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Q: Hi, I am 42 and just signed up for your portfolio analysis service. One of the key gaps noted was an over-sized focus on Canadian equities and etfs, and particularly a gap in sufficient international investments.
With a 20+ investment horizon for an existing rrsp portfolio, could you suggest some holdings to build a better international base? I already use Both general and thematic etfs but would be happy to add some more targeted stocks of ideas as well.

Thanks so much

Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on February 26, 2020
Q: HSAV is a new offering by Horizons that looks similar to PSA but is a corporate class fund (estimated gross yield 2.25%). I would like to hold HSAV in an unregistered account - can you provide any info regarding this ETF. Also, HCRE is about 1 year old, but has only about 26M in assets and an average trading volume of about 1,700 - thanks for any comments/info you can provide re this ETF!!
Read Answer Asked by Grant on February 26, 2020
Q: Thanks for the virus update. Good to get a consolidated view. Regardless of the pullback do you think semi conductors are attractive and would you prefer an ETF or a specific stock.? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by gary on February 26, 2020
Q: Hi guys,
What do you think of GH's quarter and the guidance provided? Prior to this weeks market decline the stock seemed to be slowly moving up. Once the COVID-19 issues are resolved and the market starts to recover, do you still see significant upside to this company and when do you think they may start showing a profit?
Read Answer Asked by Rudy on February 26, 2020
Q: I am looking for a Japanese equity etf, preferably Canadian but could be US. Any recomendations? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by James on February 25, 2020
Q: TAN is identified as a solar energy ETF but while it has been parabolic of late I cannot find solar energy participants which would support that sort of move. Can you identify from where/which participants TAN has got its recent momentum please. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Mike on February 24, 2020
Q: Hi Team, came across this ETF on MorningStar's site. A concentrated portfolio of 25 names. When charting against all the major Canadian etfs and MAW106, it outperforms all of them for the exception of WXM. Would this be a good candidate for my daughter's TFSAs and/or RRSPs. I thank-you in advance. Sam
Read Answer Asked by sam on February 21, 2020
Q: I am looking for a Canadian ETF for my TFSA that is not weighted heavily in energy. Do you have some suggestions.
Read Answer Asked by Nancy on February 21, 2020
Q: Hi,
Can you explain the difference in performance over 10 years between those two ETFs? I am showing a difference of almost double between the two over eight years. The portfolio seems to share similar stocks. Could it be the currency hedging? Please explain
Thank you for the great service
Read Answer Asked by Jean on February 20, 2020
Q: I have my registered accounts with a broker RRSP and TFSA. They have suggested Manulife Global Balanced Fund, managed by Mawer. Please give me your opinion on this fund. I am not sure that is what I want, but would like your opinion. Could you suggest something better for both a RRSP and TFSA.
Thank you so much, Shirley
Read Answer Asked by Shirley on February 20, 2020
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