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Q: I bought SDIV about 3 years ago and am down significantly (about 50%). Dividend income has been consistent but not enough to offset the loss in capital. Do you have a better recommendation in this space? Or do i continue to hold for the long term? thanks again! John C
Read Answer Asked by john on November 03, 2020
Q: Setting up a RESP for three children. 40k in total. 6 to 10 year time frame. which ETF's only do you suggest with a 70/30 or 80/20 balanced/ income portfolio.
Read Answer Asked by Ric on November 03, 2020
Q: What would be the best equal weight TSX ETF (CDN $) and also S&P (US dollars) Low fees for both.
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Maria on November 02, 2020
Q: Hi team,

What is exactly the meaning of "Capped" for an ETF.

May I suggest a category in your list of questions which would be 'vocabulary" or "meaning of..." for quick reference for unexperienced investors like me. It could avoid repetitive questions. I knew at some point what "capped" meant, but I forgot....

Many thanks,

Jacques IDS
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on November 02, 2020
Q: I started resp for my daughters 15 years ago. My older daughter will start university in close to 3 years, and my younger one will be completing her univeristy in 9 years. Currently, in their RESP portfolio, 67% is cash, 11% is mawer global small cap, 14% is mawer global equity, 4% is mawer canadian equity, and 4% is BAM.a. I would like to put more cash to work to get some safer growth. BAM.a seems to be cheap right now. Is it a good time to buy some more? The Canadian dividend etfs only half recovered from their March lows. Is it a good time to buy some? If so, do you have any favourable etf names? Or do you have any suggestion on alternatives? Any tips on the portofolio weightings will also be appreciated!
Read Answer Asked by Ching on November 02, 2020
Q: I was listening to a podcast recently interviewing a highly-regarded market analyst. Among other things, he highlighted the importance for retirees to invest carefully in the current environment. He does like gold and China, but also recommended a "high quality company" ETF. In other words, an ETF that invests in "companies that tick all the boxes" - eg. excellent balance sheet, no dividend cuts, etc.

Would IQLT be a good recommendation? I don't mind that there are no FANG stocks, or for that matter any US stocks in that particular ETF. I do own some US stocks, but I believe the next decade will be more favourable to Asia / emerging markets anyway, (currently lower PE's for example). Just my opinion.

Do you think that the expense ratio seems a bit high for IQLT ? If you don't like this one, do you have an alternative ?

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by James on November 02, 2020
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Question: I would like to add some international exposure to my portfolio. Please provide your top pick of US and Canadian ETF's for international exposure.
Thank you,
Patrick
Read Answer Asked by Patrick on November 02, 2020
Q: Are there etfs that hold and focus on dividend growers ex-US and ex-Canada? I am looking for same where I can put both Canadian and US dollars. Thank you. Bill
Read Answer Asked by Bill on November 01, 2020
Q: My full service advisor has suggested I sell passive ETF's ZDY, ZGI & VDU and buy active fund Capital Goup Global International Equity (CIF 843). The passive holdings have no trailing commission the active fund does. But it seems the active fund performance is much better? Could please give me your opinion if this would be advisable - thanks for your usual great advice.
Read Answer Asked by Reg on October 31, 2020
Q: Hi, what do you recommend for a small portfolio (< 15k), start with etf only until have a nice nest or canadian stocks (because TSX etf it is not well diversified) + etf for us stocks? I would like to manage a stocks portfolio but maybe it is an error now due to my portfolio size. I think about VFV (35%) + XQQQ (or VGT) (15%) + VEE (10%) + 40% canadian stocks (no etf).
Read Answer Asked by Clayton on October 30, 2020
Q: After scanning 5I questions for the best fit for my daughters LIRA which she will not need for 20 years and will not be contributing to it, we settled on VFV,VEE,and VUN. That leaves room for a tech ETF for the remaining. Considering:
XIT.TO but the MER is high at 0.61% vs. TEC.TO which is a TD ETF
product with an MER 0.35%. Are there any others to consider or which
would you choose and why?
Read Answer Asked by Don on October 30, 2020
Q: I need to increase my Global ETF or ETFs (ex- North America) exposure. I currently have some VIU but am wondering if I should consider a couple geographic areas: Europe, Asia, Japan etc. My preference would be something I can hold in CAD non-hedged and preferred non covered call.
Read Answer Asked by Sandy on October 29, 2020
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