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Q: I want to increase by Industrial exposure and health exposure. Currently don't have the funds to increase both and I'm curious about your thoughts on Huntington Ingalls Industries and Ishares US Medical Devices and which one you would prefer

Dave
Read Answer Asked by David on September 01, 2021
Q: Please kindly suggest a reasonably priced EFTs and stocks in a consumer cyclical and consumer defensive categories for an portfolio. Possibly with a reasonable dividends if such exists.
Read Answer Asked by Miroslaw on August 31, 2021
Q: I have enjoyed the ride up in the markets over the last year but am now looking to shift a chunk of dollars out of what has been labeled the Cathie Woods stocks. And potentially give up some upside potential for income.

With that in mind I am looking for high dividends with consistent payouts.

Looking at these etfs as a GROUP would they meet this criterion? ie payouts remain relatively stable if the market dips as some are predicting right now.

A drop in share price could be tolerated but the prospect of a significant decrease in the monthly dividend would not.

I guess this is a risk reward kind of question.

THANKS for any guidance you can provide.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on August 31, 2021
Q: Hi Guys
For a long term hold, if your view is the U.S. dollar will decline steeply over time, would it not be best to purchase my Emerging Markets through IEMG, as the foreign currencies become worth more against the U.S. dollar?
thanks Gord
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on August 30, 2021
Q: Have held VEE for a while now and have been disappointed on its performance, do you have any suggestions for foreign exposure?
Read Answer Asked by earl on August 27, 2021
Q: Greetings,

I am underweight consumer defensive and consumer cyclical and would need to invest about a $100k in each to get the right balance.

I also need more US and international exposure.

Can you suggest your top two individual names in each category that are listed in the US and Canadian markets?

Lastly, is there an ETF or two I should look at?

Keep up the good work… i am up substantially on TOI based on the guidance received here.
Read Answer Asked by Simon on August 27, 2021
Q: I have a question about 89639

Hi 5i,

NSGE ETF is a Sustainable Global ETF that has been around for a little over 1 Year. It has good performance since it's introduction. It's AUM have grown from approx. 10M to over 300M in a short time. Can you help explain why the trading volume is extremely low? Can you provide your overall thoughts for this ETF? Can you also provide your thoughts on the subadvisor Alliance Bernstein?

take care and thanks
Read Answer Asked by Ian on August 26, 2021
Q: I own ZHY, XHY and ZEF bond ETFs. They do pay some income, but the capital is getting constantly depleted - I am 10% down on ZHY/XHY and 5% down on ZEF after holding them for many years. Is there a point of keeping these funds or should I get rid of them?
Read Answer Asked by Mirjana on August 26, 2021
Q: Good Afternoon, For new money going into a TFSA, split between these three names, what are your thoughts on ideal purchase strategy, as well as the combination ? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Lavern on August 25, 2021
Q: Hi 5i team,

Could I get your thoughts on SPXZ

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Michael on August 24, 2021
Q: Hi 5i, I believe in diversification and sector capital allocation as the way to help protect yourself over the long term and am currently building out a well diversified portfolio with dividends in mind. With that said my Canadian investments are good (thank you 5i) In the US I am missing exposure to small and midcap companies can you recommend a ETF or mutual fund while keeping dividends in mind currency doesn't matter to me as i have both Canadian and US accounts. Also for the rest of the world I have VXUS ETF can you help me with exposure there.
Many thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Mark on August 24, 2021
Q: With the backdrop of global warming and water likely becoming a more valued resource (see Columbia River article on CNN), are there any companies that over the long term (5-10 years) may see strong growth as a result?
Read Answer Asked by Dave on August 24, 2021
Q: A couple questions on ZST. Deduct credits as needed.

Assuming this etf is held in a taxable account but the payout is taken in cash and not reinvested, will it make for a headache at tax time?Would HSAV be a better place to park cash in a taxable account?

It looks like every time this etf pays a distribution the price drops so even though the current yield is 2.17%, in reality you're only getting ~.5% return. Do I have this correct?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on August 23, 2021
Q: Hello 5i friends - Thought this might be a good holding for using Canadian dollars to invest in semi's valued in US dollars as a portfolio currency diversifier. The subscription is small at this time but this is a new ETF. First, do you like the holdings and their weightings, would you expect this ETF to attract investment over the next year or so in order to satisfy your standards for a sufficient level of investment, do you have any comment regarding the MER and finally other than the low current investment level do you have any cautions to offer. Many thanks for your input. Ken
Read Answer Asked by Ken on August 23, 2021
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