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• iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB $131.59)
  • $131.59 Fwd P/E: 40.21X Cap: $5.55B
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• Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT $249.12)
  • $249.12 Fwd P/E: 27.23X Cap: $14.99B
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Q: Hello Peter,
I'm interested in investing in biotechnology stocks (you know, the ones who will stop the next plague!), but don't want to 'stock pick'. Can you please suggest an ETF that focus on that sector. (I'm partial to Vanguard ETFs, if possible.)
Thanks!

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Read Answer Asked by James on May 12, 2020

• iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO $288.65)
  • $288.65 Fwd P/E: 41.78X Cap: $11.63B
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• Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF (VEE $40.81)
  • $40.81 Fwd P/E: 7.54X Cap: $2.12B
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Q: I am working on setting up an RESP for my Granddaughter. We have about 10 years to grow the RESP before changing it to a more conservative approach. Looking for 3 to 5 solid Canadian ETF's - one of them being the best to track the S&P 500. What 3 to 5 ETF's would you recommend for growth and diversity? I would like to keep dividends in Canadian dollars to avoid withholding taxes. Thank you, Patrick

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Read Answer Asked by Patrick on May 12, 2020

• The Walt Disney Company (DIS $119.87)
  • $119.87 Fwd P/E: 24.46X Cap: $215.49B
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• Air Canada Voting and Variable Voting Shares (AC $22.73)
  • $22.73 Fwd P/E: 5.14X Cap: $7.33B
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• ESS U.S.Global Jets ETF (JETS $25.03)
  • $25.03 Fwd P/E: 12.38X Cap: $916M
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Q: Can I get your thoughts on these two? Would you prefer a specific airline or two over jets? How would air Canada stack up ?

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Read Answer Asked by david on May 12, 2020

• iShares Diversified Monthly Income ETF (XTR $11.38)
  • $11.38 Fwd P/E: 12.2X Cap: $409M
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• PIMCO Monthly Income Fund (Canada) (PMIF $18.02)
  • $18.02 Fwd P/E: 11.55X Cap: $2.34B
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• CI U.S. Equity and Income Fund Series A (CIG50245 $21.39)
  • $21.39 Fwd P/E: 18.6X Cap: $509M
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• Franklin U.S. Monthly Income Fund Series A (TML3640)
  • Fwd P/E: 15.2X Cap: $67M
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Q: Greetings,

Can you tell me what is the closest US equivalent to XTR?

Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by kelly on May 11, 2020

• Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI $307.02)
  • $307.02 Fwd P/E: 52.31X Cap: $471.71B
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• Vanguard Large Cap ETF (VV $287.65)
  • $287.65 Fwd P/E: 26.3X Cap: $40.25B
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Q: US ETF
What US broad market, unhedged ETFs do you recommend?

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Read Answer Asked by Carl on May 11, 2020

• BMO Laddered Preferred Share Index ETF (ZPR $11.72)
  • $11.72 Fwd P/E: 11.07X Cap: $1.74B
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Q: Lowest sp in 7 years. Down 50 % over 7 years. Ouch !!
Preferred shares overall have been hit very hard for some years.

I don"t get it.... Why ?
The current yield is 6.3%. Why would you not buy?
....thank you

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Read Answer Asked by JACK on May 11, 2020

• iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETF (XGD $31.50)
  • $31.50 Fwd P/E: 100.95X Cap: $2.06B
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• Sprott Physical Gold Trust Unit (PHYS $25.70)
  • $25.70 Fwd P/E: 24.9X Cap: $10.36B
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Q: If buying gold would you buy a stock or an ETF

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Read Answer Asked by Susan and Philip on May 11, 2020

• Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK $77.79)
  • $77.79 Fwd P/E: 12.19X Cap: $25.34B
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• Vanguard Total International Stock (VXUS $69.00)
  • $69.00 Fwd P/E: 12.31X Cap: $91.26B
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Q: Do you have one ETF or mutual fund pick for international coverage? If you were trying for international (non US and CDN) including Emerging, what would you do please? More than one is fine, but minimal please.

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Read Answer Asked by Gregory on May 11, 2020

• Global X Robotics & AI Index ETF (RBOT $30.32)
  • $30.32 Fwd P/E: 56.77X Cap: $55M
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Q: RBOT was up over 5% today. Nikkei and Nasdaq are only up around half that. Do you know the reason for the big move?

Thanks!

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Read Answer Asked by Dennis on May 08, 2020

• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Hedged To CAD Index ETF (ZQQ $157.20)
  • $157.20 Fwd P/E: 72.82X Cap: $2.35B
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Q: HI Peter and Team, Would you prefer ZQQ or TEC ( this will be regular made purchase for TFSA with 5 yr time frame). Not sure how currency impacts each of them.
Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by RUPINDER on May 08, 2020

• Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VGG $96.01)
  • $96.01 Cap: $1.67B
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• Invesco NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (QQC.F $178.53)
  • $178.53 Fwd P/E: 31.56X Cap: $912M
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Q: I am looking to position myself in a way that will benefit from a rebound, particularly in the U.S. economy with ETFs denominated in Canadian dollars. I prefer dividend paying funds with a strong technology component but am open to any suggestions for consideration.
Thanks, Calvin

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Read Answer Asked by Calvin on May 08, 2020

• VanEck Vectors Gaming ETF (BJK $44.96)
  • $44.96 Fwd P/E: 29.59X Cap: $28M
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• Maple Gold Mines Ltd. (MGM $0.08)
  • $0.08 Cap: $36M
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Q: Greetings,

A few questions here so deduct as apprioriate.

What is 5i's thoughts on dipping into the Gaming and Resort industry. Too soon?

MGM looks like iniders have been accumulating? What are your thoughts on MGM going forward? Debt? Still too soon?

Perhaps BJK would be a better play reducing risk etc. What are your thoughts here? Is "the bottom in"?

Cheers!

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Read Answer Asked by Duane on May 08, 2020

• iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF (XLB $18.49)
  • $18.49 Cap: $1.21B
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• PH&N High Yield Bond Fund Series D (RBF1280 $11.58)
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Q: Hi Guys
I own this fund. My understanding on the High Yield bond funds is not very good. When would you guys view as a good time to possibly add more money.
Thanks Gord

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Read Answer Asked by Gordon on May 08, 2020

• iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF (CDZ $37.92)
  • $37.92 Fwd P/E: 5.74X Cap: $1.05B
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Q: Since this ETF holds companies that have been increasing their dividends for 5 years, I am concerned that they will have to sell a bunch of their holdings at a low price if they do not increase their dividends this year. How does this work and should I be concerned?

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Read Answer Asked by Maria on May 07, 2020

• BMO MSCI USA High Quality Index ETF (ZUQ $88.34)
  • $88.34 Fwd P/E: 52.72X Cap: $885M
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• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $93.67)
  • $93.67 Fwd P/E: 57.26X Cap: $16.43B
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Q: Hi Peter & 5i, Hope you are keeping safe. Is there any overlap with ZSP & ZUQ, is it okay to have both in a portfolio. Also what do you think of OGIG in a portfolio for the Tech sector. It has 65% in the USA, 20% in Hong Kong. Thanks for the great work.
Ivan

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Read Answer Asked by Ivan on May 07, 2020

• iShares S&P/TSX Capped Information Technology Index ETF (XIT $70.65)
  • $70.65 Fwd P/E: 38.19X Cap: $883M
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Q: Hi Team,

I was wondering when this fund rebalances and what the maximum weight is for a single holding. I hold the fund because I do like having some exposure to Shopify but more so because I think some of the smaller holdings have great long term growth potential. Your thoughts?

Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Keith on May 07, 2020

• Sienna Senior Living Inc. (SIA $18.80)
  • $18.80 Fwd P/E: 44.76X Cap: $1.73B
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• BMO Equal Weight REITs Index ETF (ZRE $22.42)
  • $22.42 Fwd P/E: 18.18X Cap: $591M
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• Brookfield Property Partners L.P. (BPY $18.59)
  • $18.59 Cap: $17.34B
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Q: Thinking of selling SIA and BPY and replacing with ZRE/ Would this be a good move?

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Read Answer Asked by Pamela on May 07, 2020

• iShares Core MSCI All Country World ex Canada Index ETF (XAW $46.62)
  • $46.62 Fwd P/E: 40.36X Cap: $2.93B
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• Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF (VEE $40.81)
  • $40.81 Fwd P/E: 7.54X Cap: $2.12B
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• Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV $151.91)
  • $151.91 Fwd P/E: 24.94X Cap: $16.37B
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Q: what International ETF's would you recommend for buying in Canadian dollars? I have no exposure in the international sector.
Thanks

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Read Answer Asked on May 07, 2020

• Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF (GSLC $122.22)
  • $122.22 Fwd P/E: 23.95X Cap: $13.91B
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Q: This large cap active managed ETF has a very low MER, and has help up well. What's your take?

John

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Read Answer Asked by John on May 06, 2020

• Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust (CEF $42.52)
  • $42.52 Fwd P/E: 1116.35X Cap: $9.13B
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Q: Greetings-
Other than CEF's silver holdings, how does it differ from PHYS? What is its silver/gold ratio? Any preference or hold both? Thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by basil on May 06, 2020