Investment Q&A

• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $103.50)
  • $103.50 P/E (TTM): 25.46X Cap: $21.40B
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• Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV $167.84)
  • $167.84 P/E (TTM): 26.01X Cap: $28.53B
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Q: Is VFV more suitable than ZSP for US exposure in TFSA?

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Read Answer Asked by Hali on February 26, 2026

• Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO $633.95)
  • $633.95 P/E (TTM): 26.2X Cap: $839.12B
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• Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP $204.73)
  • $204.73 P/E (TTM): 19.95X Cap: $87.57B
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Q: I am having trouble deciding between market weighted versus equal-weighted ETF's.

Is it true that equal weighted portfolios often have a higher Sharpe ratio (better risk-adjusted return) but exhibit higher volatility (roughly 10% more) than market-cap weighted ones?

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Read Answer Asked by Ernest on February 26, 2026

• BMO Mid Provincial Bond Index ETF (ZMP $14.41)
  • $14.41 Cap: $768M
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• iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Corporate Bond Index ETF (CBO $18.62)
  • $18.62 Cap: $804M
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• iShares Core Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF (XSB $27.12)
  • $27.12 P/E (TTM): 43.28X Cap: $3.72B
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• iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF (XBB $28.57)
  • $28.57 P/E (TTM): 14.62X Cap: $9.80B
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• iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHY $16.66)
  • $16.66 P/E (TTM): 20.44X Cap: $1.04B
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• Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND $75.02)
  • $75.02 Cap: $146.86B
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Q: Good Morning,

Retired income investor with almost 100% of funds in equities. I feel it is time that I added some bond exposure but I am not well informed on this market. Can you please suggest investments that would get me started, cover the basic gamut and provide reasonable returns.

Thanks very much.

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Read Answer Asked by Dave on February 26, 2026

• BMO Canadian High Dividend Covered Call ETF (ZWC $22.10)
  • $22.10 P/E (TTM): 12.59X Cap: $2.15B
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• Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Covered Call ETF (HDIV $22.36)
  • $22.36 P/E (TTM): 19.98X Cap: $1.40B
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• Global X S&P/TSX 60 Covered Call ETF (CNCC $14.27)
  • $14.27 P/E (TTM): 18.57X Cap: $157M
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• NEOS Nasdaq 100 High Income ETF (QQQI $52.57)
  • $52.57 P/E (TTM): 29.47X Cap: $8.95B
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• NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF (SPYI $52.29)
  • $52.29 P/E (TTM): 25.57X Cap: $7.99B
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• GLOBAL X MSCI EAFE COVERED CALL ETF (EACC)
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Q: Hello 5i team,
I'm looking to create yield in my TSFA. I've looked at a few covered call ETF's, but, I'm overwhelmed. Do you have a top 3-5 covered call ETF's to generate yield?

Thank you,
Brent

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Read Answer Asked by Brent on February 26, 2026

• BMO Laddered Preferred Share Index ETF (ZPR $12.46)
  • $12.46 P/E (TTM): 5.91X Cap: $1.49B
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• BMO US High Dividend Covered Call ETF (ZWH $25.58)
  • $25.58 P/E (TTM): 18.85X Cap: $1.07B
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• iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF (XBB $28.57)
  • $28.57 P/E (TTM): 14.62X Cap: $9.80B
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• Harvest Healthcare Leaders Income ETF (HHL $7.66)
  • $7.66 P/E (TTM): 23.22X Cap: $1.66B
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• CIBC Active Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (CACB $20.37)
  • $20.37 Cap: $2.23B
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• BMO Premium Yield ETF (ZPAY $31.79)
  • $31.79 P/E (TTM): 27.25X Cap: $388M
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• BMO Global High Dividend Covered Call ETF (ZWG $35.04)
  • $35.04 P/E (TTM): 17.95X Cap: $297M
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• Global X S&P/TSX 60 Covered Call ETF (CNCC $14.27)
  • $14.27 P/E (TTM): 18.57X Cap: $157M
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• RBC CORE PLUS BOND POOL (RPLS)
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Q: Hi
I'm interested in investing in etfs with an interest rate between 4 - 6% with some potential for Capital gains.
Low risk
Your recommendations please

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Read Answer Asked by Homer on February 26, 2026

• Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (VIU $48.31)
  • $48.31 P/E (TTM): 1.18X Cap: $9.48B
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• Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF (VEE $47.93)
  • $47.93 P/E (TTM): 6.04X Cap: $3.77B
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Q: Good day 5i,
I am trying to shift away a percentage on my portfolio from the broad US market towards specific high-conviction themes and international diversification. What are my best options?

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Read Answer Asked by Marco on February 25, 2026

• AltaGas Ltd. (ALA $45.80)
  • $45.80 P/E (TTM): 18.02X Cap: $13.71B
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Q: What is your opinion on AltaGas - is it a good investment for gas infrastructure?
For reference I also have Gibson Energy for oil infrastructure.
WCP and TOU are also owned.

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Read Answer Asked by Reg on February 25, 2026

• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $103.50)
  • $103.50 P/E (TTM): 25.46X Cap: $21.40B
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• iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC $55.17)
  • $55.17 P/E (TTM): 18.27X Cap: $26.97B
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• Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (VIU $48.31)
  • $48.31 P/E (TTM): 1.18X Cap: $9.48B
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• iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF (IWF $454.15)
  • $454.15 P/E (TTM): 35.06X Cap: $117.12B
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Q: Grandson has $2000 to start investing with. Looking for up to 4 possible ETF’s for him realizing he has a long timeline growth would be preferred.
Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Dale on February 25, 2026

• BMO Mid-Term US IG Corporate Bond Hedged to CAD Index ETF (ZMU $12.92)
  • $12.92 Cap: $3.64B
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• BMO Short-Term US IG Corporate Bond Hedged to CAD Index ETF (ZSU $13.37)
  • $13.37 Cap: $317M
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Q: For a conservative investor with a 50/50 portfolio (seeking a 4% yield), what percentage of Fixed Income would you place in short and medium term US corporate Bonds? US PCE is stuck at 3%, while Canadian inflation is almost at target. My thesis is this presents a decent opportunity if there is any improvement in American inflation...while Canadian Bonds already have lower inflation priced in. Even if I'm wrong, does it still makes sense to have some US Bonds for diversification? Thanks as always.

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Read Answer Asked by Curtis on February 24, 2026

• iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC $55.17)
  • $55.17 P/E (TTM): 18.27X Cap: $26.97B
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• Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI $340.49)
  • $340.49 P/E (TTM): 25.58X Cap: $571.35B
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Q: What is the best ETF or ETF's to add to a family RESP. 8, 7 and 4 years old age.

Thank you.

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Read Answer Asked by Jacquelyn on February 24, 2026

• BMO Global Infrastructure Index ETF (ZGI $58.29)
  • $58.29 P/E (TTM): 10.4X Cap: $493M
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• iShares Canadian Growth Index ETF (XCG $71.35)
  • $71.35 P/E (TTM): 29.94X Cap: $164M
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• iShares S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETF (XEI $35.77)
  • $35.77 P/E (TTM): 14.02X Cap: $3.38B
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• Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV $167.84)
  • $167.84 P/E (TTM): 26.01X Cap: $28.53B
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• BMO Growth ETF (ZGRO.T $13.48)
  • $13.48 P/E (TTM): 20.66X Cap: $41M
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Q: I am retired and have a TFSA holding 100% equities with no contribution room. My wife is going to open a new TFSA with 10K initial contribution and $400.00 monthly contribution. I am considering starting with and adding to ZGRO.T ,ZGI, ZIA, XEI, VFV. Your thoughts of this move.
Thanks
Roy

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Read Answer Asked by Roy on February 24, 2026

• iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Corporate Bond Index ETF (CBO $18.62)
  • $18.62 Cap: $804M
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• iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF (XBB $28.57)
  • $28.57 P/E (TTM): 14.62X Cap: $9.80B
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• iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHY $16.66)
  • $16.66 P/E (TTM): 20.44X Cap: $1.04B
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• Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND $75.02)
  • $75.02 Cap: $146.86B
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Q: I have no Bond investments and would add to my TFSA and RRSP's. Are there any other that I should consider. Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by David on February 24, 2026

• Global X Canadian Select Universe Bond Index Corporate Class ETF (HBB $50.95)
  • $50.95 Cap: $3.64B
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• iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF (XBB $28.57)
  • $28.57 P/E (TTM): 14.62X Cap: $9.80B
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Q: Aside from the tax advantages associated with HBB, would you consider these funds very comparable?

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Read Answer Asked by Joe on February 24, 2026

• State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY $689.30)
  • $689.30 P/E (TTM): 26.17X Cap: $700.66B
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• Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI $340.49)
  • $340.49 P/E (TTM): 25.58X Cap: $571.35B
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Q: Can you recommend 2 high qualiity US ETF's?

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Read Answer Asked by David on February 24, 2026

• BNS Investment Savings Account Series F (DYN6004 $1.00)
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• BNS Investment Savings Account Series F U$ (DYN6005 $1.00)
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• Global X High Interest Savings ETF (CASH $50.03)
  • $50.03 P/E (TTM): 13.15X Cap: $6.82B
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• Global X 0-3 Month U.S. T-Bill ETF (UBIL.U $50.04)
  • $50.04 Cap: $462M
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• Global X 0-3 Month T-Bill ETF (CBIL $50.07)
  • $50.07 Cap: $1.84B
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Q: Can you please recommend where to safely park CAD and USD; with the highest yield? I have been using CASH.TO (Yield 2.33% as of February 20) or CBIL.TO (Y 2.42%) for CAD and UBIL.U.TO (Y 4.08%) for USD.
Our BNS portfolio manager recently put some cash into the following mutual funds:
BNS Investment Savings Account Series F U$(DYN6005:CA)
BNS INVESTMENT SAVINGS ACCOUNT SR F (6004). Can you please tell me how frequently the latter two savings accounts pay out interest and what is the current yield for each? I could not find any information online for these BNS savings mutual funds.
Thanks!

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Read Answer Asked by Grant on February 24, 2026

• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $103.50)
  • $103.50 P/E (TTM): 25.46X Cap: $21.40B
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• iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC $55.17)
  • $55.17 P/E (TTM): 18.27X Cap: $26.97B
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• Vanguard FTSE Canada All Cap Index ETF (VCN $70.09)
  • $70.09 P/E (TTM): 18.1X Cap: $14.71B
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• Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV $167.84)
  • $167.84 P/E (TTM): 26.01X Cap: $28.53B
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Q: Goodmorning

what are your top 2 EFT that follow the S&P 500 and what are your 2 top EFT that follow the TSX?
THKS
Marcel

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Read Answer Asked by Marcel on February 24, 2026

• iShares S&P/TSX Capped Information Technology Index ETF (XIT $64.76)
  • $64.76 P/E (TTM): 54.87X Cap: $679M
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• INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ $609.24)
  • $609.24 P/E (TTM): 30.22X Cap: $398.01B
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• Sonida Senior Living Inc Com (New) (CSU)
  • P/E (TTM): -0.5X Cap: $75M
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Q: What option would you suggest to pursue to gain additional exposure to technology within a portfolio? I currently only own QQQ in USD registered account.

1) just add more to QQQ at the current exchange rate
2) diversify and add XIT
3) diversify and add both XIT and CSU at 50/50 (understanding XIT owns approximately 23% of CSU already)
4) none of the above, try an alternative (e.g. QQQM)

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Read Answer Asked by Tom on February 24, 2026

• Purpose Global Bond Fund (BND $18.00)
  • $18.00 Cap: $1.41B
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• PIMCO Monthly Income Fund (Canada) (PMIF $18.43)
  • $18.43 P/E (TTM): 10.29X Cap: $4.46B
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Q: Which is better for global bond exposure? Seems like both are US bond focused.
Thanks Ron

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Read Answer Asked by Ronald on February 24, 2026

• Vanguard FTSE Developed ex North America High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VIDY $46.30)
  • $46.30 P/E (TTM): 9.92X Cap: $1.68B
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Q: Are there any foreign tax implications holding this in Margin/TFSA/RRIF account(s)?

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Read Answer Asked by Jayne on February 23, 2026

• Global X S&P 500 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXS $97.55)
  • $97.55 Cap: $5.83B
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• iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHY $16.66)
  • $16.66 P/E (TTM): 20.44X Cap: $1.04B
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• Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (VIU $48.31)
  • $48.31 P/E (TTM): 1.18X Cap: $9.48B
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• Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND $75.02)
  • $75.02 Cap: $146.86B
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Q: Hello, can you please confirm these 2 ETF would not be subject to Withholding Tax? Also, can you please recommend 2 diversified stock ETF for exposure outside Canada which would not be subject to Withholding Tax, with decent dividend and buy and forget type of security. Thank you.

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Read Answer Asked by Pierre on February 23, 2026