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Q: Can you give me a basket of European ETF's that would give broad market exposure please?
Read Answer Asked by Gregory on February 19, 2025
Q: Hello, 1.How does one protect them selves from large market crashes?
2. If one were to start a portfolio with only index funds, etfs which are the ones you would suggest. Maximum 5 etfs. Thanks.

Shyam
Read Answer Asked by Shyam on February 19, 2025
Q: Generally speaking what would your percent allocation of the above ETF's be in ones bond portfolio?
Read Answer Asked by Joe on February 19, 2025
Q: It looks like biotech stocks are on a tear, especially those that may benefit from AI. Do you have any names that you might recommend? I'm considering the Arkg fund but I don't quite trust Cathy Woods after losing money on the Arkk fund in 2021. Thank you,

Jason
Read Answer Asked by Jason on February 18, 2025
Q: Hi there, what are your thoughts on BTC at this point? Does it make sense to add a portion to one's portfolio and if so, at what weight makes sense? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on February 18, 2025
Q: Hi, my respected 5i team
What is your perspective about bitcoin with it's possiblity to become the US federal reserve under Trump admisnistration? How much likely it will become US federal reserve?
How many % of Bitcoin to allocate in a portfolio you suggest?
How to invest in Bitcoin in Canada? Are there any ETF's that I can purchase? Any risks with them?
Read Answer Asked by Jane on February 18, 2025
Q: Mr Warren Buffet has recently sold his entire positions in SPY and VOO.. Can you explain or help rationalize this move?

I currently hold VOO. Would you consider these ETFs a BUY/HOLD/SELL?

Thank you for your time. Cheers
Read Answer Asked by Nick on February 18, 2025
Q: Could you please suggest some Active & Passive Emerging Market ETF's without China exposure available on both Canadian and US exchanges that might be worth adding to one's TFSA?
Read Answer Asked by Ian on February 18, 2025
Q: I am looking at VTI or QQQ for a long term hold in my RRSP. I have read that value has outperformed growth over the long term, so VTI would be better as it’s a large-cap blend instead of growth ETF (QQQ). Do you expect growth to outperform value or vice versa over the next 25 years?
Read Answer Asked by Austin on February 18, 2025
Q: I'm looking for an unhedged Canadian etf that tracks the nasdaq 100. When comparing ZNQ to HXQ I see that ZNQ doesn't pay a dividend but rather reinvests it. Also it has cheaper fees than HXQ. But HXQ pays a small dividend. The returns over time seem marginally better for ZNQ. But when the div's are factored in, is this more of a wash or does the tax preference of no div's help more? This would be in an RESP for reference. Thx
Read Answer Asked by Adam on February 18, 2025
Q: Would appreciate your ETF suggestions for a non-registered account that provides some growth and reasonable (3% + ?) dividends that qualify for the Canadian Dividend Tax Credit. This is new money going into an existing account that has no capital losses available (yet!). Current holdings are BAM, ENB, EIF, ZUT, VDY . Have other registered accounts with diverse equities. Looking for something that is not too volatile & would like to keep the number of total holdings at no more than 7. Could increase or replace ZUT &/or VDY if recommended. The ETF landscape is very challenging to wade through !
Read Answer Asked by Alexandra on February 18, 2025
Q: I purchased these 4-6 months ago thinking I should diversify away from stocks and equity based ETF's. All 3 of them are down (from 3.5% to 8%). While they all pay a healthy dividend (~8% to ~ 18%), I am wondering if I should continue to hold. Can you tell me what it will take to get them improving in value (identify for each). And the likelihood of an improvement in value in the next 6-12 months. As well, if you recommend selling and moving on, in what order would you sell?
Read Answer Asked by Randy on February 18, 2025
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