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Q: These ETF's have done well in the recovery. Too bad I missed it! Do you think they can keep going or should one wait for a pull back? Or would it be better to buy 2 or 3 specific reits? Wife's RRSP 5-10 year hold. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by John on March 04, 2019
Q: Recently a number of firms, including iShares, Templeton, BMO and Vanguard, have come out with asset allocation ETFs. These ETFs appear to be well diversified both geographically and sectorally. You can purchase these ETFs with various bond/equity ratios depending on your risk tolerance. What is your view about these ETFs? Would it make sense for a conservative, retired, investor to purchase one of these ETFs as their entire investment (and to sell their individual equities)? If you like these asset allocation ETFs, which one do you think is best for an RRSP, TFSA and a non-registered account?

Thank-you again for your excellent advice.
Read Answer Asked by Dale on March 04, 2019
Q: The MSCI announced today that it was quadrupling the proportion of mainland shares in its global benchmarks. Do you feel that now is a good time to invest in a China ETF? If yes, what ETF would you recommend for a TFSA, and for a non-registered account?

Thank you as always for your excellent advice.
Read Answer Asked by Dale on March 04, 2019
Q: Do you know a vanguard value ETF in the us that could be a good buy at present Thanks for your help Bob
Read Answer Asked by Robert on March 04, 2019
Q: Good day 5i team:1. Would you consider ZDB as the safest way to beat a high interest savings account for money that may or may not be needed for a uncertain time frame?thus is it the surest to have my capital back? and 2.any thoughts on xdg being the best option available for global diversification outside of Canada with a decent yield for monthly income for retirement? 3.any thoughts on why PBH did not give any downside protection in the recent correction and seems to be not getting any traction since I am down 5% would you advise to hold?TksLarry
Read Answer Asked by Larry on February 28, 2019
Q: What are your thoughts on Vietnamese market in the next five years? Are you aware of any ETFs focusing on that market?

Thanks.

Liping
Read Answer Asked by Liping on February 28, 2019
Q: Hi 5i team,
With reference to your response on Feb 26 to my question on VGRO for TFSA, you stated “The tax efficiency referred to is usually regarding taxes on dividends received. Some Canadian ETFs are not considered as tax-efficient because they may gain international exposure through a US-listed ETF which can cause an extra layer of taxes on dividend. However, we do not see that to be an issue with VGRO, as it holds most securities directly.” I am confused. VGRO does not hold any stocks directly but indirectly through other Vanguard ETFs. Please clarify and its suitability for TFSA. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Willie on February 27, 2019
Q: Hi Peter
the above stock hit bottom sometime in late or mid Dec
It has been on the rise since then

I had some money invested in it, happy to get the dividend but disappointed at the lack of capital appreciation
I am now at break even point
is SLF or the banks a better choice (I could use ZEB eft), goal is dividend plus some growth, thanks

Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on February 27, 2019
Q: My RRSP - I was comparing Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF VOOG to Vanguard S&P 500 ETF VOO.
Warren Buffett is suggesting the index - so VOO, but VOOG Growth has performed better since inception with the same risk of 4 out of 5 - as defined by Vanguard.
VOOG has a higher turnover rate of it's stocks -at 17.6% vs 3% and it still outperformed after taxes on the higher turnover. It has 294 of the 508 stocks that VOO has.
Wondering your thoughts on one over the other. Since it is in an RRSP and I don't need the money for 25 years.

https://personal.vanguard.com/us/funds/vanguard/compare?navigatingFrom=4
Read Answer Asked by Terry on February 27, 2019
Q: I am looking for a balanced source of income on my USD. Is there some US equivalent to the likes of ZMI or XTR that you know of?
Read Answer Asked by Daniel on February 27, 2019
Q: Hi 5i team,
I'm thinking of buying VGRO Vanguard Growth. I like the fact that it is one balanced ETF for global diversification and rebalancing by itself. However, I've read comments that the funds are not optimized for tax efficiency. What does this mean? Is it appropriate to be held inside TFSA? Any better ETFs suggestions? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Willie on February 26, 2019
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