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Q: On june 27 a question was asked about renewable energy etf's. I have been a bit worried about straight oil and gas stocks, myself, and have been thinking about slowly shifting towards renewable energy. You offered several possibilities at the time. I was wondering which ones you would recommend amongst those:
ETFs (MER): QCLN 0.6% (US), ICLN 0.47% (Global), PBW 0.7% (Global), PBD 0.75% (Global)

I have US dollars so will be buying on the US side.
thanks
Read Answer Asked by joseph on July 03, 2019
Q: Hi, I have 500k in my RRSP with 10% in cash, the rest is in individual gov’nt bonds. I am looking at buying CVD with this cash. Is this a good idea in terms of diversification? What is the difference with straight corporate bonds ETFs? FYI, my total portfolio is balanced, keeping equities in non-registered accounts. Thanks, Martin
Read Answer Asked by Martin on July 03, 2019
Q: I presently have Cdn cash in a savings account @ 1.95. I will not require these funds for at least 5 years. Can you suggest a strategy to increase rate of return, not taxed as interest, low fees and minimal risk. Please rate the above funds. Any other suggestions?
Read Answer Asked by Lorraine on July 02, 2019
Q: I am looking to buy fixed income funds in my corporate account. What would be your top picks of the ones listed? What are the rate of return - fees? Thank you for your website.
Read Answer Asked by Lorraine on July 02, 2019
Q: Thank you for your terrific website. I need to add funds for my U.S. non registered account. I presently have IWD, DVY and SPY.
How would you compare the performance and outlook for the above funds? 5 year minimal hold.
Read Answer Asked by Lorraine on July 02, 2019
Q: Hello 5i team,
It seems to me that interest rates will remain low in the next year or so; in that context, would it be wise to invest in the above ETFs. I would be happy if I got a return of 2 or 3%.
Thanks,
Antoine
Read Answer Asked by Antoine on June 28, 2019
Q: At this point in time with unlikely rising interest rates does it make sense to purchase XHY in preference to HYGH. or would it be safer to purchase TLT, despite a lower yield, as I would expect junk bonds to do poorly with a slowing economy
Read Answer Asked by Tom on June 28, 2019
Q: I tried to buy 100 units of this on my TD Webroker Account for CAD$5,000 and change. Got an error message telling me to call a TD rep at an 800 number. The rep told me that I could not buy this through them. I have never run into this in the past for any stock or ETF that I wanted to buy or sell. What brokers take orders for PSA:CA and which brokers will not take these orders.
Read Answer Asked by Edward on June 28, 2019
Q: Would be grateful if you could tell me in which of the above funds is it most beneficial for me to hold cash in a managed account - 1% fees?
What is the difference between the 3 - are there MER's. In which fund would a financial advisor hold his cash? Would appreciate any comments on this subject.
Read Answer Asked by Lorraine on June 27, 2019
Q: What are the fixed income funds in your income portfolio?
What are some fixed income stocks that have had favourable returns?
Can one hold U.S. funds in a TFSA?
Read Answer Asked by Lorraine on June 27, 2019
Q: Hello,
I was wondering if there are one or two diversified ETF's that cover all sectors and all geographies. Could these ETF's replace a well diversified portfolio of 30 different ETF's which cover the same/similar sectors and geographies. This would simply the maintenance of my portfolio. I would also appreciate your opinion on the effectiveness of such ETF's if they exist.
Read Answer Asked by Mauro on June 27, 2019
Q: Hi there, what would be the best way to play bitcoin if one wanted to purchase either an Etf or individual company? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on June 27, 2019
Q: Gentlemen Good Morning.
I would like to switch my energy (stocks & ETF) to Clean Renewable energy. Except BEP.un.
Please suggest stocks, ETF, Can, US, or int'l for more than 5 years, income not necessary.
Thanks Regards
Read Answer Asked by Djamel on June 27, 2019
Q: Just a comment. When I search questions on HUT (HUT8 the bitcoin minor). The horizons etf comes up instead. I think you might need to differentiate the symbols on these two.
Regards,
Scott
Read Answer Asked by Scott on June 27, 2019
Q: I currently owned both CM , TD and ZBK in a non rrsp account. I would like to sell CM. My total % holding in ZBK and TD are quite low . If I buy ZBK I still maintain the financial allocation but increase my US holding. I know I would lose the dividend that CM pay as ZBK is quite low, or would it be better to buy more TD and increase the weight of this stock.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked on June 27, 2019
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