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Q: Hello Peter & Team,

I know (looking at previous questions) 5i likes XEI as do I with the good dividend I continue to enjoy. But it has languished since Aug 2022 when I took up a position to the tune of (as of today) a tad over -8%. Considering market conditions since that time and the fact the Blackrock index is made up of some 50+ S&P/TSX composite index stock, shouldn't I be enjoying a little bit better performance on the capital gains side of things? My goal with this ETF was to enjoy the dividend and appreciate a 4 or 5% per year return or at least stay close to par. Is there something I'm missing? Are my expectations unreasonable? What is your interpretation of what drives this ETF?

Thanks for all you do

gm
Read Answer Asked by Gord on July 18, 2024
Q: Hi 5i,
I’m looking at ETF options to add trend/futures exposure to my portfolio. TFPN, MFUT and DBMF are three names that are frequently referenced. Can I ask your opinion on these three ETFs, and if there are other names you would short list?

Thank you in advance. Please feel free to deduct credits as needed.
Read Answer Asked by Greg on July 18, 2024
Q: Hello 5i,
You recently mentioned HIND-T in a response.
On the surface, this would be ideal for my needs: increase U.S., increase Industrial, and increase dividend yield/income.
Conversely, it is very small (~23 m AUM?), trades very thinly, and is very, very new.
Given the above, how would you rate this equity as an investment for a retiree?
Any other caveats you would care to add?
Any similar, but better, alternatives that you would prefer?
Many thanks for your insights!
Cheers,
Mike
Read Answer Asked by Mike on July 18, 2024
Q: hello 5i,

looking for your ideas re : a few ETF recommendations.
1. One would be for US defense holdings.
2. Agricultural, either international or N. American.
if there are individual stocks that would better than an ETF by all means please advise.
thanks so much.
Ralph
Hi 5i,

Second half of question. Could you please recommend one or two ETF's covering the following categories.
1. A pure play natural gas ETF.
2. Any basket ETF covering the Honk Kong exchange?
You guys are the best!
Thanks,
Ralph
Read Answer Asked by ralph on July 18, 2024
Q: Hi 5i,

Are there any value based European ETFs that you could recommend? If none that are value focused, then what would be a good European ETF in general?

TIA!
Read Answer Asked by Wayne on July 18, 2024
Q: I am looking for income and some growth,but income is more important. With that in mind what are favorite ETFs in the following areas ?
International ,excluding North America
US small cap.
India
US large cap.
Thank you,
Philip
Read Answer Asked by Philip on July 18, 2024
Q: Can you please recommend 3 bond ETFs that will provide in one year 10% yield including both dividends and capital appreciation?
Read Answer Asked by Ron on July 18, 2024
Q: From an income perspective, could you provide your thoughts for a retiree, non-registered and % holding you may or may not be comfortable. I am somewhat hesitant on these high yielding CC ETFs because I can't help but think you are eventually eroding principal at some point because if the options are exercised you will lose the upside. thanks
Read Answer Asked by Steven on July 17, 2024
Q: What would be your top thee picks for US Market ETFs today and why? (10+ year hold)

Read Answer Asked by Kyle on July 17, 2024
Q: I am retired and in an income based RRSP your thoughts on switching ARC, SUNCOR and TOPAZ to the higher yielding EMAX and or ENCC
Read Answer Asked by Reg on July 17, 2024
Q: Peter,

Please provide the names of any recommended ETFs in CAD and in USD that specifically track the big 7 of the S & P.

Thanks

Paul
Read Answer Asked by paul on July 17, 2024
Q: Hello Peter,
There is a possibility of rate cuts in US. Would the small cap space be good place to be? I was thinking of XSU, Russel 2000 index as opposed to XUU , the whole US market. Which one would be best in a lower rate scenario? Much appreciate it
Read Answer Asked by umedali on July 17, 2024
Q: 5i’s opinion of XST for a 5-yr hold in RESP?
I see its 5yr & 10yr returns are 10% & 12%, its 3 largest holdings (ATD, Loblaws, MRU) total about 60% of the fund, and it has 11 holdings.
I would basically purchase for diversification as opposed to buying the main holdings individually and paying commissions. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Trevor on July 17, 2024
Q: Hi,
After reading disturbing reports about Shopify's business practices, such as not enforcing its own acceptable use policy against its merchants selling nazi-related products, and its COO's board-level involvement with a far right wing media group, do you have any suggestions for ethical growth companies in Canada or the US to replace this name in my portfolio?
Thank you. Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on July 17, 2024
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