Q: What would be your top picks in individual stocks and ETFs for a 21 year old starting a TFSA
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BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP)
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iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC)
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Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV)
Q: Hi All at 5i!! A young friend is starting to invest in his TFSA. He has a long time horizon. Basically, he wants to just put the money into the TFSA and let it grow until retirement in an uncomplicated manner. (IOW no individual stocks). If you were to suggest an ETF, would VFV fit the bill, or would he be better off investing in a more structured ETF which encompasses several markets (US,Canadian etc) and a small bond holding as well?. What would you suggest?
Cheers,
Tamara
Cheers,
Tamara
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iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO)
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iShares Canadian Growth Index ETF (XCG)
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iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC)
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iShares S&P/TSX SmallCap Index ETF (XCS)
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Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VGG)
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Vanguard U.S. Total Market Index ETF (VUN)
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Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG)
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iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio (XEQT)
Q: Looking of some growth ETF suggestions for my non-registered account, hold for at least 5 years.
Q: As a follow up to my previous question, in which you suggested the following ETFs: VIU, XIU and ZSP as a way to save 10% of my income for retirement, do you prefer XIU over XIC for retirement investments over a 20 year span. If so, why? Thank you again for your great service.
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Miscellaneous (MISC)
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BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP)
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BMO Equal Weight Banks Index ETF (ZEB)
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iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC)
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iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF (CDZ)
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SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)
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INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ)
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Vanguard Balanced ETF Portfolio (VBAL)
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BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ)
Q: What ETF would you buy to be long the market in this volatile environment (moderate risk - some income if possible)? If you can suggest 3 with a brief comment that would be great. Thank you.
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BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP)
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BMO Equal Weight Banks Index ETF (ZEB)
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iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC)
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iShares S&P/TSX Capped Information Technology Index ETF (XIT)
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iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF (CDZ)
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Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VDY)
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iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ETF (XDIV)
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BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ)
Q: Could you please provide your top 5 Canadian ETFS and top 3 dividend Canadian ETFs. Rank the ETFs as well
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BMO Equal Weight US Banks Index ETF (ZBK)
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BMO MSCI USA High Quality Index ETF (ZUQ)
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Global X S&P 500 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXS)
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iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC)
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iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU)
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Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VGG)
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Global X Europe 50 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXX)
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iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ETF (XDIV)
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BMO S&P US Mid Cap Index ETF (ZMID)
Q: I have CAD to invest in Canadian-dollar denominated ETFs: (1) Canadian stocks - VGG. XIU XIC XDIV; (2) US ETFs in CAD FX - HXS ZUQ ZMID and ZBK and (3) - EU ETF - HXX. How to go about assessing one against the other. Is there a better ETF in each group you would prefer? Would appreciate guidance on which ones are keepers for long-term hold? How would you evaluate them?
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iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF (XLB)
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iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC)
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iShares S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETF (XEI)
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Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF (VAB)
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Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (VIU)
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Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF (VEE)
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iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG)
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iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF (EFG)
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Global X High Interest Savings ETF (CASH)
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High Interest Savings Account ETF (HISA)
Q: I have $100,000 of cash in an investment account, am looking for some conservative ETF’s with 1/3 going to fixed income, same to Cdn Equity and balance to Global. Any suggestions? Given the trade war with the USA, I might sit on the sidelines for a few weeks so ny thoughts on best way to invest the cash with good liquidity. I was looking at HISA ETF’s but they are very low currently.
Q: Hi - have some dry powder available to be able to invest. We're close enough to the orange-man implementing tariffs that I'm going to wait and see what happens next week before deploying. I'm guessing any decline in stocks will be felt more in Canada than the US, but I"m wondering what you think might take a hit and what Cdn & US companies you might look at buying should the market have a healthy pullback. Probably better to ask if/when things sell off, but I'm just trying to prep my shopping list. Thx.
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iShares S&P/TSX Capped Financials Index ETF (XFN)
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BMO Equal Weight Utilities Index ETF (ZUT)
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BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP)
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iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF (XBB)
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iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF (XEF)
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iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC)
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iShares S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETF (XEI)
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iShares MSCI World Index ETF (XWD)
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iShares S&P Global Industrials Index ETF(CAD-Hedged) (XGI)
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iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU)
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iShares S&P/TSX Capped Consumer Staples Index ETF (XST)
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iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF (CDZ)
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iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHY)
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Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VGG)
Q: It is rare that I ask this question coming from an 84 year old senior, but all the above equal weighted ETF's are presently in my TFSA and can't decide how to invest for the 2025 contribution. Which ETF I should I be adding to the above list or should I be adding a new one that is not in the portfolio?
Also are any of those listed that do not belong in a TFSA?
Thanks for your usual great service.
Also are any of those listed that do not belong in a TFSA?
Thanks for your usual great service.
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iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO)
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iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC)
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Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV)
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Vanguard Growth ETF Portfolio (VGRO)
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ISHARES TRUST (IUSG)
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.
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iShares S&P/TSX Capped Financials Index ETF (XFN)
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BMO Equal Weight REITs Index ETF (ZRE)
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BMO MSCI USA High Quality Index ETF (ZUQ)
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BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP)
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iShares Core S&P U.S. Total Market Index ETF (XUU)
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iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC)
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iShares S&P/TSX Capped Information Technology Index ETF (XIT)
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iShares S&P/TSX Capped Utilities Index ETF (XUT)
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iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF (CDZ)
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Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VGG)
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Vanguard Balanced ETF Portfolio (VBAL)
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Vanguard All-Equity ETF Portfolio (VEQT)
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BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ)
Q: Hello Peter,
I tried to balance growth and income as well as dividends (no with holding tax in RRSP for US stocks but there is in TFSA), and hence, can you let me know if these make sense for a mid 20s person starting off to have a more growth in TFSA and more income in RRSP.
TFSA: veqt, vgg, and xfn and maybe xic ( veqt has cdn exposure so thought i would exclude xic )
RRSP: vbal, zuq, xic, and xuu all of these trade on tsx. Much appreciated.
I tried to balance growth and income as well as dividends (no with holding tax in RRSP for US stocks but there is in TFSA), and hence, can you let me know if these make sense for a mid 20s person starting off to have a more growth in TFSA and more income in RRSP.
TFSA: veqt, vgg, and xfn and maybe xic ( veqt has cdn exposure so thought i would exclude xic )
RRSP: vbal, zuq, xic, and xuu all of these trade on tsx. Much appreciated.
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iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO)
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iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF (XBB)
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iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC)
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Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (VIU)
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Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO)
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.
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.
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iShares Core MSCI All Country World ex Canada Index ETF (XAW)
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iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO)
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iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC)
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Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV)
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Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VGG)
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BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ)
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
Thanks
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BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP)
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iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF (XBB)
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iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC)
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ISHARES TRUST (IUSG)
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Hamilton Enhanced Multi-Sector Covered Call ETF (HDIV)
Q: Could you suggest some ETFs in a non registered account ($100k) and in TFSA ($60k) for a retired person who would not need those funds for the next 10 years?
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BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP)
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iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF (XBB)
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iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC)
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Vanguard Balanced ETF Portfolio (VBAL)
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BMO S&P US Mid Cap Index ETF (ZMID)
Q: I have a seven year old grandson with a disability that qualifies him for an RDSP. So I am looking for a long term investment strategy. Would you recommend ETFs? If so could you please suggest 3 ETFs. If not, ETFs what would you recommend?
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iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO)
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BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP)
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iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF (XBB)
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iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC)
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Vanguard Dividend Appreciation FTF (VIG)
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Vanguard Balanced ETF Portfolio (VBAL)
Q: My wife has some money should would like to invest in eft. Which ones would you recommend.
Q: Which one do you prefer for a 5 year hold? Thanks
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Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
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Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)
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NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)
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AbbVie Inc. (ABBV)
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Visa Inc. (V)
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Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (BNS)
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Fortis Inc. (FTS)
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Franco-Nevada Corporation (FNV)
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ARC Resources Ltd. (ARX)
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WSP Global Inc. (WSP)
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Stantec Inc. (STN)
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iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC)
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Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV)
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Vanguard Growth ETF Portfolio (VGRO)
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Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. Class A Limited Voting Shares (BAM)
Q: I currently hold the above investments in my non-registered account and will invest some additional funds before the end of the year. My plan is to top up my investments in approximately 8 stocks and 1 ETF. The investments will be a 5 to 10 year hold. Please provide a ranking for the top 10 stocks in my non-registered account. Which ETF fund do you suggest topping up for a 5 to 10 year hold? Thank you 5i
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BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP)
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iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC)
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Global X Nasdaq-100 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXQ)
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RBC Life Science and Technology Fund Series F (RBF619)
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Brookfield Corporation Class A Limited Voting Shares (BN)
Q: How do you fell about HXQ in a 15+ year RESP?
I have held RBF619 (Science and Technology for 15 years and it has done wonders but it has the fees. Any other ETF's ? ZSP? XIC? OR would you be comfortable with just BN?
I have held RBF619 (Science and Technology for 15 years and it has done wonders but it has the fees. Any other ETF's ? ZSP? XIC? OR would you be comfortable with just BN?