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Q: Hello,
It is OK to have QQQ, VOO and VIG in TFSA accounts ? If not, are there any equivalent Canadian ETFs that are focused on US stocks like them ? Thank you very much.
Read Answer Asked by Yasushi on September 17, 2020
Q: I was looking at the credit Quality of the bonds. 41% are rated BBB. To me this seems quite high risk, considering all the debt that has been issued as of late. This makes up 24% of the Vanguard Retirement Income Fund ETF Portfolio.
Im thinking of selling my BNS430 and purchasing the Vanguard retirement Portfolio ETF VRIF.
Would the risk Factor be equal, and with the high MER would you prefer the VRIF over the BNS430
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on September 17, 2020
Q: Rob Carrick reported in the Globe yesterday that Vanguard is starting a new retirement income ETF (VRIF) today targeting 4% yield and expects it to be big. Do you think this is suitable for a later stage RESP investment, and if not could you suggest some specific investments that you feel would be appropriate for RESP's where withdrawals may take place in 2- 3 years. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Bill on September 17, 2020
Q: Looking at three ARK funds: ARKF, ARKG, ARKK. ARKK appeals most, but I'm concerned about the high concentration (and potential over-evaluation) of Tesla. Which fund would you prefer overall and why? And could you please rate them for risk and potential return? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on September 17, 2020
Q: Is there a CDN version of this? I'm looking for a CDN ETF that can match the growth of TDIV -15% annually for last five years. Ideally with a dividend. Does not have to be technology based. The closest I've found is VFV. Any better choices?
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on September 17, 2020
Q: Hi,

1)What 2 sectors of the economy (not technology) would u be most confident of appreciating in the next five years? Consumer discretionary? Healthcare? Utilities? Banks?
2) I'm a medium risk investor looking a for a US etf with reasonable beta and sustainable growth. Can u suggest 2 or 3? It can have some tech but not be mainly tech as I already own AMZN, Apple, Netflix, Zoom, Shop.
3) Are there any CDN version etf's that cover the same sectors of the US? Can you suggest 2 or 3?
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on September 17, 2020
Q: Do you have 3 or 4 suggestions companies involved with Lithium production that you would suggest?
Read Answer Asked by Gary on September 17, 2020
Q: Hi
Have XHC thinking or selling half and buying PSCH as well in my RRSP.
I like some risk.
Your comments please.
Thank you
Mike
Read Answer Asked by Mike on September 16, 2020
Q: I would appreciate an update on your views about VMO. In the past, you have indicated support for the momentum factor strategy, but recommended that investors avoid ETFs with less than $100M in AUM. Given that VMO has an inception date of June 2016 and only $29M in AUM to date, do you still see this ETF as a good investment or is there another international momentum ETF which you prefer? Also, would this ETF be appropriate for a TFSA account?

Thank you for your insightful advice.
Read Answer Asked by Dale on September 15, 2020
Q: Hi team,
I currently have holdings in the above companies and ETFs, and with the exception of MAG I am up between 12-90% on all of these. I am thinking that I should take some profits to reduce my exposure in the gold and silver sector.
Are there any of these that you would recommend getting out of, or would I be better to pare down my holding in each to get back to an acceptable percentage of my portfolio?
Also, if I was to hold some of these longer term, say 1-3years, can you please rank them in order of which you would recommend holding for that length of time.
thanks as always,
Paula
Read Answer Asked by Paula on September 15, 2020
Q: Very interesting your list of "Buy and forget" growth stocks in response to a question today. At some point you also had a list of "Hold forever stocks".

Which ETFs could be used to cover these lists, at least in good part ?

Gratefully yours,

Jacques IDS
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on September 15, 2020
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