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• iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO $332.39)
  • $332.39 P/E (TTM): 22.72X Cap: $13.71B
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• iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC $51.36)
  • $51.36 P/E (TTM): 20.73X Cap: $21.80B
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• Vanguard Dividend Appreciation FTF (VIG $221.24)
  • $221.24 P/E (TTM): 24.09X Cap: $97.98B
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• SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY $687.96)
  • $687.96 P/E (TTM): 27.29X Cap: $701.04B
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Q: Hi Gang
What are your top 5 etf. At this time
Thanks Mike B

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Read Answer Asked by Mike on December 23, 2025

• iShares Silver Trust (SLV $64.84)
  • $64.84 Cap: $35.57B
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• SPDR Gold Shares (GLD $413.64)
  • $413.64 Cap: $150.18B
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• VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX $90.27)
  • $90.27 P/E (TTM): 38.02X Cap: $27.08B
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• Global X Silver Miners ETF (SIL $88.43)
  • $88.43 P/E (TTM): 39.36X Cap: $5.01B
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• Global X Copper Miners ETF (COPX $73.94)
  • $73.94 P/E (TTM): 35.4X Cap: $4.36B
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• Sprott Physical Copper Trust (COP.U $11.09)
  • $11.09 Cap: $119M
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Q: Hi Gang

Thanks for your great service

What are Your top Gold. Copper and Sliver ETFs at this time
Thanks MIke B

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Read Answer Asked by Mike on December 22, 2025

• TD Cash Management ETF (TCSH $50.12)
  • $50.12 P/E (TTM): 13.15X Cap: $494M
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Q: Order Fill Limit Order Tips for ETFs. I have been placing limit orders to buy TCSH ETF which is a Canadian money market ETF. I have access to Time & Sales data using TD Advanced Dashboard. It looks like the transaction prices vary between 50.10 and 50.11 with "size" typically 100 to 200. I am not sure if "size" refers to lot size or quantity of shares (maybe you guys know?). I would like to buy 1,800 shares at 50.10. Will I have better success rate if I place multiple limit orders using lower quantities at 50.10 or likely the same result if I just place 1 limit order for 1,800 shares at 50.10? Your thoughts would be appreciated.

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Read Answer Asked by Ian on December 22, 2025

• BMO MSCI EAFE Index ETF (ZEA $28.26)
  • $28.26 P/E (TTM): 27.06X Cap: $11.36B
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• iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF (XEF $46.76)
  • $46.76 P/E (TTM): 1.16X Cap: $16.41B
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• Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (VIU $43.08)
  • $43.08 P/E (TTM): 23.36X Cap: $7.70B
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• Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap Ex U.S. Index ETF (VDU $54.61)
  • $54.61 P/E (TTM): 1.39X Cap: $653M
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• Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF (VEE $44.89)
  • $44.89 P/E (TTM): 7.49X Cap: $3.14B
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Q: My portfolio by region is Canada 58%, US 37%, International 5%. It is recommended that I put my international to 25%. What are 5 stocks/ETF's that you would recommend that would increase my international exposure? Industry-wise, I am heavy on financials and energy already, and I prefer a balanced portfolio. Thanks!

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Read Answer Asked by Timothy on December 22, 2025

• iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF (CDZ $40.85)
  • $40.85 P/E (TTM): 14.68X Cap: $1.10B
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• Vanguard Dividend Appreciation FTF (VIG $221.24)
  • $221.24 P/E (TTM): 24.09X Cap: $97.98B
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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

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Read Answer Asked by Brad on December 22, 2025

• Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF (VPC $17.53)
  • $17.53 P/E (TTM): 10.64X Cap: $46M
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• Accelerate Diversified Credit Income Fund (INCM $14.74)
  • $14.74 P/E (TTM): 12.91X Cap: $62M
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Q: What are your thoughts on investing in private credit? Should it be part of a diversified portfolio? Are the above ETF's a good vehicle to invest in private credit?
Happy Holidays to the 5i staff!

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Read Answer Asked by ROB on December 22, 2025

• iShares Core Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF (XSB $27.04)
  • $27.04 Cap: $3.55B
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• Purpose High Interest Savings Fund (PSA $50.09)
  • $50.09 Cap: $3.25B
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• Global X High Interest Savings ETF (CASH $50.04)
  • $50.04 Cap: $6.73B
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• Global X 0-3 Month T-Bill ETF (CBIL $50.08)
  • $50.08 Cap: $1.62B
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• High Interest Savings Account ETF (HISA)
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Q: Hello, Im looking for a conservative option to GICs
Would it be preferred shares ? Please help and avise

thanks so much

Tim

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Read Answer Asked by Tim on December 22, 2025

• iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETF (XGD $53.94)
  • $53.94 P/E (TTM): 9.84X Cap: $3.98B
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Q: gold has gone up a lot this year do you think new buying for something like xgd is a reasonable decision?

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Read Answer Asked by joseph on December 22, 2025

• Global X US Dollar Currency ETF (DLR.U $10.24)
  • $10.24 Cap: $177M
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• Hamilton Utilities YIELD MAXIMIZER TM ETF (UMAX $13.21)
  • $13.21 P/E (TTM): 15.01X Cap: $905M
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• Harvest Premium Yield Treasury ETF (HPYT $8.61)
  • $8.61 Cap: $457M
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• Hamilton U.S. T-Bill YIELD MAXIMIZER TM ETF (HBIL $14.86)
  • $14.86 Cap: $239M
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Q: Will have to sell one of these to raise cash. Which one? Thanks and Greetings Peter.

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Read Answer Asked by peter on December 20, 2025

• Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Covered Call ETF (HDIV $21.13)
  • $21.13 P/E (TTM): 17.13X Cap: $1.02B
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Q: I’m looking for the MER to HDIV. The Globe & Mail has it at 0.65%, Morningstar lists 2.550%, Hamilton ETFs site says “0.00% (subject to the fees of the underlying portfolio ETFs)”.

I’m guessing I don’t get to pick the one I like best so wondering what it actually is?

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Read Answer Asked by Raymond on December 20, 2025

• Hamilton Canadian Bank Equal-Weight Index ETF (HEB $27.31)
  • $27.31 P/E (TTM): 11.72X Cap: $1.01B
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Q: What is your opinion of this today? For a retired guy seeking Dividends + Growth? Or, can you suggest an alternative?

Thanks for your amazing service!

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Read Answer Asked by Austin on December 19, 2025

• BMO Equal Weight Banks Index ETF (ZEB $58.59)
  • $58.59 P/E (TTM): 11.77X Cap: $5.35B
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• iShares Canadian Financial Monthly Income ETF (FIE $10.02)
  • $10.02 P/E (TTM): 11.69X Cap: $1.28B
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• Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Covered Call ETF (HDIV $21.13)
  • $21.13 P/E (TTM): 17.13X Cap: $1.02B
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• Hamilton Canadian Financials YIELD MAXIMIZER TM ETF (HMAX $16.38)
  • $16.38 P/E (TTM): 9.31X Cap: $1.79B
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Q: Half of my RIF focuses on steady, monthly income and the other half on individual stocks. To balance safety with higher income, I am looking to have equal weight in FIE and HMAX. As I rely on this monthly income, what do you think of this approach for long term holding? Can you suggest better alternatives?

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Read Answer Asked by Jean on December 19, 2025

• Hamilton Enhanced U.S. Covered Call ETF (HYLD $15.11)
  • $15.11 P/E (TTM): 27.81X Cap: $932M
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• RBC Canadian Dividend Covered Call ETF (RCDC $23.86)
  • $23.86 P/E (TTM): 11.27X Cap: $43M
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• NEOS Nasdaq 100 High Income ETF (QQQI $55.05)
  • $55.05 P/E (TTM): 29.01X Cap: $7.27B
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• NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF (SPYI $53.37)
  • $53.37 P/E (TTM): 25.63X Cap: $6.77B
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Q: Looking at the idea of adding covered call ETFs to add some income. Understand how they work, can you recommend a few to take a look at and maybe why?

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Read Answer Asked by Danielle on December 17, 2025

• State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF $55.43)
  • $55.43 P/E (TTM): 16.71X Cap: $53.73B
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• State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR Premium Income ETF (XLFI $25.19)
  • $25.19 P/E (TTM): 16.88X Cap: $2M
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Q: Sentiment appears to be favoring financials for now and 2026. Do you agree?
If so which of the following ETFs would your suggest as being the likely winner: KBNB 14Xpe,1 year14%,
XLF 18XE 1 Yr. 5%, IYG 19X 1 Yr, 10%

The composition of these ETF’s is similar but KBNB seems to favor a slightly different group of financial stocks including BRK.B

Hence my uncertainty. Thanks again for helping to sort this out,

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Read Answer Asked by Donald on December 17, 2025

• Vanguard Dividend Appreciation FTF (VIG $221.24)
  • $221.24 P/E (TTM): 24.09X Cap: $97.98B
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• iShares International Select Dividend ETF (IDV $39.41)
  • $39.41 P/E (TTM): 24.17X Cap: $6.63B
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Q: Good evening. I’m wondering what would be your choices for dividend etfs in a non registered account. I already hold xdiv. Can you kindly suggest a US market ETF and a couple for international exposure?

Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Seamus on December 17, 2025

• Global X High Interest Savings ETF (CASH $50.04)
  • $50.04 Cap: $6.73B
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Q: Is there an advantage to holding an ETF like ZAG compared to holding an ETF like GLB X HIGH INT SVGS-A? Which is more profitable in a non-registered portfolio?

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Read Answer Asked by Serge on December 17, 2025

• ProShares Short QQQ -1x Shares (PSQ $30.17)
  • $30.17 Cap: $702M
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• ProShares Short Russell2000 -1x Shares (RWM $16.16)
  • $16.16 Cap: $142M
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• BetaPro S&P/TSX 60 Daily Inverse ETF (CNDI $19.47)
  • $19.47 Cap: $13M
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Q: How are these ETF's created, and do they degrade as would a leverage ETF such as TQQQ? What would you suggest to be an equivalent on the Canadian markets?

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Read Answer Asked by Edgar on December 17, 2025

• Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Covered Call ETF (HDIV $21.13)
  • $21.13 P/E (TTM): 17.13X Cap: $1.02B
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Q: Further to my prior question re Canadian dividend tax benefits, would HDIV qualify?
It holds both Canadian & US securities.
Thanks again.

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Read Answer Asked by Catherine on December 17, 2025

• Hamilton Technology YIELD MAXIMIZER TM ETF (QMAX $23.41)
  • $23.41 P/E (TTM): 30.14X Cap: $728M
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Q: Does this fund qualify for benefit as a Canadian Dividend fund?
Please explain rules to qualify for the dividend discount.
Thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by Catherine on December 16, 2025

• iShares S&P Global Consumer Discretionary Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XCD $65.29)
  • $65.29 P/E (TTM): 25.85X Cap: $65M
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• iShares S&P Global Industrials Index ETF(CAD-Hedged) (XGI $63.55)
  • $63.55 P/E (TTM): 28.92X Cap: $139M
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• Middlefield Healthcare Dividend ETF (MHCD $11.99)
  • $11.99 P/E (TTM): 17.21X Cap: $148M
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Q: Hi, I am currently underweight in my portfolio for each of the Healthcare, Industrial and Consumers Cyclical sectors. Can you please recommend a few ETFs in these sectors, preferably global and priced in CAD? Thanks!

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Read Answer Asked by Keith on December 16, 2025