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Q: Hi,
My kids are all about 30 years old and have most of their retirement investments in equities with some bonds, e.g. VGRO.
Given the poor expectations for bonds, is it reasonable to move to all equities?
If so, which ETFs would you recommended? I was thinking VEQT or XAW?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Camille on November 30, 2020
Q: I intend to increase the "very safe part" of my portfolios with fixed income ETFs, is a mix of corporate and government bond ETF a good choice with this objective or any other suggestion ? I suppose that longer term bond ETF would be more risky if rates do increase ?
Read Answer Asked by Jean-Yves on November 27, 2020
Q: Hi, what do you think about Mackenzie ETFs that use the TOBAM approach for maximum diversification? It seems to reduce weight of large cap companies like FAANG. Do you see potential versus traditional index based ETF? MER are about 0.5%.
Read Answer Asked by Clayton on November 27, 2020
Q: Hi Peter and Team,
Over the last 5 years, HHL's price dropped by just under 30% although its underlying stocks had appreciated over the same time period. I just can't wrap my head around this and would you please comment on how this is possible.
Also which one would be your choice for a full position HHL vs LIFE?
Regards,
Read Answer Asked by Harry on November 26, 2020
Q: Hi Guys, I was thinking of putting this ETF in my TFSA for some monthly income. I was wondering if there would be a withholding tax applied if it is in a TFSA because of the US content. I there is do you know how much? If there is then perhaps this would be more suited in an RRSP. I'm retired and am looking for income. Thanks for your help.

Mike
Read Answer Asked by Michael on November 26, 2020
Q: Can you tell me if SPDR® Solactive Canada ETF is a good purchase?
Read Answer Asked by Juanita on November 26, 2020
Q: Hi 5i, Of these ETFs will you please help me pick 3 you think had a better outlook, for a 3 years hold, I would think, now that the vaccine is ready, cloud etfs would slow down
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Fernando on November 25, 2020
Q: Hi team,
Cryptocurrencies seem to be gaining support. Not sure that I am ready to jump in and buy any bitcoin but thinking about perhaps a small position in perhaps an ETF.
Would be interested in your thoughts on this area and would you look at the cryptocurrency space, or is looking at the blockchain technology a better way to play this sector.
Can you recommend some ETFs in this area.

Your advice is much appreciated
Paula
Read Answer Asked by Paula on November 25, 2020
Q: I hold HEDJ in a non-registered account. At date of purchase some ten years ago, I thought protecting against weakness in the Euro would be prudent. Would you agree that there is no need at present to hedge as above? It would not be tax efficient for me to sell HEDJ and buy an unhedged version so I would rather add to exposure to Europe.
Question: What ETF of stocks of companies based in developed Europe ex-UK do you favor? Is an unhedged version of HEDJ, in US$ (not C$) available? What other r ETFs , in US$ and not hedged, look attractive to you? I prefer ETFs holding less than, say, 70 large caps, incl'g some multi-nationals, all based out of Europe.
Read Answer Asked by Adam on November 25, 2020
Q: Having received the above funds shares from a bequest, I am contemplating on selling and replacing the above funds for ETF's which would be complimentary with diversification, possibly reducing fees and improve performance.

Garry
Read Answer Asked by Garry & Marlene on November 25, 2020
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