Q: Do you think XQQ has more much downside potential ? Could this be a decent time to add more XQQ to an existing position for returns 2-3 years down the road?
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iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO)
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BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF (ZLB)
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BMO MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF (ZEM)
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BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP)
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iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF (XEF)
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iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XQQ)
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CI Morningstar Canada Momentum Index ETF (WXM)
Q: Dear 5i team.
Further to Cyril's question where you "hand selected a few of your favs from the three portfolios", is this a diversified enough list to put a small ETF portfolio together based on? Can you suggest which ETFs may be appropriate?
I recently upgraded to include your ETF portfolios. Can you "handpick your favs" in these given the current market backdrop, risks, and opportunities ahead?
Many thanks.
Q: Could you remind me of the symbol for the ETF that trades the same as QQQ but at a reduced price for each share. Is there one for the SPY's? Or am I dreaming that this exists??
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GameStop Corporation (GME)
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iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XQQ)
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iShares S&P/TSX Capped Information Technology Index ETF (XIT)
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Pender Growth Fund Inc. (PTF)
Q: I would like an ETF to take advantage of the pull back in tech stocks. I generally like the holdings of XIT except for the huge position in CSU (I bought some anyway because I've always been wrong on CSU). Its a small position which I would like to build on but I would also like to add some US exposure - preferably CAD since I don't feel like exchanging more funds right now. Suggestions?
Also, what is your current opinion of PTF? I only recognize a few of their holdings and have no idea how to assess, apart from noting their reasonably good history.
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iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XQQ)
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Horizons NASDAQ-100 Index ETF (HXQ)
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BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ)
Q: I notice that XQQ does not seem to have the same performance as compared to ZNQ and HXQ over the last week, month and 3 months according to Globe and Mail.
XQQ seems to track the NASDAQ or QQQ "better" .
Can you help me understand this please.
Q: what are your current favorite Canadian proxies for the S&P500; and the Nasdaq
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Q: Good day and Happy New Year,
What do you think of XQQ? Do you have a different preference for that scope of ETF?
Thanks,
Robert
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iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XQQ)
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Horizons NASDAQ-100 Index ETF (HXQ)
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Invesco QQQ Index ETF (QQC.F)
Q: We have set up a RESP for our new grand daughter, we are looking to invest in a growth ETF. Considering the unsettled markets at this time would it be advised to invest in a ETF like HXQ or would you have some alternative suggestions
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BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Hedged To CAD Index ETF (ZQQ)
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iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XQQ)
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Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK)
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Harvest Tech Achievers Growth & Income ETF (HTA)
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iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW)
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TD Global Technology Leaders Index ETF (TEC)
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Harvest Tech Achievers Growth & Income ETF (HTA.B)
Q: Do Canadian ETFs that track US tech firms underperform? I was looking at these and a few others on the G&W and the Canadian ETFs with the exception of HTA and HTA.B (up 35%ytd) seem to have significantly lower returns. And I think HTA uses covered calls.
XLK is up 32% ytd, IYW 35%, IGN 31%. The most popular Canadian ETFS seem to be ZQQ(ZQN) 26%, XQQ and HQQ 26% and TEC 25%. Some of this is due to currency moves, but the hedging costs of the hedged ETFs surely aren't that large. Is it better to just buy XLK or are HTA/HTA.B a better alternative?
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BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Hedged To CAD Index ETF (ZQQ)
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iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XQQ)
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iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio (XEQT)
Q: There seem to be a number of CAD Hedged NASDAQ 100 ETF options. Which one(s) would you recommend for a couple of young investors, both of whom will be making regular, small contributions - one to an unregistered account and one to an RRSP? Was thinking of pairing with XEQT as both are looking for 100% equity exposure (in CAD). Your thoughts on this or other suggestions to pair with the NASDAQ 100 that may be more suitable would be appreciated. Thanks.
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iShares Core MSCI All Country World ex Canada Index ETF (XAW)
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BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF (ZLB)
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iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XQQ)
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Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF (VEE)
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iShares Core Balanced ETF Portfolio (XBAL)
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BMO Growth ETF (ZGRO)
Q: I have these ETF's in a TFSA with a primary goal 8 to 10% annual return. I'd like your opinion if there is overlap in this portfolio and if there would be another ETF to add. This is a smaller portfolio and I don't think it would be efficient to buy the individual stocks in your balanced equity model portfolio.
Thanks!
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iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO)
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iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XQQ)
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Vanguard Dividend Appreciation FTF (VIG)
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S&P 500 ETF TRUST ETF (SPY)
Q: I am looking for your opinion on tech weighting. My USA exposure is currently VIG, SPY and IWO. ( 40-40-20%). This puts me a bit underweight tech relative to the overall USA market ( and globally in my portfolio). I've had in my "plan" to shift a small amount of spy and vig to xqq to get my tech allocation up from low teens to high teens.
So long way to ask: Is now a good time to add XQQ or has the run been too good to keep going.
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BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Hedged To CAD Index ETF (ZQQ)
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BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP)
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iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF (XEF)
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iShares Core S&P 500 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XSP)
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iShares Core S&P U.S. Total Market Index ETF (XUU)
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iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XQQ)
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Vanguard U.S. Total Market Index ETF (VUN)
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S&P 500 ETF TRUST ETF (SPY)
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PowerShares QQQ Trust Ser 1 (QQQ)
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iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF (ITOT)
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Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI)
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iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA)
Q: What are the Can ETFs that cover the main US ETFs, like SPY? And what are their mers?
What are the advantages of using these Canadian versions?
Do you still require W-BEN forms if you buy these?
Thanks for all your help.
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iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XQQ)
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PowerShares QQQ Index ETF C$ Hgd (QQC)
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Horizons NASDAQ-100 Index ETF (HXQ)
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Invesco QQQ Index ETF (QQC.F)
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BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ)
Q: Good morning,
I'm looking at adding a QQQ equivalent component two my Cdn$ Non Registered portfolio.
HXQ and XQQ are among the ETFs currently under consideration.
Q1. At this point in time, would you recommend a hedged or unhedged Canadian version of QQQ?
Q2. Not limiting yourself to HXQ and XQQ, what would be your recommendation for a Canadian QQQ equivalent?
Thank you
Francesco
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CAE Inc. (CAE)
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Enghouse Systems Limited (ENGH)
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iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XQQ)
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Lightspeed Commerce Inc. Subordinate Voting Shares (LSPD)
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Dye & Durham Limited (DND)
Q: Just sold DND today and looking to increase tech exposure as I'm now underweight techs and industrials. Currently own LSPD and ENGH. Please suggest 2 for each industry. No US exposure. Would you buy XQQ at this point?
Thank you
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BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP)
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iShares Core S&P 500 Index ETF (XUS)
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iShares Core S&P U.S. Total Market Index ETF (XUU)
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iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XQQ)
Q: Good afternoon,
Looking for some general guidance.
I currently have 25% of my portfolio in CAD-listed US ETF's - 14% XUU, and 11% ZSP. I have a few questions for you guys....
1. Would you ever put just 25% in (either) ETF or do you like that fact theyre different (I think you recommend no more than 15% per ETF max? is that correct?). I'd see the advantage of all-in one being better for DRIP'ing but think you (and me) prefer diversification.
2. I would like to add more American holdings in general (maybe 8% more to get to 33%). I am mostly interest in CAD-ETF's to achieve this. Would you view XQQ or XUS as a way to add some 'torque'?
Thanks for your help.
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iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XQQ)
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PowerShares QQQ Trust Ser 1 (QQQ)
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Horizons NASDAQ-100 Index ETF (HXQ)
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Horizons NASDAQ-100 Index ETF (HXQ.U)
Q: I would like to hold a NASDAQ 100 ETF long term in a non registered account.
1. is there a tax / bookkeeping advantage for holding one of the above over the other? (some websites imply that you have to keep records closely for American dollar ETFs, I believe they are referencing adjusted cost base at time of future sell.)
2. Is there an alternative to HXQ.CA that you would recommend? Or do. you think this is the best one at the present time?
3. Do any of your answers change if held in a TFSA?
4.Do any of your answers change if held in a RRSP?
Thanks
Ernie
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NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)
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QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)
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Constellation Software Inc. (CSU)
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Descartes Systems Group Inc. (The) (DSG)
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iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XQQ)
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iShares S&P/TSX Capped Information Technology Index ETF (XIT)
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PowerShares QQQ Trust Ser 1 (QQQ)
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VANGUARD WORLD FDS (VGT)
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Pinterest Inc. Class A (PINS)
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TD Global Technology Leaders Index ETF (TEC)
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Topicus.com Inc. (TOI)
Q: What technology stocks or ETF would you suggest for a TFSA? It can be either Canadian or USA.
Thank you.
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BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP)
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iShares MSCI World Index ETF (XWD)
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iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XQQ)
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iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU)
Q: My 35 year old daughter would like to start investing 150$ a month in an ETF. She would like to set up an automatic monthly transfer to an institution , any suggestions? thanks, JEan
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iShares S&P/TSX Capped Financials Index ETF (XFN)
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BMO Canadian Dividend ETF (ZDV)
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BMO Covered Call Canadian Banks ETF (ZWB)
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BMO Equal Weight Banks Index ETF (ZEB)
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iShares Core S&P 500 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XSP)
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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 NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XQQ)
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iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF (CDZ)
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Hamilton Canadian Bank Mean Reversion Index ETF (HCA)
Q: Is this ETF a safe way to invest in the banking sector in a RRIF account for income and some growth and do you believe the strategy used by this ETF can outperform other ETF such as ZWB or ZEB. Can you suggest a couple of alternatives ETF that are more appropriate for a RRIF or do you feel it is better to just own the individual banks.
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