Investment Q&A

• iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETF (XGD $50.55)
  • $50.55 P/E (TTM): 9.84X Cap: $3.74B
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• Sprott Physical Gold Trust Unit (PHYS $32.91)
  • $32.91 P/E (TTM): 24.9X Cap: $13.26B
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• Sprott Physical Silver Trust (PSLV $29.01)
  • $29.01 Cap: $14.42B
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Q: Hello 5i team,

Could you recommend a few Canadian precious metals ETFs with a capital gains focus. I am not looking for income.

Many thanks in advance.

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Read Answer Asked by Michel L on August 05, 2025

• iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV $106.31)
  • $106.31 P/E (TTM): 47.55X Cap: $8.27B
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• Evolve Cloud Computing Index Fund (DATA $29.01)
  • $29.01 P/E (TTM): 39.55X Cap: $16M
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Q: Please advise if there is any IGV and NUKZ ETF in CDN dollars.

I Hold both wants to know if there is in CDN dollars since I have funds in CDN dollars.

Thanks for the great service.

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Read Answer Asked by Hector on August 05, 2025

• Meta Platforms Inc. (META $657.15)
  • $657.15 P/E (TTM): 28.68X Cap: $1.65T
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• Microsoft Corporation (MSFT $476.39)
  • $476.39 P/E (TTM): 33.77X Cap: $3.54T
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• GLOBAL X FDS (AIQ $49.87)
  • $49.87 P/E (TTM): 24.17X Cap: $6.94B
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Q: Hello,
Can you please suggest an AI ETF as well as an AI infrastructure ETF (picks and shovels play where it does not include msft, meta etc which would be part of the AI etf). Much appreciated.

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Read Answer Asked by umedali on August 05, 2025

• iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA $207.95)
  • $207.95 P/E (TTM): 19.17X Cap: $12.18B
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• Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD $63.70)
  • $63.70 P/E (TTM): 44.32X Cap: $4.90B
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• Select STOXX Europe Aerospace & Defense ETF (EUAD $40.95)
  • $40.95 P/E (TTM): 194.58X Cap: $1B
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Q: Hi, wondering what Defence and Aerospace etfs you recommend now.

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Read Answer Asked by Helen on August 05, 2025

• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $102.54)
  • $102.54 P/E (TTM): 26.1X Cap: $20.96B
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• Vanguard 500 Index Fd Admiral Shs (VFIAX)
  • P/E (TTM): 26.44X
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Q: VFIAX. What is so unique about this US fund?

Why is it unavailable in Canada?

Is there a similar one for Canada or in the US?

Thank you.

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Read Answer Asked by Ross on July 31, 2025

• iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF (IWF $469.79)
  • $469.79 P/E (TTM): 38.05X Cap: $122.94B
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Q: Hello 5i,

i need some sugestions regarding investment oppurtunities within a TFSA

Ive got 14000 to deploy and i dont need the money anytime soon, so i guess growth

is what we are looking for?


Thanks

SG

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Read Answer Asked by Stephen on July 31, 2025

• Global X Enhanced S&P 500 Index ETF (USSL $27.83)
  • $27.83 P/E (TTM): 25.08X Cap: $10M
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Q: What is your opinion of global x’s leveraged index etf’s GLOBAL X ENHANCED MSCI EAFE INDEX ETF and GLOBAL X ENHANCED S&P 500 INDEX ETF?
It is likely that they would outperform their non levered indexes over time? Would you consider them buyable currently, with the small AUM’s. Is there a levered corporate class etf that does not pay distributions?

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Read Answer Asked by Schoombee on July 30, 2025

• Global X Gold Producer Equity Covered Call ETF (GLCC $55.29)
  • $55.29 P/E (TTM): 26.81X Cap: $585M
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Q: Thoughts on this ETF, how is the income treated in a non registered account.

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Read Answer Asked by Terry on July 30, 2025

• BMO Covered Call Utilities ETF (ZWU $10.93)
  • $10.93 P/E (TTM): 18.74X Cap: $1.92B
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Q: What do you think of this holding for my sons FHSA? I would say he will deploy the money to buy a house within 5yrs. so a conservative investment is important. He has a total of $11000 to invest after a previous 5% yeilding GIC expired. Do you have any other suggestions? Thank you. John

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Read Answer Asked by John on July 29, 2025

• BMO Global High Dividend Covered Call ETF (ZWG $33.54)
  • $33.54 P/E (TTM): 17.95X Cap: $281M
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• Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF (XYLD $40.52)
  • $40.52 P/E (TTM): 26.11X Cap: $3.06B
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• Global X S&P/TSX 60 Covered Call ETF (CNCC $13.60)
  • $13.60 P/E (TTM): 17.21X Cap: $131M
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• BMO Global Enhanced Income Fund (ZWQT $18.30)
  • $18.30 P/E (TTM): 17.52X Cap: $18M
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Q: Hi can you name some lower risk covered call ETF's in Canada and USA that you would recommend that offer both income and growth and can be held over the long term vs. owning stocks and index funds.

Thanks!

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Read Answer Asked by Kimberely on July 29, 2025

• BMO International Dividend ETF (ZDI $28.49)
  • $28.49 P/E (TTM): 27.89X Cap: $715M
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• Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (VIU $42.60)
  • $42.60 P/E (TTM): 23.36X Cap: $7.57B
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• iShares MSCI ACWI Ex US Index Fund (ACWX $65.92)
  • $65.92 P/E (TTM): 14.79X Cap: $7.38B
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• iShares International Dividend Growth ETF (IGRO $81.76)
  • $81.76 P/E (TTM): 16.69X Cap: $1.11B
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• Vanguard FTSE Developed ex North America High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VIDY $40.78)
  • $40.78 P/E (TTM): 19.13X Cap: $1.10B
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• CI International Quality Dividend Growth Index ETF (IQD $36.10)
  • $36.10 P/E (TTM): 0.92X Cap: $174M
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Q: Hello 5i...what would be your current favorite ETFs in the following criteria:

International ex N.America in $USD and $CDN overall market

International ex NA with Growth tilt and with Dividend tilt. $USD and $CDN

Perferance in RRIF vs TFSA..

Holding period > 5 yrs....

thanks/ Art

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Read Answer Asked by Arthur on July 29, 2025

• Dynamic Active Global Dividend ETF (DXG $75.59)
  • $75.59 P/E (TTM): 5.96X Cap: $820M
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Q: I was under the impression this ETF didn't pay distributions. Though actually, it does say on its site that it pays them annually. It just doesn't give any idea how much that might be. On my TD Webroker account, though, under projected income it has $2,381.86 for my 290 shares of DXG. That suggests a distribution of over 10%, which I find HIGHLY unlikely given the nature of its underlying holdings. Could you please clear this up for me?

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Read Answer Asked by John on July 29, 2025

• iShares China Large-Cap ETF (FXI $37.96)
  • $37.96 P/E (TTM): 42.43X Cap: $6.33B
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Q: Does investing today in a China Large Cap ETF make sense to achieve diversification away from the US markets?

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Read Answer Asked by Keith on July 29, 2025

• iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF (XEF $46.28)
  • $46.28 P/E (TTM): 1.16X Cap: $16.19B
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Q: Using DRIP is new to me so please explain in simple words.

First let me ask :How often do XEF pay distribution?
Second question I see it on my statement as being interest is it not supposed to be dividend?
For a third question, in a drip situation I see a - sign for say -$1000 and a + say $1100. What does that - operation mean in term of tax application. What amount is beeing taxed?

Thank you to continue educating us DIY investors

Yves

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Read Answer Asked by Yves on July 29, 2025

• Broadcom Inc. (AVGO $341.30)
  • $341.30 P/E (TTM): 86.69X Cap: $1.61T
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• NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA $177.72)
  • $177.72 P/E (TTM): 43.74X Cap: $4.31T
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• Invesco NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (QQC $41.16)
  • $41.16 P/E (TTM): 29.4X Cap: $1.33B
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• Global X Artificial Intelligence Semiconductor Index ETF (CHPS $54.61)
  • $54.61 P/E (TTM): 42.98X Cap: $149M
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• GLOBAL X FDS (AIQ $49.87)
  • $49.87 P/E (TTM): 24.17X Cap: $6.94B
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Q: What are your thoughts on QQC and CHPS etfs ? Are there other comparable etfs that you prefer ?

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Read Answer Asked by Thomas on July 29, 2025

• Purpose High Interest Savings Fund (PSA $50.06)
  • $50.06 Cap: $3.19B
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• Global X Cash Maximizer Corporate Class ETF (HSAV $116.77)
  • $116.77 Cap: $1.91B
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Q: I currently have 25% of my unregistered investment portfolio in PSA and HSAV. While the rest of my portfolio is well-diversified, I've noticed that the returns / interest from PSA and HSAV, (after accounting for taxes,) aren't keeping pace with inflation. I'm looking for strategies or alternative investment ideas to address this and improve my portfolio's ability to beat inflation.
The money in these funds are not needed in the foreseeable future but serves as sleep at night factor.
(TSFA's and RRSP's are fully funded)
Any ETF ideas would be much appreciated

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Read Answer Asked by Gord on July 29, 2025

• Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF (SCHG $32.40)
  • $32.40 P/E (TTM): 33.69X Cap: $52B
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Q: Hello,
I recently came across this ETF,. The performance in all yearly metrics is really quite impressive, beating all inclusive ETFs like SPY, DIA and even QQQ. Interestingly, there have been no questions asked about this when I searched. Do you have any thoughts on this ETF? Thank you for your excellent services.

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Read Answer Asked by jeff on July 28, 2025

• U.S. Global Technology and Aerospace & Defense ETF (WAR $25.63)
  • $25.63 P/E (TTM): 29.92X Cap: $11M
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• Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD $63.70)
  • $63.70 P/E (TTM): 44.32X Cap: $4.90B
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• Select STOXX Europe Aerospace & Defense ETF (EUAD $40.95)
  • $40.95 P/E (TTM): 194.58X Cap: $1B
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Q: I would like to get exposure to the defence industry. I'm looking for global exposure not just the United States. Which ETF's would you recommend to gain the this kind of exposure?

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Read Answer Asked by Les on July 28, 2025

• BMO Ultra Short-Term Bond ETF (ZST $49.09)
  • $49.09 Cap: $4.17B
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Q: I have 15k in a savings account at my bank, at a very low interest rate. I'm thinking of putting the savings account funds into ZST and get a total return in the 6% range. This would be in a TFSA account. What are your thoughts, maybe ZST.L or another ETF?

Thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by Brian on July 26, 2025

Q: What is the Bloomberg U.S. Pure Momentum factor index?

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Read Answer Asked by Carlos on July 25, 2025