Q: For TSX exposure do you prefer XIC or XIU (or something else?) and why? Thanks.
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- Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)
- Mastercard Incorporated (MA)
- Visa Inc. (V)
- Constellation Software Inc. (CSU)
- Descartes Systems Group Inc. (The) (DSG)
- iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU)
- Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV)
- Brookfield Corporation Class A Limited Voting Shares (BN)
Q: Hello 5i team, I am a young professional early in my career. I am looking for your top 5 stocks for 20+ year hold. No preference on risk or industry.
thank you
thank you
- Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
- Constellation Software Inc. (CSU)
- WSP Global Inc. (WSP)
- BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP)
- iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU)
Q: Hello,
New to investing and I have about 20K to invest to start...wondering how you would recommend to best distribute that? Looking for long term investments. Ok with some risk.
New to investing and I have about 20K to invest to start...wondering how you would recommend to best distribute that? Looking for long term investments. Ok with some risk.
Q: When analyzing Total return performance of XIU over the long term. What % is due to price appreciation and what % is due to dividends?
- iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU)
- TD U.S. Equity Index ETF (TPU)
- TD Canadian Equity Index ETF (TTP)
- Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV)
Q: Everyone, I would like to buy one Canadian ETF and one US ETF for a long term hold, risk medium. TPU and TTP look interesting but this is an area I have very little knowledge on. Clayton
- Shopify Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (SHOP)
- goeasy Ltd. (GSY)
- iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU)
- Propel Holdings Inc. (PRL)
- Lumine Group Inc. (LMN)
Q: Finally investing into an RESP.
These are some of my choices I have come up with.
Decent plan?
These are some of my choices I have come up with.
Decent plan?
- Enbridge Inc. (ENB)
- Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ)
- CGI Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (GIB.A)
- Celestica Inc. (CLS)
- TMX Group Limited (X)
- Toromont Industries Ltd. (TIH)
- iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XQQ)
- iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU)
- Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV)
- Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VGG)
- Hydro One Limited (H)
- TerraVest Industries Inc. (TVK)
- Hammond Power Solutions Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (HPS.A)
- Canoe EIT Income Fund (EIT.UN)
- Boyd Group Services Inc. (BYD)
- Propel Holdings Inc. (PRL)
- Brookfield Corporation Class A Limited Voting Shares (BN)
Q: Hello Peter and Team. I am about to open a new TFSA account with almost 100K. Time frame of 5-8 years. Could you please recommend 4-6 growth/income stocks with 1or 2 ETF’s?
I was thinking BN, VFV, EIT.UN, TVK. Any other recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks for the amazing service. Brian
I was thinking BN, VFV, EIT.UN, TVK. Any other recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks for the amazing service. Brian
- BMO International Dividend ETF (ZDI)
- BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP)
- iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU)
- Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV)
- Vanguard Balanced ETF Portfolio (VBAL)
- Vanguard Growth ETF Portfolio (VGRO)
- BMO Money Market Fund (ZMMK)
Q: Hi 5i
I'd like to add to a small TFSA investment, which today is 100% in VGRO.ca.
I will add funds so that 25% will be in VGRO.ca and the other 75% would be spilt between 2 to 3 of these: ZMMK, VFV, ZSP, ZDI, XIU. Timeline is 2 to 3 years and thinking to be more conservative because already have VGRO for growth.
What would be your ranking highest to lowest. Are there other ETF's that I should consider?
Thanks!
I'd like to add to a small TFSA investment, which today is 100% in VGRO.ca.
I will add funds so that 25% will be in VGRO.ca and the other 75% would be spilt between 2 to 3 of these: ZMMK, VFV, ZSP, ZDI, XIU. Timeline is 2 to 3 years and thinking to be more conservative because already have VGRO for growth.
What would be your ranking highest to lowest. Are there other ETF's that I should consider?
Thanks!
Q: which index fund do you feel has the better chance to outperform over the next 1, 3, 5 years? Normally i would side with SPY but considering current valuations i'm wondering if XIU might be the better medium term performer
Q: Tough question for you guys. Can you give some stocks on either Canadian and/or US exchanges that are reasonable TotalReturn proxies for XIU over a 1, 3, 5, 10 and 15 years or more time horizon.
Q: Hi,
What do you recommend between XIC and XIU for a typical investor?
Thanks,
Robert
What do you recommend between XIC and XIU for a typical investor?
Thanks,
Robert
Q: Which of XIC or XIU would you recommend buying, and at what price pls?
Q: Hello, My wife has recently retired. She has opened a LIRA account with her pension proceeds. We are leaning towards these two ETFs for a long term hold 10 + years. Can we get your thoughts and any recommendations.
Thanks
Thanks
- iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU)
- Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (VIU)
- Vanguard Conservative ETF Portfolio (VCNS)
- Vanguard Balanced ETF Portfolio (VBAL)
Q: I am helping my in-laws take ownership of their investments. Presently, they have the majority of their funds managed by banks/'financial advisors' in high fee mutual funds. What is your opinion of the following funds and can you offer equivalent low-cost ETF solutions? RBF209, RBF269, RBF272, Invesco Global Select Equity Series P
- Enbridge Inc. (ENB)
- Intact Financial Corporation (IFC)
- Fortis Inc. (FTS)
- Restaurant Brands International Inc. (QSR)
- TMX Group Limited (X)
- Toromont Industries Ltd. (TIH)
- North West Company Inc. (The) (NWC)
- Thomson Reuters Corporation (TRI)
- Premium Brands Holdings Corporation (PBH)
- iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU)
- Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. Class A Limited Voting Shares (BAM)
Q: I recently transferred my employer TFSA account to my trading account, so I now manage my entire TFSA. I have many solid growth names, and have XIU and BNS as a dividend/diversification play.
I am looking for a solid set it and forget it Dividend play to DRIP, and have some share price appreciation for long term.
Would BAM or FTS be your top pick for this type of thing? Can you provide say 7 or 8 of your top picks for dividend growth, business development runway, and a higher dividend? I had considered growing XIU significantly to drip more, since its diversification almost guarantees the set it and forget side of things.
Thanks for all your recent help! I'm definitely ripping through some credits this month. ;)
I am looking for a solid set it and forget it Dividend play to DRIP, and have some share price appreciation for long term.
Would BAM or FTS be your top pick for this type of thing? Can you provide say 7 or 8 of your top picks for dividend growth, business development runway, and a higher dividend? I had considered growing XIU significantly to drip more, since its diversification almost guarantees the set it and forget side of things.
Thanks for all your recent help! I'm definitely ripping through some credits this month. ;)
Q: What are the 5 oldest mutual funds and 5 oldest ETF in Canada along with performance figures.
Thanks
Reg
Thanks
Reg
- iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF (XEF)
- iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU)
- iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV)
Q: I have cash to invest, mostly into ETFs and as a value investor the P/E of the S&P 500 is a stumbling block for me: 23% for IVV vs about 15% for XIU - so about 50% more. XEF has a P/E of 14.31%. The rule of 20 says P/E + inflation should be 20 or less. A hard question, but do I overlook the P/E of the S&P 500 and invest now with a long term hold or do I wait?
Thanks for your comments!
Thanks for your comments!
- iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO)
- iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XQQ)
- iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU)
- Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV)
- Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VGG)
Q: As grandparents, we are interested in making a long-term investment for our two grandchildren that will be held for the next 20 years. Could you please recommend the most suitable type of investment account to avoid personal investment and tax implications? Additionally, we would appreciate your suggestions for a few ETFs to consider for this extended investment period. Thank you.
- iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO)
- iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XQQ)
- iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU)
- Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV)
- Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VGG)
Q: Adding to a TFSA for a 20 year window.
Please advise 5 ETFs to buy and hold for the duration.
Please advise 5 ETFs to buy and hold for the duration.
- iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC)
- iShares S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETF (XEI)
- iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU)
Q: Can you please tell me how the 10-year total return of XEI compares with XIU and XIC? Do you know methodology used for selecting holdings in the S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend index? Where can I find a complete list of the holdings in XEI?
Thank you!!
Thank you!!