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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
Read Answer Asked by Aidan on June 19, 2025
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?
Read Answer Asked by Gurdeep on June 16, 2025
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.
Read Answer Asked by francois on June 05, 2025
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!
Read Answer Asked by Kim on May 21, 2025
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.
Read Answer Asked by Danielle on May 16, 2025
Q: Looking of some growth ETF suggestions for my non-registered account, hold for at least 5 years.
Read Answer Asked by Art on May 12, 2025
Q: Hello, I am considered by 5i's report to be an Alpha Balanced Investor. I am 61 and planning to pull back to consult part time. I have an investment portfolio managed by a broker and have set aside $115K in non-registered funds and $11K in registered funds . Can you please recommend the ETFS and stocks that you would recommend for a. non-registered and b. registered $? Please feel free to take two questions from my balance if appropriate. Also, I am to run this thru dollar cost averaging, what would you recommend in terms of % and frequency to invest the full amount? Thx
Read Answer Asked by Kathryn on May 06, 2025
Q: I have recently moved $100k into a self-directed RRSP and would like to deploy. Funds are in CAD. Given the current outlook on tariffs and general market sentiment what ETFs and Bonds should I buy for a longer-term growth hold 5-7 year+ that are likely to do well given the recent downturn. Please include a European ETF suggestion and a bond suggestion. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Mark on May 05, 2025
Q: Hello
I would like to sell the following for a capital loss XSU, ZMID, ZSP and replace with an eligible proxy. could you tell me a proxy for each one?
thanks
PS - I tried to submit this question a few minutes ago but got an error response. apologies if this is a duplicate
Read Answer Asked by Mary on April 24, 2025
Q: Hi gang,
What would be your best pick from this 4-ETF. I would like to buy one . Or any other suggestions. How much do you like small caps? Do you think if interest come down small caps will move. ?
Thanks. Alnoor
Read Answer Asked by Alnoor on March 12, 2025
Q: I use VFV for my US stock exposure. Is one ETF enough or should I spread it out over 2 or more.
If more please provide some suggestions.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on January 31, 2025
Q: Looking for investing suggestions for someone in there mid twenties that has a very good job and are just starting out investing, I was thinking buying a few ETFs that auto buy every paycheck through a big bank brokerage arm kind of set it and forget till they figure out if they want to learn more about investing. Also what would be a good basic investing book that teaches how RRSPs and TFSAs work? Is Gordon Pape still around, lol.
Read Answer Asked by Mark on January 27, 2025
Q: I currently own the above ETFs in my unregistered account and they have performed well. I have funds to be invested in my LIF account and am considering purchasing one or more ETFs. How would you rank these ETFs for a LIF account? Would you suggest equal contributions to these ETFs? Are there other ETFs that you would recommend for a LIF account? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Don on January 23, 2025
Q: Good day team,
I know you’ve been asked a lot about small and mid cap etfs but can you kindly recommend a few etfs both hedged and unhedged for a non registered account pls. No need to funds for at least 10 years.
Read Answer Asked by Seamus on January 22, 2025
Q: Greetings!

What ETFs would you recommend to make up someone's entire investment portfolio with the intentions to add to them monthly?

Thank you very much.
Read Answer Asked by Stefan on January 21, 2025
Q: I hold these ETF's in a RESP account and just wonder if all these ETF are different enough to own? Also would be be good to own XAW in the RESP account. Money is not needed for 10 years.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked on January 21, 2025
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
Read Answer Asked by Francesco on January 13, 2025
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