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• BMO Europe High Dividend Covered Call Hedged to CAD ETF (ZWE $20.44)
  • $20.44 P/E (TTM): 45.11X Cap: $678M
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Q: What do you think about buying some zwe right now? Seems like good value for a nice dividend.

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Read Answer Asked by Bernie on December 14, 2020

• iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO $312.87)
  • $312.87 P/E (TTM): 45.65X Cap: $12.64B
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Q: Hi 51,
What would be the equivalent ETF for the above AGF Fund as this fund has an MER of 2.58%.
Thanks for the great advice as always
Ivan

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Read Answer Asked by Ivan on December 14, 2020

• First Solar Inc. (FSLR $201.70)
  • $201.70 P/E (TTM): 17.24X Cap: $21.63B
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• Invesco Solar ETF (TAN $41.78)
  • $41.78 P/E (TTM): 19.11X Cap: $725M
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Q: I am interested in investing in solar with the thinking it has room to grow significantly. I see from previous questions you have mentioned FSLR and TAN. I would value your opinion on preferred US solar stock(s) and which would recommend now i.e. , FSLR, Tan or other in US? Thanks so much.

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Read Answer Asked by Danny-boy on December 14, 2020

• iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF (XEC $34.68)
  • $34.68 P/E (TTM): 6.59X Cap: $2.57B
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• Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF (VEE $44.54)
  • $44.54 Cap: $2.88B
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Q: Hi 5I,
Have been looking at XEC.CA to diversify my portfolio from mainly US and Canadian Stocks. What is your opinion of XEC for a long term hold? Do you have other suggestions?
Thanks,
Earl

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Read Answer Asked by earl on December 14, 2020

• StoneCastle Cannabis Growth Fund Series D (SPA1303)
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Q: Your analysis of this fund and its prospects would be appreciated. Thanks, Brian

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Read Answer Asked by Brian on December 14, 2020

• Horizons Active High Yield Bond ETF (HYI $7.52)
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• iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHY $16.88)
  • $16.88 Cap: $833M
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Q: I am looking to reduce risk in my portfolio via sale of tech stocks and purchase of bonds. Can you recommend a high yield bond fund?

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Read Answer Asked by MATHEW on December 14, 2020

• iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust (GSG $22.76)
  • $22.76 Cap: $974M
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Q: Would like to do one-stop shopping, of a broad based, multinational commodity fund.
Two or three funds if need be.
I already have lots of oil and fertilizer exposure.
Either USD or CDN.
Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Cacey on December 14, 2020

Q: Trades as SONG In London and HPGSF on TD Ameritrade. A royalty fund with many institutional investors? Your views?

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Read Answer Asked by William Ross on December 14, 2020

• Harvest Healthcare Leaders Income ETF (HHL $7.22)
  • $7.22 P/E (TTM): 72.11X Cap: $1.41B
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• CI Health Care Giants Covered Call ETF (FHI $10.52)
  • $10.52 P/E (TTM): 20.71X Cap: $107M
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• Evolve Global Healthcare Enhanced Yield Fund (LIFE $18.12)
  • $18.12 P/E (TTM): 27.09X Cap: $208M
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Q: What portion of FHI distribution is return of capital? What would be your order of choice among LIFE; FHI; and HHL ?

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Read Answer Asked by Terry on December 14, 2020

• First Trust ISE Cloud Computing Index Fund (SKYY $133.25)
  • $133.25 P/E (TTM): 7.95X Cap: $3.19B
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• Wisdom Tree Cloud Computing Fund (WCLD $35.62)
  • $35.62 P/E (TTM): 42.9X Cap: $335M
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• Global X Cloud Computing ETF (CLOU $23.12)
  • $23.12 P/E (TTM): 35.8X Cap: $308M
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Q: Hi

The Globe and Mail mentioned potential Cloud investment ideas today. CLOU-Q, WCLD-Q, SKYY and a new Canadian name DATA-T. I currently own Microsoft which gives me some Cloud exposure. I am wondering what your opinion would be to invest in this space?

Kim

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Read Answer Asked by kim on December 14, 2020

• e (EARK)
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Q: I am trying to look under the hood of the Emerge ark etfs(EAGB,EARK,EAAI,EAUT,EAFT) and I am finding it tough to analyze all of the companies that these etfs hold. In your opinion which one of those five etfs would best represent the combination of all five. Tnx for your great work.

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Read Answer Asked by Jacques on December 11, 2020

• iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETF (XGD $41.99)
  • $41.99 P/E (TTM): 28.53X Cap: $2.95B
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• VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX $69.75)
  • $69.75 P/E (TTM): 28.18X Cap: $20.87B
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• Vox Royalty Corp. (VOX)
  • Cap: $155M
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Q: In my RRIF I need a Communications service sector. In my PA you suggested VOX, but I am wondering if there is a Canadian ETF in this sector that you could recommend?
Also an alternative is XGD.TO okay to invest in a RRIF?
Thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by Terry on December 11, 2020

• Tesla Inc. (TSLA $395.94)
  • $395.94 P/E (TTM): 228.87X Cap: $1.27T
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• ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK $78.57)
  • $78.57 P/E (TTM): 49.24X Cap: $8.37B
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Q: Contemplating selling VGT and buying ARKK. The only thing stopping me is ARKK's 10% investment in TESLA. Would you stay away from ARKK given its strong bet on this one stock with a history of volatility? Additionally, how do you see TESLA's price (and therefore ARKK's) being impacted by TESLA's addition later this month to the S&P500? Thank you.

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Read Answer Asked by Maureen on December 11, 2020

• SPDR EURO Stoxx 50 ETF (FEZ $60.43)
  • $60.43 P/E (TTM): 30.7X Cap: $4.58B
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Q: I am looking to invest in a ETF or if recommended a mutual fund that is in US dollars and covers mostly Europe?

thank you , Jean

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Read Answer Asked by Jean on December 11, 2020

• Amplify Travel Tech ETF (AWAY $22.39)
  • $22.39 P/E (TTM): 24.69X Cap: $42M
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• ESS U.S.Global Jets ETF (JETS $25.99)
  • $25.99 P/E (TTM): 11.46X Cap: $823M
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Q: Is there a ETF you could recommend for exposure to the cruise industry.

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Read Answer Asked by elgin on December 11, 2020

• iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF (IWR $96.71)
  • $96.71 P/E (TTM): 20.86X Cap: $44.83B
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• iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF (IWF $460.14)
  • $460.14 P/E (TTM): 31.83X Cap: $120.28B
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• iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF (IWN $175.55)
  • $175.55 P/E (TTM): 13.53X Cap: $11.90B
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Q: Hi group going fwd at this point which is the best ETF in the Russell group of ETFs value or growth, small cap or mid cap or? Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Terence on December 11, 2020

• iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO $312.87)
  • $312.87 P/E (TTM): 45.65X Cap: $12.64B
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• iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC $46.89)
  • $46.89 P/E (TTM): 5.95X Cap: $19.09B
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Q: I would like to invest 2k from RESP into MF and 8k from TFSA into ETF and/or dividend stocks (long term)- what is best growth options?

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Read Answer Asked by Kapil on December 11, 2020

• Defiance Next Gen Connectivity ETF (FIVG)
  • P/E (TTM): 30.91X Cap: $633M
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• KraneShares CICC China 5G and Semiconductor Index ETF (KFVG)
  • Cap: $7M
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Q: Good morning

FIVG or KFVG

Your comments please and thank you.

Sincerely

Mike

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Read Answer Asked by Mike on December 11, 2020

• Amplify Travel Tech ETF (AWAY $22.39)
  • $22.39 P/E (TTM): 24.69X Cap: $42M
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• ESS U.S.Global Jets ETF (JETS $25.99)
  • $25.99 P/E (TTM): 11.46X Cap: $823M
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Q: Am interested in investing in travel and leisure etf. What do you think of this product, and are you aware of an etf that concentrates on cruise companies, resorts, hotels, airlines etc? Thank you, Bill

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Read Answer Asked by Bill on December 11, 2020

• Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust (AD.UN $19.16)
  • $19.16 P/E (TTM): 6.28X Cap: $870M
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• Global X Active Preferred Share ETF (HPR $10.15)
  • $10.15 P/E (TTM): 8.17X Cap: $949M
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Q: Years ago I thought it would be good to add some preferreds to my RSP so I bought HPR . It hasn't done well but has a dividend of 5%. I'm thinking of switching to AD.UN but it's already had a good run. but has a high dividend. What do you think.

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Read Answer Asked by John on December 10, 2020