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• iShares Global Healthcare ETF (IXJ $100.36)
  • $100.36 P/E (TTM): 26.69X Cap: $4.69B
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• State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV $157.71)
  • $157.71 P/E (TTM): 23.97X Cap: $41.76B
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Q: Hello team, could you please give me your thoughts on XLV and IXJ.

Interested in how they compare and if you prefer one over the other. A good entry price would also be appreciated.

Thanks as always for your advice.
Paula

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Read Answer Asked by Paula on October 24, 2025

• iShares Global Healthcare ETF (IXJ $100.36)
  • $100.36 P/E (TTM): 26.69X Cap: $4.69B
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Q: Hi,Please recommend global healthcare etfs(ex North America) that you like.
Thank you

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Read Answer Asked by John on September 05, 2025

• iShares Global Healthcare ETF (IXJ $100.36)
  • $100.36 P/E (TTM): 26.69X Cap: $4.69B
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• State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV $157.71)
  • $157.71 P/E (TTM): 23.97X Cap: $41.76B
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• Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT $291.20)
  • $291.20 P/E (TTM): 24.28X Cap: $17.55B
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Q: Hello, can you please provide your opinion of IXJ and whether you think it is a buy at its current price.

Also, if there is a different US healthcare ETF that you think is better please provide advise why and what you think a good entry price is.

Thanks as always for the advice.
Paula

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Read Answer Asked by Paula on February 07, 2025

• iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETF (XGD $57.70)
  • $57.70 P/E (TTM): 8.01X Cap: $4.56B
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• iShares S&P/TSX Capped Financials Index ETF (XFN $78.62)
  • $78.62 P/E (TTM): 14.4X Cap: $2.01B
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• iShares S&P Global Consumer Discretionary Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XCD $59.70)
  • $59.70 P/E (TTM): 33.49X Cap: $56M
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• BMO Equal Weight Utilities Index ETF (ZUT $26.22)
  • $26.22 P/E (TTM): 17.83X Cap: $827M
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• BMO Equal Weight Industrials Index ETF (ZIN $54.00)
  • $54.00 P/E (TTM): 18.53X Cap: $50M
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• iShares S&P/TSX Capped Consumer Staples Index ETF (XST $66.20)
  • $66.20 P/E (TTM): 14.12X Cap: $375M
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• iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF (XEG $22.01)
  • $22.01 P/E (TTM): 12.5X Cap: $1.60B
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• iShares S&P/TSX Capped Information Technology Index ETF (XIT $64.20)
  • $64.20 P/E (TTM): 57.34X Cap: $654M
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• iShares S&P/TSX Capped REIT Index ETF (XRE $16.36)
  • $16.36 P/E (TTM): 12.81X Cap: $1.11B
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• Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund ETF (VNQ $92.25)
  • $92.25 P/E (TTM): 32.25X Cap: $34.41B
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• iShares Global Healthcare ETF (IXJ $100.36)
  • $100.36 P/E (TTM): 26.69X Cap: $4.69B
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• iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB $174.98)
  • $174.98 P/E (TTM): 20.63X Cap: $8.66B
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• State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK $141.13)
  • $141.13 P/E (TTM): 39.24X Cap: $89.88B
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• State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY $117.99)
  • $117.99 P/E (TTM): 34.95X Cap: $23.25B
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• State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU $43.35)
  • $43.35 P/E (TTM): 23.28X Cap: $22.24B
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• Vanguard Industrials ETF (VIS $335.64)
  • $335.64 P/E (TTM): 23.91X Cap: $6.65B
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• Vanguard Communication Services ETF (VOX $190.84)
  • $190.84 P/E (TTM): 16.53X Cap: $6B
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• iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF (IYZ $37.93)
  • $37.93 P/E (TTM): 14.24X Cap: $754M
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• Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH $133.03)
  • $133.03 P/E (TTM): 16.41X Cap: $13.60B
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• iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF (KXI $71.88)
  • $71.88 P/E (TTM): 27.81X Cap: $1B
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• iShares Global Energy ETF (IXC $48.91)
  • $48.91 P/E (TTM): 18.27X Cap: $2.22B
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Q: Can you share your top picks for Canadian and US ETF's that would cover the relevant sectors (e.g. tech, industrials etc.)? Please take as many credits to answer this as required.

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Read Answer Asked by Patricia on November 11, 2024

• iShares Global Healthcare Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHC $72.06)
  • $72.06 P/E (TTM): 26.69X Cap: $574M
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• iShares Global Healthcare ETF (IXJ $100.36)
  • $100.36 P/E (TTM): 26.69X Cap: $4.69B
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Q: Which would YOU add if choosing? Any other to consider? My current health sector holdings are WELL, IBB, IHI. Past forays into healthcare have been disasters, e.g. ltc reits, medical cannabis and GUD. So quite cautious.

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Read Answer Asked by William Ross on October 01, 2024

• Abbott Laboratories (ABT $110.83)
  • $110.83 P/E (TTM): 13.69X Cap: $192.71B
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• Danaher Corporation (DHR $216.61)
  • $216.61 P/E (TTM): 44.39X Cap: $153B
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• Eli Lilly and Company (LLY $1,058.18)
  • $1,058.18 P/E (TTM): 49.94X Cap: $1T
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• Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (TMO $542.83)
  • $542.83 P/E (TTM): 31.33X Cap: $203.94B
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• Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO $47.64)
  • $47.64 P/E (TTM): 12.31X Cap: $363.68B
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• iShares Global Healthcare ETF (IXJ $100.36)
  • $100.36 P/E (TTM): 26.69X Cap: $4.69B
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• State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV $157.71)
  • $157.71 P/E (TTM): 23.97X Cap: $41.76B
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• WELL Health Technologies Corp. (WELL $4.05)
  • $4.05 Cap: $1.02B
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• iShares U.S. Healthcare ETF (IYH $65.86)
  • $65.86 P/E (TTM): 23.71X Cap: $3.53B
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Q: Can you account for the recent drop in TMO and possibly also for its quick recovery.

Portfolio analytics call for more in my healthcare sector. Do you prefer ETFs or individual companies here?

Please recommend a few of your favourite quality long-term holds for both (more American than Canadian, but both if possible).

Thanks as always.

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Read Answer Asked by Kevin on May 06, 2024

• Intuitive Surgical Inc. (ISRG $488.15)
  • $488.15 P/E (TTM): 62.92X Cap: $173.35B
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• Abbott Laboratories (ABT $110.83)
  • $110.83 P/E (TTM): 13.69X Cap: $192.71B
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• Danaher Corporation (DHR $216.61)
  • $216.61 P/E (TTM): 44.39X Cap: $153B
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• Eli Lilly and Company (LLY $1,058.18)
  • $1,058.18 P/E (TTM): 49.94X Cap: $1T
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• UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (DE) (UNH $276.65)
  • $276.65 P/E (TTM): 14.01X Cap: $250.60B
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• Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO $47.64)
  • $47.64 P/E (TTM): 12.31X Cap: $363.68B
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• iShares Global Healthcare ETF (IXJ $100.36)
  • $100.36 P/E (TTM): 26.69X Cap: $4.69B
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• Align Technology Inc. (ALGN $187.60)
  • $187.60 P/E (TTM): 33.97X Cap: $13.46B
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• State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV $157.71)
  • $157.71 P/E (TTM): 23.97X Cap: $41.76B
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• iShares U.S. Healthcare ETF (IYH $65.86)
  • $65.86 P/E (TTM): 23.71X Cap: $3.53B
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Q: Please recommend a few health care investments.

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Read Answer Asked by Susan on April 19, 2024

• iShares S&P Global Consumer Discretionary Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XCD $59.70)
  • $59.70 P/E (TTM): 33.49X Cap: $56M
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• BMO Equal Weight Utilities Index ETF (ZUT $26.22)
  • $26.22 P/E (TTM): 17.83X Cap: $827M
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• BMO Equal Weight Oil & Gas Index ETF (ZEO $88.52)
  • $88.52 P/E (TTM): 14.17X Cap: $250M
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• iShares Global Healthcare Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHC $72.06)
  • $72.06 P/E (TTM): 26.69X Cap: $574M
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• iShares S&P/TSX Capped REIT Index ETF (XRE $16.36)
  • $16.36 P/E (TTM): 12.81X Cap: $1.11B
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• iShares S&P/TSX Capped Utilities Index ETF (XUT $33.02)
  • $33.02 P/E (TTM): 17.36X Cap: $336M
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• Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund ETF (VNQ $92.25)
  • $92.25 P/E (TTM): 32.25X Cap: $34.41B
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• iShares Global Healthcare ETF (IXJ $100.36)
  • $100.36 P/E (TTM): 26.69X Cap: $4.69B
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• State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF $54.26)
  • $54.26 P/E (TTM): 16.77X Cap: $56.13B
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• State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB $51.51)
  • $51.51 P/E (TTM): 26.04X Cap: $6.39B
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• Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT $739.54)
  • $739.54 P/E (TTM): 37.87X Cap: $111.53B
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• State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI $173.18)
  • $173.18 P/E (TTM): 26.42X Cap: $29.29B
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• TD Global Technology Leaders Index ETF (TEC $50.70)
  • $50.70 P/E (TTM): 31.1X Cap: $3.29B
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• iShares Global Comm Services ETF (IXP $121.54)
  • $121.54 P/E (TTM): 17.2X Cap: $710M
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Q: Could you pls provide ETFs for dividend and capital growth over the next 12 months for each of:
Communications Services, Consumer Discretionary, Consumer Staples, Energy, Financial, Health Care, Industrials, Information Technology, Materials, Real Estate, and Utilities?

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Read Answer Asked by Ron on June 19, 2023

• Abbott Laboratories (ABT $110.83)
  • $110.83 P/E (TTM): 13.69X Cap: $192.71B
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• CVS Health Corporation (CVS $78.35)
  • $78.35 P/E (TTM): 200.87X Cap: $99.46B
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• Johnson & Johnson (JNJ $239.99)
  • $239.99 P/E (TTM): 22.95X Cap: $578.20B
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• Eli Lilly and Company (LLY $1,058.18)
  • $1,058.18 P/E (TTM): 49.94X Cap: $1T
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• Pfizer Inc. (PFE $27.22)
  • $27.22 P/E (TTM): 15.4X Cap: $154.76B
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• UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (DE) (UNH $276.65)
  • $276.65 P/E (TTM): 14.01X Cap: $250.60B
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• iShares Global Healthcare ETF (IXJ $100.36)
  • $100.36 P/E (TTM): 26.69X Cap: $4.69B
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• State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV $157.71)
  • $157.71 P/E (TTM): 23.97X Cap: $41.76B
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Q: I hold JNJ, PFE and CVS in the health care sector. Are JNJ and PFE sufficiently different to warrant holding both? Would you recommend an alternative (and for which one)?

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Read Answer Asked by Benjamin on May 01, 2023

• iShares Global Healthcare ETF (IXJ $100.36)
  • $100.36 P/E (TTM): 26.69X Cap: $4.69B
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• State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV $157.71)
  • $157.71 P/E (TTM): 23.97X Cap: $41.76B
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• Evolve Global Healthcare Enhanced Yield Fund (LIFE $19.46)
  • $19.46 P/E (TTM): 15.55X Cap: $272M
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Q: I know that you have suggested the US for healthcare sector exposure given the somewhat limited opportunities in Canada. I struggle a bit with the single company risks in the sector given the possible reversals in fortune with political policy decisions, failures with trials and products in the pipeline, lawsuits etc. etc. Can you suggest two or three ETFs that cover the the entire Healthcare universe (devices, pharmaceuticals, biotech, health insurance carriers and/or whatever else makes up the sector) reasonably well. Thank you!

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Read Answer Asked by Stephen R. on March 09, 2023

• Amgen Inc. (AMGN $384.32)
  • $384.32 P/E (TTM): 28.4X Cap: $206.94B
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• AbbVie Inc. (ABBV $223.43)
  • $223.43 P/E (TTM): 167.19X Cap: $394.88B
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• Eli Lilly and Company (LLY $1,058.18)
  • $1,058.18 P/E (TTM): 49.94X Cap: $1T
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• Pfizer Inc. (PFE $27.22)
  • $27.22 P/E (TTM): 15.4X Cap: $154.76B
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• iShares Global Healthcare ETF (IXJ $100.36)
  • $100.36 P/E (TTM): 26.69X Cap: $4.69B
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• State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV $157.71)
  • $157.71 P/E (TTM): 23.97X Cap: $41.76B
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Q: Hi Peter,
I don't have any positions in the Health Care sector. Please provide a few suggestions, either stocks and/or ETFs, for both Canada and USA. I would like the Buy and Hold for say 5 years or more strategy.
Many thanks,
Roger

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Read Answer Asked by Roger on December 19, 2022

• iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF (XBB $28.26)
  • $28.26 Cap: $9.45B
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• iShares Diversified Monthly Income ETF (XTR $11.95)
  • $11.95 P/E (TTM): 17.93X Cap: $366M
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• iShares Global Healthcare Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHC $72.06)
  • $72.06 P/E (TTM): 26.69X Cap: $574M
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• iShares MSCI World Index ETF (XWD $111.58)
  • $111.58 P/E (TTM): 24.33X Cap: $1.50B
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• iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU $47.65)
  • $47.65 P/E (TTM): 18.52X Cap: $21.36B
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• iShares Global Healthcare ETF (IXJ $100.36)
  • $100.36 P/E (TTM): 26.69X Cap: $4.69B
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• State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY $690.62)
  • $690.62 P/E (TTM): 26.17X Cap: $707.87B
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• INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ $609.65)
  • $609.65 P/E (TTM): 30.22X Cap: $403.83B
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• Vanguard Conservative ETF Portfolio (VCNS $31.94)
  • $31.94 P/E (TTM): 10.42X Cap: $784M
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• Vanguard Balanced ETF Portfolio (VBAL $37.61)
  • $37.61 P/E (TTM): 1.9X Cap: $4.69B
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• Vanguard Growth ETF Portfolio (VGRO $44.01)
  • $44.01 P/E (TTM): 18.21X Cap: $8.90B
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• iShares Core Balanced ETF Portfolio (XBAL $34.09)
  • $34.09 P/E (TTM): 14.56X Cap: $2.79B
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• iShares Core Growth ETF Portfolio (XGRO $35.80)
  • $35.80 P/E (TTM): 11.85X Cap: $4.26B
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• iShares S&P 100 Fund (OEF $341.61)
  • $341.61 P/E (TTM): 26.23X Cap: $29.25B
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• iShares Global Comm Services ETF (IXP $121.54)
  • $121.54 P/E (TTM): 17.2X Cap: $710M
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• iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF (IXUS $90.93)
  • $90.93 P/E (TTM): 15.72X Cap: $55.61B
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• Vanguard Retirement Income ETF Portfolio (VRIF $26.82)
  • $26.82 P/E (TTM): 9.87X Cap: $321M
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• iShares MSCI World ETF (URTH $190.24)
  • $190.24 P/E (TTM): 24.05X Cap: $6.94B
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Q: I am looking to finally replace the following mutual funds held in a self admin RSP account, to equivalent ETFs.
FID269 - Fid Monthly Inc;
FID5973 - Fid Global Innovation;
FID207 - Fid Global Concentrated Equity;
RBC460 - Sel Bal Ptf
TDB2760 - Td Retirement Balance
TDB652 - Td Global Entertainment & communication
TDB976 - Td Health Science
TDB2580 Td Tactical Monthly Inc
My goal is to replace these mutual funds with long term, high yielding where possible, low MER, CDN or US $ equivalent ETFs. Please provide 2 or 3 suggestions for each. Please deduct as many credit s as need.
Thank you for all the invaluable investment help you provide.

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Read Answer Asked by Mark on October 15, 2021

• iShares Global Healthcare ETF (IXJ $100.36)
  • $100.36 P/E (TTM): 26.69X Cap: $4.69B
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• ARK Genomic Revolution ETF (ARKG $28.79)
  • $28.79 P/E (TTM): 41.03X Cap: $1.10B
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• VANECK ETF TR (BBH $199.35)
  • $199.35 P/E (TTM): 20.86X Cap: $396M
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Q: Hi group what the best performing health care ETF. Does ARKG fit the bill to purchase at this time. Theory is that the virus is mutating and will delay the economic recovery - your thoughts and recommendations please

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Read Answer Asked by Terence on January 27, 2021

• iShares Global Healthcare ETF (IXJ $100.36)
  • $100.36 P/E (TTM): 26.69X Cap: $4.69B
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Q: If you wanted exposure to the healthcare sector, all caps and all facets, which ETFs would you consider?

Would you choose US based primarily or global?

Thanks, Mike

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Read Answer Asked by Mike on November 10, 2020

• iShares Global Healthcare Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHC $72.06)
  • $72.06 P/E (TTM): 26.69X Cap: $574M
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• iShares Global Healthcare ETF (IXJ $100.36)
  • $100.36 P/E (TTM): 26.69X Cap: $4.69B
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• Novartis AG (NVS $156.42)
  • $156.42 P/E (TTM): 26.23X Cap: $298.47B
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Q: I own nvs and thinking of swapping it with an health global ETF. Is there one on the US side similar to the global can hedged XHC?
appreciate your opinion
thanks a lot
margit

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Read Answer Asked by margit on July 30, 2020

• Illumina Inc. (ILMN $119.72)
  • $119.72 P/E (TTM): 30.79X Cap: $18.29B
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• Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. (REGN $785.51)
  • $785.51 P/E (TTM): 18.33X Cap: $83.04B
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• AbbVie Inc. (ABBV $223.43)
  • $223.43 P/E (TTM): 167.19X Cap: $394.88B
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• iShares Global Healthcare ETF (IXJ $100.36)
  • $100.36 P/E (TTM): 26.69X Cap: $4.69B
  • View IXJ Profile
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• State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV $157.71)
  • $157.71 P/E (TTM): 23.97X Cap: $41.76B
  • View XLV Profile
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• iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB $174.98)
  • $174.98 P/E (TTM): 20.63X Cap: $8.66B
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• iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF (IHI $58.36)
  • $58.36 P/E (TTM): 30.04X Cap: $3.61B
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• Guardant Health Inc. (GH $101.85)
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Q: I have very little healthcare in my portfolio and also need to diversify geographically. There are so many opinions on what types of healthcare to invest in (drugs, medical devices (knees, hips), insurance, pharmacies, etc.) that I am struggling to jump in. What would be your top three healthcare related choices (outside Canada) to invest in for the long term.

Thank you for the great service you provide

Sean

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Read Answer Asked by Sean on July 06, 2020

• iShares Global Healthcare ETF (IXJ $100.36)
  • $100.36 P/E (TTM): 26.69X Cap: $4.69B
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• iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB $174.98)
  • $174.98 P/E (TTM): 20.63X Cap: $8.66B
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Q: Hi 5i team:

I have about just one per cent each IBB and IXJ, and they have been holding up well . Since I have a little bit cash I wonder to add to each one . Your thoughts please.

thank you.

L

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Read Answer Asked by LOUISA on April 21, 2020

• Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST $1,001.16)
  • $1,001.16 P/E (TTM): 71.02X Cap: $444.38B
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• Gilead Sciences Inc. (GILD $152.50)
  • $152.50 P/E (TTM): 23.12X Cap: $189.20B
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• Alphabet Inc. (GOOG $323.10)
  • $323.10 P/E (TTM): 32.71X Cap: $3.90T
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• Microsoft Corporation (MSFT $401.14)
  • $401.14 P/E (TTM): 28.0X Cap: $2.97T
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• Netflix Inc. (NFLX $82.20)
  • $82.20 P/E (TTM): 4.02X Cap: $347.06B
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• NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA $185.41)
  • $185.41 P/E (TTM): 42.65X Cap: $4.50T
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• Salesforce Inc. (CRM $191.35)
  • $191.35 P/E (TTM): 25.36X Cap: $179.29B
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• Procter & Gamble Company (The) (PG $159.17)
  • $159.17 P/E (TTM): 23.15X Cap: $369.91B
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• Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ $46.31)
  • $46.31 P/E (TTM): 10.06X Cap: $198.59B
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• Walmart Inc. (WMT $131.18)
  • $131.18 Cap: $1.04T
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• Atlassian Corporation (TEAM $94.72)
  • $94.72 Cap: $24.93B
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• iShares Global Healthcare ETF (IXJ $100.36)
  • $100.36 P/E (TTM): 26.69X Cap: $4.69B
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• Vanguard Communication Services ETF (VOX $190.84)
  • $190.84 P/E (TTM): 16.53X Cap: $6B
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• iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF (KXI $71.88)
  • $71.88 P/E (TTM): 27.81X Cap: $1B
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• Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC $239.32)
  • $239.32 P/E (TTM): 23.33X Cap: $7.63B
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• iShares Global Comm Services ETF (IXP $121.54)
  • $121.54 P/E (TTM): 17.2X Cap: $710M
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Q: I just tried Portfolio Analytics and have concluded my portfolio needs some work. I need to increase US and international exposure and I need more weighting in Communication Services, Consumer Defense, Healthcare and Technology. Please recommend US/International stocks for me to consider in these categories for a five year hold. Thank you.

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Read Answer Asked by MATHEW on April 21, 2020

• iShares Global Healthcare Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHC $72.06)
  • $72.06 P/E (TTM): 26.69X Cap: $574M
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• iShares S&P Global Industrials Index ETF(CAD-Hedged) (XGI $68.93)
  • $68.93 P/E (TTM): 11.5X Cap: $155M
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• iShares Global Healthcare ETF (IXJ $100.36)
  • $100.36 P/E (TTM): 26.69X Cap: $4.69B
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• iShares MSCI Europe Financial Sector Index Fund (EUFN $38.21)
  • $38.21 P/E (TTM): 39.57X Cap: $4.87B
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• iShares Global Financials ETF (IXG $123.49)
  • $123.49 P/E (TTM): 18.78X Cap: $673M
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• iShares Global Industrials ETF (EXI $194.43)
  • $194.43 P/E (TTM): 11.5X Cap: $1.13B
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Q: Hi There

I'm needing to add some international exposure (outside NA) to my portfolio and am also under weighted on Financials, Healthcare and Industrials. I'm 38 so growth is the focus in portfolio. Can you recommend 5 top options to fit this mix - ETFs or individual stocks. Some will live in RRSP, some unregistered if that makes a difference in suggestions.

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Read Answer Asked by Ryan on January 22, 2020

• iShares Global Healthcare ETF (IXJ $100.36)
  • $100.36 P/E (TTM): 26.69X Cap: $4.69B
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• State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV $157.71)
  • $157.71 P/E (TTM): 23.97X Cap: $41.76B
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• iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF (IHI $58.36)
  • $58.36 P/E (TTM): 30.04X Cap: $3.61B
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Q: Hi 5i team,

Given the volatile market and demographic, what will be the suggested % for healthcare sector? Currently I don't have much in healthcare and I want to add healthcare etf to my TFSA account, what's the differences between XLV , IHI and IXJ? In terms of valuation and growth, which one will be best to buy now for TFSA? Thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by Willie on November 04, 2019