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• Global X S&P 500 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXS $87.63)
  • $87.63 Cap: $4.21B
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• INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ $552.03)
  • $552.03 Fwd P/E: 29.05X Cap: $354.54B
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• Global X Nasdaq-100 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXQ $88.94)
  • $88.94 Fwd P/E: 27.96X Cap: $1.09B
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Q: HXS/HXQ These ETFs seem to be lagging their US counterparts lately, any idea why?

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Read Answer Asked by Mark on July 08, 2025

• NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA $158.24)
  • $158.24 Fwd P/E: 51.4X Cap: $3.86T
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• Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (The) (GS $710.93)
  • $710.93 Fwd P/E: 16.8X Cap: $218.14B
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• Oracle Corporation (ORCL $232.26)
  • $232.26 Fwd P/E: 54.68X Cap: $652.37B
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• Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD $134.80)
  • $134.80 Fwd P/E: 100.66X Cap: $218.56B
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• Robinhood Markets Inc. (HOOD $93.46)
  • $93.46 Fwd P/E: 53.94X Cap: $82.47B
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• GE Vernova Inc. (GEV $530.28)
  • $530.28 Fwd P/E: 74.29X Cap: $144.73B
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• Circle Internet Group Inc. Class A (CRCL $207.46)
  • $207.46 Cap: $45.75B
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Q: Happy Summer day 5i Community :

Over the weekend watched a YouTube video of Tom Lee's interview with Korean news, Tom mentioned "GRNY" his recently inception ETF:Fundstrat Granny Shots US Large Cap ETF which runs a concentrated 35 large cap stocks, and has been out performed "QQQ" & "MAGS" so far this year. Could I have your opinion of this ETF if it is worth to give a try and rick facts associated with it please?

Thanks,

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Read Answer Asked by Lin on July 07, 2025

• 3iQ Ether Staking ETF (ETHQ $13.69)
  • $13.69 Cap: $49M
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• ISHARES ETHEREUM T (ETHA $19.26)
  • $19.26 Cap: $4.49B
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Q: What does Stablecoin to the price of Ethereum? I understand that Stablecoins are pegged to USD. If more transactions happen on the Ethereum network, why would the value of Ethereum increase? I can't see the connection.

If I wanted to dip my foot into Ethereum, should I buy ETFs like ETHA? Any other recommendations?

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Read Answer Asked by V on July 07, 2025

• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $93.11)
  • $93.11 Fwd P/E: 57.26X Cap: $16.33B
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• iShares Core S&P 500 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XSP $64.04)
  • $64.04 Fwd P/E: 24.25X Cap: $11.78B
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Q: What are the differences between XSP and ZSP? Which one would you give the edge to and why? Thank you.

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Read Answer Asked by Cheryl on July 07, 2025

• iShares Core S&P 500 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XSP $64.04)
  • $64.04 Fwd P/E: 24.25X Cap: $11.78B
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Q: I am looking for a broad US ETF that is hedged so that if the Cdn dollar goes up vs the USD, I do not lose out. Also, when they are hedged, does it work both ways? ie whether the dollar goes up or down vs the USD. Are there more costs to this type of ETF?
Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Maria on July 07, 2025

• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $93.11)
  • $93.11 Fwd P/E: 57.26X Cap: $16.33B
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• iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC $43.09)
  • $43.09 Fwd P/E: 5.58X Cap: $14.04B
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• Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (VIU $38.55)
  • $38.55 Fwd P/E: 12.05X Cap: $4.73B
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Q: I would like to help my 12 year old granddaughter with a RESP. Can you recommend a few choices?

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Read Answer Asked by Denis on July 07, 2025

• iShares Core S&P 500 Index ETF (XUS $52.72)
  • $52.72 Fwd P/E: 57.87X Cap: $3.63B
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• Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV $150.98)
  • $150.98 Fwd P/E: 24.94X Cap: $16.27B
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Q: With these two etf's both modeling the S&P 500 and returns since inception appearing to be only .69% apart why do they have such different pricing per unit? I assume both are treat similar in tax treatment?

Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Kolbi on July 07, 2025

• Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF $52.68)
  • $52.68 Fwd P/E: 42.83X Cap: $50.13B
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• SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY $620.68)
  • $620.68 Fwd P/E: 24.47X Cap: $638.36B
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• INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ $552.03)
  • $552.03 Fwd P/E: 29.05X Cap: $354.54B
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Q: Hi 5i
My grandson lives in U.S. and has a recent inheritance. He is asking what ho might invest in for a quite long term hold. I am suggesting a Nasdaq ETF, a S&P ETF and north American banks/financials ETF. What would be your top picks in these categories?

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Read Answer Asked by Guy R. on July 07, 2025

• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $93.11)
  • $93.11 Fwd P/E: 57.26X Cap: $16.33B
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• Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV $150.98)
  • $150.98 Fwd P/E: 24.94X Cap: $16.27B
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Q: Could you tell me your preference between VFV or ZSP?

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Read Answer Asked by Bryan on July 07, 2025

• Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VDY $52.11)
  • $52.11 Fwd P/E: 14.74X Cap: $2.99B
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Q: There is a lot of rhetoric coming out of Ottawa about going all in to boost the canadian economy with major growth projects, reduce internal trade barriers, and mitigate tariff impact. If this in fact all comes to fruition, do you think this would positively affect canadian ETF values and would this be a good time to buy into those? VDY for example.

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Q: What are thoughts on Collateralized Loan Obligation ETF's? Is ZAAA a good one, or are there better ones?

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Read Answer Asked by ROB on July 07, 2025

• BMO Ultra Short-Term Bond ETF (ZST $49.00)
  • $49.00 Cap: $1.68B
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• Brompton Wellington Square AAA CLO ETF (BAAA $20.02)
  • $20.02 Cap: $43M
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Q: Could you give me a brief overview of of CLO etfs,(e.g. BAAA) and their safety compared to short term funds such as ZST

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Read Answer Asked by Paul on July 07, 2025

• Harvest Low Volatility Canadian Equity Income ETF (HVOI $12.91)
  • $12.91 Fwd P/E: 19.52X Cap: $34M
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Q: I respect this ETF is very new but what are your thoughts overall for a retiree seeking income (seeking income vehicles with limited chances of capital depreciation )?

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Read Answer Asked by Randy on July 05, 2025

• Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (VIU $38.55)
  • $38.55 Fwd P/E: 12.05X Cap: $4.73B
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Q: WHICH ACCOUNT SHOULD VIU BE HELD IN?
Thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by Serge on July 04, 2025

• INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ $552.03)
  • $552.03 Fwd P/E: 29.05X Cap: $354.54B
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• NEOS Nasdaq 100 High Income ETF (QQQI $52.04)
  • $52.04 Fwd P/E: 65.79X Cap: $2.62B
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Q: What are your thoughts on this? How does it work and what are the risks?

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Read Answer Asked by Max on July 04, 2025

• Constellation Software Inc. (CSU $4,998.97)
  • $4,998.97 Fwd P/E: 104.75X Cap: $105.93B
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• Intact Financial Corporation (IFC $313.75)
  • $313.75 Fwd P/E: 25.22X Cap: $55.96B
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• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $93.11)
  • $93.11 Fwd P/E: 57.26X Cap: $16.33B
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• iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC $43.09)
  • $43.09 Fwd P/E: 5.58X Cap: $14.04B
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• SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY $620.68)
  • $620.68 Fwd P/E: 24.47X Cap: $638.36B
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• INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ $552.03)
  • $552.03 Fwd P/E: 29.05X Cap: $354.54B
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $100.28)
  • $100.28 Fwd P/E: 72.62X Cap: $1.01B
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• Brookfield Corporation Class A Limited Voting Shares (BN $85.98)
  • $85.98 Fwd P/E: 228.36X Cap: $141.65B
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Q: If you were only to buy 3 ETF's and a couple of high convictions stocks. Which 3 ETF's would you pick. No fixed income please.

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Read Answer Asked by Cheryl on July 04, 2025

Q: WHICH ACCOUNT SHOULD ZWG BE HELD IN?

THANKS.

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Read Answer Asked by Ron on July 04, 2025

• Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCIT $82.18)
  • $82.18 Fwd P/E: 412.13X Cap: $53.06B
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• Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND $72.84)
  • $72.84 Cap: $127.04B
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• Global X 0-3 Month U.S. T-Bill ETF (UBIL.U $50.01)
  • $50.01 Cap: $292M
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• Hamilton U.S. Bond YIELD MAXIMIZER TM ETF (HBND.U $13.41)
  • $13.41 Cap: $15M
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• iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF (SGOV $100.44)
  • $100.44 Cap: $49.73B
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Q: Hello 5i
I am overweight Nvidia and plan to sell some. At my stage it is probably wise to put this in fixed income. I don’t know much about this, however, and have been made a bit gunshy by hearing of people losing money in what one would imagine to be a safe and secure bet. So, iaskif you could give me some possibilities for US dollar fixed income in a non-registered account. Something that could reduce taxes would be helpful, as well
Thanks for your great service

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Read Answer Asked by joseph on July 04, 2025

• Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (VIU $38.55)
  • $38.55 Fwd P/E: 12.05X Cap: $4.73B
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Q: Is Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North Amer Idx ETF
VIU the best ETF for the international exposure ex amrerica of a portfolio?

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Read Answer Asked by Serge on July 04, 2025

• BMO Equal Weight Utilities Index ETF (ZUT $24.05)
  • $24.05 Fwd P/E: 38.82X Cap: $536M
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• BMO Equal Weight Banks Index ETF (ZEB $46.24)
  • $46.24 Fwd P/E: 12.63X Cap: $4.64B
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• iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF (XEG $17.00)
  • $17.00 Fwd P/E: 36.8X Cap: $1.66B
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• TD Canadian Equity Index ETF (TTP $30.95)
  • $30.95 Fwd P/E: 20.55X Cap: $2.15B
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• Evolve FANGMA Index ETF (TECH $19.14)
  • $19.14 Fwd P/E: 31.87X Cap: $114M
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Q: I would greatly appreciate your thoughts on the above 5 ETFs proposed for TFSA. Any tweaks? The plan is to tilt towards growth without getting carried away. Your thoughts and suggestions would be most welcome. Thanks again for this super service. Dan

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Read Answer Asked by Danny-boy on July 04, 2025