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Investment Q&A

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Q: Good afternoon,

I am looking for exposure to the US market, in my RRSP. According to your previous answers on this type of inquiry, an ETF would be the easiest way to go, since it automatically brings both diversification and exposure.

My time horizon is minimum 10 years and don't mind a medium amount of volatility, as long as the returns are there in the end. My plan is to invest into the chosen ETF each year, so that my exposure to the US market is taken care of.

I have been looking more closely at VGG, VFV and VUN, mostly out of the reputation of Vanguard products. The dividend growth orientation of VGG sure is appealing, but I am not primarly looking for income. Aside from that they all seem pretty similar.

I would like to know your point of view on these ETFs I mentionned and if there are any others that you consider that would fit better in a long term plan.

Thank you very much!
Read Answer Asked by Pierre-Charles on October 13, 2017
Q: Hello 5i,
Could you please comment on the above mentioned companies from a strictly growth perspective. Possibly rank them also, although I am more interested in your view of each.
Thanks for all your help!!
Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on October 12, 2017
Q: I currently own WFC but am thinking of trading it for either of V or BAC. Would you have a preference? Secondly, with earning season coming on, if one is thinking of doing some trading is it best to wait for all the dust to settle to make the trades you were going to make without regard to timing the quarterly report? Any trades I would do would be with a view to holding the stock long term.

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on October 12, 2017
Q: Hi! I need to increase my Consumer Stock Sector and think the USA has some of the best stocks in this area etc., rather than trying to pick one or two to hold; I am looking at Guggenheim RHS EFT which holds 32 large cap stocks, what is your advice on this, good strategy? Thx Kim
Read Answer Asked by Kim on October 11, 2017
Q: Hi,

Sanderson farms has taken quite a dive over the past two weeks, dropping approx 17 dollars. My sources indicate two analyst downgrades in that span. Have the fundamentals changed? Do you still like the company longterm, or would you be inclined to take profits?
Any additional insight would be appreciated
Thank you
Karim
Read Answer Asked by Karim on October 11, 2017
Q: I am 73 and all our investments are in RRIFs.
You have recommended this in the past and I own some shares which are 8% below purchase price.
Earnings are due on 31 October. I like the dividend this company offers.

Do you have any words of wisdom? I am not necessarily wanting to sell, unless it is likely to just keep on drifting lower. One of the reasons I bought this stock was because it seemed to be in a sector all of its own. Which sector would you place it in?
Read Answer Asked by John on October 11, 2017
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