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Q: I have $100,000 of cash in an investment account, am looking for some conservative ETF’s with 1/3 going to fixed income, same to Cdn Equity and balance to Global. Any suggestions? Given the trade war with the USA, I might sit on the sidelines for a few weeks so ny thoughts on best way to invest the cash with good liquidity. I was looking at HISA ETF’s but they are very low currently.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on February 06, 2025
Q: Hello, for a 25 year old with $ 500.00 to invest in the TFSA, which of the above would you suggest?
Also, how about for a 27 year old with $ 100K, which one(s) would you suggest? Finally, does BMO have a S&P500 unhedged?
As a quick calculation the Unedged has retuned ~ 6% more with BMO (ZQQ /ZNQ) and ~ 12% with the ishare ( XQQ/XQQU). Right?
Thanks
Carlo
Read Answer Asked by Carlo on February 05, 2025
Q: I have a question about investing in physical gold. Can you please explain the differences between the MNT and PHYS? I noticed that MNT outperforms PHYS and it trades at a premium to NAV while PHYS trades at discount. The expense rates 0.35% vs. 0.41% seems to be close enough to justify the differences in performance and discount..?
Read Answer Asked by bernhard on February 05, 2025
Q: Hello 5i Team, Happy New Year! I have a diversified portfolio with plenty of tech exposure and S&P. We are looking into Sector based ETFs. Based on this environment, which one would you recommend out of these - XAD, HBGD, TECI, CHIPS, TEC, XEXP, FOUR, RBOT. Or, would you recommend any other sector ETF?

As always, thanks for your valuable insights.

Best, AJ
Read Answer Asked by Alka on February 04, 2025
Q: Any reason for Etherum [ETF] drop close to 20% on monday?
Read Answer Asked by Denise on February 04, 2025
Q: This ETF seems to have a long/short strategy of low volatility. 2 questions please:

1. including dividends are they keeping up with the the TSX index total return since inception?
2. is there a guaranteed market maker to keep the shares of PFMN.TO in line with its NAV or is it possible a premium or discount could happen in the future?

thanks
Read Answer Asked by Tony on February 04, 2025
Q: What other ex north america etf's would be good?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by David C. on February 04, 2025
Q: This 1st. of 3 Bitcoin Structured Alt ETFs offers a decent Risk/Reward for Bitcoin. What do you think? I'm thinking of buying CBXJ when it comes out shortly, because this has a Cap Range of 28 to 31%. CBTJ will offer 50 to 55%
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Austin on February 03, 2025
Q: Today, Feb. 1, 2025, Vanguard USA announced many fee reductions.
Do you know whether these fee reductions apply to Vanguard Canada ETF offerings?
Read Answer Asked by Ian on February 03, 2025
Q: Looking at the REIT space given what seems to be a general decline in share prices of most real estate ETF's and general real estate related shares over the last few years. I already own DIR.UN and now I'm looking to add a REIT to the mix that offers at least a 6% dividend. I know you also like GRT.UN and CAR.UN. What are your thoughts on MREL and HGR as ETF options? Can you compare the two for me? Also would you suggest an alternate ETF to those tow ... or even a single REIT stock that you think can do well over the next 2-3 years and offer 5% dividend and capital protection.
Read Answer Asked by Randy on February 03, 2025
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