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Q: I own VHT (etf) in my $US account. Performance over the last 5 years has been approx. 6% compounded annually. Poor compared to tech or the S&P500 index or the DJIA. Given little opportunity to invest in health care sector in Canada, what investment alternatives would you suggest for health care? Or would I be better off exiting VHT and putting the money into other low-cost ETFs in the US like SPY, VOO, VUG ?

Thank you. IslandJohn
Read Answer Asked by John on June 11, 2025
Q: Good morning all. Could we please have your viewpoint on the above ETFs. TQCD seems to have the best total return over 5 years (according to Koyfin). Do you think this position can be maintained over the coming years?
Read Answer Asked by Roger on June 10, 2025
Q: 1. For a Canadian dividend ETF, do you prefer CDZ or XDIV. CDZ has a much higher MER.
2. What would be 5 Canadian dividend stocks that you would purchase today if I choose not to proceed with one of the above ETFs ?
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on June 10, 2025
Q: What covered call ETFs would you recommend? Looking to increase the yield of my portfolio a bit
Read Answer Asked by Danielle on June 10, 2025
Q: Nuclear/ Uranium

There is a trend where more energy is going to be needed for AI and nuclear appears to be a good energy source. In the past you have suggested ETF,s NLR and URA as well as stocks CCO and NXE. Do you still have the same opinion and what stocks/ETF would you recommend as an entry point.

Wayne
Read Answer Asked by Wayne on June 10, 2025
Q: Despite the lack of fundamental data (on the sources available to me), the Pt & Figure chart and a comparison of chart activity to other ETFs (e.g. QYLD, RYLD, et al.) suggests that ECAT could be valuable for an income investor. What is your take?
Read Answer Asked by David on June 10, 2025
Q: What are your thoughts on using covered call ETFs to increase the yield of a portfolio?
Read Answer Asked by Danielle on June 09, 2025
Q: Your thoughts on ZJAN BMO buffered ETF recommended by Larry Berman.

Thanks
Brian
Read Answer Asked by Brian on June 09, 2025
Q: Hi, I presently have $50000 U.S. in a non reg acct. I do not plan to purchase any stocks in the near future. Would appreciate your thoughts on what my options are to generate some income with it. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Lorraine on June 09, 2025
Q: I'm looking at an investment horizon of at least 5 years and would like to acquire ZDV etf. Given the current economic roller coaster that we are on with the US with it's ever-changing tariffs, what would be a reasonable price to buy ZDV?

Also, would you prefer to buy it in a registered account or a non-registered account? Please explain why.

Thank you for your assistance and have a wonderful weekend.
Read Answer Asked by Cathy on June 09, 2025
Q: Hi. would like to know in what account (RRSP,TFSA,NON-REGISTERED) would be best suited for these ETFs and your best to less favored in order for each account type please. ZWB, HCAL, ZWK, ZWE, ZPW, UMAX, HYLD, HDIV, HDIF, ENCC. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Stan on June 09, 2025
Q: if a conservative investor wanted to invest in one ETF or stock in their TFSA today was would you suggest? Although the question was one, I would like a ranking of the top 3, Canadian only. please.
Read Answer Asked by Brenda on June 09, 2025
Q: My question is about the Norbert Gambit.

If an ETF trades in both Canada and the US, does that automatically mean that you can transfer the ETF between your Canadian and US accounts (eg. PHYS)? Is there a way to tell which ETFs trade on both a US and Cdn exchange, and which ones can be transferred from a US to Cdn account, or vice versa?

Thank you for this excellent service.
Read Answer Asked by Dale on June 09, 2025
Q: seeing that you own some crypto I'm thinking I may get my toes wet, so to speak. At current prices, which one ETF would you favor of the above?
Also, I have more Canadian money available than US, is there disadvantage to IBIT.CA?
Should these be purchased in a Cash account, self directed RSP or TFSA?
Deduct as many questions as you need. I'll never get through these credits!
Read Answer Asked by Brenda on June 06, 2025
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