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Q: Question about INSR- BMO Global Insurance ETF.
Surprised no one has asked out this one, I do not hold any Canadian Insurers directly but good exposure to Canadian and US banks.

This ETF has 10% exposure to Berkshire/ Buffett who has proven the long term benefits of owning insurance companies. What do you think about owning a product like this for long term growth is it worth it or better to put capital elsewhere-add to ZUB?

My main concerns with the space are: interest rates- how long/ high will they go, geography of the fund is it really better to have exposure to some of these countries, over complicating things in the portfolio- too many ETFs overlapping exposures, over exposure to 'financials' already etc...

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Kyle on March 05, 2018
Q: What would your choice be for medium term growth between these two sets? Would you swap out SJ for WEF?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by JEFF on March 05, 2018
Q: Largely predicated on your guidance that the Canadian economy will likely grow at a slower pace - at least over the short term - than its US counterpart, I have filled up my TFSA and RSP with individual US stocks, XEF and VFV, while placing Canadian dividend-paying stocks in my cash account. Can you please comment on the tax implications of placing Canadian .UN stock (eg/ KWH.UN) in my cash account? (I understand these stocks are better placed in a registered account, but I have no room.) Can you also explain how the Foreign Tax Credit works and - in particular - the circumstances under which it can be claimed?

Many thanks,

Maureen
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on March 05, 2018
Q: I asked you about how sustainable the dividend was of abt and I did not get an answer.
Also you mentioned that you talked to management.....what did they say?
Read Answer Asked by Josh on March 05, 2018
Q: Good Morning,
I am looking at adding one of the three above companies to my kids RESP account.
I currently hold BNS, CSH.UN, FFH, GC, MG, OTEX & PHO in this account.
Which one of the three would you recommend at this time?
Thank You
Read Answer Asked by Kevin on March 05, 2018
Q: Question on RESP
We have 8K in Cash now in our childs RESP and are looking for suggestions for long term options. He's 2 yrs old currently, so a long term play and we will be steadily adding over time.
Read Answer Asked by Ryan on March 05, 2018
Q: Hi 5i- The 4 etf mentioned are all ca. hedged. As such my concern is the cdn. dollar direction going forward. I don't see any good non hedged options. Should I stay the course or do you have a better suggestion. thanks for yur input.
peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on March 05, 2018
Q: Hi, I would appreciate if you can rate these 3 energy names in terms of upside potential. Would your decision be different considering SPE does not pay dividend while other two does.
Also, any Balance sheet concerns.
Thanks,
Read Answer Asked by Harpinder on March 05, 2018
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