Investment Q&A

Q: I work in tech and for that reason I had told myself no need to add further exposure to tech by holding tech stocks. Now I kind of regret that strategy. I wonder what percentage of exposure to tech In my portfolio is sensible? Is it too late to enter? Do you think tech stocks are in a bubble? Can you suggest some names (ETFs/stocks) in canada and US that would be good choices if we decided to add some exposure to tech?

Q: Which is better for an RESP in terms of growth and returns within the next 2-3 years? Perhaps a ranking?

Q: Which one of these would be the best choice for a RESP. Beneficiary is an older child (grandson) who will start to draw funds from mid 2021 onwards. Looking for the best return within the 2 to 5 years remaining before total drawdown of funds would be completed.

I plan to establish a new RESP for a great granddaughter soon. She is not yet 2 years so has a long time horizon. Any suggestions?

Q: What do you think about having a combination of these ETF's for a North American tech weighting? Any other suggestions?

Q: All; Favorite technology ETF ? Canadian technology ETF ? Thank you.

Q: Looking for a tech heavy etf-Can.What would you reccomend as your top three??

Thanks

Q: Hi gang, any ETF in canadian $$ with USA & canadian technology stocks you would recommend or international stocks. Thanks. Alnoor

Q: Hi gang, is there an ETF with only canadian technology stocks? Thanks. Alnoor

Q: What are your 2 best choice ETF's in Healthcare; Technology and Utiliites in US or Canada?

Q: Hello 5i team,
Could you give a few ETFs and/or Mutual Funds about Science and Technology and one that tracks the Nasdaq in CAD$ or US$
Thanks,
Antoine

Q: What ETF would you recommend for all your favourite Canadian tech stocks?

Thanks.

Q: For RESP investments for my 3 grandchildren (ages 7, 9 and 11), I am pretty sure I'd like to choose XIT, partly because it's Canadian and I recognize the names of the top 10 holdings. I would like to be fairly aggressive. But I also would. like to complement XIT with another ETF without being overweight in (any?) energy or financials. In fact, probably no energy and underweight financials. Something fairly balanced without technology, but still growth tilted. I'd like it to be TSX traded in Canadian dollars, but it does not have to hold all Canadian stocks. Another option would be to complement XIT with one or two individual companies but not sure I could get the diversification that way. Would like to keep it simple, if possible. Is there a Canadian equivalent to IWO or an equivalent that trades in Canada in Canadian dollars? Or would that type of ETF already be overweight technology, minimizing diversification? In short, diversified with a growth tilt and in Canadian dollars but not too much technology overlap with XIT. Thanks for your help on this. Much appreciated.

Q: Is there and ETF for Cdn. tech stocks?

Q: Could you recommend a couple of etfs for the tech sector for both the Canadian and U.S. markets ? Thank -you.

Q: Hey 5i team!

RESP 10-15 yr hold.
Current HXQ, ZSP, XIT, XIC. ZRE.
BAM.A, CAE, BPY.UN.
ETF's are core holdings in that order been riding the recovery. BAM looking longterm. BPY.UN AND CAE are recovery plays. Bonds not needed until later on. Intl and emerging is looking to be terrible for a year or so. Possibly adding IWO.

What would be your major changes and or additions to this grouping? What would you recommend? With a shorter timeframe then some we need some solid and secure growth plays.

Thank you. Looking forward to your reply.

Q: I have been following your advice of slow buying. For recovery plays with a one to 3 year timeframe (US election and possible normalcy returning post-COVID) is Canada or US better positioned? If all things are equal I favour Canada to avoid the nuisance of Norbert's Gambit etc. But if there is a compelling difference I'd like to use that to my advantage. I have some XIT, AC, SU and LNF and I am finding it hard to wait for the slow buying due to FOMO. How slow is slow enough? Thoughts appreciated.

Q: Good morning 5i guys!

Thanks for everything as usual solid advice.

Divurging from ETF's for the canadian market. I am fairly well diversified. But lacking in tech.
Which individual tech stocks would comprise your home built canadian tech portfolio 'today'? Rough weights even though they are personal of course.

Thank you and looking forward to it.

Q: I'm looking to convert a RESP invested in mutual fund (chorus II agressive growth) to lower fees and menage it more actively. Kids are 5 and 2 years old.

I was thinking to diversify with 3 or 4 ETF for 70% of this portfolio. What are your thoughts about a combinaison of VFV, XIC, XIT, ZQQ and DXG for long term? Do you have better suggestions?

Althought, is investing in XIT and ZQQ and DXG a good idea on short term since tech valuation is already high at this moment compared to other sectors?

For the rest of portfolio (30%), i would go with stocks. What would be your top 4 on short term (next 6-12 months) and on long term?

Q: Hi group I believe that Tech + health + gold will be the leaders when we come out of recession. Can you give me a list of 2 ETFs for each sector along with 2 individual stocks you like for Canada + USA. Am also interested you take on my sectors that will lead the recovery and should I start picking away or wait ??? (I believe the market are vastly overbought and does not factor in the economic reality that the virus is going to do to the market. Please deduct credits at your discretion.

Q: Hi Peter, Ryan, and Team

In our combined accounts, and looking at the Technology sector, I find that we have too much OTEX. Our other holdings in this sector are CSU, ENGH, KXS, and XIT. Please rank, in order of preference, where some OTEX can be sold, and one or more of the listed holdings could be purchased with the proceeds. I always value your timely advice.