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Q: Hi
can you recommend a proxy for zem for tax loss harvesting?
thanks
Read Answer Asked by Mary on December 09, 2022
Q: hi,
can I get your thoughts on BABA for a long term hold. Obviously huge uncertainty re China government. but China markets down lots due to lockdowns etc. I was thinking BABA could be a good proxy for the Chinese markets.
And, if not BABA, do you have an ETF that you think would perform best with an uptick in the Chinese stock markets ( and is very liquid )
cheers, chris
Read Answer Asked by chris on December 06, 2022
Q: VRNA Your opinion of this co. as a new investment?
Read Answer Asked by Lesley on November 25, 2022
Q: I would like to buy shares in Porsche. What is the stock symbol?
Read Answer Asked by Valter on November 23, 2022
Q: My question relates to Tesla's auto division and indirectly, Toyota :
My son predicts that most major auto manufacturers will go bankrupt or become mere shadows of their former selves by the end of the decade. He cites Tesla's manufacturing innovations as the cause (gigacasting, vertical integration, constant design iteration) as a few of the unassailable competitive advantages that no other manufacturer is even trying to copy at this time.
How does a debt-laden, auto company like Toyota expect to be able to be competitive in the EV marketplace and is this a good time as any to move into TSLA stock?
Read Answer Asked by Samira on November 15, 2022
Q: I sold above today as part of tax loss harvesting. What would be good substitutes for them if I still want exposure to these markets (my cash position is in US dollars). Or would you recommend waiting out 30 days to repurchase VEU and VWO?
Read Answer Asked by M on November 14, 2022
Q: FORTESCUE METALS GROUP LTD (FSUMF:QXI, US)

What is QXI?

Is it safe to buy on this exchange?

Does the company look okay to you to buy?

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Ross on November 14, 2022
Q: I'm down 35% on ZEM & don't know whether I should sell or hang in there. With the increasing US $ & many emerging countries with debt in US $ will those markets continue to fall. I believe that 30% or so of ZEM is China based with Alibaba & Ten cent being larger %ages. These stocks continue to be out of favour in China & are dropping in New York as well. Your opinions are always appreciated.
Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on October 29, 2022
Q: Hello 5i,
How would you compare these two ETF's in terms of overlap in geography and sector allocation? We have both - initially VXUS for International, then adding IDV for both yield and diversification within International. We also hold ZWE, ZWG, and VEE yet we still need to increase our International by about 1.80 %. Yield is very important to us as these will be used for RRIF income in the very immediate future.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated, as always!!
Thanks!!
Cheers,
Mike
Read Answer Asked by Mike on October 28, 2022
Q: I need to increase the overall international exposure in my portfolio (currently 15%).
I am considering using VE as a simple way to increase international exposure to 30%.

1) Is VE appropriate for this purpose?
2) What other ETF(s) might be suitable?
3) Given VE is down 20% in the past 12 mos would you make a single large purchase, or several smaller ones over time?
Thanks,
Trevor
Read Answer Asked by Trevor on October 28, 2022