Q: I'm reducing the number of holdings in one of my RIF's. With cash to re deploy, which is better for long term hold and dividend appreciation with minimal downside. Probably an apples to orange comparison but EIF is it's own mini etf with it's various holdings. Leaning toward XEI, what is your take? Both already owned btw
5i Research Answer:
The 'minimum downside' request automatically leans us to XEI and its 76 holdings versus one (even diversified) single company. We have nothing against EIF, but it is relatively small and drawdowns in the past have still been large, at times. XEI is the way to go here.