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Q: Happy New Year 5i,
Is there anywhere I could get a complete list of the holdings in HBAL, VBAL, XBAL? I realize VBAL is 12,595! XBAL 16,000 plus! I am thinking there might be spreadsheets available somewhere. I am just doing a bit of education with my children and grandchildren.
Thanks
Chris
Read Answer Asked by Chris on January 09, 2020
Q: Hi 5i,
Happy New Year.
In the original asset allocator there was a suggested portfolio in ETFs. Mine has vanished! I was trying to look up possible ETFs in European or International small caps.
Are there any? Or would GIB, WSP,Altus or CAE count as international as well as Canadian?
Constance
Read Answer Asked by Constance on January 09, 2020
Q: Hi Gang, I am interested in buying one of this etf. Iwo, iwf,iwd, or Dia which one would you buy today. Our any other suggestion. Reasons? 3-5 years. Thanks
Alnoor
Read Answer Asked by Alnoor on January 09, 2020
Q: I would like to buy a stock or ETF that deals with water treatment, possibly desalination, or purifying water. This would be a US holding, but not necessarily aimed at treating water in the US. What suggestions might you have? I thought about American WaterWorks, and would like an idea of what else is out there, especially for desalination treatment. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Elizabeth on January 09, 2020
Q: Hi 5i team,
Please provide your top picks for ETFs that cover International (ex N American) stocks with dividend appreciation tilt. Please also provide your ETF picks for International small/mid cap value stocks.
Thanks.


Read Answer Asked by Willie on January 08, 2020
Q: Hi Peter & 5i team,
Can you please recommend a low cost ETF that would be suitable for an RESP ( age 6) that would add international exposure.
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by john on January 08, 2020
Q: Hello, looking at adding to my energy sector, already in enbridge.
What's your option on these 3, or other recommendations & as it will be in my tfsa, how could it affect tfsa rules.
Thx Tim
Read Answer Asked by Tim on January 08, 2020
Q: I want to take a position in gold. Would you recommend FNV (or other gold stock) or Gold bullion ETF?



Read Answer Asked by George on January 08, 2020
Q: Coworker mentioned etf VGRO. The MRE is quite low. I was told this etf is a conglomerate of other etf’s. Was wondering if the mre’s in these etf are payed by the share holder (possibly hidden by hobbling the growth in share price). Basically I wonder if this conglomerate of etf’s is also a conglomerate of MRE’s.
Read Answer Asked by Anthony on January 08, 2020
Q: I own a small amount of FSL for revenue. I think they invest mostly in the US. They merged recently with FSD, unknown to me. The stock didn’t do much in the last few years and is illiquid. There are some other ETF and funds dealing with « senior loans ». Could you explain what they are and if they are worthed for income/diversification purposes. I also own PSB (laddered) and XSB (short-term) on the canadian side. If appropriate, would you suggest something for income in the US to replace FSL, if possible a canadian-listed ETF or fund. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Denise on January 08, 2020
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