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Q: Recently retired and looking for a way to play banks and income. Your thoughts on HCAL and ZEB. Is HCAL worth the extra MER?
Thanks
Asked by Dale on November 06, 2025
5i Research Answer:
HCAL has a 5-year annualized return of 23.42%, so it has earned its keep and the MER is likely...
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