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Q: Could you suggest for a RSP portfolio, starting from a cash balance of 150K, an array of 5 ETFs, covering Canadian and US/International sectors.
Would VGG selling in CAD qualify for the exemption of US taxes, or does it need to be a US traded ETF to qualify.
Take as many questions credit as needed.
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by francois on June 05, 2025
Q: Do you like these equally? Goal- growth, safety, income in TFSA for exposure outside Canada/US. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Neil on June 05, 2025
Q: I'm wondering if you have any recommendations for ETF's with international exposure for income and growth, and also a good way to invest in the bond market for income.
Read Answer Asked by Shane on April 29, 2025
Q: I believe in international diversification, but I am currently regretting the high weight I have put on US-dollar-denominated holdings in my portfolio. Given Trump's policies to date, his career record of welshing proudly on past debts and the years remaining in his term, I want to lower the weight substantially and invest in more European, British, Japanese, Australian and New Zealand assets instead, assets not denominated in US dollars. What ETFs do you suggest for this purpose?
Read Answer Asked by Philip on April 24, 2025
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.
Read Answer Asked by Bill on April 22, 2025
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
Read Answer Asked by Kathryn on April 14, 2025
Q: With the current downturn in the market, could you please recommend 5 global ETFs (not US based equities) and rank them from 1st to 5th.
Read Answer Asked by Don on April 08, 2025
Q: Hi - as the US has been a stronger market for the last couple of years, a large portion of my portfolio is USD. With the recent economic turmoil in the US and the resultant effect on their dollar, would you consider holding some ETF's in currencies such as the British Pound, Euro and Canadian dollar? My portfolio is heavily weighted in cash, as I hope to be able to wait on the sidelines till we see a buyable bottom, vs get whipsawed based on the latest idea from the 'Village Idiot'. As always, I welcome you thoughts!
Read Answer Asked by Dawn on April 04, 2025
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.
Read Answer Asked by Mike on March 25, 2025
Q: Greetings 5i,

I'm looking to decrease some of my US investments and want to sell XUS (I also own VFV). I'm looking at either VIU or XEF as a replacement for XUS. Does this make sense and if so do you have a preference for either of these ETFs or would you recommend something else as a replacement?

Thank you.
John.
Read Answer Asked by John on March 20, 2025
Q: Could you please tell me your top suggestions for low cost diversified index funds in non US markets?
Read Answer Asked by Judith on March 17, 2025
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