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Q: NXF is a covered call EFT. Do you have a recommendation for an energy sector ETF that does not sell covered calls? Within my RRSP, I would like to own two ETF’s, the energy sector, to hold my energy related investments. Is there a rule of thumb to guide the percentage one should put into each (ie: 25% in a covered call ETF; 75% in an ETF which does not sell covered calls)?

Thanks for your help.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on February 04, 2026
Q: What would be your top pick for the best ETF's in the following categories:
AI
Robitics
Consumer Staples (US)
Consumer Staples (Canada)
Software (after the sector bottoms)
Read Answer Asked by Larry M. on February 04, 2026
Q: Over the past 3 years, I have converted my portfolio to ETFs. I currently hold ZWU and UMAX at 10% of the portfolio. I plan on adding 5% HUTL to have some exposure to International Utilities. Your comments please?
Read Answer Asked by William on February 04, 2026
Q: I want to enter into small position in an India etf . I have 2 suggestions of FIH .U.CA and ZID from BMO . Which would you feel most comfortable with ?
Cheers, Doug
Read Answer Asked by Doug on February 04, 2026
Q: Dear 5i
I`m interested in investing in the copper and uranium theme via ETFs .
What ETF would you recommend for CDN and US . Would your recommendations differ for different accounts such as unregistered . RRSP or TFSA .
Thanks
Bill C
Read Answer Asked by Bill on February 04, 2026
Q: Hi 5i, I have a family member who has retired and is interested in buying a growth portfolio of ETFs that is US currency based. They have bought an annuity that will support their lifestyle for 10yrs. If you were building this portfolio what ETFs would you chose and what percentages would you allocate to them?
Read Answer Asked by Mark on February 03, 2026
Q: I have U.S. dollars to invest and am looking for an ex- North America fund like VIU which you often suggest. How about VXUS? Can you suggest a better option? It has a 3% divided yield and an mer of .05%?

Thank you during these times of tumult.
Read Answer Asked by Debrah on February 03, 2026
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

The last question on the ETF DATA was last August. Please share your updated opinion of this ETF, and I hate to admit it, but the proceeds of the sale of some CSU will be used to purchase DATA, unless you have misgivings about DATA in general.

As always, thanks for your insight.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on February 03, 2026
Q: I asked about these 3 ETF's in May of 2025. As I noted, I purchased these with a view to moving away from equities. I am retired and interested in dividend income. Has much changed since your answer in May 25 ? Would you continue to hold through 2026 and just take the healthy dividends ? Or is more capital depreciation likely in 2026? If you could only keep 2, which would they be?
Read Answer Asked by Randy on February 02, 2026