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Q: Hi, just starting to look at the bond market, do not want anything to do with U.S. tax filings. Would like like your three recommendations for Canadian bonds. Do you have a Canadian equivalent for BND? (Low mer and nice yield) also corporate bonds eg.XCB could you touch on risk compared to your three recommendations.
Thanks, happy, healthy New Year
Read Answer Asked by Brad on January 05, 2026
Q: What do you think of covered call options ETF? In which circumstances you would recommend them? And in such a case what are the three you would recommend?

Thank you in advance and best witches for the new coming year....
Read Answer Asked by Gabriel on January 05, 2026
Q: Happy New Year all!

I would appreciate your recommended top 3 ETF’s for investing in the Indian economy. Consider moderate or low risk only, focusing on best expected performance over the next 5 years.

Thanks as always,

Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on January 05, 2026
Q: Do XUSF and ZXLF track the same index in the U.S. ? If a Canadian listed ETF is just owns the US ETF (which actually owns shares), is there a double MER being charged ?
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on January 02, 2026
Q: Please recommend a USA small cap etf
Read Answer Asked by Gerald on January 02, 2026
Q: Hello 5i team,
I have held HBND since Feb 24 and it has been on a steady slow decline (along with the payout) ever since. I think you mentioned that lower interest rates are always better for this ETF. In light of the US lowering there rates in the coming year, will this be good for HBND?

Net assets is currently 212 M according to there website. Do you have any knowledge if this is growing? I am asking this because although the payout is decreasing, it is still pretty good and would not want this ETF to close down like what happened to HYI.

Thank You,
Andrew
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on January 02, 2026
Q: For all of us who are interested in the fee's charged by Hamilton for HDIV and HYLD ETF'S, straight from Hamilton.


Thank you for your interest in Hamilton ETFs.



As of June 30th, 2025, the MER for HDIV is 1.90%, and the MER for HYLD is 1.87%.



Both can be found on our website in each fund’s financial statements. They’re found under the documents tab on their fund page.



The MER includes the cost of 25% modest leverage, and all performance and distributions are net of fees.



Thank you.



Alex Fozard
Head of Inside Sales

Hamilton ETFs
Read Answer Asked by Greg on December 29, 2025
Q: Thanks fo r this mornings reply which was great except one question you did not answer and it is this,
From all of the etf's listed which do you suggest to be in TFSA or RRIF?
Thanks.
Terry
Read Answer Asked by Terry on December 29, 2025
Q: Hi Gang
What are your top 5 etf. At this time
Thanks Mike B
Read Answer Asked by Mike on December 23, 2025
Q: Hi Gang

Thanks for your great service

What are Your top Gold. Copper and Sliver ETFs at this time
Thanks MIke B
Read Answer Asked by Mike on December 22, 2025
Q: Order Fill Limit Order Tips for ETFs. I have been placing limit orders to buy TCSH ETF which is a Canadian money market ETF. I have access to Time & Sales data using TD Advanced Dashboard. It looks like the transaction prices vary between 50.10 and 50.11 with "size" typically 100 to 200. I am not sure if "size" refers to lot size or quantity of shares (maybe you guys know?). I would like to buy 1,800 shares at 50.10. Will I have better success rate if I place multiple limit orders using lower quantities at 50.10 or likely the same result if I just place 1 limit order for 1,800 shares at 50.10? Your thoughts would be appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Ian on December 22, 2025
Q: My portfolio by region is Canada 58%, US 37%, International 5%. It is recommended that I put my international to 25%. What are 5 stocks/ETF's that you would recommend that would increase my international exposure? Industry-wise, I am heavy on financials and energy already, and I prefer a balanced portfolio. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Timothy on December 22, 2025
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