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• Gamehost Inc. (GH)
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Q: Hi guys,
What do you think of GH's quarter and the guidance provided? Prior to this weeks market decline the stock seemed to be slowly moving up. Once the COVID-19 issues are resolved and the market starts to recover, do you still see significant upside to this company and when do you think they may start showing a profit?

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Read Answer Asked by Rudy on February 26, 2020

• Mackenzie Floating Rate Income ETF (MFT)
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Q: Hi, Would MFT be a decent, so-called somewhat safe place to hide untill the Coronavirus situation passes?? Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Pat on February 26, 2020

• Innovator IBD 50 ETF (FFTY)
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Q: Good day everyone your thoughts on FFTY:US

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Read Answer Asked by George on February 25, 2020

• Global X US 7-10 Year Treasury Bond Index Corporate Class ETF (HTB)
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• iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF (XLB)
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• TD U.S. Long Term Treasury Bond ETF (TULB)
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Q: Do you have an opinion on this etf ?

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Read Answer Asked by James on February 25, 2020

• iShares Japan Fundamental Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) Common Class (CJP)
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• iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
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• CI Japan Equity Index ETF (JAPN)
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Q: I am looking for a Japanese equity etf, preferably Canadian but could be US. Any recomendations? Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by James on February 25, 2020

• First Solar Inc. (FSLR)
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• Invesco Solar ETF (TAN)
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Q: TAN is identified as a solar energy ETF but while it has been parabolic of late I cannot find solar energy participants which would support that sort of move. Can you identify from where/which participants TAN has got its recent momentum please. Thank you

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Read Answer Asked by Mike on February 24, 2020

• INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ)
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Q: What is USD traded equivalent of XQQ?

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Read Answer Asked by Rick on February 24, 2020

• iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWU)
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Q: Does ETF have P/E ratio, if so, is it a valid tool to make investment decision on ETF? e.g. I am investing in EWU (UK ETF), should I compare its history P/E ratio? Thank you!

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Read Answer Asked by David on February 24, 2020

• BMO Europe High Dividend Covered Call Hedged to CAD ETF (ZWE)
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Q: A financial adviser told me that dividends from ZWE, ie. a Canadian based cover call ETF, have the same tax advantage as dividends from a Canadian stock like BCE. Do you know if this is the case?
Thanks!

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Read Answer Asked by Grant on February 21, 2020

• CI Morningstar Canada Momentum Index ETF (WXM)
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• Mawer Canadian Equity Fund Series A (MAW106)
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• CI MSCI Canada Quality Index Class ETF (FQC)
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Q: Hi Team, came across this ETF on MorningStar's site. A concentrated portfolio of 25 names. When charting against all the major Canadian etfs and MAW106, it outperforms all of them for the exception of WXM. Would this be a good candidate for my daughter's TFSAs and/or RRSPs. I thank-you in advance. Sam

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Read Answer Asked by sam on February 21, 2020

• BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF (ZLB)
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• CI Morningstar Canada Momentum Index ETF (WXM)
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• iShares S&P/TSX Completion Index ETF (XMD)
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Q: I am looking for a Canadian ETF for my TFSA that is not weighted heavily in energy. Do you have some suggestions.

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Read Answer Asked by Nancy on February 21, 2020

• CI Enhanced Government Bond ETF (FGO)
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Q: Please give your opinion on the ETF FGO, which has been in existence for about 18 months.
Thanks,
Gerry

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Read Answer Asked by Gerard on February 21, 2020

• iShares PHLX SOX Semiconductor Sector Index Fund (SOXX)
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• VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF (SMH)
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Q: Do you have a preference here or do you prefer a different semi conductor ETF? Tha nks

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Read Answer Asked by gary on February 20, 2020

• Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV)
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• Vanguard U.S. Total Market Index ETF (CAD-hedged) (VUS)
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Q: Hi,
Can you explain the difference in performance over 10 years between those two ETFs? I am showing a difference of almost double between the two over eight years. The portfolio seems to share similar stocks. Could it be the currency hedging? Please explain
Thank you for the great service

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Read Answer Asked by Jean on February 20, 2020

• Vanguard Balanced ETF Portfolio (VBAL)
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• Manulife Global Balanced Fund Series F (MMF4635)
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Q: I have my registered accounts with a broker RRSP and TFSA. They have suggested Manulife Global Balanced Fund, managed by Mawer. Please give me your opinion on this fund. I am not sure that is what I want, but would like your opinion. Could you suggest something better for both a RRSP and TFSA.
Thank you so much, Shirley

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Read Answer Asked by Shirley on February 20, 2020

• iShares International Select Dividend ETF (IDV)
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Q: Hi team,
Which is best type of account for IDV..... Un-registered, RRSP, TFSA?
Thank you!

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Read Answer Asked by Silvia on February 20, 2020

Q: Do I save any with holding tax on dividends by keeping this in an RSP vs TFSA? Or is there any reason not to have this etf in a TFSA?

Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Dennis on February 20, 2020

• iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF (IEF)
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• iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF (SHV)
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• iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT)
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Q: Goodmorning 5i,
You recently recommended shv for a reader seeking to place short term money. I have owned tlt and have found it a bit volatile for my safe money. Although, if this is not too contradictory, i plan to buy it back after the virus scare finishes. But, i was wondering whether in the US, whether you might suggest something between these two, that is, something with a higher return than shv but not as volatile as tlt?
Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by joseph on February 20, 2020

• BMO US Dividend ETF (ZDY)
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• Global X S&P 500 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXS)
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• Global X S&P/TSX 60 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXT)
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• iShares MSCI Min Vol EAFE Index ETF (XMI)
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• Vanguard U.S. Total Market Index ETF (VUN)
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Q: 25 per cent of my portfolio includes the above ETF’s. Are there other ETF’s that I should consider to replace any of these. The returns have not been exactly stellar compared to many of the individual stocks that you have recommended. Thanks
Dennis

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Read Answer Asked by Dennis on February 20, 2020

• Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT)
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Q: We currently hold ZQQ at 8%, ZUH at 3.5% and VGG at 19% of equities. For diversification, we need to increase investment in technology and healthcare. We are considering the unhedged ZNU (unhedged technology) and ZHU (unhedged US healthcare). Please give us your opinion on these or possible alternatives.
Thanks.
Cyril

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Read Answer Asked by Pat & Cyril on February 20, 2020