Q: I do not have a representation in my portfolio of the top 7 stocks that driven the markets higher this past year. What would be the best ETF to buy to represent these magnificent 7 as they are called?
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Q: Hi,
I've sold my house and moved overseas; I will return in about 3-4 years and may need to buy a new home at that time.
I have about $700K I'd like to invest while I'm overseas.
Can you suggest some dividend stocks to hold while I'm overseas, that I'd be able to liquidate to sell to buy a new home when I return in 3-4 years?
Thanks,
Robert
I've sold my house and moved overseas; I will return in about 3-4 years and may need to buy a new home at that time.
I have about $700K I'd like to invest while I'm overseas.
Can you suggest some dividend stocks to hold while I'm overseas, that I'd be able to liquidate to sell to buy a new home when I return in 3-4 years?
Thanks,
Robert
Q: Hello Peter,
Is there an ETF that one can buy such as SPY less the technology stocks? In other words, get exposure to the index but subtract out the tech names. Much appreciated.
Is there an ETF that one can buy such as SPY less the technology stocks? In other words, get exposure to the index but subtract out the tech names. Much appreciated.
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iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO)
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iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC)
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SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)
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INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ)
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Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA)
Q: I am looking to transfer money from my sons RESP into a TFSA. He is working a lot with ample overtime and likely won't require the money to cover tuition etc.. Could you please suggest some Canadian and/or U.S. etfs that would provide a well rounded portfolio to start him on his investing journey.
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Fairfax India Holdings Corporation Subordinate Voting Shares (FIH.U)
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BMO Low Volatility US Equity ETF (ZLU)
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Vanguard Dividend Appreciation FTF (VIG)
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SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)
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iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF (SMIN)
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iShares MSCI India ETF (INDA)
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iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI)
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iShares S&P India Nifty 50 Index Fund (INDY)
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KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB)
Q: Emerging markets are getting some attention lately for reasonable valuations.
India is being mentioned as a strong growth country. Many experts suggest US large corps as a better way to invest rather than the corps of the emerging markets .
What are your thoughts and ideas for investment to take advantage of emerging markets as far as actual emerging market etf or etf of large cap US based major exporters/worldwide etf. ?
India is being mentioned as a strong growth country. Many experts suggest US large corps as a better way to invest rather than the corps of the emerging markets .
What are your thoughts and ideas for investment to take advantage of emerging markets as far as actual emerging market etf or etf of large cap US based major exporters/worldwide etf. ?
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iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO)
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iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC)
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SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)
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INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ)
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SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA)
Q: Would you suggest some ETFs that capture U.S. & Cdn stocks - top ones that hold top DOW, NASDQ & S&P? My son is 33 YO - has RRSP, TFSA and Non- Reg acct, I believe he owns some NVIDIA stock. I realize not a lot of info. My investment strategy is quite different as I am not - as a priority, focused on growth; but, dividend growers which has served me well over the last 15 years.
Thank you,
James
Thank you,
James
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BMO International Dividend ETF (ZDI)
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iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC)
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iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF (CDZ)
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Vanguard Dividend Appreciation FTF (VIG)
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SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)
Q: Retiree looking for suggestions to putt some money into a TFSA. Long term investment with a good dividend and reasonable capital appreciation. Please advise.
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iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO)
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iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC)
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SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)
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INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ)
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Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA)
Q: Can you suggest a few stocks and /or etfs either us or CDN?
Thank you, michael.
Thank you, michael.
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iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO)
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iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC)
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SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)
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INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ)
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Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA)
Q: cdn110k suggestions please. ETFs or singleStocks please, us orcdn
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iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO)
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iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC)
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SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)
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INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ)
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Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA)
Q: Late starting a RESP. First annual withdrawal will be August, 2028. Deposits to the RESP will come from an initial funding and annual contributions thereafter. Please suggest appropriate investments in the scenario. Thank you
Q: Best S&P500 ETF for an RRSP?
Q: JEPI did reasonably well vs. US markets in 2022 and YTD 2023. The fund is now beginning to see net outflows. Question: Are US-listed covered call ETFs going to do less well “going forward” -- say , in the period from now to end of year 2024. My rough calculations of JEPI’s returns including distributions *appear* to show JEPI did not outperform a general index like SPY.
What are the main signs to look for to help one decide that’s it’s time to sell. No, not market timing! One would simply like to *try* to leave before the exits get overcrowded.
What are the main signs to look for to help one decide that’s it’s time to sell. No, not market timing! One would simply like to *try* to leave before the exits get overcrowded.
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iShares Core S&P 500 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XSP)
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Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV)
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SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)
Q: Hello Peter,
Thanks for your service. My renewal is coming up and yours is the only service i plan to renew.
For the three index funds, over a 5 year comparison, VFV out performs all , SPY 2nd and XSP is the last ... Why such a discrepancy? Am I better off with VFV going forward? Thanks
Thanks for your service. My renewal is coming up and yours is the only service i plan to renew.
For the three index funds, over a 5 year comparison, VFV out performs all , SPY 2nd and XSP is the last ... Why such a discrepancy? Am I better off with VFV going forward? Thanks
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iShares Core S&P 500 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XSP)
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Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index ETF (VE)
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Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific All Cap Index ETF (VA)
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SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)
Q: What 3 ETF's would you recommend for investing in: USA, Europe, and Asia?
Q: With the large caps largely moving the S&P500, would you put new money into SPY or RSP (equal weight ETF)? Looking for growth, short and long term. Please give a short reasoning for your answer. Thanks in advance.
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Apple Inc. (AAPL)
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Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)
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SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)
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Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI)
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RBC U.S. Dividend Fund Series A (RBF590)
Q: What do you think about this fund?
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Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) (TD)
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Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (BNS)
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Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN)
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Magna International Inc. (MG)
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Shopify Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (SHOP)
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goeasy Ltd. (GSY)
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Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF (VEE)
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SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)
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Brookfield Corporation Class A Limited Voting Shares (BN)
Q: Currently down significantly on these names, especially SHOP
Please confirm whether all are “keep-able” in a long-term (10yrs+) balanced portfolio.
Would you add to any at current valuations, and which one(s)?
Thank you!
Please confirm whether all are “keep-able” in a long-term (10yrs+) balanced portfolio.
Would you add to any at current valuations, and which one(s)?
Thank you!
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iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO)
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SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)
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Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI)
Q: Hi, can you recommend a couple of US ETFs for my US RRSP please? I have a 5 year time horizon. Thank you
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iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC)
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SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)
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INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ)
Q: Hi Peter,
I do not believe in technical analysis, however, from a technical analysis perspective, what would be a great entry point in the next three to six months to purchase shares of SPY, QQQ and XIC? What is the likelihood of these great entry points happening in the next three to six months?
Thanks
I do not believe in technical analysis, however, from a technical analysis perspective, what would be a great entry point in the next three to six months to purchase shares of SPY, QQQ and XIC? What is the likelihood of these great entry points happening in the next three to six months?
Thanks
Q: Do you recommend a buy and hold approach or timing the market ? I am currently dollar-cost-averaging once per week into SPY, as I do not have much time to follow stocks. What do you think of this approach for someone of middle age with 20 years until retirement?