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Q: I want to increase my exposure to Non North American ETFs. I have a lot of VXUS, VIU and VEU and would appreciate your advise on other ETFs (preferably US dollar and not Vanguard) that are ex North America.
Thanks. Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on April 10, 2026
Q: Hi 5i Wonder team!

How do you feel about this company’s fundamentals as a pick and shovel option for critical mineral sector?
I know it’s just IPO’d so has a lot to prove but do you feel it has some compelling attributes? Such as a strong moat, good positioning, promising future revenue projections etc?

Thank you so incredibly much for your expertise particularly in such volatile times.
Read Answer Asked by Josh on March 27, 2026
Q: Airbus is listed on the OTC as EADSY (ADR) and as EADSF (ORD)
Please explain the difference between the two and advise which is preferable.
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Catherine on March 23, 2026
Q: Hi, I’m starting to slowly invest outside of North America because Canada is a little too layed back, and government is not very aggressive, they would rather just tax us.( my opinion), and the U.S. is what it is right now, and markets do not like uncertainty.
I started with VIDY for now, but I see that about 20% is in Japan, I don’t think this is bad but it is quite a bit.
My question for future buying, is country specific that important? And could you list 5-6 countries outside NA that are your favourite to invest in.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Brad on March 19, 2026
Q: I have good tech exposure in my portfolio through GOOGL, MSFT, NVDA, SOXX, XIT and market exposure through VCN, WXM, and XEQT.
I would like to know your suggestions for the above mentioned ETF's for a time frame of 2-5 Years.
Read Answer Asked by Satish on March 11, 2026
Q: Hi, I’m looking for 2 ETF’s suggestions, that is mostly out of Canada, as all my stocks are on the TSX. ( RY,ENB,BN,CSU,etc.) Looking at a mix of U.S. and other countries. Retired so has to be somewhat conservative with a 2%+ dividend while I wait. Could be a balanced etf for a little growth and safety. I was looking at TGRO, as an example, but maybe it is too much risk? your thoughts, thanks
Read Answer Asked by Brad on March 11, 2026
Q: How do you feel about SIKA, a Swiss materials company? It can be purchased as a CDR (CAD hedged). It has an 8% CAGR for revenue and EPS for the last 5 years and pays a dividend of 2.5% at its current price of CAD$6.70. I am looking for quality international individual stocks and this looks like one.
Read Answer Asked by Ram on March 09, 2026
Q: Hello 5i Team

I hold shares of Diageo (DEO) in my US$ rrsp account.

On February 25, DEO announced the dividend would be reduced.

DEO paid there dividend for the ADR semi-annually (i.e. April and October) and for 2025 payment amounts were approximately US$1.62 and US$2.52

1 - Did DEO convert to quarterly dividend payments ?

2 - Is there an indication of the total annual dividend payment for 2026 - not sure if DEO stated this in their press release however I am assuming it would be British Pounds.

3 - Is DEO a long term hold, given the reduced dividend ?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on March 05, 2026
Q: VEOEY What are your thoughts on ths company? Is it a buy?
Read Answer Asked by hal on March 03, 2026
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