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Q: TECH Just came across this new ETF. Can you give me your opinion on investing now or wait. Don't see how it can't succeed with these names.
Read Answer Asked by Bonnie on May 17, 2021
Q: So this new crypto etf has about 60% of weight in its top 10 holdings with Coinbase on top. I'd ask for any initial view on its setup or other comment you may have and whether this may become a preferred way to invest in cryto at some point. Thank you - Ken
Read Answer Asked by Ken on May 14, 2021
Q: We have seen the Canadian dollar increase to 82 cents in this environment, if one believes that the Loonie will fall should I move from the hedged to the unhedged versions of the ETFs.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by David on May 14, 2021
Q: To my amateur eyes, it looks to me that XIT has reached a major support level of around $43 (looking at technical support and resistance levels). I hold a core long term position and did some trimming for asset allocation reasons around $50. I would normally consider adding at this level, but thought I'd check with you (again) about the impact of interest rates on technology. Do you see much more technology downside in your crystal ball?

Thanks for your help...Steve
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on May 12, 2021
Q: Please recommend some CAD etfs to play commodities. Is there one that covers a broad selection?
Read Answer Asked by Patrick on May 12, 2021
Q: Good morning! I note that you've rarely had much to say that is positive about EIT.UN. Most recently you suggested that XIC would be a better choice, and I don't understand why. ( For one thing it seems to be an apples/oranges comparison.) EIT.UN is up almost 40% in 52 weeks. And why should I care too much about the disparity in fees, if the one yields 10% and the other, less than 3%?
Regarding return of capital, I know that is has always been high, but here is the breakdown from my 2020 T3:
R.o.C. 42.7%
Cap. Gains 53.3%
el. Dividends 4.0%
Read Answer Asked by chris on May 12, 2021
Q: What etfs cover the high growth stocks? I was reading some place that these etfs were pulling out of the tech sector and gravitating to what is now growing.

Your thoughts please.
Read Answer Asked by Mark on May 12, 2021
Q: We are typically buy and hold investors. It has been suggested that we sell our Capital Market Weighted Index VTI (unregistered) and purchase RSP which is Equal Weighted (unregistered). Apparently, the larger companies in VTI are getting very expensive and have started to under-perform since November 2020. Other than capital gains from the sale of VTI what are the advantages and disadvantages of switching?
Read Answer Asked by Bradley on May 12, 2021
Q: What do you think of these two ETFs and which do you prefer for a long term hold?Can you recommend one or two CDN materials/metals ETFs?
Can you recommend one or two US or world material/metals etfs?
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on May 11, 2021
Q: Good morning,
Although a big fan and long time holder of all Mawer equity funds in my family portfolio, I'm now looking for the second time at dumping the MAW106 as a core holding given its inability to beat its benchmark index in the last few years probably due in part to its increasing popularity and size.
Would you kindly suggest a suitable ETF and/or a mutual fund replacement for MAW 106 or should I simply add to some my other existing core ETF holdings. I currently hold XIU, XIC, XDV and XEI.
Read Answer Asked by Francesco on May 11, 2021
Q: Assisting a family member looking to start new RRSP with a 20 year time frame. They are looking for lower risk growth ideas. Can you provide 2 or 3 ETF's that could be suitable options? I was considering VGRO as an option. Also, with no commission fess (WealthSimple) would you support dollar cost average purchases (ie monthly)?
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Terry on May 11, 2021
Q: Would much appreciate your analysis of this new US covered call ETF from JP Morgan. Is any part of the monthly dividend return of capital? Any cautions here or would you say this is a reasonable diversified covered call ETF with a steady monthly income stream at a reasonable MER? Lastly any similar US ETF you'd prefer instead? Thank you very much - Ken
Read Answer Asked by Ken on May 11, 2021
Q: What is the difference between
QQQ vs VGT
VFV vs VGRO

From a pure growth perspective, if you had to choose one from each groups, which would you choose.
Read Answer Asked by HARRY on May 11, 2021
Q: In my RRSP I would like to take a long term, very low maintenance approach. For this reason I have it all in index funds. I have a 30 plus year time horizon. Which funds would you recommend here? I currently have $60,000 invested in VFV, VUN, VGRO and XAW. Looking to front load these with $2000/ mo for the next 3 years and then stop contributing as I will be "semi-retiring." I'm 29 for context
Read Answer Asked by Danielle on May 11, 2021
Q: hi Peter and 5i Staff, Any chance of these rebounding within the next 3 months. If so which would you buy for a 5 year hold.
Thanks as always for the great service
Ivan
Read Answer Asked by Ivan on May 11, 2021
Q: Can you please suggest 2 or 3 ETFs for long term growth in a small RRSP, about 14K , for a young person. Keith
Read Answer Asked by Keith on May 10, 2021
Q: Can you suggest a few good ETF’s which should form the basis of one’s portfolio.

Also please suggest ETF’s for specific applications like..... high risk/ growth, dividend, US equities, Canadian equities, dividend stocks, tech stocks, emerging markets ..... and your choice of basket of ETF’s which a person could use to build a portfolio ( with % allocations)
Read Answer Asked by HARRY on May 10, 2021
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