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Q: Hello 5i team,
In several recent reports you recommended selling the full position in CPD, noting “better opportunities.” I also noticed that CVD and MFT were removed from your model portfolios earlier.
Given this shift away from preferred-share ETFs, do you think a combination of ZWU, ENCC, ZWB, and HTA would serve as a reasonably balanced substitute for a moderate‑risk, slightly income‑oriented allocation? Or would you suggest broader diversification?
Thank you for your insights!
Read Answer Asked by Borys on January 22, 2026
Q: In one of recent reports you suggested to sell full position of CPD mentioning "better opportunities". I noticed that CVD also disappeared from your Income Portfolio as well (it is more explicable for me). Can you suggest potential alternatives for substitution of CPD / CVD considering relatively high dividends they pay and relatively low volatility? (may you consider ZMO or ZPAY... or something like that - kind of speculations :)). Thank you for great service!
Read Answer Asked by Borys on January 22, 2026
Q: Would you buy into Gold momentum or are we too late. If the answer is that we are not too late, what stocks or ETF would you recommend? Would you recommend KILO?
Thanks for your advice.
Kathy
Read Answer Asked by Kathy on January 22, 2026
Q: I was planning on adding some or all of these to an RRSP and /or an RESP.
Any issues or better ideas. I am thinking ETF's and one or two blue chip.Thanks,Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on January 22, 2026
Q: Thanks to the markets I have large gains in the above banks in registered and non registered accounts. Thinking of trimming back and diversifying in to ETFs for retirement. Any suggestions for Canadian ETFs, also thoughts on XAW. Please deduct credits as needed. Thanks Steve
Read Answer Asked by STEVE on January 22, 2026
Q: Last week I sent you a question about etfs and my portfolio. You answered my question and suggested I put some money in fixed income because I am 60 and retired. GICs currently appear to yield about 2.5%. Bonds seem to vary greatly. Can you suggest a fund where I would get a steady return.
Thanks Steve
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on January 22, 2026
Q: I am looking to establish a 10-year bond ladder within my RRSP as part of a broader effort to balance my portfolio. At present, I’m finding that my brokerage platform (BMO InvestorLine) does not consistently provide all of the details I need to make well-informed bond purchase decisions.

Question 1:
Can you recommend reliable sources or tools that provide key bond information such as credit rating, yield to maturity, seniority, and call features for Canadian bonds?

Question 2:
Is there a bond ETF you would recommend that closely replicates the structure and cash-flow characteristics of a bond ladder, as a DIY alternative to purchasing individual bonds?

Thank you for your guidance.
Read Answer Asked by Ronnie on January 22, 2026
Q: Have 11 holdings in a Non Reg account, 5 of which are ETFs as above . The other holdings are BAM, CNQ, EIF, ENB, GLXY, PNG, ZDC.
Would like to reduce the # of ETFs and distribute proceeds into ETFs/Equities that are left.
Your thoughts on which you think would be best (if any) to eliminate with a view to a tilt towards growth. Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Alexandra on January 21, 2026
Q: Excellent “ The AI Compute Stack and the Stocks That Power It” report.

If you have to choose an AI ETF that would cover the stocks on the report. Which CDN and USA ETF would you recommend to hold.

I currently hold 3% each COPX, CYBR, NUKZ, CHPS & QQC ETF


Thanks for the great service.
Read Answer Asked by Hector on January 21, 2026
Q: Thank you for excellent AI Report - so helpful. In addition to ETFs listed, there are 2 others for which symbol did not pop up - ROXT State Street Kensho Final frontiers and CNRG - State Street Clean Power. We are interested in all these names as they pertain to AI Power and Infrastructure. The underlying holdings are interesting but valuations uncertain. Would appreciate your assessment and which ones would be advisable to start a position - DCA.
Read Answer Asked by sam on January 21, 2026
Q: What are the pros and cons of this ETF as a silver play? It seems to be lagging both physical silver and silver miners. If that assessment is correct is there a reason for that? It obviously offers expertise in the space; does that translate into more downside protection?
Thank you, Hugh
Read Answer Asked by Hugh on January 21, 2026
Q: Good morning Peter et al.

This is a follow up question to Sheldon's excellent question on Metals and Material sector today.

I know you answer questions based on the way we, the subscribers, phrase them.

Is there a Canadian equivalent to XME which is what you chose to highlight for Sheldon?

I am looking for an ETF that has metals WITHOUT Gold and Silver. (I have good positions in them already) I also prefer a CAD denominated ETF rather than in USD.
Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Savalai on January 21, 2026
Q: General question for buyers and sellers of ETF's from Canadian and US exchanges. How can one know whether one is permitted to hold it in ones accounts like; TFSA, RRSP and NonReg's. There are many strategies offered like levered products etc. How can one avoid holding the wrong product and getting nailed by CRA with fines. Hope you can provide some guidance.
Read Answer Asked by Ian on January 21, 2026
Q: Hi There, I am interested in considering buying TTP and/or TQCD ETF's for my NonReg account. TTP is the passive Canadian index and TQCD is supposedly actively managed. Is there somewhere that can provide me information on the tax efficiencies of these two ETF's. I would like to get an idea of how they might impact my yearly tax return. Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Ian on January 21, 2026
Q: Hi 5i, a member referred to useful articles that you published on all-in-one ETF's.
Could you please point these articles out.
Thanks, and keep up your great work in 2026.
Terry
Read Answer Asked by Terrance on January 21, 2026
Q: Hi there, I recently asked the questions below. Would it be possible to provide TSX equivalents to your recommended ETFs? Thanks!

Q: Hi there,

Are you bullish on commodities going into 2026? If so, do you have any recommendations for ETFs in the commodity space?

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on January 21, 2026
Q: Utilities. They had a strong performance in 2025. I am hearing a number of investors beating the table for utilities again in 2026 especially utilities with a strong commitment to AI.

1. Do you agree with that thesis?

2. Which 3 utility stocks CAD or USD would you recommend buying now.
3. Is there an etf that has a major composition in AI oriented utilities?

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on January 21, 2026
Q: Hi there,

Are you bullish on commodities going into 2026? If so, do you have any recommendations for ETFs in the commodity space?

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on January 20, 2026
Q: They say that where there is turmoil, there is opportunity. We are certainly not short of turmoil these days. I am looking for an ETF that is 2 X bull defence sector. Any suggestions would be helpful - US or Candian.........thanks
Read Answer Asked by Lionel on January 19, 2026
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