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Q: Hi, I’m retired 70 year old , looking at more conservative alternatives to stocks for a portion of my portfolio (30-40%). Could you give your opinion on TIPS I believe it’s US , but I see a Canadian version ZTIP. Interesting that it is inflation protection? Your thoughts and best one to buy. ( like to keep taxes simple).
Also could you give me your favourite dividend aristocrat etf. And do you consider this etf more conservative than a regular dividend etf.
Thanks for your help over the years, Merry Christmas
Asked by Brad on December 22, 2025
5i Research Answer:
We would suggest VIG (US) and CDZ (Canada) for dividend aristocrat ETFs. We would consider each...

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