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Q: When I look at the long term chart for this ETF it seems since the pandemic began (and after that initial drop) that the the share price has been on a steeper upwards trajectory than it ever was historically? It also looks as if the volume has been a bit higher than before. Is there a simple explanation that is obvious to everyone but me? Is it a few of the top 10 underlying securities that are driving the whole behaviour, or has owning the ETF become that much more attractive in the face of single company risk since the pandemic began? I always appreciate your insight, thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen R. on December 02, 2021
Q: I want to be better prepared for the next big market correction. I have been keeping ten per cent cash that can be deployed when I correction happens and I know where I want to add to positions and start a couple of new ones, for instance Microsoft. I have never shorted an individual stock but I might consider an ETF that shorts an index. Where should I start my learning? Most of our money is registered accounts which complicates shorting. I am not suggesting I want to do it now but if the market gets forthy next year and the federal banks start to raise interest rates to comabt inflation there is going to be carnage. Thanks for the good service. Glad you informed me about Constellation Software five or so years ago What I gem!!
Read Answer Asked by Paul on December 02, 2021
Q: What do you think of the ETHY fund by purpose? It looks like it tries to reduce some of the risk with ETH. How risky would something like this be?
Read Answer Asked by Carla on December 01, 2021
Q: I am looking to add 1 ETF to existing all-ETF portfolios in my TFSA and RRSP accounts. Existing portfolios are roughly an equal mix of technology growth (ZQQ), dividend appreciaion (VGG) and a bit of fixed income/growth (VCNS) for stability. I am looking for something "alternative" for a roughly 10% position that would not be correlated to traditional equities or fixed income and preferably provide some inflation protection. May I please have your general thoughts (pros/cons) on the Purpose Diversified Real Asset Fund for this purpose. Can you also offer some other ETF suggestions within this general objective, either CAD or USD, that I might consider as alternatives to PRA. Thanks as always.
Read Answer Asked by Brad on November 30, 2021
Q: Greetings:
I missed the September 20-21 virtual ETF show, and was wondering if you could provide any link for a replay of at least the presentation made by MOEZ MAHREZ, and perhaps the whole show.
Thank You,
Ben.
Read Answer Asked by BEN on November 29, 2021
Q: Hi Peter & 5i team,
Many investors consider cryptocurrency highly speculative or even risky. Recently portfolio managers are adding crypto to their holdings. What would be a good way for the retail investor to add a small percentage ( if any) to their portfolio?
Thank you for your opinions.
Read Answer Asked by john on November 29, 2021
Q: What do you think of this for an RESP for two kids aged 3 and 5:

30% XSB
10% XIT
60% VEQT

Anything I should consider with this mix? Is it to late to get into XIT where its is already up so much?
Read Answer Asked by Carla on November 26, 2021
Q: Do you have a canadian stock or ETF you can recommend that is focused on blockchain technology. Thank you for all your insight
Read Answer Asked by Catherine on November 26, 2021
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