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Q: Good day and thanks for the great service. My question is mfc4644 has outperformed vti since inception and i believe that is due to its higher tech weighting. Going forward do you believe it would be better to hold mfc4644 or vti - or - mfc4644 and usmv in equal weighting which i believe would outperform vti. Looking for your sage advise...Thank you..Gene
Read Answer Asked by gene on February 26, 2020
Q: Which Canadian dividend ETFs do you recommend? I am thinking in particular of dividend growth or high dividend.
Read Answer Asked by Carl on February 26, 2020
Q: Thanks for your answer on the above but while it identifies the companies involved it does not address the reasons for the parabolic nature of this months rise, other than those companies prices also rose. But why?? It looks as though somebody/something goosed the sector as the gain is abnormal. A change in (US) policy? A virus issue impairing China's competitive ability? A technical development? Can you contribute to this analysis. Industry progress prior to February was consistent with prior periods; February was not. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Mike on February 26, 2020
Q: Which one of these companies would you prefer to go along with XGD for some gold exposure? Are there any hidden fees or costs associated with owning these names?What would you consider a reasonable portfolio percentage at this time? Thank you
Cory
Read Answer Asked by Cory on February 26, 2020
Q: Hi, I am 42 and just signed up for your portfolio analysis service. One of the key gaps noted was an over-sized focus on Canadian equities and etfs, and particularly a gap in sufficient international investments.
With a 20+ investment horizon for an existing rrsp portfolio, could you suggest some holdings to build a better international base? I already use Both general and thematic etfs but would be happy to add some more targeted stocks of ideas as well.

Thanks so much

Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on February 26, 2020
Q: HSAV is a new offering by Horizons that looks similar to PSA but is a corporate class fund (estimated gross yield 2.25%). I would like to hold HSAV in an unregistered account - can you provide any info regarding this ETF. Also, HCRE is about 1 year old, but has only about 26M in assets and an average trading volume of about 1,700 - thanks for any comments/info you can provide re this ETF!!
Read Answer Asked by Grant on February 26, 2020
Q: Thanks for the virus update. Good to get a consolidated view. Regardless of the pullback do you think semi conductors are attractive and would you prefer an ETF or a specific stock.? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by gary on February 26, 2020
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?
Read Answer Asked by Rudy on February 26, 2020
Q: I am looking for a Japanese equity etf, preferably Canadian but could be US. Any recomendations? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by James on February 25, 2020
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
Read Answer Asked by Mike on February 24, 2020
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