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Q: Hi team!
I am considering a hybrid portfolio of either (A) 80% ETFs and 20% individual stocks or (B) 80% in an All-in-one ETF (VEQT/VGRO) and 20% individual stocks. I understand there may be foreign withholding tax considerations on the Vanguard All-in-one ETFs depending on the account type in which it's held and I'm wondering how significant this actually is.

Questions:

- Which accounts out of RRSP/LIRA, TFSA, RESP, and Non-Registered would US listed ETFs be a better alternative due to this foreign withholding tax drag?

- At what account value would the tax drag from these withholding taxes be material enough to warrant buying individual ETFs (ex. VT, VTI, XUU, XEF) instead of using an all in one fund (VGRO or VEQT)?

Trying to avoid losing 15% or more of any US/foreign dividends due to unrecoverable foreign taxes if possible!

Thanks for your great work!
Read Answer Asked by Davin on August 29, 2022
Q: Hi,
I own EGLX, PLTR, PINS and U in my TFSA and all getting killed. Would you sell any to consolidate in 1 or 2 or sell them all and move to something else? Holding on is also an option. Looking forward to your thoughts.
Thanks for your great service.
Read Answer Asked by Marco on August 29, 2022
Q: With interest rates heading higher for longer, countries/ corporations with high debt levels will suffer pains not seen in a very long time. Should investors begin to switch to fixed income products (bonds,prefs) as rates rise? Will traditional income stocks get knocked about too?
Read Answer Asked by adam on August 29, 2022
Q: I have a stake in one of these companies. Is it prudent to ad at this time and to what one and why. Also, I am starting to think that market timing is everything. You must time your investments and get out at times and maybe get back in at certain times. I think that not just buy and hold until you get Killed any more. I would appreciate tour thoughts and opinions. Thanks James
Read Answer Asked by JAMES on August 29, 2022
Q: Hi 5I, I currently own Topicus,Lspd and Shop. Down on all 3 and am considering taking a loss on 1. Any preference on which one? Am thinking of replacing one of the 3 with NVEI. Thoughts and if your wouldn’t mind ranking. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Tyler on August 29, 2022