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Q: Best ETF for growth oriented investors IWY or IWF?

Any ETF tracking the same indexes in Canadian dollars?
Read Answer Asked by Marcela on August 06, 2025
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
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on August 05, 2025
Q: Would you buy a Bitcoin ETF today?
Read Answer Asked by Kwang on August 05, 2025
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?
Read Answer Asked by umedali on August 05, 2025
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.
Read Answer Asked by Michel L on August 05, 2025
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.
Read Answer Asked by umedali on August 05, 2025
Q: Hi, wondering what Defence and Aerospace etfs you recommend now.
Read Answer Asked by Helen on August 05, 2025
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?
Read Answer Asked by Schoombee on July 30, 2025
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!
Read Answer Asked by Kimberely on July 29, 2025
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
Read Answer Asked by Arthur on July 29, 2025
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?
Read Answer Asked by John on July 29, 2025
Q: Using DRIP is new to me so please explain in simple words.

First let me ask :How often do XEF pay distribution?
Second question I see it on my statement as being interest is it not supposed to be dividend?
For a third question, in a drip situation I see a - sign for say -$1000 and a + say $1100. What does that - operation mean in term of tax application. What amount is beeing taxed?

Thank you to continue educating us DIY investors

Yves
Read Answer Asked by Yves on July 29, 2025
Q: What are your thoughts on QQC and CHPS etfs ? Are there other comparable etfs that you prefer ?
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on July 29, 2025
Q: I currently have 25% of my unregistered investment portfolio in PSA and HSAV. While the rest of my portfolio is well-diversified, I've noticed that the returns / interest from PSA and HSAV, (after accounting for taxes,) aren't keeping pace with inflation. I'm looking for strategies or alternative investment ideas to address this and improve my portfolio's ability to beat inflation.
The money in these funds are not needed in the foreseeable future but serves as sleep at night factor.
(TSFA's and RRSP's are fully funded)
Any ETF ideas would be much appreciated
Read Answer Asked by Gord on July 29, 2025
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