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Q: First Trust Natural Gas ETF (FCG) - not in your system. This US based ETF has a mandate to invest in MLP units among other things like stocks. Does this make it problematic for Canadians to hold as it pays a 2.8% dividend? How does it compare with UNG - also not in your system?
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on August 14, 2025
Q: Would you invest some cash in this? BMO ZAAA-NE.
Read Answer Asked by John on August 14, 2025
Q: Can you share thoughts on US listed CSNR commodity miners ETF? Considering it for commodity exposure.
Read Answer Asked by Chris on August 14, 2025
Q: Retired, dividend-income investor. I have long term holdings in both ZLB and ZUT. Both are in registered accounts...no tax issues.

For asset allocation reasons, I am considering trimming ZUT and adding the proceeds to ZLB. When I use your charts and compare these two, ZLB appears to be the better performer over most timeframes.

Normally I would simply proceed, but this is a minor asset allocation tweaking. Also, I think that the BOC may be reducing interest rates this fall, which should have a positive impact on ZUT. Do you agree with this assumption?

Would you proceed or wait....I know this is a bit of a "market-timing" question?

Thanks for your help....Steve
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on August 14, 2025
Q: BMO is now introducing Spyder ETFs for each major US market sector. They have the unhedged and hedged. Which of these sector ETFS do you like and would you do unhedged or hedged? I know there is ZQN and ZQQ which you have recommended, so I'm wondering what the difference would be in those versus ZXLK. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Neil on August 14, 2025
Q: Please advise which USA and CDN VIX ETF would you recommend. I want to trade VIX for August to September since volatility is high during those months.

Thanks for the great service
Read Answer Asked by Hector on August 13, 2025
Q: I have been buying HHL ETF over the last number of months, but it continues to struggle. Would say this is just sector weakness and if so how do you see the sector - will it eventually recover? My only other Healthcare stock is is ABBV so I am not overly exposed but this ETF is close to a full position, for income. Are there any issues with the ETF, and are you cautious? Thanks so much.
Read Answer Asked by Pat on August 12, 2025
Q: In a recent question, you mentioned this was a solid liquid AI etf. I am also looking at the Canadian CIAIQ. Do the benefits of the former outweigh the Canadian etf? I would prefer buying Canadian wherever possible and wherever it makes a good rational case.

Thanks, as always. Great service.
Read Answer Asked by Joanne on August 11, 2025
Q: In terms of total return which are the 3 best Canadian ENHANCED YIELD ETF'S over the last 5 years?

Thanks, Hugh
Read Answer Asked by Hugh on August 11, 2025
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