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Q: Hello 5I
Which path will be the best to follow from a growth prospective with the recent success of the mRNA COVID vaccines, the research that is going into cellular and genetic treatments of diseases and chronic conditions and cancers, the baby boomer population that probably hold a fair portion of the wealth and are hoping to stay healthier longer? Any companies and or ETFS that stand out? Or is this the wrong line of thinking?
Thank you for all you do and have done for me.
Read Answer Asked by Jeremy on March 04, 2021
Q: Hello, How come I do not see you recommend ZAG for bond exposure? I saw a recent question where you recommended ZCS for bond exposure. When I look at a 10 year chart, ZAG seems to have outperformed ZCS. Is it because of rising bond yields that you recommend holding ZCS as you predict better performance over ZAG?

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Alex on March 04, 2021
Q: Hello,
Would appreciate your suggestions on a couple of good low fee ETF's for commodities
Thanks
Darryl
Read Answer Asked by Darryl on March 04, 2021
Q: HI Peter and Ryan.

I'm looking for some ETF suggestions listed in the United States for the USD portion of my TFSA. 1. A good diversified "portfolio" style ETF similar to Vanguard Conservative ETF Portfolio (VCNS) with a tilt toward income but also some equity exposure - this can be just US-centric or US + international. 2. a good dividend ETF, either US-centric or US + international, particularly one that is a "dividend growth" focused ETF. Can you offer a few suggestions for each question, and take as many question credits as required - thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Brad on March 03, 2021
Q: Is DRIV an effective way to gain exposure to the electric vehicle sector? I’m looking for a long term hold in that category. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Gary on March 03, 2021
Q: Good Day,
Previously, you recommended that I consider purchasing ZDI in order to add international exposure to my portfolio. According to the portfolio tool, I still only have about 4.5% international exposure (the tool recommends 35%). I'm just wondering if you would still recommend purchasing ZDI in order to build international exposure?

Regards,
Read Answer Asked by Ryan on March 03, 2021
Q: Hi,

Thinking of dropping a 5% stake in a REIT`S. I see you hold ZRE in the income portfolio. There are two others that with US exposure(PHR) and CGR is a global reit.

Since I am overweight CND stocks does it make sense to go with either PHR or CGR.

This will be held in a LIRA account and I am aware there could be withholding taxes if I go with PHR or CGR.

Thoughts?

Thank you

Rino
Read Answer Asked by Rino on March 03, 2021
Q: These 2 funds look quite attractive, comments, can you suggest anything else?
Read Answer Asked by Pat on March 02, 2021
Q: Hi team,
Any views on SPDR® Kensho Clean Power ETF (CNRG-N) ? How would you rank it with ICLN, TAN, FAN and QCLN for a growth investor ? In other words, what are you best suggestions in the clean power sector ?

Have a good week,

Jacques IDS

Jacques
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on March 02, 2021
Q: I have owned and been happy with this fund for several years now. Now I see it is involved in an ETF merger and "objective change with Wisdom tree. I am not clear on the funds status as it is not shown as a "terminating ETF" continuing as a new ETF, But is listed as an "objective change etf in the voting sheet. Does this fund carry on with the same name and ticker for trading? If the vote is not approved is it to be terminated as part of the "terminating etf's? Finally are the objective changes enough to hurt or help the funds prospects going forward? As always Thanks for the great service you provide.
Read Answer Asked by James on March 02, 2021
Q: Hi,

I want to get my investments into more manageable ETFS. If you had to invest in only 3 ETFs for the Canadian market in the next few years, what would they be? Could you give me a list of some top contenders?
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on March 02, 2021
Q: There is a global shortage of semiconductors and I would like to know which Companies will benefit most in 2021. Can you please recommend what are your Top 5 stocks in this space and your reasons for picking them. Thank You.
Read Answer Asked by ALNOOR on March 02, 2021
Q: Hello Team Portfolio question for conservative income investor. In a longer term horizon can an argument be made for increasing the proportion of rate reset preferreds while decreasing bond holdings by a similar amount. Like many investors I have previously been burned by preferreds so I confess I am a bit gun-shy and with bond funds I ilke the income (meager) but fear the long term capital loss in a future rising interest rate environment. This strategy seems to make some sense. Thank you for your opinion. gary
Read Answer Asked by Gary on March 02, 2021
Q: Preferred shares fit into the income part of a portfolio and also can be a fixed income substitute if one can tolerate the extra volatility (especially now given bond yields and potential for rising interest rates). In the past 5i has suggested CPD over DIVS for etf exposure citing the fee differential. Two questions (1) what is your medium term outlook for Canadian preferred shares and (2) given complexity of different preferred share issues and an inefficient market, is there an advantage to the active approach? (Please explain why or why not - thanks).
Read Answer Asked by Barbara on March 01, 2021
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