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Q: I asked this question on June 1, 2025 but did not get an answer so I am asking again.

What is the difference in underlining risks between ZST and high interest saving ETFs like CASH and HSAV?
What is the difference in yield between them?
I have about $100k in cash to park for 1 year ish so I am looking for a bit of yield during this time.
Read Answer Asked by Anh on June 06, 2025
Q: I normally keep individual stocks to a limit of 5% of my portfolio in a registered account. However, with ZWC being an ETF, how high do you think I could go, given that it is diversified in many stocks?

What would be an attractive price to buy into ZWC?

If ZWU is also held in the same account, how high could you go for that ETF (as a percentage of the account)? And would that affect the amount of ZWC held in the same account?

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Cathy on June 06, 2025
Q: I’m thinking of switching my cash from CASH and HSAV to ZST. The reason is ZST now has a higher yield than CASH and HSAV (3%+ versus 2.6-2.7%)The intended duration is about 1 year.
What are the risks associated with ZST? Is ZST riskier than CASH and HSAV?
Read Answer Asked by Anh on June 05, 2025
Q: Could you suggest for a RSP portfolio, starting from a cash balance of 150K, an array of 5 ETFs, covering Canadian and US/International sectors.
Would VGG selling in CAD qualify for the exemption of US taxes, or does it need to be a US traded ETF to qualify.
Take as many questions credit as needed.
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by francois on June 05, 2025
Q: Do you like these equally? Goal- growth, safety, income in TFSA for exposure outside Canada/US. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Neil on June 05, 2025
Q: Can you give an overview of cybersecurity ETFs and a recommendation please?

Or would you pick a single stock?
Read Answer Asked by Mark on June 04, 2025
Q: Any suggestions for $24K cash in a FHSA that will be topped up Jan 26/27 and won't be needed for at least 4 years due to school. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on June 04, 2025
Q: Hello

Just curious to how much overlap is there between CDZ and XEI? Is there a need to own both or can you just hold one. If only one which one do you prefer?

Jimmy
Read Answer Asked by Jimmy on June 04, 2025
Q: I presently have $50000 U.S. cash that I would like to generate interest on.
No plans to invest it any time soon.
Would appreciate knowing what my options are.
Thanks so much.
Read Answer Asked by Lorraine on June 04, 2025
Q: I have money to invest in a registered account and do not need the funds for at least 5-10 years. I was planning to buy a GIC, but the rates for 1 to 5 year terms are only in the 3% range. Instead, I am thinking of buying ZWU with a 7% return, realizing that there is no guarantee on the ETF price, but the rate of return is significantly higher than the GIC. My understanding is that the utitilies sector is quite stable and the price of this ETF does not tend to move much.

Do you see this as a good strategy to get a higher return with relatively low risk to the erosion of my investment value, given the long time frame?

Also, what would be an acceptable price to purchase ZWU?
Read Answer Asked by Cathy on June 04, 2025
Q: Hi
You recently suggested VEF for international exposure . This is the hedged ETF which I gather from past questions you don't really favor hedging. Could you explain why and when you would hedge and is there an alternative unhedged version of VEF?
Thanks
Jeff
Read Answer Asked by JEFF on June 04, 2025
Q: Question on Fairlead Tactical Sector Fund (TACK: NYSE).

What is your opinion of this ETF for a tactical play on different sectors in the U.S. ? "Fairlead Strategies employs a systematic approach to technical analysis focused on the identification of important trends and support & resistance". I am aware of the high MER of 0.73%. fyi, TACK is not currently in your database. Thanks as always !
Read Answer Asked by STEVEN on June 03, 2025
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Read Answer Asked by Ken on June 03, 2025