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Q: Given the possibility of a recession and the certainty of volatility for the next couple years, can you give me 4 CDN and 4 US stocks/etf's, you think might provide some safety and reliable, albeit moderated returns? The equities I've listed are my ideas.
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on May 20, 2022
Q: for an 18 year old buying TFSA of 6 000, summer work earnings, but not needing money for a long time, probably targeting first home buy 10 + years down the road (education covered) what would you suggest if ETF, 3 suggestions please. Also, plan B, basket of 5 growth stocks, (being 18, she is interested in apple, alphabet, amazon and Microsoft)

thanks
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on May 13, 2022
Q: What ETFs/mutual funds ( not limited to Canadian equities ) would you recommend for a young couple (in their early 30s) for their TFSA. It will be for a long term hold. If more than 1 ETF is advised, what percentage in each ETF. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Teresa on April 22, 2022
Q: Good morning,

Truly enjoy reading your reports and answers to queries asked by members!

In your response to Chris, on April 8th, you outline a starting strategy for a young 16 year old investor.

You state: "we might start out with a broad market ETF that pays a dividend"

Would you be comfortable listing a few broad market ETF that fit this criteria taking into account a 10 year lock up of the funds?

Perhaps suggesting a few for high, moderate and low risk tiers.

Have a great weekend!

Art
Read Answer Asked by Arturo on April 11, 2022
Q: My son (30) has some money and wants to put it in your small cap growth model. He wants to include a number of ETF's to have some other exposure. He would put 30% of his money in the small caps and 70% in ETF's. Here is the list of ETF's he is considering, but is worried it is too many. Can you please help with the ETF list as he is concerned that he has too many. Please take as many credits as needed. Thanks.

XIC 15%
XIU 15%
CDZ 5%
QQQ 10%
IWR 7%
DIA 10%
SPY 10%
SDY 5%
VTI 8%
IDV 5%
VXUS 5%
VEE 5%

Read Answer Asked by Gregory on March 18, 2022
Q: Hello Peter and co.,

I have a follow-up to Simon's question about tax-loss selling of QQQ posted on March 4.

Would leveraged ETFs, such as QLD and TQQQ, also be considered the same as QQQ? While those two ETFs are based on the NASDAQ 100 index, they don't track it directly.

(Also, I do realize you don't endorse the purchase of leveraged ETFs.)

Thank you for your helpful advice!
Read Answer Asked by Keith on March 04, 2022
Q: Hello 5i Team,

A similar question has likely been asked before.

For tax-loss selling purposes in a non-registered account, are QQQ and any other ETF that tracks the NASDAQ 100 index (eg. QQQM) considered different ETFs?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Simon on March 04, 2022
Q: I am contributing to my RRSP. I have a maxed out TFSA and also have a non-registered account. I am trying to stay fairly diversified in terms of sector. (and am happy with that mix currently). What I would like to do, is focus on the US in my RRSP for tax considerations. My US exposure is currently low.
Questions: Can you suggest some ETFS or Index Funds that take advantage of the tax situation and are favourably priced right now? Should I contribute to the RRSP in $Can or $US? Is there an advantage to either? 5-10 year time frame.

Thank you for your great service!
KEN
Read Answer Asked by KEN on February 07, 2022
Q: As per your team Industrials, tech and materials/energy can be decent sectors in times of inflation.

Can you please recommend USA & Cdn ETF that you would consider holding in each above sector.

Thanks for the great service.
Read Answer Asked by Hector on January 25, 2022
Q: Hi Peter and Staff
I had asked about TECH as a way for a smaller portfolio like an RESP to participate in AMZN, GOOG etc. I think I understand it only holds 6 companies being AMZN,GOOG,MSFT,NFLX.FB and APPL and obviously % change as prices of those stocks move around. IF I were to suggest that for an RESP , which TECH one would you suggest, symbol wise as far as hedged , not hedged and what is the MER

I think I notice that you suggest GGG instead of TECH. Is that correct? Do you suggest the TECH.US one ? Am I correct that it has 100 holdings including the six that are in TECH. What % of the fund is those 6 that are in TECH? IS there a rough sector allocation available?

Please deduct multiple credits if needed to give the whole answer

Thanks for all you do
Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on January 25, 2022
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