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Q: I have had CQQQ for quite some time and it has probably been cut in half over the last year and a half and continues to underperform.

XBI has a similar pattern to CQQQ (not quite as bad).

The stocks SEDG and APPS are underperforming the market quite a bit. I have all 4. Which ones would you be getting rid of? I usually wait for an uptick to get rid of securities but with CQQQ and XBI that doesn't seem to happen. When you get rid of stocks do you wait for an uptick or just get rid of them? Your help is appreciated as usual.
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on July 27, 2021
Q: Greetings - A few questions on JEPI - first in reviewing its 100 or so holdings the first several are equity linked notes - what are they, do they help returns versus individual equities and if so how - second, is this fund "better" than the BMO series of covered call more specific ETF's since the returns since this ETF began seem better with less movement to the downside - third there seems to be significant rotation every few months of approximately 15% of the holdings so that an active management component appears at play - any comment you have on this and the reputation of the listed managers - fourth is there another similar US or Cdn ETF that is comparable without a covered call strategy that you'd recommend with as diversified a set of holdings - any further issues you wish to comment on of course are appreciated - many thanks - Ken
Read Answer Asked by Ken on July 27, 2021
Q: Could I get your suggestions for some $CDN ETFs to invest for a toddler's RESP. I was thinking maybe a split between a tech-based ETF and a general North American-based ETF, but am open to any other ideas. There is not too much in the RESP at the moment, but it does have years to go, so growth is the main goal.
Thank-you
Read Answer Asked by grant on July 26, 2021
Q: Hi, I've sold IYW for a decent gain in a US rsp account. I would like to consider 2 US stocks with reasonable dividend. I currently hold ICLN and RBLX as US stocks. Can you suggest a few US dividend stocks or ETF to consider? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Dan on July 26, 2021
Q: Hi everyone and thank you for your good service.

I own both stocks. 200 of IUSG and now with the split of NVDA, I own 52 shares.

Both are up 65 % in my portfolio.

Should I sell 100 shares of IUSG to buy 48 shares of NVDA? I had a good experience with stock splitting in the pass with Tesla and I was wondering if it worth the trade.

What do you think?

Martin
Read Answer Asked by Martin on July 26, 2021
Q: If you were adding a dividend producing ETF to a pipeline, insurance and bank-focused portfolio (North American bias), which ETF would you use for:
a) dividend/total return
b) diversification?
Read Answer Asked by David on July 26, 2021
Q: Which Emerging markets ETF ex-China would you recommend. Could be in CAD or USD. How does this recommendation compare value-wise to a US market ETF?

Thanks.,
Read Answer Asked by James on July 23, 2021
Q: Peter and team
I have not asked about ETFs in this forum before, and hope it is OK to do so
I was just looking for your thoughts on the Hamilton HDIV ETF launched today
Thanks
Phil
Read Answer Asked by Phil on July 23, 2021
Q: I am looking to invest in an ETF for a period of 5 to 10 years and have a medium to high risk tolerance. Can you suggest 5 to 10 ETFs that should be considered? Thank you very much
Read Answer Asked by Don on July 22, 2021
Q: As of today, what would be your top 10 most stable Canadian companies, or ETF's, to invest in. Stable meaning those best able to ride out any market or economic downturn. Dividends are always nice but not essential. Thanks as always.
Read Answer Asked by Curtis on July 22, 2021
Q: Hello, could you please provide some of your favourite ETF's to fill the fixed income portion of a portfolio?

What about cash?
Read Answer Asked by Lorraine on July 22, 2021
Q: Is this the season for owning Biotech stocks , if so, which ones do you favour ? ...
Am I just better off owning stocks, ETFs , or the spider .
I have never done well in that subsection, so I am hesitant .

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on July 21, 2021
Q: Hi,

In a previous response you indicated that you would use ETF's to complete the fixed income portion of a portfolio. Could you explain your rationale for this as I have been under the impression that any ETF, even a bond type, carries substantially more risk that purchasing a bond directly. I have a couple of short term bond ETF's but have more money allocated directly to bonds/GIC's in my portfolio.

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Sue on July 20, 2021
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