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Q: I am considering ETF’s VFV & VSP.

Could you give me your assessment of these two ETF’s.

Would you prefer U.S. or CDN hedge versions? Would there be any tax considerations for either of them?

Would there be other ETF’s that you prefer other than VFV and VSP?

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by kim on January 06, 2025
Q: FINN is an actively managed etf from Fidelity Global. It has a high MER but its returns so far in its short life have been impressive. What do you think of this ETF? What risk level would you place on it?
Read Answer Asked by John on January 06, 2025
Q: Hello
I would like your opinion on managed bond ETF's vs passive bond ETF's? Are they worth the extra fees in your opinion?

Also I have some short duration bond ETF's and 5 year ladder ETF's in my portfolio, should I just sell these and replace them with longer duration bond ETF's?

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Stephane on January 06, 2025
Q: Hi, can you tell us how covered call, and leveraged ETFS will behave in a market pull back, will they follow the benchmark indexes, and to what extent.
Thank's
Read Answer Asked by James on January 06, 2025
Q: ETF investing is new to me. I have invested a bit of monies with Harvest etf in the last couple of months. Could I have your opinion on Harvest please. Are some of their funds better than others? Are their leveraged funds really risky. Do you like a better company and if so why?
Just renewed membership. It is getting too many to count. Thanks for your advice Ken
Read Answer Asked by Ken on January 03, 2025
Q: I've owned IQLT for a few years now. I've noticed that the VEA top holdings are quite similar to IQLT, but at a significantly reduced MER. Is it really worth paying that much more to continue to hold IQLT? Maybe you have better insight on the differences between the two than I do (?)
Read Answer Asked by James on January 03, 2025
Q: My wife has some money should would like to invest in eft. Which ones would you recommend.
Read Answer Asked by Mike on January 03, 2025
Q: Hi gang ,
I am looking into buying between VYM OR VFMV. That would be in my granddaughter’s RESP account.
Which one would you prefer or do you have any alternative. Probably 10 years buy and forget.
Thanks. Happy holidays .
Alnoor
Read Answer Asked by Alnoor on January 03, 2025
Q: Best of the Season to all at 5i,

Please advise your most well thought of covered call ETFs. Leveraged and unleveraged.

Thanks very much.



Read Answer Asked by Dave on January 03, 2025
Q: Are there any broad US market ETF's that I can buy in Canadian dollars that will be neutral to whether the Canadian dollar goes up or down vs the US. I am worried that if I convert too much money to USD at the current rate, it might backfire on me if our dollar somehow rallies, (which seems unlikely right now, but who knows)
Read Answer Asked by Maria on January 02, 2025
Q: Your best 3 choices for both Cdn.$ Tech ETF and US$ Tech ETF.
Read Answer Asked by Terry on January 02, 2025
Q: I'm looking for a way to invest in Korea given its long term prospects vs the short-term volatility and negativity due to the political events happening in the country. When I look at the RSI for this ETF it's at 30 which indicates it's becoming highly oversold.

I realise Korea growth is forecasted to be slower than the US but I'm looking for a bit of geographical diversification.

Any good ETFs to suggest to play this investment thesis?
Read Answer Asked by Cathy on January 02, 2025
Q: I have these five ETFs in RESPs for my grandchildren: VCN, VFV, VMO, XAW, XIT.
This seems excessive, so I would like to consolidate: can you tell where there is overlap, and which three I should focus on for the future. Or should I sell 3 and add a new one? Or should I just keep all 5 and top up one of them? They have all done fairly well, but I feel more of a US focus going forward might be appropriate. If I'm gong to have a technology ETF, it should probably be USA? Thank you very much for all you have done for me over the years, much appreciated, and Happy 2025 to all at 5i.
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on January 02, 2025
Q: Can I have your opinion on these three actively managed fixed-income etf. Which would be your preferred one and why?

Do you have any other suggestion?

Thank you,
Read Answer Asked by Marcela on January 02, 2025
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