Q: What are the pros and cons for a Canadian to put money in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Portfolio (VFV.TO) vs. a Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Portfolio (VOO)?
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Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO $629.53)
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State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY $684.48)
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Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP $203.14)
Q: Hello Team,
What would your favourite etfs for this security be, both market weighted and equal weighted?
Thank You,
Barry
What would your favourite etfs for this security be, both market weighted and equal weighted?
Thank You,
Barry
Q: What is the main difference between SPY and VOO?
What are your top 3 ETFs for buy and long term hold (10+ year) today?
What are your top 3 ETFs for buy and long term hold (10+ year) today?
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Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO $629.53)
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INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ $603.47)
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Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG $461.22)
Q: What do you think of Blackrock’s new Long-Term US Equity ETF (BELT)? It is actively managed so a higher fee but maybe a nice way to diversify the growth portion of one’s portfolio? Or would you recommend sticking with VOO and QQQ? I notice you have also recommended VUG lately. Thanks!
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Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO $629.53)
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Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG $461.22)
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State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF (SPYG $103.87)
Q: Looking at ETF SPYG for my $US Acct. Holdings are sub-set (about 228) of S&P 500 said to have better growth. MER=0.04%.
Appears similar to VOO, VUG, MER also similar. Looking for growth, not income. For 3-5 year hold, Please comment on SPYG and compare to the two Vanguard ETFs.
Thank you,
IslandJohn
Appears similar to VOO, VUG, MER also similar. Looking for growth, not income. For 3-5 year hold, Please comment on SPYG and compare to the two Vanguard ETFs.
Thank you,
IslandJohn
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Global X S&P 500 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXS $97.06)
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iShares Core S&P 500 Index ETF (XUS $58.05)
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Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO $629.53)
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State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY $684.48)
Q: Crystal ball question: Would you buy XUS now or wait a little? Any other ETF or stocks you would suggest for US exposure in RIF? Much Thanks for your comments.
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iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Corporate Bond Index ETF (CBO $18.67)
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iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF (XBB $28.55)
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iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC $53.70)
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iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHY $16.73)
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Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (VIU $47.33)
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Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO $629.53)
Q: Hoping you could suggest an ETF portfolio for an RRSP account with a minimum 12 years until withdrawals are made. The account is starting from scratch.
Thanks
Thanks
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Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV $166.88)
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Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO $629.53)
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State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY $684.48)
Q: VFV vs. VOO:
I understand VFV ETF contains VOO ETF, correct? What would you recommend, buy VFV in CDN $ account, or convert CDN$ cash in US$ cash using Norbit gambit and buy VOO in US account with US$? Any other recommendation for ETF to invest in US S&P500?
I understand VFV ETF contains VOO ETF, correct? What would you recommend, buy VFV in CDN $ account, or convert CDN$ cash in US$ cash using Norbit gambit and buy VOO in US account with US$? Any other recommendation for ETF to invest in US S&P500?
Q: Do you have a preference between these two etf’s or is there another name you would recommend? Will become a 5percent holding in a non registered account. Thanks for your input.. Lesley
Q: VUG seems to have out performed VOO over the years. Is there an argument for VOO over VUG if one just wanted to own just one ETF.
Q: Hello - for my RIF- I have done well with VOO over the last year or so and am wondering if this is a good time to move to a different ETF such as RSP or IWP. My thinking is if the US economy does avoid a recession and the rally broadens, then maybe there will be more growth somewhere other than VOO. Your comments and suggestions please.
Thanks, al
Thanks, al
Q: Hello 5i
I know that you do not have a crystal ball but I was wondering, if the market upturn continues to broaden out beyond a few technology stocks, would it be better to be invested in rsp or in voo?
Thanks as always for your great service
I know that you do not have a crystal ball but I was wondering, if the market upturn continues to broaden out beyond a few technology stocks, would it be better to be invested in rsp or in voo?
Thanks as always for your great service
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Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO $629.53)
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State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY $684.48)
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Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP $203.14)
Q: just wondering what etf in the u.s. you like best for the long term [10 years or more] that has a low mer [eg. spy , voo, vanguard,etc] and pays a reasonable dividend.
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Global X S&P 500 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXS $97.06)
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Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV $166.88)
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Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO $629.53)
Q: please confirm that Owning VFV in an RRSP there withholding tax is not applied? If it is do you have a suggestion on an S&P eft that would be exempt this hold back
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Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO $629.53)
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Vanguard Dividend Appreciation FTF (VIG $227.11)
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Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI $338.19)
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Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG $461.22)
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Vanguard Value ETF (VTV $206.12)
Q: My daughter is just starting out with a RRSP account. She has some VDY and we would like a suggestion of 5 or 6 non Canadian Vanguard funds
Q: on friday i asked:
why do 4 different S&P 500 index funds all have different dividend yields?
To simplify, if we narrow it down to just VFV and VOO, it is the 15% witholding tax on VFV that accounts for the difference. In an RRSP VOO gets exempt.
It seems like we are getting punished for purchasing a Canadian domiciled fund.
So then it comes down to picking the best of 2 bad options:
VOO and pay roughtly 1.5% exchange on the purchase and then again on the sale
or
VFV and always pay a 15% witholding tax on dividends.
Have i misconstured anything?
Is it still a cointoss between VFV and VOO
why do 4 different S&P 500 index funds all have different dividend yields?
To simplify, if we narrow it down to just VFV and VOO, it is the 15% witholding tax on VFV that accounts for the difference. In an RRSP VOO gets exempt.
It seems like we are getting punished for purchasing a Canadian domiciled fund.
So then it comes down to picking the best of 2 bad options:
VOO and pay roughtly 1.5% exchange on the purchase and then again on the sale
or
VFV and always pay a 15% witholding tax on dividends.
Have i misconstured anything?
Is it still a cointoss between VFV and VOO
Q: Hi , what is the difference between VFV and VOO. Is one safer then the other?
Thanks. Alnoor
Thanks. Alnoor
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Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV $166.88)
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Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO $629.53)
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State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY $684.48)
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iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV $687.68)
Q: why do 4 different S&P 500 index funds all have different dividend yields?
SPY 1.413
VFV 1.183 (Canadian listed but still)
VOO 1.452
IVV 1.442
SPY 1.413
VFV 1.183 (Canadian listed but still)
VOO 1.452
IVV 1.442
Q: I have a full position in VOO in my TFSA that has done well with the recent rally but was originally a hedge that I no longer need in this account. Looking to move back to a growth-oriented position.
What would your top recommendations be for assets to high potential growth for the next 2 -5 years (excluding Tech as overweight there)?
With small caps having the potential to rise is there an ETF that would be skewed to this
What would your top recommendations be for assets to high potential growth for the next 2 -5 years (excluding Tech as overweight there)?
With small caps having the potential to rise is there an ETF that would be skewed to this
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iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC $53.70)
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Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO $629.53)
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State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY $684.48)
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CI Synergy American Fund Class A (CIG622 $61.69)
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Fidelity U.S. Focused Stock Fund B (FID234 $126.51)
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Fidelity Canadian Growth Company Class Series B (FID254 $133.10)
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iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV $687.68)
Q: Hi there,
I have invested in three mutual funds with considerable management fees. I am hoping you can recommend three ETFs with similar holdings/benchmarks and performance. They are CIG 622 (CIG AMRCAN FD CL A -FE) MER 2.44%; FID 254 (FDLTY CDN GRWTH COMP CL B -FE), MER 2.23%; and FID 234 (FDLTY US FO STK SR B -FE), MER 2.22%.
I have invested in three mutual funds with considerable management fees. I am hoping you can recommend three ETFs with similar holdings/benchmarks and performance. They are CIG 622 (CIG AMRCAN FD CL A -FE) MER 2.44%; FID 254 (FDLTY CDN GRWTH COMP CL B -FE), MER 2.23%; and FID 234 (FDLTY US FO STK SR B -FE), MER 2.22%.