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Q: I've got North America covered for my investments through stock purchases. How would you manage the rest or the world if one wanted diversification with a dividend bent. Would you purchase one ETV such as VEA or buy a few ETFs. Also what's a good starting point for a percentage of portfolio outside of North America.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Mark on November 16, 2023
Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
I know this is not a fair question but I would appreciate your opinion which is always helpful. I have held this stock for several years and am even. I will spare you of all the metrics...Please.. just your over view will suffice. Is this large bank a legitimate long term contrarian hold, a value trap or just "dead-money"? HA! HA! Thanks as usual!
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on November 13, 2023
Q: ARM What do you think of this co. at this valuation and its growth prospects for the next 10 yrs?
Read Answer Asked by Paul on November 13, 2023
Q: Hello 5i,

As always, thanks for your sage advice.

I am light on international exposure. I am thinking of adding an Indian and Mexican ETF as both economies are robust and likely have a long runway.
Firstly, would you agree? and if so, could you suggest a go to fund for each.

And if no, could you advise what you think would be a better path?

Much appreciated,

Ralph

Read Answer Asked by ralph on November 08, 2023
Q: Hi
Are you familiar with Treasury Wine Estates (Australian) and if so could you offer any opinion on them. They are trying to position themselves in the higher end segment in the US specifically. I expect this is to overcome the issues/interference they've encountered with sales / expansion in China.
Thanks for any opinion even if it is "Nope never heard of 'em".
Make question public if you see fit.
Read Answer Asked by mike on November 08, 2023
Q: Do you still think right now is a good time to invest in Japan? If so... How do you compare these ETFs? Which one are best for a long term investor? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by David on November 07, 2023
Q: I want to invest in Japan's semiconductor industry, do you know what ETF I can use?

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by David on November 06, 2023
Q: Hello,
I recently mentioned taking a position in MDLZ for part of my international holdings, not realizing MDLZ is actually US-based. Knowing you don't follow international stocks, are you generally aware of other internationally-based consumer defensive companies listed on a major US stock exchange? I looked at Nestle, but it seems to be only buyable OTC, and I am not too keen on that market. Another thought was DEO, do you see any red flags with it?
Thanks again, Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on November 03, 2023
Q: Hello Peter
Any idea why Nu Bank holdings is surging as compared to NVEI, LSPD, PYPL etc. Is it because Warren Buffet owns shares in the company? Is it worth starting a position?
Read Answer Asked by umedali on November 01, 2023
Q: This is a tough year for investors and I think most of us are interested in the optimum timing to sell your losers (to lock in your tax losses) and then perhaps reacquired the same loser you just sold after 30 days. I've never done any such "linked transactions" before and hope to get some guidance in that regard.

I kind of look at the first 15 days of November for such sales and then the first 15 days of December for requiring those shares (if the price is enticing then). What do you think of the two windows I proposed? What do the more experienced investors do in terms of timing in making this sell and then buy back maneuver.

Please advise.
Read Answer Asked by Victor on October 27, 2023
Q: I'm interested in investing in a basket of companies that you think have the ability to increase their dividends even in a recessionary environment. Could you please send me some of your favourite ETF's that would give me exposure to these kinds of companies. If possible could you suggest ones that give me the necessary exposure to:
Canadian companies
American companies
International companies.
Thanks for your appreciated support.
Read Answer Asked by Les on October 20, 2023
Q: Hi

What would be your picks for International stocks or ETF's, for both a cash account and RRSP accounts.

Thank you

Mike

Read Answer Asked by Mike on October 20, 2023
Q: I'm looking to diversify from my US and CA markets to buy some international markets. I noticed that VE, European developed etf, didn't appear in the companies addressed above. Would you prefer a developed Europe etf or a Japanese etf at this time? Do you think Japan has a higher growth rate vs potential loss rate than VE? If so which Japanese etf would you recommended? Would you consider hedged back to CAD to be preferable at this time?
Read Answer Asked by Steven on October 19, 2023
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