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Q: This ETF seems to have a long/short strategy of low volatility. 2 questions please:

1. including dividends are they keeping up with the the TSX index total return since inception?
2. is there a guaranteed market maker to keep the shares of PFMN.TO in line with its NAV or is it possible a premium or discount could happen in the future?

thanks
Read Answer Asked by Tony on February 04, 2025
Q: Hi 5i,
I recently sold Fresh DelMonte Produce/FDP after a nice run up. Apart from Nutrien/NTR I have no other agricultural related stock or ETF.
Could you recommend one or two options (either stock, ETF or both) as a good replacement?
Have to say, bit of a confusing world at the moment?
Much appreciated.
Ralph
Read Answer Asked by ralph on February 04, 2025
Q: Hello
two part question. First, If you were to choose between CM ot TD . Which one would you prefer? Is there a better bank you prefer? TD has a higher yield and has exposure to US markets
Secondly, do you think Financials will be hit further. . If so, do we stay put ?
Read Answer Asked by Tim on February 04, 2025
Q: Hi - what would be your general stance on REITS in Canada right now. They have taken a decent hit today on the tariff news. Are they oversold? Bottom line, and I know it's a broad question that is hard to answer specifically but would you buy, hold, sell Cdn REIT sector?
Read Answer Asked by Doug on February 04, 2025
Q: What other ex north america etf's would be good?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by David C. on February 04, 2025
Q: I wondered what Trump would do to support the market, and now we have it.
A sovereign wealth fund!
A ludicrous idea for the U.S. which is not only a currency issuing government, it is also the reserve currency.
However, a deep pocketed buyer of U.S stocks will inevitably push p/e's higher.
While the insanity grows, we might as well make some money.
Hopefully Ryan speaks to the potential impact of this for investors in his webinar tomorrow.
Mike
Read Answer Asked by michael on February 04, 2025
Q: You say the Canadian market is up 5% since trump started talking about tariffs, how much is the US market up since then?
Read Answer Asked by Jean on February 04, 2025
Q: I saw Eric Nuttall’s article on the case for building more pipelines to broaden our customer base for Canadian energy. I like the idea and think the public could (finally) get behind this. What companies would benefit from this type of project in the short term? Long term?
Read Answer Asked by Mike on February 04, 2025
Q: I read one of the questions pertaining to GoEasy which talked about them being resilient during the 2008 financial crisis. In 2008, were companies such as GoEasy really impacted here in Canada ,as the banking regulations are different in Canada and the crisis was much more prevalent in the US. But this time around, if the tariff's kick in and a recession hits Canada, do you believe that GoEasy will still be able to weather the storm in a similar fashion, as I feel that there has been a very huge selloff of GoEasy in recent months. Do you think it may be overdone?
Read Answer Asked by Walter on February 04, 2025
Q: If we put aside the normal indicators for Gold and consider the geopolitical climate that is surfacing day to day around the world, along with the US potentially having some instability within their own borders and the instability with their allies, is it a good time to buy gold as an investment? What do your a believe are the pluses and minuses for Gold increasing in value over the course of the next 12 months?
Read Answer Asked by Walter on February 03, 2025
Q: I would like to increase my investments in foreign, but non-USA situs, companies, by buying ADRs (as my estate would be subject to US estate taxes). Currently, I have smallish positions in NVO (NovoNordisk; Danish) and ALC (Alcon; Swiss), which I am planning to add to. However, I would like to invest in up to three additional ADRs. My approach to investing (over the past 3 decades) is very long term buy & hold (indefinite holds, to bequeath to future generations), so I am aiming for high-quality companies. Can you perhaps provide your thoughts on NVO and ALC, as well as suggest up to 5 additional ADRs for consideration? (I'm not a fan of tobacco or gaming stocks, but generally open to wide spectrum of ideas.)

Ted
Read Answer Asked by Ted on February 03, 2025
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