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Q: Do I really need gold (XGD)?

I know 5i regards gold as an insurance/flight-to-safety hedge, but over ~ 10 years of investing, gold (XGD) has only lost me money. So, based on:

(a) http://money.cnn.com/2017/04/19/retirement/retirement-savings-gold/index.html and
(b) May 08, 2017 - Asked by Harry 'you can use TIPS securities under ticker TIP',

I'm considering replacing all my XGD (2.2% of portfolio; keeping RTM and ZCL in Basic Materials sector) with TIP ETF (10-year returns: TIP: +13.2%, XGD: -30%).

Would very much value you thoughts on this. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by J Carl on August 01, 2017
Q: Further to Eddie's question, would any US based companies have issues getting into the marijuana industry (even outside of the US) if the industry wasn't legal at a Federal level in the US? I have heard of US individuals avoiding investments in this area just to be cautious.
Read Answer Asked by Christopher on August 01, 2017
Q: Hi 5i,

I'm thinking on adding ZWH 5%-10% to my RRSP to cover my US exposure. This is for a income portfolio.
My portfolio now consist of 50% GIC's and
5% in each of the following stock.. BNS,EMA,ECI,ENB,SRU.UN,BCE.
10% in CDV.
Can you suggest another ETF that would fit better then ZWH? Or would you consider ZWU a better position. I see 5i income portfolio doesn't have any US equity holdings.
Would the US dividend be tax excempt within the ETF?

I look foreward to your answers.
Thank for all the excellent info!!
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on August 01, 2017
Q: I am attempting to cut down on the number of stocks that I hold. In each sector I am spread thinly between numerous stocks. I am looking for growth stocks and small amount of dividends. My holding is for the medium /long term and assuming that I am fine with asset allocation. In the utility sector how many of these should I keep and which ones?

AQN, ALA, ENB, ENF, IPL, PKI, PPL TRP, HWO.

Thanks for the great service.
Read Answer Asked by Saad on August 01, 2017
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