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Q: Hi 5i team,

I currently hold a large position in Whitecap Resources (WCP), which pays a consistent monthly dividend. While I enjoy the steady income, the position has grown too large and is throwing my portfolio out of balance. I’m also increasingly concerned about the company-specific risk, especially being concentrated in the Oil & Gas sector.

I’m looking for a safer alternative that still provides monthly income — ideally a dividend-focused ETF with a yield reasonably comparable to Whitecap, but with better diversification and lower volatility.

Are there any dividend ETFs or other options you would recommend for reliable monthly income without being overly tied to one sector?

Thanks in advance for your guidance!
Read Answer Asked by Mark on July 09, 2025
Q: I have been trying to find a high yield bond fund for the last year, and was looking at zhy and xhy, and was shocked when I saw their 10 yr charts.
Can you explain why the dramatic share price decline from about June 2014, until about Sept. 2022.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Greg on July 08, 2025
Q: There was an article in the Globe and Mail today by David Rosenberg about the aging population and he suggested health care related investments such as health care REITS, pharma, devices, and services. What do you think of this idea and can you give me a few recommendations in canada and the US for each of the 4 categories (health reits, pharma, devices, sefrvices)? A mix of ETFS and individual stocks would be great.
Read Answer Asked by Carla on July 08, 2025
Q: Have had XCD for years and done ok. I’m looking to trim/replace on theory consumer spending is not as robust and there are etfs in better sectors going forward. Can you name a few sectors and best etfs that will be better performers going forward.
Read Answer Asked by Craig on July 08, 2025
Q: I'm seeking to buy 3 or four ETFs that would give me stable dividend distributions in the 4% range with the possibility of capital appreciation yearly at about 10%. I also seek global diversification and I would like to pay for my investments in Canadian dollars. I am interested in return on capital not return of capital. Please advise if you have ETF's that you can suggest.
Read Answer Asked by Les on July 08, 2025
Q: I am looking to increase dividend income, while preserving capital. In a US Rif, of the two mentioned, which to own? Jepi seems more stable with a lower Mer but lower yield. Spyi higher Mer but outsized yield.
Both seem to employ complicated strategies to obtain yield; what are the downsides here.
Read Answer Asked by Harry on July 08, 2025
Q: HXS/HXQ These ETFs seem to be lagging their US counterparts lately, any idea why?
Read Answer Asked by Mark on July 08, 2025
Q: Happy Summer day 5i Community :

Over the weekend watched a YouTube video of Tom Lee's interview with Korean news, Tom mentioned "GRNY" his recently inception ETF:Fundstrat Granny Shots US Large Cap ETF which runs a concentrated 35 large cap stocks, and has been out performed "QQQ" & "MAGS" so far this year. Could I have your opinion of this ETF if it is worth to give a try and rick facts associated with it please?

Thanks,
Read Answer Asked by Lin on July 07, 2025
Q: What does Stablecoin to the price of Ethereum? I understand that Stablecoins are pegged to USD. If more transactions happen on the Ethereum network, why would the value of Ethereum increase? I can't see the connection.

If I wanted to dip my foot into Ethereum, should I buy ETFs like ETHA? Any other recommendations?
Read Answer Asked by V on July 07, 2025
Q: I would like to help my 12 year old granddaughter with a RESP. Can you recommend a few choices?
Read Answer Asked by Denis on July 07, 2025
Q: With these two etf's both modeling the S&P 500 and returns since inception appearing to be only .69% apart why do they have such different pricing per unit? I assume both are treat similar in tax treatment?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Kolbi on July 07, 2025
Q: Hi 5i
My grandson lives in U.S. and has a recent inheritance. He is asking what ho might invest in for a quite long term hold. I am suggesting a Nasdaq ETF, a S&P ETF and north American banks/financials ETF. What would be your top picks in these categories?
Read Answer Asked by Guy R. on July 07, 2025
Q: There is a lot of rhetoric coming out of Ottawa about going all in to boost the canadian economy with major growth projects, reduce internal trade barriers, and mitigate tariff impact. If this in fact all comes to fruition, do you think this would positively affect canadian ETF values and would this be a good time to buy into those? VDY for example.
Read Answer Asked by Rob on July 07, 2025
Q: What are thoughts on Collateralized Loan Obligation ETF's? Is ZAAA a good one, or are there better ones?
Read Answer Asked by ROB on July 07, 2025
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