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Q: Hi,

What US ETF's do you think would be a good way to play the US market for the next 2-3 years. I really for longer than that but I think there's going to be a lot volatility in the next couple years. I'm underrepresented in cyclicals, consumer discretionary, banks, energy and big Pharma, but not technology. I own QQQ.
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on September 23, 2019
Q: Would appreciate your view on this etf as a long term hold for some relative safety and income using US dollars. Secondly what would you suggest as a Canadian dollar version of this etf holding a similar array of US large caps with a similar yield and low mer - would you recommend these for purchase or another pair instead - finally would you suggest averaging in for a fairly aggressive portfolio percentage (as high as 20%) or just buy and hold given the holdings -all the best - Ken
Read Answer Asked by Ken on September 19, 2019
Q: It is my understanding that ZST.L does not pay out any interest or dividends but rather reinvests them. If that is the case, when one eventually sells their holdings would the gain in share price be treated as a capital gain instead of interest or dividends?
Looking at both PSA and ZST.L, apart from the face one pays out regularly and the other does not, does one stand out as a better place to park some cash to you?
Read Answer Asked by Joe on September 19, 2019
Q: Hi Peter & 5i,
I have these US ETF's in an RRSP, is there any duplication here, if so, could you suggest an alternative. As always
I do appreciate your input.
Thanks
Ivan
Read Answer Asked by Ivan on September 19, 2019
Q: I have owned this Canadian Small/Midcap in my RRSP since 1995, but in the last few years it was switched to this TML3892. It is way down and I am in the process of replacing my high MER mutual funds with efficient ETF's. What is your opinion of hanging on until it recovers $2 to $3 dollars versus selling it, and what would you recommend instead?
Read Answer Asked by Valerie on September 18, 2019
Q: I currently own 200K in vbal, 200K in vgro, 150K in xwd and 50K in vee, I am thinking of switching out vee with zlu as zlu performs better in the long run and also vee is covered in vgro and vbal.
Thoughts?
Thanks
SF
Read Answer Asked by Steve on September 17, 2019
Q: Having been doing some research on couch potato investing as opposed to me being actively involved.
As such, I am considering VGRO for myself and VBAL for my spouse's TFSAs. 4-5 year investment time frame.
Do you think this a good idea in putting all eggs in Vanguard's basket? What alternatives would you suggest?

Appreciate the insights and information you have provided and continue to provide.

JOhn
Read Answer Asked by John on September 17, 2019
Q: Can you please recommend a value ETF in Canadian and USA dollars. Which one is your favourite value ETF

Canada
Global
USA

Thanks for your great service
Hector

Read Answer Asked by Hector on September 16, 2019
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