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Q: I would very much appreciate explaining the difference between ARK and Evolve Etf's. Are ARKs actively managed while Evolves are passively managed? Would you please choose two or three of each that have a balance between better growth and lower risk and provide good diversification.
Thanks.
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Read Answer Asked by Saad on January 27, 2021
Q: Good afternoon 5i,

As a more conservative investor but looking for growth. Volatility no problem and some risk ok.
I don't view these in the same light. 22 year time frame.
I have anchored my portfolio TFSA / RRSP with ETF'S.
VTI, QQQ, XIT, VEE
The TSX are blue-chip dividend stocks for added
stability and ATD.B, BAM.A, GSY, KXS
Could you please rate my prospective ETF'S. Which would you invest in for this time frame and much needed boost for my portfolio. Or one that I missed?

ARKK, SKYY, CLOU, SOXX, SMH, QQQJ

Thank you very much.
Read Answer Asked by Greg on January 27, 2021
Q: Looking for feedback on a couple Fidelity Funds. Fidelity Canadian Growth Company & Fidelity Global Innovators. Notice there are some redundancies between them in holdings but each has been recommended to me by my Sun life Advisor.

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Chris on January 26, 2021
Q: Could you suggest 3 ETFs for the fixed income component of a portfolio of recently retired individual.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Francisco on January 26, 2021
Q: I am looking to get some exposure to the "artificial intelligence" sector. Are you aware of any ETFs, US or Canadian, that would give me that exposure?
Read Answer Asked by Edgar on January 26, 2021
Q: What are your thoughts about investing in an ETF such as CARS as an intro. to the electric vehicles market? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by serge on January 26, 2021
Q: When mutual funds and ETF'S show there annual returns are they net of all fees? So if a mutual fund has a higher MER but out performs a lower fee ETF it would be obviously better to go with the Mutual fund if history shows better returns even if it's only say 0.5 %. Not guaranting future returns of course. Is this why you like recommending Mawer funds!
Read Answer Asked by Mike on January 26, 2021
Q: Income oriented portfolios:
What is the role of covered call dividend ETFs in a income oriented portfolio and what is the risk ?
If such ETF is supposed to increases income and reduces volatility, shouldn't covered call dividend ETFs become a significant part of income portfolios? even considering that you do not benefit from the entire stock price appreciation ,but that the income is more secure ?


Read Answer Asked by Jean-Yves on January 26, 2021
Q: I have allocated 20%-25% of my portfolio to Fixed Income. Would XBB and CBO be sufficient to cover the fixed income component? (say 50-50).

Thanks again for the great advice as always!
Read Answer Asked by Alka on January 25, 2021
Q: I'm trying to keep a decent weighting of fixed income, and started buying the TIPS etf a couple years ago for better-than-GIC returns, and its worked out well. Now, I'm thinking of shorter duration TIPS (STIP) in case the fed has to move on rates sooner than anticipated. I'd appreciate your comments.
Read Answer Asked by Mike on January 25, 2021
Q: Hi Peter, Ryan, and 5i Team,
Are there any Consumer Staples ETFs that exclude tobacco? Any geographic area would be considered. Thanks for all your help.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on January 25, 2021
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