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BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF (ZLB $57.39)
- $57.39 P/E (TTM): 16.76X Cap: $5.56B
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iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF (USMV $94.65)
- $94.65 P/E (TTM): 24.43X Cap: $22.76B
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Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF (SPLV $71.18)
- $71.18 P/E (TTM): 23.3X Cap: $7.42B
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Q: Can you suggest an ETF that will safeguard against a market correction and still provide growth if the market does not correct?

Read Answer Asked by Brian on November 13, 2025

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST $884.48)
- $884.48 P/E (TTM): 62.77X Cap: $391.98B
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Coca-Cola Company (The) (KO $69.11)
- $69.11 P/E (TTM): 23.33X Cap: $297.28B
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Progressive Corporation (The) (PGR $230.44)
- $230.44 P/E (TTM): 12.22X Cap: $135.12B
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Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL $74.68)
- $74.68 P/E (TTM): 22.75X Cap: $44.17B
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Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) (TD $126.43)
- $126.43 P/E (TTM): 10.62X Cap: $215.84B
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Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (BNS $100.40)
- $100.40 P/E (TTM): 19.27X Cap: $124.65B
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Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF $82.23)
- $82.23 P/E (TTM): 20.28X Cap: $45.83B
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Dollarama Inc. (DOL $197.49)
- $197.49 P/E (TTM): 44.35X Cap: $54.58B
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Intact Financial Corporation (IFC $281.29)
- $281.29 P/E (TTM): 23.39X Cap: $50.01B
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Fortis Inc. (FTS $69.25)
- $69.25 P/E (TTM): 19.8X Cap: $34.99B
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Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD $72.35)
- $72.35 P/E (TTM): 18.6X Cap: $66.97B
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BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF (ZLB $57.39)
- $57.39 P/E (TTM): 16.76X Cap: $5.56B
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Hydro One Limited (H $52.46)
- $52.46 P/E (TTM): 23.99X Cap: $31.46B
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Caseys General Stores Inc. (CASY $542.68)
- $542.68 P/E (TTM): 34.18X Cap: $20.11B
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Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF (SPLV $71.18)
- $71.18 P/E (TTM): 23.3X Cap: $7.42B
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Q: Hi,
Could you please recommend 10 (5 US / 5 CAN) high-quality defensive companies with strong balance sheets, low debt levels, and robust cash flows that YOU believe they can weather economic stress, inflation, or stagflation and they relatively hold up their stock prices during such times? If their current stock prices are overvalued, please suggest your recommended entry prices.

Also please recommend ETFs that mainly invest in companies with the above criteria?

Thank you

Read Answer Asked by Ahmed on August 22, 2025

Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF (SPLV $71.18)
- $71.18 P/E (TTM): 23.3X Cap: $7.42B
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State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP $78.80)
- $78.80 P/E (TTM): 23.97X Cap: $15.19B
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Q: May I have your thoughts on 2 or 3 defensive ETFs, US preferred, with growth potential that also pay a moderate dividend.
With thanks.

Read Answer Asked by Catherine on December 09, 2024

Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF (SPLV $71.18)
- $71.18 P/E (TTM): 23.3X Cap: $7.42B
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CI High Interest Savings ETF (CSAV $50.04)
- $50.04 P/E (TTM): 34.16X Cap: $5.32B
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JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF (JPST $50.64)
- $50.64 P/E (TTM): 17.81X Cap: $35.37B
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Global X Cash Maximizer Corporate Class ETF (HSAV $116.63)
- $116.63 Cap: $1.90B
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Global X High Interest Savings ETF (CASH $50.01)
- $50.01 Cap: $6.76B
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BMO Money Market Fund (ZMMK $49.86)
- $49.86 Cap: $5.38B
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Global X 0-3 Month T-Bill ETF (CBIL $50.05)
- $50.05 Cap: $1.61B
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Q: Looking to park cash for 2 to 3 years in a low volatility etf with a decent distribution. I am looking at above mentioned etf and would appreciate your analysis or do you have other recommendations? Thanx.

Read Answer Asked by Steve on November 20, 2024

Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF (SPLV $71.18)
- $71.18 P/E (TTM): 23.3X Cap: $7.42B
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Vanguard Balanced ETF Portfolio (VBAL $37.15)
- $37.15 P/E (TTM): 15.73X Cap: $4.38B
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iShares Core 40/60 Moderate Allocation ETF (AOM $48.22)
- $48.22 P/E (TTM): 20.22X Cap: $1.64B
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Q: Hello 5i,

Could you recommend 3 ETFS that you would consider for a 70 years old retiree. My portfolio is currently 95% in Equities both in Dividend ETFS (VDY, ZEB, XEI and XDIV and individual shares (ENB, RY, TELUS, and BMO.)

Thank You,

Read Answer Asked by Yves on October 23, 2024

BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF (ZLB $57.39)
- $57.39 P/E (TTM): 16.76X Cap: $5.56B
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iShares Core Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF (XSB $26.97)
- $26.97 Cap: $3.49B
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iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF (CDZ $40.38)
- $40.38 P/E (TTM): 14.68X Cap: $1.08B
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Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF (SPLV $71.18)
- $71.18 P/E (TTM): 23.3X Cap: $7.42B
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Vanguard Dividend Appreciation FTF (VIG $224.45)
- $224.45 P/E (TTM): 24.09X Cap: $99.10B
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Vanguard Balanced ETF Portfolio (VBAL $37.15)
- $37.15 P/E (TTM): 15.73X Cap: $4.38B
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iShares Core 40/60 Moderate Allocation ETF (AOM $48.22)
- $48.22 P/E (TTM): 20.22X Cap: $1.64B
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Q: Up to this point I have been a growth investor. Recently retired, I am converting some RRSP into a RIF and want to lower the risk profile. I am 60 y/o.

Kindly advise some ETFs that you would recommend in Canada or US.

Thanks a lot,

Read Answer Asked by Marcela on October 08, 2024

Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF (SPLV $71.18)
- $71.18 P/E (TTM): 23.3X Cap: $7.42B
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Vanguard Global Value Factor ETF (VVL $63.53)
- $63.53 P/E (TTM): 13.89X Cap: $588M
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iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF (MTUM $256.06)
- $256.06 P/E (TTM): 32.54X Cap: $20.95B
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Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD $27.68)
- $27.68 P/E (TTM): 16.65X Cap: $71.44B
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Q: Are there ETF's out there that employ both Active and Passive investing under one roof, or do I have to buy one active and one passive to create my allocation to both strategies ?

Read Answer Asked by darcy on April 22, 2019

iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF (USMV $94.65)
- $94.65 P/E (TTM): 24.43X Cap: $22.76B
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Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF (SPLV $71.18)
- $71.18 P/E (TTM): 23.3X Cap: $7.42B
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Q: I am looking for a low volatility ETF in the US. Which of the 2 would you recommend or would you have another recommendation?

Read Answer Asked by George on March 02, 2017

Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF (SPLV $71.18)
- $71.18 P/E (TTM): 23.3X Cap: $7.42B
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Q: I appreciate your comment about the PowerShare s&p 500 low volatile ,one in US dollar and in can. Dollar.Your comment about this ETF,and the pro and cons of having them.Thank you ebrahim

Read Answer Asked by ebrahim on September 28, 2016

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