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Q: My wife has some money should would like to invest in eft. Which ones would you recommend.
Read Answer Asked by Mike on January 03, 2025
Q: Good Morning and Seasons Greetings to the 5i team and everyone out there.
If you had to start a new TFSA account what 15 to 20 stocks, ETF,s Etc. would you buy in order of first to last. US and Canadian mix?

Thank You
Read Answer Asked by Joe on December 30, 2024
Q: Best holdings for a US dolar RRIF, I already have QQQ and SPY, up sustantially and think I should take some profit and redeploy the cash. lookings fior capital appreciation not dividends
Thanks for good advice as always
Read Answer Asked by steve on December 18, 2024
Q: Which stocks or ETFs would you recommend for long term to a 25 year old with contribution room of $60K in the TFSA and $8k in First Home Savings account?
Read Answer Asked by Elizabeth on December 17, 2024
Q: I provided some funds to my two grandsons approximately 6 months ago. One grandson invested his funds in the stocks and ETFs noted above. He is very pleased to see an increase in market value for all his investments. I will be providing my grandsons with additional funds to add to their existing investments. Please rank the existing investments shown above for long term growth. I will submit a second question for my other grandson. Best wishes for the Holiday Season.
Read Answer Asked by Don on December 16, 2024
Q: What etf (s) do you like US small cap for a USD account
Read Answer Asked by GRAHAM on December 12, 2024
Q: Hi Team,
What would be some of your best ideas in the small/ mid cap space today either US or CND that you see having the best potential over the next decade (medium risk). Or alternatively if I wanted to play it safer what US based etf would be suitable to play the theme here assuming small and mid caps will show outperformance in the next few years? I am leaning towards the US sector as outperforming canada at least in the next few years.

Shane.
Read Answer Asked by Shane on December 09, 2024
Q: Seeing that the outlook for small caps is more positive what would be your choice for Canadian and US ETFs in this area? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on December 05, 2024
Q: CALF (81 %) has led IWO (50 %) and IJT (59 %) in 5-yr returns, yet has fallen behind the other 2 in 1-yr returns (about 11 % vs 30+ %). Can you please provide a reason for that and also comment on which might do better in the next few years? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by D on December 02, 2024
Q: good morning - I have done well adding to VOO over the past two years. I recently took a position in IWO, anticipating a broader economic increase. What do you think about pruning VOO and adding to IWO? Or adding to a different US ETF?

thanks
Read Answer Asked by alex on December 02, 2024
Q: Donald Trump is causing so much uncertainty in both Canadian and US markets. Canada might even go into a recession.

I know that you mentioned that we should not react to the Trump threat.

However, if I had to sell all my stocks and ETFs ($400k) and start from scratch today, what would be the top 20 stocks/ETFs ( US and/or Canadian) that that you would invest in.

Would you just buy SPY/ZSP.to/ VGT/ SCHG ETFs in the USA market for safety?

Fyi, I don't like bonds.
Read Answer Asked by V on November 28, 2024
Q: What are some ETFs that I can use to diversify my portfolio and have as a buy and hold strategy. 20+ year hold in TFSA. I want a portion of my portfolio that I don't have to look at at all. I currently have VFV and VEQT.
Read Answer Asked by Danielle on November 25, 2024
Q: Good day,

I am setting up TFSA and FHSA accounts for an 18-year-old with a 15-25 year investment horizon. The goal is to contribute the maximum annual limit each year, which is $7,000 for the TFSA and $8,000 for the FHSA in 2024, and continuing at those levels in subsequent years. From an aggressive growth perspective, without restricting the investment options to Canadian markets, what would you recommend? Also, do you recommend making an lumpsum investment or spread the purchases over time? If so, how do you suggest I spread the purchases.

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Vee on November 19, 2024
Q: What are your thoughts on the philosophy of a 3 etf portfolio (growth, dividend and foundational) from a retires point of that has the basic expenses covered by pension income. And some etf's you would consider candidates if you were to agree with this philosophy?
As always thanks for your point of view.

Brian
Read Answer Asked by Brian on November 15, 2024
Q: My son moved to the USA a few years ago and has opened a Roth IRA upon which I am advising him. He holds the ETFs listed above. I have two questions upon which I would appreciate your advice. In which order of preference would you add to the existing holdings? And can you suggest two additional ETFs to complement the current holdings?



Read Answer Asked by Peter on November 07, 2024
Q: Hi,
I recently heard a suggestion to broaden out of the S&P 500 given its large run up. the presenter suggested value small caps. I hadn't heard of them before. what are they?
what do you think of this presenter's suggestion?
how do they differ from the Russell 2000?
if there an ETF based in CAD?
how have them done in comparison to IWO or IWM?
thanks
Mary
Read Answer Asked by Mary on November 05, 2024
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