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Q: Any suggestions for $24K cash in a FHSA that will be topped up Jan 26/27 and won't be needed for at least 4 years due to school. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on June 04, 2025
Q: Hello

Just curious to how much overlap is there between CDZ and XEI? Is there a need to own both or can you just hold one. If only one which one do you prefer?

Jimmy
Read Answer Asked by Jimmy on June 04, 2025
Q: I presently have $50000 U.S. cash that I would like to generate interest on.
No plans to invest it any time soon.
Would appreciate knowing what my options are.
Thanks so much.
Read Answer Asked by Lorraine on June 04, 2025
Q: I have money to invest in a registered account and do not need the funds for at least 5-10 years. I was planning to buy a GIC, but the rates for 1 to 5 year terms are only in the 3% range. Instead, I am thinking of buying ZWU with a 7% return, realizing that there is no guarantee on the ETF price, but the rate of return is significantly higher than the GIC. My understanding is that the utitilies sector is quite stable and the price of this ETF does not tend to move much.

Do you see this as a good strategy to get a higher return with relatively low risk to the erosion of my investment value, given the long time frame?

Also, what would be an acceptable price to purchase ZWU?
Read Answer Asked by Cathy on June 04, 2025
Q: Hi
You recently suggested VEF for international exposure . This is the hedged ETF which I gather from past questions you don't really favor hedging. Could you explain why and when you would hedge and is there an alternative unhedged version of VEF?
Thanks
Jeff
Read Answer Asked by JEFF on June 04, 2025
Q: Question on Fairlead Tactical Sector Fund (TACK: NYSE).

What is your opinion of this ETF for a tactical play on different sectors in the U.S. ? "Fairlead Strategies employs a systematic approach to technical analysis focused on the identification of important trends and support & resistance". I am aware of the high MER of 0.73%. fyi, TACK is not currently in your database. Thanks as always !
Read Answer Asked by STEVEN on June 03, 2025
Q: What is the best way to invest in crypto curriences 1) best known 2) lesser known thanks
Read Answer Asked by Ken on June 03, 2025
Q: Nonresidents withholding tax tariff ,there could be a window to Donald to increase the percentage from the actual 15 % to 20-25 ??
How will this affect the dividends to ETF with some US exposures? Are Rsp totally exempted ?
How could such a move jeopardize the U.S. economy,
Did diverting some fund to. ZWE or other alternative could represent a good defensive move.
Read Answer Asked by DANIEL on June 03, 2025
Q: I bought ITA in April, and it is up nicely. I had been debating about adding to it, but then I saw questions regarding SHLD and EUAD. Since I already have some ITA, would you add one of the others, or top up ITA? Would you buy now or wait for a pullback? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Kim on June 03, 2025
Q: HI there,

I have a bit of cash sitting on the sidelines right now and would like to place it in a cash alternative ETF so that I am not losing money while I wait to invest it within the next few months. Are there any high interest savings ETFs you would recommend? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Bill on June 03, 2025
Q: I'm, looking to get in on the defense sector. Wondering if the above two are the same, why the volume is much higher in the US, did they both initiate at the same time and do you think its a good play to get in or are there other ways to play that sector ?
Thanks
jeff
Read Answer Asked by JEFF on June 02, 2025
Q: Given today's world politics, what are your views of defense stocks, both European and North American examples: AIRBUS, NOC, BA and European contractors etc?
Thank you again for your terrific service
brian
Read Answer Asked by Brian on June 02, 2025
Q: Would you be invested in a covered call bank ETF or a non covered call bank ETF for the next year or two?
Read Answer Asked by Mike on June 02, 2025
Q: Hello Folks:
Unfortunately we have lost approx. close to 30% of our EMAX investment in the last few months. The current dividend is 16%; up from 13% upon purchase.
Should we accept this loss, move on or wait? Are there superior choices for this stock (we did primarily consider it an income investment, although a little growth potential would be okay). A goodly proportion of our investments are in energy; how do you view this sector and it's outlook?

Thank you for your most terrific service!!!!
brian

Read Answer Asked by Brian on June 02, 2025
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