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Q: Hi Peter,

Would you put new money into this ETF ARKK following the recent sell-off? This ETF has >22% in three companies ; TSLA, SQ and ROKU all of which are quite volatile names so this ETF could go either way depending on the market, right? Looking for growth, medium to high risk, 5-10 years hold.

Thanks in advance.
Read Answer Asked by K on March 24, 2021
Q: Hi Guys,

I am retired and is looking for recommendations for 10 US and 10 CDN core stocks. Also an ETF or two for ex North American exposure.
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Junor on March 23, 2021
Q: Do you have a recommendation on the best ETF idea with a growth focus over the next 15 year span to hold within an RESP? Starting with a small amount of capital so a single purchase that will be added to over time is pefered - otherwise would just copy your excellent growth portfolio!
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on March 23, 2021
Q: I hold XIT in both my RRSP and TFSA and have done very well owning it. Over the years I have trimmed multiple times, redeploying into NTR and Eric's NPP314 (oil). I bought SJR.B in January (in my TFSA), fully intending for it to be a medium term hold and have started to trim it this week.

My plan now with the cash is to add back to XIT, but my reading seems to indicate that there may be more volatility in the Tech sector. Just wondering what your crystal ball shows? When I look at the chart for XIT, I see support levels at roughly $43, then $38. I know this is a "timing" question, but do you see further Tech weakness, and if so, where would you step back in.

Thanks for your help....Steve
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on March 23, 2021
Q: What is the difference between these mint receipts and the sprott product? Does one have an advantage over the other? Since I already own PHYS from sprott for gold would it be better for me to own one of mint producrs for silver as better diversification? Finally, what is the difference between MNS and MNS.U?
Read Answer Asked by Carla on March 23, 2021
Q: Please take as many credits as required. I have created a fixed income portion for my portfolio. Please take a look at it and pick it apart for me. I'm looking for capital preservation and even with this diversification, it's taking a beating in certain areas and markets. Would you remove or add anything? Thanks.
Name/Currency/Symbol/Percentage
BMO PREM YIELD ETF / CAD / ZPAY / 10%
DYNAMIC ACTIVE U S DIVID / CAD / DXU / 5%
DYNAMIC ACTIVE TACTICAL BD / CAD DXB / 5%
DESJARDINS ALT LONG.SHORT / CAD / DANC / 10%
DYNAMIC ACTIVE / CAD / DXW / 5%
FIDELITY GBL CORE PLUS BD / CAD / FCGB / 10%
ISHARES 20 PLUS YEAR TREASURY / USD / TLT / 10%
ISHARES TRUST / USD / SHY / 10%
ISHARES 1-5 YR LADDERED / CAD / CBO / 5%
ISHARES CANADIAN UNIVERSE / CAD / XBB / 5%
PENDER CORPORATE BOND FUND / CAD / PGF550 / 10%
PICTON MAHONEY FORTIFIED / CAD / PFIA / 10%
VANGUARD TOTAL INTERNATIONAL / USD / BNDX / 5%

Read Answer Asked by Gregory on March 23, 2021
Q: Hi,
Looking to replace this emerging markets fund (Pacific) because the MER is close to 3%. What would be a better solution in the ETF world, and is CDN-listed.
It's for a senior and this is their only int'l exposure. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on March 22, 2021
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