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• Danaher Corporation (DHR)
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• Xylem Inc. New (XYL)
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• American Water Works Company Inc. (AWK)
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• Invesco S&P Global Water Index ETF (CGW)
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Q: I would like to buy a stock or ETF that deals with water treatment, possibly desalination, or purifying water. This would be a US holding, but not necessarily aimed at treating water in the US. What suggestions might you have? I thought about American WaterWorks, and would like an idea of what else is out there, especially for desalination treatment. Thank you.

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Read Answer Asked by Elizabeth on January 09, 2020

• INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ)
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Q: Is there an etf on the tse that follows qqq, hedged or not
Many thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Leon on January 08, 2020

• BMO Equal Weight US Banks Index ETF (ZBK)
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• Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF)
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Q: Can you give me the name of a good US financial ETF?

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Read Answer Asked by david on January 08, 2020

• BMO Low Volatility International Equity ETF (ZLI)
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• iShares International Select Dividend ETF (IDV)
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• Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIGI)
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• Vanguard FTSE All-World Ex-US Small Capital Index Fund ETF (VSS)
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Q: Hi 5i team,
Please provide your top picks for ETFs that cover International (ex N American) stocks with dividend appreciation tilt. Please also provide your ETF picks for International small/mid cap value stocks.
Thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by Willie on January 08, 2020

• iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CGL.C)
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Q: Hi 5i team,

Based on the current geo-political situation, is it a good time to invest in gold bullion? What is the easiest and secured way to purchase bullion? Is there any stock or ETF that hold actual gold bullion? Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Willie on January 08, 2020

• BMO MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF (ZEM)
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• iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF (XEF)
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• Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF (VEE)
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Q: Hi Peter & 5i team,
Can you please recommend a low cost ETF that would be suitable for an RESP ( age 6) that would add international exposure.
Thank you

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Read Answer Asked by john on January 08, 2020

• BMO Equal Weight Oil & Gas Index ETF (ZEO)
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• iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF (XEG)
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• Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE)
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Q: Hello, looking at adding to my energy sector, already in enbridge.
What's your option on these 3, or other recommendations & as it will be in my tfsa, how could it affect tfsa rules.
Thx Tim

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Read Answer Asked by Tim on January 08, 2020

• Franco-Nevada Corporation (FNV)
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• Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM)
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• Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM)
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• iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CGL.C)
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Q: I want to take a position in gold. Would you recommend FNV (or other gold stock) or Gold bullion ETF?

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Read Answer Asked by George on January 08, 2020

• Vanguard Growth ETF Portfolio (VGRO)
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Q: Coworker mentioned etf VGRO. The MRE is quite low. I was told this etf is a conglomerate of other etf’s. Was wondering if the mre’s in these etf are payed by the share holder (possibly hidden by hobbling the growth in share price). Basically I wonder if this conglomerate of etf’s is also a conglomerate of MRE’s.

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Read Answer Asked by Anthony on January 08, 2020

• iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF (XEC)
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• Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF (VEE)
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Q: Hi Team,
Would you please suggest a couple of C$ denominated ETFs with focus on emerging markets.
Cheers,

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Read Answer Asked by Harry on January 08, 2020

• BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF (ZAG)
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• Vanguard Canadian Short-Term Bond Index ETF (VSB)
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Q: Hi 5i,
For a 3 to 5 years hold which etf VSB or ZAG would you side with and why
Thanks
F

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Read Answer Asked by Fernando on January 08, 2020

• Horizons Active Floating Rate Senior Loan ETF (HSL)
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• First Trust Senior Loan ETF (CAD-Hedged) (FSL)
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• SPDR Blackstone Senior Loan ETF (SRLN)
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Q: I own a small amount of FSL for revenue. I think they invest mostly in the US. They merged recently with FSD, unknown to me. The stock didn’t do much in the last few years and is illiquid. There are some other ETF and funds dealing with « senior loans ». Could you explain what they are and if they are worthed for income/diversification purposes. I also own PSB (laddered) and XSB (short-term) on the canadian side. If appropriate, would you suggest something for income in the US to replace FSL, if possible a canadian-listed ETF or fund. Thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by Denise on January 08, 2020

• BMO Laddered Preferred Share Index ETF (ZPR)
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• Global X Active Preferred Share ETF (HPR)
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Q: Would appreciate your opinion on ZPR vs HPR Preferred share ETFs.

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Read Answer Asked by ken on January 08, 2020

• Eastfield Resources Ltd. (ETF)
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Q: Hi peter i read something that you wrote to a customer on the jan 7 2020 report that if we hold a canadian etf we still have to pay the cra taxes. Would this be correct?

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Read Answer Asked by wilson on January 08, 2020

• iShares PHLX SOX Semiconductor Sector Index Fund (SOXX)
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Q: Hi Team,
Is there any ETF for semiconductor sector in US ?
Thanks as always,
Tak

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Read Answer Asked by Tak on January 08, 2020

Q: I was wondering if you might be able to recommend a gold etf?

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Read Answer Asked by Colleen on January 08, 2020

• iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETF (XGD)
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Q: I'm a little confused about how gold in Canada is reacting the last few days. When I check the US, ie SPDR gold, I see gold up strongly. Today GLD is up 1.42%. Canadian gold miners, though, are mostly down, today and over the last few sessions. GLD is up 2.54% over the last five sessions while XGD is up only 0.31% What explains this?

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Read Answer Asked by John on January 08, 2020

• iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF (CPD)
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Q: CPD was a disaster and I sold it for loss. Now I'm looking at XPF - it held up better and the US exposure may add diversification. What do you think? Or should one give a miss to these pref ETFs altogether?
Thank you
jerry

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Read Answer Asked by jery on January 08, 2020

• Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV)
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• Vanguard Total International Stock (VXUS)
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Q: Good morning and Happy New Year to all at 5i,

Portfolio Analytics tells me to increase my US and international exposure. Please suggest some ETFs that would accomplish this goal, and at the same time provide a dividend (even a small one) and have growth prospects. This would be for this year's TFSA investments. Thanks in advance for your valued advice.

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Read Answer Asked by Jerry on January 08, 2020

• iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETF (XGD)
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• VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX)
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Q: Hi 5i Team,

I am looking to invest in gold. Are there any ETFs that you would recommend? What individual stocks would you recommend?

Thanks as always,
Jon

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Read Answer Asked by Jonathan on January 08, 2020