Investment Q&A

Q: Do you think the MAGS ETF is a buy right now? Do you think it will continue to do well over the long term?

Q: Hey team 5i I have taken a part position in EUAD and given its 65% rise ytd I am wondering if you see further potential. Your input greatly appreciated.

Q: Good afternoon,

I am planning on rethinking the majority of my investment strategy (choosing my own stocks). I plan on switching to a more ETF focused approach where I have 20% in bonds/gic, 15% US ETF, 20% Canadian ETF, 20% Foreign ETF and the rest left to my whims. For the Foreign ETF I was think VXUS and SPY for the US but what would be your recommended ETFs for US, Canada and Foreign (and perhaps bonds)?
For reference I am in my early 20s so I have a bigger risk appetite and presumably longer time horizon.

Thank you very much,
Aidan

Q: Per Gervais's question on Airbus, it's the biggest holding in EUAD @22%, and supported by many of the other fund components. It's an easy way to be involved if ok with the other companies.

Q: John Hood recently had SHLD as a top pick. I’m interested in the global defense space given geopolitical tensions and recent NATO messaging around moving defense spending targets from 2% of GDP to 3.5-5%. He suggested the US ETF ( NYSEARCA). I see there’s a Canadian offering SHLD.TO which appears to be a new offering. The US ETF has had terrific performance over the past year. Could you please discuss the merits of this ETF and comment on whether the Canadian version should see similar performance, assuming the geopolitical landscape remains fraught.
As a second question, do you have another ETF recommendation in this space and would you prefer it over SHLD? Please explain your rationale. Thanks so much for your expertise.

Q: What is your analysis of Hamilton's new enhanced ETF MIX ? With 60.1% equities, 20.1% fixed income, and 19.1% gold this seems like a basket of products that will work against each other . If one sector is up the other will be down. I can see it if their is a yield but if there is one I can't find it . Is there a yield ? Thanks for your terrific service ......

Q: I have a relative (73 years) with a portfolio of $400K, paid-off home (modest) whose pensions cover regular living expenses. She is disinterested in management of her investments but seemed happy with the performance of XGRO in a spousal RIF (dripped for convenience). This is only approx. $150K of her holdings. XGRO is meant to be a one and done investment, with the exception of some cash-type investments, she wonders if her Cash account and TFSA could all hold XGRO for simplicity.
Thank you for your valued opinion.

Q: I am going to add to my gold holdings which currently consists of only the Canadian etf XGD. I would like to have exposure to physical gold as well and am trying to decide between ZGLD:CA, PHYS:CA or PHYS:US (or any other suggestions you may have). Comments please.

Q: Could I ask you to please suggest a half dozen or more equity based inflation protection ideas, perhaps mostly individual stocks and a couple of ETFs, CDN and/or US. Does CME-Q fit the bill at all?
Thanks.

Q: Good morning, why is there a big difference in the 10 year returns of these ETF's
Thanks, Peter

Q: Wondering about your thoughts on this ETF???.....might think about buying it for hedge against tRUMP tariffs......thanks....tom

Q: Hi,

I have a Lump sum and I have close to an equal 25/25/25/25% split for these etfs/company. because i am in my low 40s i want to make sure i get my growth somewhat better in my younger years. Do you think this would be acceptable or should i be leaning more towards a xeqt/vfv split?

Q: Hi,

Your views on Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (MLPX-N), please ?

It has a good dividend but would you consider it strong growth for 5 years ?

Would you buy it now ? Which would better growth picks in the ETFs for the energy sector for 5 years ?

Gratefully,

Jacques IDS

Q: Hello, which fixed income: ETF/Bond/GIC investments would work best under current economic conditions of lower rates coming from the US FEDS and Canada.? And, do you suggest staying short or long? .. Of course the lowest possible risk.
Thanks
Carlo

Q: I came across YNVD (Not listed on your site) when searching for the Canadian hedged NVDA. It appears to be a fund that holds only NVDA, is both hedged and covered call, and has an absurdly high yield. Would you advise buying some, and if so, would you put it in a registered account/tfsa for tax purposes?

Q: Can you recommend stocks or ETFs in blockchain technology?

Q: Hello, is HUTL a buy at this time? Thanks.

Q: I have been doing monthly periodic purchases of VGG since January 2025. I clearly picked wrong (as usual) and should have gone with VHG (hedged version). I continue with monthly periodic purchases (even though my investor fear says not too), but should I switch and start purchasing VGH instead ? Am I cancelling out any future returns by doing so ?

Q: Is there any ETF that qualifies for dividend tax credit. If there is please share few of your favourite ETF.


Thanks for your great service

Q: Oops sorry about that. The correct symbol is ECAT . And the question is as follows ......

" Saw a question on ECAT the other day. Just trying to figure out exactly what it is and what type of market will affect it's price ..... I realize it is made up of both security and debt but don't really understand the structure of the product { but that juicy 22.28% yield is attractive } Could 5i explain the structure in detail and what market conditions will affect the price both up and down ? And assign a risk factor with one being a UMAX and ten being a YTSL ? .... Thanks for your terrific service "