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Q: Hi 5i team,
To clarify your answer to James’ question today (May 1) regarding cannabis ETFs with some US holdings. In your answer, you mentioned MJ, HMMJ and HMUS. How about MJJ? Would your answer be different with MJJ being most suitable for James’ desire for cannibis ETF with more US exposure?
Read Answer Asked by Willie on May 03, 2019
Q: Hello,
what risks, if any, should an investor take into account when purchasing all their ETF's from the same provider? I am talking about the big guys here such as Vanguard or Blackrock. Since the ETF's are broad based there is no issue that I see with a fund manager making investment decision (are hot or cold) and these companies are large and profitable so I don't really see any risks other than general market performance. Am I missing something?

Thanks,

Dan
Read Answer Asked by Daniel on May 01, 2019
Q: Goodmorning5i,
Still working on the advice given for portfolio analytics. I am short on both US content and the basic materials asset class. You do not mention a diversifier etf for that category. But, i am more inclining towards eft's in adjusting the portfolio. Would it be wise to get a US eft in this category, or better to stay with Canada, perhaps even individual stocks?
Read Answer Asked by joseph on May 01, 2019
Q: Hi 5I,
I have very little fixed income exposure and would like to add some longer term decent yield ETF's or Income Stocks from the Income Model Portfolio.
Is CPD a good buy at this stage in the cycle? Its been a long time since I have purchased preferred shares, therefore is CPD a good buy?
If CPD is not a great choice today, can you recommend a ETF or Stock pick please.
Read Answer Asked by Dean on May 01, 2019
Q: Thank you for your article on Canadian stocks that pay US dividends. A substantial portion of my investments are in US dollar stocks and a US money market fund. Would ZUS.u provide a good alternative to a portion of the money market fund. It pays over 3% but it does seem very large and is relatively new. Can you suggest any other US$ fixed income alternatives?
Read Answer Asked by Ken on April 30, 2019
Q: Hello 5i, I currently own the BMO Monthly Income Fund (25% of porfolio) and some xtr(2%). I wish to liquidate the fund and get another etf or 2 to replace it and am considering the above dividend etfs. I would like the best of both worlds high yield/low fees and some growth with low volatility Which of the 4 would you consider adding to my xtr etf and why? Should I also increase my xtr holding. I have some GIC and am trying to be on the conservative side with this account but do hold some reits and utility etfs.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by pietro on April 30, 2019
Q: I'm looking for a 'reasonable' way to approach the 5G world as it rolls out over the next few years. With so much being said about this technology, is there a way to approach this with Canadian companies? While the companies I note are not really comparable I mention them only as potential candidates to look at. Would you see an investor better off to be in a large cap such as BCE or lean towards a small cap such as BYL? Would the cable companies be worth a look? What other companies are likely to benefit from the 5G rollout that you would suggest looking at? I am comfortable with risk so small cap and volatility is ok.

I'm more interested in what companies I should be researching and potentially adding to my portfolio.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by ralph on April 30, 2019
Q: Can you suggest what to buy if starting an FRESP with about $40,000
Read Answer Asked by Susan and Philip on April 30, 2019
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