Q: To my big surprise the monthly income from XDIV is classified as "interests" income at BMO Investorline and not as dividends income. A T5 slip will confirm this in a few weeks but in your view should it be interest or dividend? Thanks.
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Q: I have been trying to find research information in 5i questions and on my trading platform, RBC Direct Investing for TTAI - FCF International Quality ETF mentioned on the latest podcast, but I can't find it using the ticker or description. Can you help me with where to look? If this isn't an ETF that is available to me through RBC DI, is there a comparable ETF for international market compounders? Thanks!
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Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VGG $106.70)
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Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (CAD-hedged) (VGH $73.10)
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Vanguard Dividend Appreciation FTF (VIG $229.53)
Q: Good Morning
Is there an unhedged version of VGH ?
Can you recommend any other unhedged ETF similar to VIG but listed in the Toronto Stock Exchange ?
Thank you
Is there an unhedged version of VGH ?
Can you recommend any other unhedged ETF similar to VIG but listed in the Toronto Stock Exchange ?
Thank you
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iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO $339.48)
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iShares MSCI World Index ETF (XWD $111.58)
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RBC Quant U.S. Dividend Leaders ETF (RUD $28.52)
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Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV $168.09)
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State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF $54.26)
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Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO $635.24)
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Vanguard Dividend Appreciation FTF (VIG $229.53)
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Vanguard High Dividend Yield Indx ETF (VYM $155.47)
Q: I currently own a full weigh of the above listed ETFs and in light of President Trump's economic policies that are likely to benefit the financial sector, I'm looking at possibly adding XLF: US ETF to my US$ Non Registered account.
Q1. What would be your best idea for US$ ETF to add to a US$ Non Registered account at this time along with your rational for this choice?
Q2.What are your thoughts on XLF:US in terms of potential return for 2025 and the remainder of the Trump presidency?
Thank you and I look forward to your response.
Francesco
Q1. What would be your best idea for US$ ETF to add to a US$ Non Registered account at this time along with your rational for this choice?
Q2.What are your thoughts on XLF:US in terms of potential return for 2025 and the remainder of the Trump presidency?
Thank you and I look forward to your response.
Francesco
Q: As a follow up to my question on January 8 regarding ETFs you suggested ZSP to represent S&P 500
Would HXS be a better alternative since there will be no withholding tax in the TFSA as per asked by Danny boy on January 10?
Would HXS be a better alternative since there will be no withholding tax in the TFSA as per asked by Danny boy on January 10?
Q: I am trying to understand how an ETF like XIU works. Does a shareholder actually own any stocks when they own this etf, or do they just own shares in a fund that tracks the TSX 60, but doesn't actually own the individual companies?
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BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $103.64)
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Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO $635.24)
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Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF (MGK $393.37)
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Evolve FANGMA Index ETF (TECH $19.68)
Q: Can you please recommend an equivalent ETF to VOO or MGK that is denominated in Cdn dollars. Thank you.
Q: What are some ETFs that do not pay dividends but value is instead increased through its share price? I have HSAV, looking for others. Thanks
Q: Hi Team,
Thoughts on adding this etf to a long term portfolio?
After the big run in U.S markets there seems to be great value here relatively.
Thoughts on adding this etf to a long term portfolio?
After the big run in U.S markets there seems to be great value here relatively.
Q: Follow-up to my question about CIB238 and PSA. Thanks for the explanation. You indicated that CIB238 pays a yield of 4.8% while PSA pays 3.4%. Are these current comparable yields? CIB238 seems high. Could the CIB238 be the yield over the past year while PSA is the current yield? If it was your $100k, which would you invest in to park money?
Q: Will this recover or should I sell? Harvest Premium Yield Treasury ETF (HPYT:CA)
Your view would be appreciated.
Your view would be appreciated.
Q: Would you prefer DLR to ZMMK if you want to park cash ? ZMMK price barely fluctuates and has 3-4% yierld; on the other hand DLR provides a yield 3.5% in addition to USD fluctuation
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Biogen Inc. (BIIB $201.18)
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Gilead Sciences Inc. (GILD $152.50)
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Illumina Inc. (ILMN $119.72)
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AbbVie Inc. (ABBV $223.43)
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Abbott Laboratories (ABT $110.83)
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Eli Lilly and Company (LLY $1,058.18)
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Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO $47.64)
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iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB $174.98)
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State Street SPDR S&P Biotech ETF (XBI $125.51)
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First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology ETF (FBT $37.03)
Q: Hi 5i, can you give me the names of 4 or 5 large cap pharmaceutical companies that are buyable now. Also I'm looking for 4 or 5 Biotech companies with one drug in the market making money and maybe something in the pipeline that looks like it has a good future? for example TGTX.
Q: With all the noise around Mr. Trump I’m thinking your
Canadain dollar could take a beating.
How could someone hedge against this possibility,I
Have been buying two etf’s zmid and vfv thinking that if the cad goes down these two etf’s will go up ?
Thank for the help
Sam
Canadain dollar could take a beating.
How could someone hedge against this possibility,I
Have been buying two etf’s zmid and vfv thinking that if the cad goes down these two etf’s will go up ?
Thank for the help
Sam
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Purpose US Cash Fund (PSU.U $100.11)
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Global X USD Cash Maximizer Corporate Class ETF (HSUV.U $117.90)
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Global X 0-3 Month T-Bill ETF (CBIL $50.02)
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BMO USD Cash Management ETF (ZUCM.U $30.00)
Q: Currently my entire allocation of money market funds is in PSA which currently pays just over 4%. However , rates are dropping in Canada. I am considering moving all my money market allocation to ZUCM which appears to be an American dollar money market paying over 5 % . I believe rates are less likely to decline in the US.
Do you like this strategy ?
Do you prefer a different American dollar money market account ?
Do you like this strategy ?
Do you prefer a different American dollar money market account ?
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CI Morningstar Canada Momentum Index ETF (WXM $46.92)
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Vanguard Global Momentum Factor ETF (VMO $84.55)
Q: I am curious to hear your views on the WXM momentum ETF in the current market environment. I'm looking for an ETF to round out the portfolio and it appears to have a better balance of sectors than some other Canadian dividend and broad market products. Thank you.
Q: Which do you prefer for 2025 VIG vs SCHD?
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BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $103.64)
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Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV $168.09)
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Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO $635.24)
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State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY $690.62)
Q: Is there a "Best" S&P500 Index ETF, or are all the same? Which has performed the best last year?
Thanks!
Thanks!
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iShares Core S&P 500 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XSP $70.36)
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Vanguard Dividend Appreciation FTF (VIG $229.53)
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Vanguard Total International Stock (VXUS $81.05)
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Vanguard Balanced ETF Portfolio (VBAL $37.61)
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BMO S&P US Mid Cap Index ETF (ZMID $52.52)
Q: Hi
My partner has funds to invest in a TFSA for a 3–5+-year hold starting now. Can you please suggest several diversified ETFs that would be worth considering both USD and CAD hedged that are likely to see growth, including any mid-cap ETFs to consider. Please also suggest any bond ETFs to consider providing balance.
Thank you for the great service!
My partner has funds to invest in a TFSA for a 3–5+-year hold starting now. Can you please suggest several diversified ETFs that would be worth considering both USD and CAD hedged that are likely to see growth, including any mid-cap ETFs to consider. Please also suggest any bond ETFs to consider providing balance.
Thank you for the great service!
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Global X Cash Maximizer Corporate Class ETF (HSAV $117.05)
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Global X USD High Interest Savings ETF (UCSH.U $50.03)
Q: Hi, I am parking some cash in an investment account both CAN and US $, I will not need the funds for quite a few years, I am thinking 50% of the amount in each account to PSA and PSU.U. Could you suggest a CAN etf and US etf that I should consider for the other 50% in each.