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Q: A couple of days ago I asked a question about what ETFs you like that focus on industrial, manufacturing in Canada, USA and outside North America. As I noted I am looking for funds that are in Canadian dollars [ hedged or non hedged ]. You responded with ZIN, XLI, EUAD, & EXI. Except for ZIN these are in USD. What do you suggest in Canadian dollars.

Thank you

Paul
Read Answer Asked by paul on February 11, 2026
Q: What ETFs do you like in the industrial, manufacturing space in CAD? Please provide for 1} Canada 2] USA and 3 } outside North America.

Thank you

Paul
Read Answer Asked by paul on February 10, 2026
Q: You scared me this morning in your answer to Benoit . The first line in your answer was .... " These ETFs use an ultra-short option strategy. " ..... I own QDAY and was under the impression that they used a zero day " Call " option strategy on the Nasdaq . I can find nothing on their website indicating they use any kind of " short " strategy never mind " ultra short " .... Please explain ? I am not interested in shorting the Nasdaq . If that is what it is doing it will be sold immediately .....
Read Answer Asked by Garth on February 10, 2026
Q: Conservative investor, given where markets are trading....and Trump. Seeking a 4+% yield with reasonable safety of principle in mind. In a 50/50 fund, what percentage of fixed income would you place in ZLC. Might a better approach be to just raise the total equity allocation instead by adding some US holdings, like ZWH for example? I realize you don't know all my details, just looking for a general comparison. Fantastic service, thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Curtis on February 10, 2026
Q: Sometime ago, there was a question requesting your suggestions about ETF's for a young person just starting to invest in a TFSA. Unfortunately, I couldn't find it.

Wondering about ZWC and XUS (50/50) for my 19 year old grandson's first investments in his TFSA but any other recommendations would be appreciated.
Thanks as always for your assistance. It is appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on February 10, 2026
Q: If you believe that the AI bubble will burst this year how might you position your portfolio to profit? I imagine picking defensive names, not owning companies with direct AI exposure, and owning precious metals is a start. If the bubble burst I would assume this would trigger a broader market selloff so not sure if there is a lot of places to hide. Would you consider any Put option strategies? Are there any other sectors/companies that would actually benefit from the bubble bursting? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Jeremy on February 10, 2026
Q: Re: RESP

I would a conservative GIC or HISA for CASH remaining in an RESP account, last child about to start 2nd 4 year degree, so it will get used up in the next 4 years.

I presently use BMO investorline. Please let me know what options I have for best GIC OR HISA available , I am not against switching out to another institution i.e. wealth simple.
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on February 10, 2026
Q: Retired investor with no new money coming in. I have a larger position in QQQ and a small position in VMO. I would like to sell QQQ and move the funds into VMO. I also hold large positions in VFV and RSP and understand there is some overlap with QQQ. Would you endorse such a move or would it be prudent to split the funds equally between the two?
Read Answer Asked by Samir on February 10, 2026
Q: I currently have full positions in base metal and precious metal stocks. Thank you for your ideas. Finding myself short of rare earth investments. Could I have a couple suggestions please?
Thanks
Steve
Read Answer Asked by Steven on February 09, 2026
Q: What are your favourite Canadian listed Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs ? Is there a good Canadian listed ETF that covers crypto companies (underlying companies can of course be U.S.) ? I do not want to buy on U.S. exchanges.
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on February 09, 2026
Q: I have mostly income holdings with some large growth stocks (GOOG, META, AMGN, MSFT). Having sold UMAX now looking at HHIS or HDIV. HHIS seems to fit the bill of both growth and income. In a mostly value portfolio I would hold 1% or $16,000 of HHIS for income. Is this reasonable with some risk or is adding to HDIV a better choice? HHIS has a total value now of over 1B up from its initial few million. 80 year old income investor with a 5-10 year horizon.
Read Answer Asked by STANLEY on February 06, 2026
Q: Your response to Denise’s inquiry on crypto was very unsettling to me,

I quote a snippet of your answer: ‘if crypto recovers’

Can you please expand on this? What is your outlooks on bitcoin and ether? Do you estimate there is a market probability that we are entering a long winter, or do you see this as portending something worse; a total value destruction?

Please be as sobering as you feel it necessary.

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Karim on February 05, 2026
Q: Hello, I have a small position in ZST . I like to add more bonds for safety and income .
I have been looking at : XSB and XBB and ZAG as they hold Government bonds . Can I assume that by holding one of these to diversify or a combination will do the trick !! ?
Thank you
Carlo
Read Answer Asked by Carlo on February 05, 2026
Q: In my RIFF, cash from income and some sales are put into the BMO HISA or ZJK to accumulate enough for my annual required withdrawals. My ZJK holdings are only touched if I am short when December comes and I enjoy the 6% distribution. I am flat or slightly to the positive at the current ZJK market price. I am wondering if the rising CDN dollar this year and the possibility of settling CUSMA will eat into the yield on ZJK to the point that the BMO HISA (1.95%) might be the better option this year. What would you do and where would you store the cash needed for annual withdrawals? Thank you for your great service.
Read Answer Asked by Earl on February 05, 2026
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