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Q: Are any of the ARK funds involved in clean energy?
If not do you think adding a clean energy ETF would be complementary to owning ARK funds.
Thanks Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on January 07, 2021
Q: Is there a index measurement for Dividend funds/ETF's for Canadian and US portfolios? How did these index's perform in 2020?
Read Answer Asked by Ian on January 07, 2021
Q: Hi 5i Team
I would like to invest in a Canadian ETF that follows one of the Canadian Indexes. I am retired and looking for some yield (3%) and returns that an index would give me. Any good suggestions.
Kevin
Read Answer Asked by Kevin on January 07, 2021
Q: Happy New Year!
I currently have no US exposure, Looking for some Canadian Based ETF US Tech exposure. Interested in XQQ. It has risen a lot the past year with the rest of the market. Is it buyable today? Do you have another preference? Is it suitable for a non-registered account?

Secondly, if I want to build up my US exposure using Canadian ETFs, can you give me some names I could start with?
Read Answer Asked by KEN on January 07, 2021
Q: Accordingly to the Portfolio Analytics I need to bring up my International Allocation up 25%.
Any Suggestions?

Thank you, John G.
Read Answer Asked by John on January 07, 2021
Q: I was reading something from Paul Merriman where he recommends allocating a portion of your portfolio to a small cap value fund, particularly for investors with very long time horizons as he claims that historically this is one of the best performing categories over long periods. How do you feel about this strategy? I was considering either IWN or VTWV. Do you have a preference between these two and can you suggest a similar ETF for international (non US) small cap value?
Read Answer Asked by Steven on January 07, 2021
Q: I have a fairly large holding of FIE. I like the large dividend and considering adding more to my position. What is your opinion about the sustainability of dividends for this ETF? Do you have any other high dividend stock/ETF you can suggest? This is for my TFSA.
Read Answer Asked by Bhaskar on January 07, 2021
Q: For US exposure which would you recommend for a long term hold? Or is a combination preferred?
Thanks for all your help
Read Answer Asked by Brent on January 06, 2021
Q: Hi guys! Asking for my parents, hope that's okay, your service has been very beneficial for me. They are currently living off their pension and have $60k in a TFSA that they would like to do something with for the next two-three years. Both roughly 65yrs old. They are looking for both a very safe, and also relatively safe recommendation please. Ideally, they are looking for a fairly hands off approach, where the risk of coming out at the end of it with less than they have is low. They are open to equity investing through a low fee brokerage, or looking at a service like one of the roboinvestor platforms, or anything else you'd recommend. Thanks I really appreciate it!
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on January 06, 2021
Q: My Grandson is 10 month old. Looking for a tech ETF for his RESP. Would you list your number 1 - 4 picks.
Read Answer Asked by David on January 06, 2021
Q: Thx for mentioning these 2 actively global managed mutual funds in March for my RSP. I am looking for 1 more that 5i likes. I prefer a global mutual fund with a reasonable MER. Thx
Read Answer Asked by blake on January 06, 2021
Q: I own XEI in a TFSA and am looking for better growth prospects with an ETF or MF. I prefer CDN denominated but with some US holdings is fine. Thanks Cal
Read Answer Asked by Calvin on January 06, 2021
Q: Anticipated a double bottom last March that never happened. Our RESP currently is 40% cash with 5 years to go before withdrawals. VBAL is the largest holding. Current valuations are holding me back from putting new money into equity index ETFs. The RESP has money in ZUT, up 32% and ZRE, up 12%. I am considering adding to these favoring ZRE because of its valuation. Do you concur? I would welcome some other alternatives, but I want to stay away from individual companies.
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Richard on January 06, 2021
Q: TPAY is a TD income ETF. Do you have an opinion re: a place to store cash for 6 months? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Paul on January 06, 2021
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