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Q: I would like to start a position in the crypto/blockchain space of approximately 5% in my portfolio. How do you best envision me achieving this goal?
Read Answer Asked by philip on July 10, 2025
Q: What are your thoughts on the prospects of this ETF?
Is it worth holding? What other suggestions might you have?
Read Answer Asked by Catherine on July 10, 2025
Q: I am very concerned with the performance of Berkshire Hathaway since the announcement of Buffett's retirement—it is down 11% in the past two months, while the S&P 500 is up 12% during these two months. Thanks to BRK-B’s performance in the past few years, it is the biggest single holding in my taxable portfolio. I am considering biting the bullet, paying capital gains taxes, and replacing it with the FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF (BUFR). Can you share your thoughts on this?
Read Answer Asked by Paul on July 10, 2025
Q: Please comment on this closed end fund. Is it worth holding for the interest? What are the disadvantages?is there something similar in this category that you’d prefer?
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Catherine on July 10, 2025
Q: Hi, new hear and would like to know the best place to park some money for each account type. Money will be needed between 3 to 12 months. Also if selling in which order would you sell the following ZWK, ZPW, UMAX, ENCC, TD, NA, FC, SLF.
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Terry on July 09, 2025
Q: Hi 5i,
With reference to your response to Les's question July 08 you say :"The criteria is pretty intense if one is looking for 4% dividends and 10% appreciation. There is nothing in this category that would not come with significant equity risks. VIU qualifies on historical numbers, trades in Canada, is international, and has a yield of 5.02% indicated and five year return 10.22%. "

How do you calculate or find these numbers?
My broker shows dividend at 2.39 % (.95 cents)
Does the annualized 5 yr return of 10.22% include dividend or reinvestment of the dividend.?

thx
Read Answer Asked by jim on July 09, 2025
Q: Hi Gang
What are your top 4 tech ETFs

Thanks Mike B
Read Answer Asked by Mike on July 09, 2025
Q: Hi 5i team,

I currently hold a large position in Whitecap Resources (WCP), which pays a consistent monthly dividend. While I enjoy the steady income, the position has grown too large and is throwing my portfolio out of balance. I’m also increasingly concerned about the company-specific risk, especially being concentrated in the Oil & Gas sector.

I’m looking for a safer alternative that still provides monthly income — ideally a dividend-focused ETF with a yield reasonably comparable to Whitecap, but with better diversification and lower volatility.

Are there any dividend ETFs or other options you would recommend for reliable monthly income without being overly tied to one sector?

Thanks in advance for your guidance!
Read Answer Asked by Mark on July 09, 2025
Q: I have been trying to find a high yield bond fund for the last year, and was looking at zhy and xhy, and was shocked when I saw their 10 yr charts.
Can you explain why the dramatic share price decline from about June 2014, until about Sept. 2022.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Greg on July 08, 2025
Q: There was an article in the Globe and Mail today by David Rosenberg about the aging population and he suggested health care related investments such as health care REITS, pharma, devices, and services. What do you think of this idea and can you give me a few recommendations in canada and the US for each of the 4 categories (health reits, pharma, devices, sefrvices)? A mix of ETFS and individual stocks would be great.
Read Answer Asked by Carla on July 08, 2025
Q: Have had XCD for years and done ok. I’m looking to trim/replace on theory consumer spending is not as robust and there are etfs in better sectors going forward. Can you name a few sectors and best etfs that will be better performers going forward.
Read Answer Asked by Craig on July 08, 2025
Q: I'm seeking to buy 3 or four ETFs that would give me stable dividend distributions in the 4% range with the possibility of capital appreciation yearly at about 10%. I also seek global diversification and I would like to pay for my investments in Canadian dollars. I am interested in return on capital not return of capital. Please advise if you have ETF's that you can suggest.
Read Answer Asked by Les on July 08, 2025
Q: I am looking to increase dividend income, while preserving capital. In a US Rif, of the two mentioned, which to own? Jepi seems more stable with a lower Mer but lower yield. Spyi higher Mer but outsized yield.
Both seem to employ complicated strategies to obtain yield; what are the downsides here.
Read Answer Asked by Harry on July 08, 2025
Q: HXS/HXQ These ETFs seem to be lagging their US counterparts lately, any idea why?
Read Answer Asked by Mark on July 08, 2025
Q: Happy Summer day 5i Community :

Over the weekend watched a YouTube video of Tom Lee's interview with Korean news, Tom mentioned "GRNY" his recently inception ETF:Fundstrat Granny Shots US Large Cap ETF which runs a concentrated 35 large cap stocks, and has been out performed "QQQ" & "MAGS" so far this year. Could I have your opinion of this ETF if it is worth to give a try and rick facts associated with it please?

Thanks,
Read Answer Asked by Lin on July 07, 2025
Q: What does Stablecoin to the price of Ethereum? I understand that Stablecoins are pegged to USD. If more transactions happen on the Ethereum network, why would the value of Ethereum increase? I can't see the connection.

If I wanted to dip my foot into Ethereum, should I buy ETFs like ETHA? Any other recommendations?
Read Answer Asked by V on July 07, 2025
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