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Q: I am thinking of selling ZUH for KSI/VHI. ZUH maybe safer, though I am looking for more growth. Would you recommend a combination of VHI/KSI or just 1? Other recommendations?

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Read Answer Asked by Ozzie on September 30, 2025
Q: Could you comment on STN.TO vs WSP.TO

Also wondering if ZUH.TO is still a hold. I am up nicely, but it has not done much in the last year and wonder if there is more up potential here or maybe somewhere else?

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Colleen on January 20, 2025
Q: Could you recommend a few ETFs trading in CAD that would provide exposure to healthcare. A couple of ETFs for growth and a couple for Income using covered calls.
Read Answer Asked by Bruce on December 18, 2024
Q: Would like to hear your opinion of 2 health care sector ETFs, IHI for medical devices, and ZUH for general health care. The IHI has outperformed the ZUH. Would you hold both, or sell the ZUH and put the proceeds into an increased position in IHI?
Read Answer Asked by Dan on November 20, 2024
Q: I have ZUH and VHT in my portfolios to cover U.S. healthcare. They are both stagnant over the past 4 years with low yields. Time to sell? How will they be impacted by the U.S. election?

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Read Answer Asked by Debrah on July 10, 2024
Q: Would you have a recommendation to replace ZUH, which would have more growth, with the understanding that it would also be higher risk either a stock or an ETF?

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Read Answer Asked by Ozzie on January 11, 2024
Q: Looking for any ideas for U.S. specific sector exposure, are there any sector ETF's similar to ZUB and ZUH but in other sectors of the U.S. market and similarly Can. $ hedged? Thanks. Brian
Read Answer Asked by Brian on October 24, 2023
Q: Hello,

I need to sell approximately $100,000 from my Unregistered account. I am trying to hold off as long as possible. Looking for your suggestions on which of the listed ETF's I should sell or should I sell a certain percentage from each one given where the market is now and where it might be going? If Industrials or Health care, etc. are projected to go higher then I obviously want to sell out from some other sectors.

Thanks for your great service. It was much easier to stay the course with my diversified portfolio and Portfolio Analytics keeping me on track.
Read Answer Asked by Mauro on November 14, 2022
Q: Can you recommend one or more etf's that would provide exposure to the health industry including medical devices, genomics, biotech, big pharma etc. Covered call etf's in these sectors would also be of interest. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Ian on July 12, 2022
Q: Hello,

My portfolio is currently underweight in healthcare and I am looking to add either ZUH or XHC. My goal is long-term growth rather than income, so I think either of these would be a better fit than HHL or LIFE. Looking through past questions, it seems that your preference has been for XHC due to its greater diversification, global exposure, and better valuations of its underlying holdings.

I was wondering if you would still prefer XHC over ZUH? Or has the current pullback done anything to alter your view on these ETFs?

Thank you for thoughts and for the excellent service.
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on January 28, 2022
Q: Hi, currently holding these Cad ETFs in RSP. What would be the best equivalent ETF's to buy in the US if I were to convert my holdings to USD and buy the US ETF. Looking for equivalent exposure with lower MER, better tax efficiency, etc... I've included some of my choices, would these be the best ones to switch to? Other ETFs are welcome if I haven't listed them below. Thanks and Happy holidays, looking forward to a great 2022!

VGG to VIG
XEF to either VXUS/VEA/IEFA
VEE to VWO
ZUH to either XHC/VHT/XLV
VUN/VUS TO VOO
Read Answer Asked by Keith on January 03, 2022
Q: As a retired income plus some growth couple in late 70's with only RRIF and tfsa accounts pls help. We had abbv 5.5%, zuh 5% then added mrk 3.5% lately based on the Covid pill and positive 5i info only to see a 15% drop on news and selloff. Should we sell mrk with the loss or hold. If sell what woul you suggest to add. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Peter on December 10, 2021
Q: My question is more about safety and minimizing some risk. Hypothetically, if there was a market correction of say 20%, which of the above would be the safest in terms of net change (dividends and share price) say 6 months and 1 year later? I realize there are many issues with this question (they are all different, the need for crystal ball or time machine, etc) but I really value your thoughts. Thanks again!
Read Answer Asked by Danny-boy on October 26, 2021
Q: Hi guys

I am a steady eady dividend investor and have almost no healthcare exposure. I am looking to buy a ETF that gives me an exposure to the various healthcare sectors (not just pharmaceuticals), I am looking at overall growth for the units - capital gains and dividends - not just dividends. Wondering what your best ETF ideas would be for this sector. I saw Harvest Healthcare leaders recommended by Gordon Pape - don't know if you have some thoughts on that one - eg. how they squeeze such a high dividend out of it?

Thanks

stuart
Read Answer Asked by Stuart on October 08, 2021
Q: I own ZUH and XHC and am thinking of selling them to buy HHL for the big dividend that HHL pays (8.61%) . Is this a good idea? Or am I trading growth potential for dividends and could I actually be making a mistake?
Read Answer Asked by David on October 08, 2021
Q: Are there Healthcare ETF's in Canada and in the U.S. that you might recommend? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on October 06, 2021
Q: I would like to invest in US healthcare via a Canadian traded ETF - which ones are available - which would you choose and why - do you like the space over the next 3 years - thank you 5i - Peter really excellent National Post column this Saturday - great context on all the noise out there - Ken
Read Answer Asked by Ken on October 04, 2021
Q: I just upgraded to portfolio analytics and one of the suggested is upping my US market exposure plus adding to Healthcare and Industrials. I was looking at the XGI, ZUH, HHL to do this but am open to other suggestions.
Read Answer Asked by Albert on May 26, 2021
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