Investment Q&A

• BMO Canadian High Dividend Covered Call ETF (ZWC $21.13)
  • $21.13 P/E (TTM): 12.59X Cap: $2.03B
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• Global X S&P/TSX 60 Covered Call ETF (CNCC $13.68)
  • $13.68 P/E (TTM): 18.64X Cap: $142M
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Q: Hello 5i,
I am curious as to whether or not both of these could be owned or if there is too much overlap. Do you have a strong preference for one over the other? Finally, do you consider one of these to be "safer" than the other?
Many thanks!!
Cheers,
Mike

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Read Answer Asked by Mike on August 06, 2025

• Vanguard Value ETF (VTV $206.39)
  • $206.39 P/E (TTM): 19.18X Cap: $162.86B
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Q: I noticed that on 5i website the P/E for VTV is 44, while on the Vanguard's page for VTV, the P/E is 19.6. Same on Yahoo Finance. Is the P/E on 5i page a typo or it's a forward P/E?

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Read Answer Asked by Andrew on August 06, 2025

• iShares Silver Trust (SLV $70.19)
  • $70.19 Cap: $38.63B
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• SPDR Gold Shares (GLD $455.46)
  • $455.46 Cap: $173.12B
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• VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX $97.39)
  • $97.39 P/E (TTM): 37.85X Cap: $29.72B
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• Sprott Physical Gold Trust Unit (PHYS $37.31)
  • $37.31 P/E (TTM): 24.9X Cap: $14.52B
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• Sprott Physical Silver Trust Units (PSLV $24.92)
  • $24.92 Cap: $12.38B
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• iShares Gold Trust (IAU $93.24)
  • $93.24 Cap: $76.96B
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Q: Can you suggest one or two US listed precious metals ETFs?

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Read Answer Asked by Chris on August 06, 2025

• iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO $339.48)
  • $339.48 P/E (TTM): 22.36X Cap: $12.91B
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• iShares U.S. Small Cap Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XSU $50.14)
  • $50.14 P/E (TTM): 17.7X Cap: $717M
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• iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF (IWF $456.84)
  • $456.84 P/E (TTM): 33.62X Cap: $117.49B
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• iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF (IWY $266.69)
  • $266.69 P/E (TTM): 33.75X Cap: $15.41B
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Q: Best ETF for growth oriented investors IWY or IWF?

Any ETF tracking the same indexes in Canadian dollars?

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Read Answer Asked by Marcela on August 06, 2025

• Fortis Inc. (FTS $73.74)
  • $73.74 P/E (TTM): 21.27X Cap: $37.26B
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• iShares Core Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF (XSB $27.05)
  • $27.05 Cap: $3.69B
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• Purpose High Interest Savings Fund (PSA $50.04)
  • $50.04 Cap: $3.04B
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• Hydro One Limited (H $54.48)
  • $54.48 P/E (TTM): 25.28X Cap: $32.67B
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• Global X High Interest Savings ETF (CASH $49.98)
  • $49.98 P/E (TTM): 13.15X Cap: $6.80B
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Q: Hello 5i,

We have decided to trim equity positions by 15%-20% and replace those stocks with less risky investments. This move is to retain capital investments for the near term due to leveraged market evaluations and the Narcissist who is making a serious attempt to change the US from a democracy to a Totalitarian state.

Can you please provide a list of safe havens to shelter against some of the potential risks?

Thank you
D&J

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Read Answer Asked by Jerry on August 05, 2025

• Purpose Bitcoin ETF (BTCC $12.52)
  • $12.52 Cap: $617M
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• Fidelity Advantage Bitcoin ETF (FBTC $31.51)
  • $31.51 Cap: $1.12B
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• ISHARES BITCOIN TR (IBIT $39.68)
  • $39.68 Cap: $49.24B
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• Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund Beneficial Interest (FBTC $60.96)
  • $60.96 Cap: $13.42B
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• Ishares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT)
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Q: Would you buy a Bitcoin ETF today?

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Read Answer Asked by Kwang on August 05, 2025

• Strategy Inc (MSTR $134.93)
  • $134.93 P/E (TTM): 6.13X Cap: $38.77B
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• CI Galaxy Ethereum ETF (ETHX.B $9.97)
  • $9.97 Cap: $349M
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• Fidelity Advantage Ether ETF (FETH $37.18)
  • $37.18 Cap: $49M
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• Sharplink Inc. (SBET $7.03)
  • $7.03 Cap: $1.38B
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• BitMine Immersion Technologies Inc. (BMNR $20.47)
  • $20.47 Cap: $9.31B
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Q: Hello,
I know you have answered many questions on this subject but can i get more clarity please? First, are you able to add the symbol BMNR to your list. I chose SBET as you have that in your list. When i look at price of bitcoin for last 5 years, it has gone up alot. However, MicroStrategy's return over the same period is much higher (it holds bitcoin). How could the difference be so diverse. I am wondering if i should go with sbet and bmnr (equal amounts) as opposed to Ethereum etfs.. Please comment and if you feel the etf route is best , what are the elf's you suggest in cdn $ for bitcoin and Ethereum?

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Read Answer Asked by umedali on August 05, 2025

• iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETF (XGD $57.70)
  • $57.70 P/E (TTM): 8.01X Cap: $4.56B
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• Sprott Physical Gold Trust Unit (PHYS $37.31)
  • $37.31 P/E (TTM): 24.9X Cap: $14.52B
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• Sprott Physical Silver Trust (PSLV $34.16)
  • $34.16 Cap: $16.98B
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Q: Hello 5i team,

Could you recommend a few Canadian precious metals ETFs with a capital gains focus. I am not looking for income.

Many thanks in advance.

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Read Answer Asked by Michel L on August 05, 2025

• iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV $82.46)
  • $82.46 P/E (TTM): 41.52X Cap: $5.53B
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• Evolve Cloud Computing Index Fund (DATA $25.43)
  • $25.43 P/E (TTM): 33.63X Cap: $12M
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Q: Please advise if there is any IGV and NUKZ ETF in CDN dollars.

I Hold both wants to know if there is in CDN dollars since I have funds in CDN dollars.

Thanks for the great service.

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Read Answer Asked by Hector on August 05, 2025

• Meta Platforms Inc. (META $661.46)
  • $661.46 P/E (TTM): 29.63X Cap: $1.67T
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• Microsoft Corporation (MSFT $401.14)
  • $401.14 P/E (TTM): 29.46X Cap: $2.97T
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• GLOBAL X FDS (AIQ $50.08)
  • $50.08 P/E (TTM): 22.49X Cap: $7.87B
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Q: Hello,
Can you please suggest an AI ETF as well as an AI infrastructure ETF (picks and shovels play where it does not include msft, meta etc which would be part of the AI etf). Much appreciated.

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Read Answer Asked by umedali on August 05, 2025

• iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA $233.93)
  • $233.93 P/E (TTM): 20.16X Cap: $14.41B
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• Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD $72.86)
  • $72.86 P/E (TTM): 43.34X Cap: $7.13B
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• Select STOXX Europe Aerospace & Defense ETF (EUAD $44.53)
  • $44.53 P/E (TTM): 207.44X Cap: $1.35B
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Q: Hi, wondering what Defence and Aerospace etfs you recommend now.

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Read Answer Asked by Helen on August 05, 2025

• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $103.64)
  • $103.64 P/E (TTM): 25.89X Cap: $21.30B
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• Vanguard 500 Index Fd Admiral Shs (VFIAX)
  • P/E (TTM): 25.67X
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Q: VFIAX. What is so unique about this US fund?

Why is it unavailable in Canada?

Is there a similar one for Canada or in the US?

Thank you.

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Read Answer Asked by Ross on July 31, 2025

• iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF (IWF $456.84)
  • $456.84 P/E (TTM): 33.62X Cap: $117.49B
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Q: Hello 5i,

i need some sugestions regarding investment oppurtunities within a TFSA

Ive got 14000 to deploy and i dont need the money anytime soon, so i guess growth

is what we are looking for?


Thanks

SG

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Read Answer Asked by Stephen on July 31, 2025

• Global X Enhanced S&P 500 Index ETF (USSL $27.63)
  • $27.63 P/E (TTM): 24.98X Cap: $8M
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Q: What is your opinion of global x’s leveraged index etf’s GLOBAL X ENHANCED MSCI EAFE INDEX ETF and GLOBAL X ENHANCED S&P 500 INDEX ETF?
It is likely that they would outperform their non levered indexes over time? Would you consider them buyable currently, with the small AUM’s. Is there a levered corporate class etf that does not pay distributions?

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Read Answer Asked by Schoombee on July 30, 2025

• Global X Gold Producer Equity Covered Call ETF (GLCC $60.82)
  • $60.82 P/E (TTM): 26.81X Cap: $648M
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Q: Thoughts on this ETF, how is the income treated in a non registered account.

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Read Answer Asked by Terry on July 30, 2025

• BMO Covered Call Utilities ETF (ZWU $11.51)
  • $11.51 P/E (TTM): 18.74X Cap: $2.05B
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Q: What do you think of this holding for my sons FHSA? I would say he will deploy the money to buy a house within 5yrs. so a conservative investment is important. He has a total of $11000 to invest after a previous 5% yeilding GIC expired. Do you have any other suggestions? Thank you. John

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Read Answer Asked by John on July 29, 2025

• BMO Global High Dividend Covered Call ETF (ZWG $35.22)
  • $35.22 P/E (TTM): 17.95X Cap: $294M
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• Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF (XYLD $40.80)
  • $40.80 P/E (TTM): 25.77X Cap: $3.17B
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• Global X S&P/TSX 60 Covered Call ETF (CNCC $13.68)
  • $13.68 P/E (TTM): 18.64X Cap: $142M
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• BMO Global Enhanced Income Fund (ZWQT $19.05)
  • $19.05 P/E (TTM): 18.01X Cap: $19M
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Q: Hi can you name some lower risk covered call ETF's in Canada and USA that you would recommend that offer both income and growth and can be held over the long term vs. owning stocks and index funds.

Thanks!

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Read Answer Asked by Kimberely on July 29, 2025

• BMO International Dividend ETF (ZDI $31.17)
  • $31.17 P/E (TTM): 2.61X Cap: $807M
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• Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (VIU $46.33)
  • $46.33 P/E (TTM): 23.36X Cap: $8.80B
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• iShares MSCI ACWI Ex US Index Fund (ACWX $72.05)
  • $72.05 P/E (TTM): 14.94X Cap: $8.63B
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• iShares International Dividend Growth ETF (IGRO $88.00)
  • $88.00 P/E (TTM): 27.24X Cap: $1.15B
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• Vanguard FTSE Developed ex North America High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VIDY $44.76)
  • $44.76 P/E (TTM): 9.92X Cap: $1.48B
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• CI International Quality Dividend Growth Index ETF (IQD $38.28)
  • $38.28 P/E (TTM): 0.92X Cap: $170M
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Q: Hello 5i...what would be your current favorite ETFs in the following criteria:

International ex N.America in $USD and $CDN overall market

International ex NA with Growth tilt and with Dividend tilt. $USD and $CDN

Perferance in RRIF vs TFSA..

Holding period > 5 yrs....

thanks/ Art

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Read Answer Asked by Arthur on July 29, 2025

• Dynamic Active Global Dividend ETF (DXG $79.24)
  • $79.24 P/E (TTM): 5.96X Cap: $818M
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Q: I was under the impression this ETF didn't pay distributions. Though actually, it does say on its site that it pays them annually. It just doesn't give any idea how much that might be. On my TD Webroker account, though, under projected income it has $2,381.86 for my 290 shares of DXG. That suggests a distribution of over 10%, which I find HIGHLY unlikely given the nature of its underlying holdings. Could you please clear this up for me?

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Read Answer Asked by John on July 29, 2025

• iShares China Large-Cap ETF (FXI $39.22)
  • $39.22 P/E (TTM): 48.28X Cap: $6.54B
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Q: Does investing today in a China Large Cap ETF make sense to achieve diversification away from the US markets?

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Read Answer Asked by Keith on July 29, 2025