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Q: FTEC now makes up almost 12% of my portfolio and wondering if you would recommend trimming a bit and investing in an ETF like ARKK? I also hold ZSP which is about 10% of my portfolio now and maybe there is a bit of overlap between the two ETFs? Looking for growth in my RRSP, 10+ years and I don't need any dividends.

Do you think there is still some upside left to an industrial ETF like VIS? And do you have any other sector ETF recommendations that will complement FTEC and ZSP?

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KD
Read Answer Asked by K on November 05, 2021
Q: What are your top 10 ETF’s to hold forever?
Would you buy them on the US or Canadian markets if available. I know some of the US listed ETF’s are more liquid. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Ben on November 05, 2021
Q: I recently took profits in IBB and ARKG. I like the sector but would prefer a more focused approach. What are your 5 best biotech stocks for a long term hold. Thanks for this great service. I tell everyone that the best value around is a 5i membership.
Read Answer Asked by Christopher on October 07, 2021
Q: I am considering sell GUD and buying IBB and/or IHI and/or VEEV and/or GH. Risk is not an issue and I am okay with US stocks as well as Canadian. Your comments would be appreciated.

Thanks for your service
Read Answer Asked by Ozzie on October 04, 2021
Q: Can you recommend your top-5 ETFs ? I am looking for medium-to-high risk/growth positions.

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Susan on September 28, 2021
Q: In our “balanced portfolio” we have decided to go to US stocks for our healthcare allocation. Currently holding MDT, VEEV and GH. Are these reasonable holdings? We like a concentrated portfolio so only have these 3 as our healthcare stocks. Would you suggest any changes or potentially a new 4th position? We are buy and hold growth investors looking at greater than 10 years until we would require these funds.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on September 22, 2021
Q: If you had to pick only ten stocks or ETF's to hold forever which would they be?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Ben on September 16, 2021
Q: Is this the season for owning Biotech stocks , if so, which ones do you favour ? ...
Am I just better off owning stocks, ETFs , or the spider .
I have never done well in that subsection, so I am hesitant .

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on July 21, 2021
Q: For asset allocation I follow AlphaBeta which suggest 6% for. Basic Materials I have 1.35%. Any suggestions for additions to this sector?
In Health Care it suggest 9% I have 6.44% mainly1.45 % in Well the rest must be from holdings in ETFs . Any suggestions.?
Read Answer Asked by Roy on July 13, 2021
Q: Good morning,

Could you please suggest a couple ideas for tech and health care exposure within a TFSA. I hear there are advantages/disadvantages of different type of ETFs.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Steven on March 18, 2021
Q: Hello 5I
Which path will be the best to follow from a growth prospective with the recent success of the mRNA COVID vaccines, the research that is going into cellular and genetic treatments of diseases and chronic conditions and cancers, the baby boomer population that probably hold a fair portion of the wealth and are hoping to stay healthier longer? Any companies and or ETFS that stand out? Or is this the wrong line of thinking?
Thank you for all you do and have done for me.
Read Answer Asked by Jeremy on March 04, 2021
Q: Portfolio Analytics is suggesting a 10% weighting in Healthcare. Currently I have Well & Gud , each slightly less than 1%, so for the remaining 8ish % I would like to choose 3 to 4 others (US or Can) Dividend is not necessary. Would appreciate your input into whittling down what seems to be a surfeit of good choices. Also, your thoughts about entry points
Many thanks, as always.
Read Answer Asked by Alexandra on February 25, 2021
Q: I'm also looking for some exposure to Healthcare. Not many options in Canada. I use to own Medtronic, Abbott and United Health. Are those good places to start in the U.S? Can you rank them in order of preference? Any others that seem appealing? I'd like to stay away from the stocks surrounding the vaccine since they seem speculative at the moment.

Thanks,
Jason
Read Answer Asked by Jason on December 29, 2020
Q: Is there a good ETF that covers the US large pharmaceuticals, either hedged or not? And if so which way is better right now?
Read Answer Asked by Shirley on November 11, 2020
Q: hi group I asked a question on bio tech last Wed - no response as of yet ? - please follow up. The question was do you like the sector/ and what ETFs /top 3 individual stocks do you recommend thanks
Read Answer Asked by Terence on October 19, 2020
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