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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BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP)
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iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU)
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Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (VIU)
Q: Thank you for your great service. I have read The Wealthy Barber and was wondering what your thoughts are on the 10% rule (i.e. investing 10% of your income) and if, as a 35 year old, dollar cost averaging into a mutual fund/etf is one of the best ways to save for my retirement? Could you recommend an etf that would be suitable for this investment strategy? Thank you.
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iShares Core S&P 500 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XSP)
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iShares S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETF (XEI)
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iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU)
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iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ETF (XDIV)
Q: hi
I’m trying to build a simple ETF portfolio with TSX & S&P500 exposure so that’s it’s easy to add during dips.
For the S&P500 i’m thinking XSP.
Not sure what to do about the TSX. Undecided on XIU, XEI or XDIV. I realize the composition of each is different. Energy, Financials, Utilities etc. What would you do?
Thanks
I’m trying to build a simple ETF portfolio with TSX & S&P500 exposure so that’s it’s easy to add during dips.
For the S&P500 i’m thinking XSP.
Not sure what to do about the TSX. Undecided on XIU, XEI or XDIV. I realize the composition of each is different. Energy, Financials, Utilities etc. What would you do?
Thanks
Q: I am holding a substantial amount of US funds. With people getting out of US stock market and the downward trend of the American dollar, I would like to know your recommendations. Should I buy Canadian stocks, Canadian Cash ETFs or leave the funds in the US until the tariffs are settled?
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iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU)
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Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (VIU)
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ASYMmetric Smart Alpha S&P 500 ETF (ZSPY)
Q: Hi, I am supporting my 32 year old son in investing a very modest RRSP - $12K total. Given his age, can you recommend a solid set of ETFs or Stocks to get him started?
Thx
Kathryn
Thx
Kathryn
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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 S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU)
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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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Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VGG)
Q: Hi. I recently transferred $20,000 into my RRSP Direct Investing account. I would like to invest the money into some quality ETFs, perhaps three or four. I know you are not clairvoyants, however based on geo-politics and recent tariff threats, which ETFs (either Canadian, American or other parts of the world) would you invest in at this particular time. It would be for a 2/3 year hold. Thanks for the advice in advance.
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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 S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU)
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Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VGG)
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Vanguard Balanced ETF Portfolio (VBAL)
Q: A friend is several years from retirement and is in this (quite good) finanical situation: a teacher who will get an Ontario Teachers' indexed DB pension, CPP and OAS. Owns a modest home in Toronto with no mortgage. No dependents. No debt. Can supplement income after retirement by continuing to teach at about a 20% course load. These income sources would more than cover her living expenses.
She also has an RSP that is currently managed by a financial advisor and holds mutual funds. Friend is asking if she should leave the advisor due to fees and his very conservative management. The RSP has underperformed the markets for an extended period. He sold her holdings at COVID bottom "to avoid further losses" and has said that "at her age" (about 60) she should stay away from equities and hold money market funds or bonds. Since my friend is not financially sophisticated, but is interested in learning, I am thinking a self-directed RSP holding several ETFs might be an alternative for her. Could you suggest three to five ETFs that would provide more growth potential in the 8 to 10 years before mandatory RIF conversion.
She also has an RSP that is currently managed by a financial advisor and holds mutual funds. Friend is asking if she should leave the advisor due to fees and his very conservative management. The RSP has underperformed the markets for an extended period. He sold her holdings at COVID bottom "to avoid further losses" and has said that "at her age" (about 60) she should stay away from equities and hold money market funds or bonds. Since my friend is not financially sophisticated, but is interested in learning, I am thinking a self-directed RSP holding several ETFs might be an alternative for her. Could you suggest three to five ETFs that would provide more growth potential in the 8 to 10 years before mandatory RIF conversion.
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iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU)
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Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (VIU)
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Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index ETF (VE)
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Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF (VEE)
Q: Could you please tell me your top suggestions for low cost diversified index funds in non US markets?
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BMO Dow Jones Industrial Average Hedged to CAD Index ETF (ZDJ)
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BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP)
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iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU)
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Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO)
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iShares Dow Jones U.S. ETF (IYY)
Q: Can you please share your favourite ETF for Dow Jones, S&P500 and TSX
Please share in CDN dollars hedge and unhedged. Plus in USA dollars
Thanks for the great service.
Please share in CDN dollars hedge and unhedged. Plus in USA dollars
Thanks for the great service.
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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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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 S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU)
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Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF (PPA)
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Global X Europe 50 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXX)
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American Century ETF Trust (QGROQGRO)
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ENTREPRENEURSHARES (XOVR)
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BMO S&P US Mid Cap Index ETF (ZMID)
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iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers ETF (IAI)
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First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ET (AIRR)
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Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF (SPMO)
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Evolve Canadian Utilities Enhanced Yield Index Fund (UTES)
Q: Part of our total portfolio is invested in ETFs [non-registered accounts] and one-third is in Canadian-based and Canadian-dollar denominated US ETFs. Another third is in US ETFs - spread among Large Cap Value, Blend and Growth, and SMID. The final third is in Special US ETF - IAI ZBK AIRR PAVE SHLD PPA SMH UTES AND HXX. Your advice is requested as to which ones to over-weight, underweight or sell. Please rank each category, if you would. My lean is less tech/ M7 as already own most.
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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 Core S&P 500 Index ETF (XUS)
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iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU)
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Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF (VEE)
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iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)
Q: I hold many of the mag 7 and a few other upcoming AI names in my TFSA and feel i am quite exposed in that area. What ETFs would you recommend for diversifying my portfolio to avoid doubling up? Thanks
Q: I am trying to understand how an ETF like XIU works. Does a shareholder actually own any stocks when they own this etf, or do they just own shares in a fund that tracks the TSX 60, but doesn't actually own the individual companies?
Q: For TSX exposure do you prefer XIC or XIU (or something else?) and why? Thanks.
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Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)
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Mastercard Incorporated (MA)
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Visa Inc. (V)
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Constellation Software Inc. (CSU)
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Descartes Systems Group Inc. (The) (DSG)
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iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU)
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Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV)
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Brookfield Corporation Class A Limited Voting Shares (BN)
Q: Hello 5i team, I am a young professional early in my career. I am looking for your top 5 stocks for 20+ year hold. No preference on risk or industry.
thank you
thank you
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Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
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Constellation Software Inc. (CSU)
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WSP Global Inc. (WSP)
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BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP)
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iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU)
Q: Hello,
New to investing and I have about 20K to invest to start...wondering how you would recommend to best distribute that? Looking for long term investments. Ok with some risk.
New to investing and I have about 20K to invest to start...wondering how you would recommend to best distribute that? Looking for long term investments. Ok with some risk.
Q: When analyzing Total return performance of XIU over the long term. What % is due to price appreciation and what % is due to dividends?
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iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU)
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TD U.S. Equity Index ETF (TPU)
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TD Canadian Equity Index ETF (TTP)
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Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV)
Q: Everyone, I would like to buy one Canadian ETF and one US ETF for a long term hold, risk medium. TPU and TTP look interesting but this is an area I have very little knowledge on. Clayton
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Shopify Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (SHOP)
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goeasy Ltd. (GSY)
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iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU)
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Propel Holdings Inc. (PRL)
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Lumine Group Inc. (LMN)
Q: Finally investing into an RESP.
These are some of my choices I have come up with.
Decent plan?
These are some of my choices I have come up with.
Decent plan?