I can buy "similar" EFTs if they are in US$ like HYGH for example. I have some funds in a USD trading account with the Greed Machine and thinking of a short investment in HYGH but I noticed it wasn't mentioned in the ETF and Mutual Fund article on the subject. Is this reasonable place to park some money until say January or so. I am just trying to obtain a positive return. Better suggestions are most welcome. Thanks, Dan
Read Answer Asked by Danny-boy on November 14, 2022
Q: Which etfs/mutual funds do you suggest to get exposure to the Cdn banks/financials?
Read Answer Asked by Gary on November 11, 2022
Q: Hi there- I’m wondering if you can please recommend a US ETF. It is for a RRSP account so not looking to access funds until another 10 + years.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Jill on November 11, 2022
Q: Hi Guys
Is VMO to illiquid to own? . I see it traded mere 100 shares today, reflecting no percentage gain. would not the average weighted gain of all the holdings today be up at least 3%
Total net assets of 63.8 million and only 1.5 million shares outstanding.
Is it correct to say the NAV is calculated by adding up the per share dollar value of each underlying holding ( in this case 871 holdings) then dividing by the 1.5 million shares outstanding. In this case Scotiabank shows a NAV of $43.20 which happens to be equal to the price the 100 shares traded at today for a Zero percentage gain
I thought the NAV would have been much higher considering todays gains in much of the holdings?
Thanks Gord
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on November 11, 2022
Q: thanks for the info about CASH and HSAV.......looking at the price charts for both and both are rising up to the upper left......and this makes wonder - when interest rates start to fall, will the stock prices fall for both???
also if that is the case for one or both, what are the signs that I should watch more in order to sell out???...........many thanks for the guidance.......tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on November 10, 2022
Q: I notice that STIP and TIP have each stopped paying their previously excellent dividends. The prospect of their payouts returning, their low volatility and their low correlation with the remainder of my portfolio keep them somewhat attractive. However, can you recommend preferred stock or bond etfs (preferably with available option series) that can provide low volatility, low equity correlation and some yield?
Read Answer Asked by David on November 10, 2022
Q: Given the current market, what are some S&P 500 Index Funds you see looking at long term growth and opportunities for 5-10+ years?
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on November 10, 2022
Q: For exposure to expected growth in demand for nuclear power globally, would exposure to the etf for physical uranium be the smarter play, or best to go with a leading uranium producer such as Cameco? Or, other suggestion welcome.

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Tony on November 09, 2022
Q: Hi! Doing some cleaning up and wondering if these are buy, sell, or hold. In reference to Shane's comments I also agree that it wasn't too long ago that so many advisors were recommending growth stocks at lofty prices. Having always been a more of a value investor I dipped my toes, but am feeling like I'd be too scared to ever enter any kind of a growth stock again. I know if interest rates peak you feel these can do well again but only time will tell and many investors have lost lots of money on the high growth names like in Cathy Wood's funds. Happy to hold any of these names if there could ever be a turn around. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Neil on November 09, 2022
Q: Peter and Co.
Having never purchased a bond or a bond fund I would appreciate any recomendations you might have for an individual bond to purchase or a bond ETF that provides some income, not a high priority, as well as good potential for capital gains when rates eventually drop. Would a strip bond be recommended?
With appreciation,
Ed
Read Answer Asked by Ed on November 08, 2022
Q: Hello, I just read an excellent article in today’s Globe & Mail written by Norm Rothery. He discussed how a momentum investing strategy has significantly beat benchmark indexes for many years. I would not be able to run the numerous screens and perform the frequent rebalancing that this strategy requires. Are there any Canadian ETFs that follow a US or Canadian momentum investing strategy? Many thanks for the great service that 5i provides.
Read Answer Asked by Anthony on November 08, 2022
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