Investment Q&A

Q: Good day and happy Friday 5i team. Please give your opinion on TGED. It seems more weighted to large cap technology which interests me. Concern is small assets under admin. In a registered account, primarily for income and safety, a good call or are there better out there?

Q: is there an ETF that focuses on tech stocks, couldn't seem to find anything in the Q and A section

Q: We are experiencing the third day of steep declines in the US tech sector. Is it time to look at picking up some bargains if so what names would you prefer at today's prices? Would we be better advised to buy an ETF like VGT or individual stocks?

Q: please provide your opinion on these two etf's
both etf's are near all time highs, is it to late to invest here?
i am retired and seeking income ...growth is also appreciated
etf choice will enter unregistered accounts
i currently do not have any tech stocks and very little usa exposure
thank you in advance

Q: Could you recommend a couple of etfs for the tech sector for both the Canadian and U.S. markets ? Thank -you.

Q: Hi all, I'm concerned about some of my holdings based on the rising US Covid19 cases. As such would like to raise my cash position for the eventual pullback in USA market. Please select from my list the first to last to sell or reduce in order. Thanks for all you do.

Q: For the trading purpose, which Technology ETF you would recommend. QQQ or VGT.
Or you prefer any other ETF?

Thanks,

Q: Can you recommend a tech ETF that trades in US$.

Thanks,

Rob

Q: What would be a good technology etf for the very long term other than QQQ???
Many thanks

Q: Hi group I believe that Tech + health + gold will be the leaders when we come out of recession. Can you give me a list of 2 ETFs for each sector along with 2 individual stocks you like for Canada + USA. Am also interested you take on my sectors that will lead the recovery and should I start picking away or wait ??? (I believe the market are vastly overbought and does not factor in the economic reality that the virus is going to do to the market. Please deduct credits at your discretion.

Q: I currently have no exposure to technology. What ETF's would you recommend in order to start a position?

Q: Hello 5i!

Appreciate all the great work.
I am looking for a canadian as well as US listed tech ETF. And semi-conductor fund to be held in my RRSP. Diversification and of course hoping for long term growth.
Currently XIT (TFSA). Using the room in RRSP for US listed dividend stocks/ETF's. Or whichever is the most tax and growth efficient.

I'm wondering what your top picks are in that sector and why? One concern of mine is some have a much higher mer. Is that worth the performance in the long run?

Or better bang for your buck on keeping fees low as usual and the most diverse fund. Company and cap wise. Hence holding a primarily large cap and semi conductor. Or just 1 solid all around.

If I'm missing a far better pick please enlighten me.

Thank you for putting together such a great site and program. Info is fantastic.

Q: Could you explain why VGT seems to perform better than QQQ. And why you recommend the latter more often than not.
Thank you.

Q: I want to buy an etf that would hold stocks like Nvidia, Microsoft, amazon, adobe, Apple, trade desk, and other good companies. There are so many, which would you recommend? Canadian etf or US. THANKS.

Q: I want to rebalance my portfolio and increase my US holdings to ~60% of my portfolio using ETF's.
I currently hold VFV (15%), VB(10%) & VIG (10%).
- What other ETF's should I consider adding
- Recommended percent in each.
My timeframe is 3-5 years
You provide a great service for investors, thanks to you and your staff...

Q: I am looking to take on some technology exposure in my RRSP, and leaning toward ETF rather than individual stocks. Would appreciate a couple ideas for core holdings in this sector. Thanks

Q: A family member (41) has roughy $15000. to invest
Currently has $2000 in XIC and the balance of $13000. in cash in a TFGS.
I was thinking VGT, XLI but would like your suggestions please
The goal is to be able to add a similar amound every year for a while.
Thank you.

Q: Hello 5i,

We are looking for advice on stocks that should be held in a US account rather than a CDN account. Our RBC RRSP has both CDN and US funds available. After reading several questions and answers it is clear that we are very confused about this topic. We are hoping questions below can help us grasp a general rule of thumb on which currency should we purchase and hold stocks for our RRSP's.
e.g.
1. should stocks that pay dividends in US funds be held in the US account or CDN account if they can be purchased in either currency? i.e. AQN, BAM
2. if we buy a stock such as Google (no dividend) to hold for a long time should this be purchased with US funds or CDN funds. Is this a stock that should be in a TFSA instead of an RRSP?
3. if we buy and sell lows and highs on stocks without dividends such as AMZN, and BABA, (2-3 transactions per year) should this be purchased on the US or CDN side of our RRSP.
4. if we are to purchase an ETF that pays a dividend in US funds should this be purchased and held in US funds?

Thank you for your help.
Debbie and Jerry

Q: What is your opinion on this fund? With their high MER, do you suggest another fund or ETF with comparable or better,
Thanks

Q: I have about $18000 in U.S. funds that I would like to invest in an etf...
Can you recommend the sector that you would select for investing over the next
12 months or do you consider that amount of time too short for your planning?