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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
Q: Good Day,

Currently I have approximately $72 000 invested and I am working toward ensuring that my portfolio is diversified. Your portfolio analytics tool has informed me that I need more international exposure. I recently read an article about investing in small cap ETFs now in order to realize potential gains down the road. I am wondering what you would recommend for small cap ETFs?

Regards,

Ryan
Read Answer Asked by Ryan on January 25, 2021
Q: Words you hear often -"You can't beat the Index" . If one was to follow this theory - what would you invest in?
Read Answer Asked by Barbara on January 25, 2021
Q: Hi. Looking to purchase a small position in either Tan or Lit for my tfsa. Already have remx, pbw and xbc. In a question you answered a while back, you said either one would be okay to own. Has your opinion changed since then.?
Thanks, Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on January 25, 2021
Q: I own ICLN but have been looking at the description for HCLN and think that they are different enough I could hold both if I really want to catch the clean energy wave. What do you think? And what do you think of HCLN realizing that it is brand new and small? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by David on January 25, 2021
Q: I am looking for a Canadian emerging market ETF that does not include China (or has only a small proportion) and considers ESG factors. My thinking is that China has already had a pretty good run but other emerging markets have more room for growth. So far I have found EMXC, XSOE, SUES and SUJS which might be suitable. Can you recommend an ETF? and Can you tell me if my thinking makes sense?
as usual, thanks for your help
(sorry if I posted this twice. my computer shut down as i was sending)
Read Answer Asked by Mary on January 24, 2021
Q: Greetings,

In the SPAC realm this Canadian etf popped up on my radar. What are your thoughts and what is meant by the “arbitrage” that it’s name suggests? Is this specialty etf active or passive? Do you know the managers, if so are they reputable and experienced? Is this more gimmick than opportunity?

Cheers!
Read Answer Asked by Duane on January 22, 2021
Q: Hi,

I'm looking for a long term hold - five years or more. Would you invest in either of these three companies (Tan, Fan, CWW)? Which do you think has the best chance of growth without too much volatility?
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on January 22, 2021
Q: Hello,

I am looking into ETFs in Canada to compliment the portfolio I have created with your model portfolios, profiles and question support. I may be out to lunch, but my thought is to purchase some ETFs to diversify my investments. Is that smart? I currently am planning to move funds from a questrade managed portfolio, and either add it to my customized portfolio or to invest in ETFs. I appreciated reading your ETF and Mutual Fund newsletter and am considering some of the broad etfs, however I am against investing in the energy sector. Also interested in expanding my clean energy or ESG sector with another ETF. Do you have suggestions? Curious about ESGY?

Thanks for your guidance!

Please take off 3 questions.

Thanks,
Ellen
Read Answer Asked by Ellen on January 22, 2021
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