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• iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO $316.08)
  • $316.08 P/E (TTM): 22.39X Cap: $12.67B
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• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $103.63)
  • $103.63 P/E (TTM): 26.73X Cap: $20.86B
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• iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC $48.88)
  • $48.88 P/E (TTM): 20.73X Cap: $20.37B
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• Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (VIU $41.90)
  • $41.90 P/E (TTM): 0.23X Cap: $7.32B
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Q: We have $50,000 we want to invest and leave alone for 3-5 years. We understand there is a good chance of a market correction, and unknown market volatility the next couple years. Would you suggest putting it into an ETF, and if so, can you give us 3 or 4 names to consider?
Or, a couple sectors, with company names, to purchase shares in. Thank you.
Grant

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Read Answer Asked by Grant on November 10, 2025

• iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO $316.08)
  • $316.08 P/E (TTM): 22.39X Cap: $12.67B
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• iShares S&P/TSX SmallCap Index ETF (XCS $28.44)
  • $28.44 P/E (TTM): 0.85X Cap: $210M
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Q: What ETF's would you recommend for Small Caps both US and Canadian? Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Michael on November 06, 2025

• iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO $316.08)
  • $316.08 P/E (TTM): 22.39X Cap: $12.67B
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• iShares S&P/TSX SmallCap Index ETF (XCS $28.44)
  • $28.44 P/E (TTM): 0.85X Cap: $210M
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• Invesco S&P International Developed Momentum ETF (IDMO $52.70)
  • $52.70 P/E (TTM): 25.74X Cap: $2.12B
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Q: A question was answered today in which you endorsed 6 ETF's for a passive approach to portfolio construction. If you were to add three additional ETF's to this mix that provided more aggressive exposure to sectors that you liked, what would they be?

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Read Answer Asked by philip on November 06, 2025

• iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO $316.08)
  • $316.08 P/E (TTM): 22.39X Cap: $12.67B
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• iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC $48.88)
  • $48.88 P/E (TTM): 20.73X Cap: $20.37B
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• Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (VIU $41.90)
  • $41.90 P/E (TTM): 0.23X Cap: $7.32B
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• Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV $167.90)
  • $167.90 P/E (TTM): 27.07X Cap: $27.43B
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• Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VGG $104.20)
  • $104.20 Cap: $2.27B
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $113.59)
  • $113.59 P/E (TTM): 35.05X Cap: $1.99B
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Q: I currently hold the above ETFs in a RESP and wonder if I should add any other ETF or this is good enough and just keep adding to these ones. Money not needed for 9 years.

Thanks

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Read Answer Asked on November 04, 2025

• iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO $316.08)
  • $316.08 P/E (TTM): 22.39X Cap: $12.67B
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• INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ $605.16)
  • $605.16 P/E (TTM): 36.83X Cap: $395.80B
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Q: Hello, What would be your top 3 Canadian stocks at todays price to buy today for each account type (RRSP, TFSA, NON-REG). Also your top 2 ETF'S today for each account type.
Thank you and have a wonderful day

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Read Answer Asked by Xi on November 03, 2025

• iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO $316.08)
  • $316.08 P/E (TTM): 22.39X Cap: $12.67B
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• INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ $605.16)
  • $605.16 P/E (TTM): 36.83X Cap: $395.80B
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Q: Thank you for your time.

I have some money to invest in my TFSA.
Should I be looking at an ETF in the Nasdaq 100, the Russel 2000 , an International or emerging market for potential upside?
Could you please supply a few suggestions.
I am in my 70s and this money will be left to my children.

Dave

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Read Answer Asked by David on October 30, 2025

• iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO $316.08)
  • $316.08 P/E (TTM): 22.39X Cap: $12.67B
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• iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (IJR $117.09)
  • $117.09 P/E (TTM): 17.9X Cap: $85.20B
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Q: IJR has underperformed IWO this year. I am wondering if it is still worth holding or would selling for more IWO make sense? Also does 5i still believe small caps will turn-around and out-perform in future?

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Read Answer Asked by Everett on October 15, 2025

• iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO $316.08)
  • $316.08 P/E (TTM): 22.39X Cap: $12.67B
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• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $103.63)
  • $103.63 P/E (TTM): 26.73X Cap: $20.86B
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• iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU $45.37)
  • $45.37 P/E (TTM): 16.8X Cap: $18.91B
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• Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VGG $104.20)
  • $104.20 Cap: $2.27B
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• Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF (COWZ $58.16)
  • $58.16 P/E (TTM): 15.63X Cap: $17.92B
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Q: Hello 5i,

Could you recommend 2 to 3 ETF's for a long term hold in a RESP.

Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by James on October 06, 2025

• Alphabet Inc. (GOOG $318.47)
  • $318.47 P/E (TTM): 29.58X Cap: $3.84T
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• WSP Global Inc. (WSP $240.45)
  • $240.45 P/E (TTM): 35.32X Cap: $31.40B
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• iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO $316.08)
  • $316.08 P/E (TTM): 22.39X Cap: $12.67B
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• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $103.63)
  • $103.63 P/E (TTM): 26.73X Cap: $20.86B
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• Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B $507.81)
  • $507.81 P/E (TTM): 17.28X Cap: $1.08T
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Q: Hello 5i. I am now planning to help my 30 year old daughter invest $10K of RRSP for a long term value. Can you recommend 3 stocks and 2 ETFs? As well, given current conditions, would you recommend equally spreading the investments over 3-6 months or invest in one full swoop given current conditions? Thank you!

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Read Answer Asked by Kathryn on September 19, 2025

• iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO $316.08)
  • $316.08 P/E (TTM): 22.39X Cap: $12.67B
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• iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC $48.88)
  • $48.88 P/E (TTM): 20.73X Cap: $20.37B
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• Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV $167.90)
  • $167.90 P/E (TTM): 27.07X Cap: $27.43B
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• Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VGG $104.20)
  • $104.20 Cap: $2.27B
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $113.59)
  • $113.59 P/E (TTM): 35.05X Cap: $1.99B
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Q: I currently hold these ETF's in a RESP. I have only XIC ,ZNQ and IWO at a 11% weight , would you be comfortable bringing them up to 15-20% each ?

Is there any other ETF you would add ?I am looking at XAW.

Thanks

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Read Answer Asked on August 28, 2025

• iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO $316.08)
  • $316.08 P/E (TTM): 22.39X Cap: $12.67B
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• BMO Covered Call Utilities ETF (ZWU $11.34)
  • $11.34 P/E (TTM): 18.74X Cap: $1.94B
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• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $103.63)
  • $103.63 P/E (TTM): 26.73X Cap: $20.86B
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• Vanguard FTSE Canada All Cap Index ETF (VCN $62.46)
  • $62.46 P/E (TTM): 9.78X Cap: $12.02B
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• Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index ETF (VE $43.12)
  • $43.12 P/E (TTM): 16.69X Cap: $476M
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• BMO Canadian High Dividend Covered Call ETF (ZWC $20.15)
  • $20.15 P/E (TTM): 12.8X Cap: $1.89B
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• iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF (MTUM $242.30)
  • $242.30 P/E (TTM): 32.54X Cap: $19.62B
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• Vanguard All-Equity ETF Portfolio (VEQT $53.72)
  • $53.72 P/E (TTM): 1.85X Cap: $9.82B
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• iShares Core Balanced ETF Portfolio (XBAL $33.34)
  • $33.34 P/E (TTM): 13.23X Cap: $2.51B
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• iShares Core Growth ETF Portfolio (XGRO $34.69)
  • $34.69 P/E (TTM): 16.2X Cap: $3.94B
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• Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Bank ETF (HCAL $33.52)
  • $33.52 P/E (TTM): 11.69X Cap: $730M
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• Global X S&P/TSX 60 Covered Call ETF (CNCC $13.49)
  • $13.49 P/E (TTM): 16.91X Cap: $128M
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Q: Hello, would like to know for total returns of these ETFs (ZWC, ZWU, CNCC, HCAL, ZSP, VCN, VE, XGRO, VEQT, XBAL) which is your favorite in order for each and in which account type is each best suited for. Also please give me your number 1 top pick of all Canadian listed ETFs for each account type.

Thank you

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Read Answer Asked by Kim on August 18, 2025

• United Rentals Inc. (URI $811.00)
  • $811.00 P/E (TTM): 20.61X Cap: $52.18B
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• Shopify Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (SHOP $219.14)
  • $219.14 P/E (TTM): 83.48X Cap: $285.16B
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• iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO $316.08)
  • $316.08 P/E (TTM): 22.39X Cap: $12.67B
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• Brookfield Corporation Class A Limited Voting Shares (BN $63.65)
  • $63.65 P/E (TTM): 89.9X Cap: $142.91B
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• Nebius Group N.V. (NBIS $91.90)
  • $91.90 Cap: $21.88B
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Q: What is your highest conviction growth stock for 1) Canada & 2) US. Also, what is your highest conviction ETF? Thank you!!

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Read Answer Asked by Judith on August 12, 2025

• iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO $316.08)
  • $316.08 P/E (TTM): 22.39X Cap: $12.67B
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• iShares U.S. Small Cap Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XSU $45.70)
  • $45.70 P/E (TTM): 16.77X Cap: $640M
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• iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF (IWF $467.73)
  • $467.73 P/E (TTM): 38.05X Cap: $121.89B
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• iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF (IWY $273.67)
  • $273.67 P/E (TTM): 39.74X Cap: $16.44B
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Q: Best ETF for growth oriented investors IWY or IWF?

Any ETF tracking the same indexes in Canadian dollars?

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Read Answer Asked by Marcela on August 06, 2025

• iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO $316.08)
  • $316.08 P/E (TTM): 22.39X Cap: $12.67B
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• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $103.63)
  • $103.63 P/E (TTM): 26.73X Cap: $20.86B
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• iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF (IWF $467.73)
  • $467.73 P/E (TTM): 38.05X Cap: $121.89B
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Q: My son is 20 yrs old just opened a TFSA has $15K to invest for 10+yrs, Looking for high growth, Fairly risk tolerant, Can you please suggest how many and what Stocks/ETF's to invest in (US and/or Canadian) to get started? Thank you.

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Read Answer Asked by Shane on July 31, 2025

• iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO $316.08)
  • $316.08 P/E (TTM): 22.39X Cap: $12.67B
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• iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC $48.88)
  • $48.88 P/E (TTM): 20.73X Cap: $20.37B
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• iShares S&P/TSX SmallCap Index ETF (XCS $28.44)
  • $28.44 P/E (TTM): 0.85X Cap: $210M
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• SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY $668.73)
  • $668.73 P/E (TTM): 27.29X Cap: $691.85B
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Q: Good afternoon,

I am planning on rethinking the majority of my investment strategy (choosing my own stocks). I plan on switching to a more ETF focused approach where I have 20% in bonds/gic, 15% US ETF, 20% Canadian ETF, 20% Foreign ETF and the rest left to my whims. For the Foreign ETF I was think VXUS and SPY for the US but what would be your recommended ETFs for US, Canada and Foreign (and perhaps bonds)?
For reference I am in my early 20s so I have a bigger risk appetite and presumably longer time horizon.

Thank you very much,
Aidan

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Read Answer Asked by Aidan on June 19, 2025

• iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO $316.08)
  • $316.08 P/E (TTM): 22.39X Cap: $12.67B
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• Global X S&P 500 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXS $97.63)
  • $97.63 Cap: $5.29B
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• Global X S&P/TSX 60 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXT $80.24)
  • $80.24 Cap: $4.56B
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• Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (VIU $41.90)
  • $41.90 P/E (TTM): 0.23X Cap: $7.32B
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Q: Hi, I'm looking for recommendations for ETFs to complement HXS and HXT in TFSA, for recurring biweekly purchases. What are your top two picks?

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Read Answer Asked by Gurdeep on June 16, 2025

• iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO $316.08)
  • $316.08 P/E (TTM): 22.39X Cap: $12.67B
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• Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (VIU $41.90)
  • $41.90 P/E (TTM): 0.23X Cap: $7.32B
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• Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VGG $104.20)
  • $104.20 Cap: $2.27B
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• Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Covered Call ETF (HDIV $20.52)
  • $20.52 P/E (TTM): 17.49X Cap: $1B
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Q: Could you suggest for a RSP portfolio, starting from a cash balance of 150K, an array of 5 ETFs, covering Canadian and US/International sectors.
Would VGG selling in CAD qualify for the exemption of US taxes, or does it need to be a US traded ETF to qualify.
Take as many questions credit as needed.
Thank you.

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Read Answer Asked by francois on June 05, 2025

• Alphabet Inc. (GOOG $318.47)
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• Intuitive Surgical Inc. (ISRG $568.48)
  • $568.48 P/E (TTM): 74.19X Cap: $203.78B
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• iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO $316.08)
  • $316.08 P/E (TTM): 22.39X Cap: $12.67B
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• Texas Pacific Land Corporation (TPL $876.72)
  • $876.72 P/E (TTM): 43.31X Cap: $20.14B
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• Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B $507.81)
  • $507.81 P/E (TTM): 17.28X Cap: $1.08T
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Q: My grandson is graduating next month. As a gift I’m going to give him an initial deposit for a registered account, help him open it by attending a meeting with a bank, or help him set up a DIY account. I want him to choose TFSA, RRSP, or FHSA after doing some reading (he doesn’t turn 18 for a few more months so we have some prep time). I read The Wealthy Barbour in my 20’s, is it still a good choice to educate and motivate young people about savings as a lifestyle, or do you have some other suggestions? I would also love suggestions for 2-3 stocks or 1-2 etfs that would be suitable for the initial investment (that could be added to regularly to keep the process simple) if he chooses DIY. Thanks!

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Read Answer Asked by Kim on May 21, 2025

• iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO $316.08)
  • $316.08 P/E (TTM): 22.39X Cap: $12.67B
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• Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO $614.94)
  • $614.94 P/E (TTM): 27.51X Cap: $773.84B
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• SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY $668.73)
  • $668.73 P/E (TTM): 27.29X Cap: $691.85B
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Q: Trump’s pro-U.S. policies (tariffs, tax cuts, deregulation) are driving U.S. market growth. What would the best US dollar etf's be to take advantage of this growth. This will be held in a unregistered account. TY!

Derek

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Read Answer Asked by Derek on May 20, 2025

• Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN $226.28)
  • $226.28 P/E (TTM): 31.17X Cap: $2.41T
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• Meta Platforms Inc. (META $613.05)
  • $613.05 P/E (TTM): 26.32X Cap: $1.49T
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• Alphabet Inc. (GOOG $318.47)
  • $318.47 P/E (TTM): 29.58X Cap: $3.84T
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• iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO $316.08)
  • $316.08 P/E (TTM): 22.39X Cap: $12.67B
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• Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD $215.05)
  • $215.05 P/E (TTM): 101.28X Cap: $350.11B
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• Uber Technologies Inc. (UBER $83.69)
  • $83.69 P/E (TTM): 14.29X Cap: $173.89B
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• CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. (CRWD $506.82)
  • $506.82 Cap: $127.18B
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• Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR $162.25)
  • $162.25 P/E (TTM): 516.17X Cap: $386.71B
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• SoFi Technologies Inc. (SOFI $27.40)
  • $27.40 P/E (TTM): 44.98X Cap: $33.04B
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Q: All of these stocks I have positions in and would like to add only if the price is right. Can you give me a target number for each stock listed? CRWD, PLTR, SOFI, AMD, GOOG, IWO, META, AMZN, GSY, UBER, L, DOL. Take as many credits as you need. I'm 33 and these are for retirement so long term horizon.

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Read Answer Asked by Danielle on May 16, 2025