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• BMO Equal Weight Utilities Index ETF (ZUT $26.90)
  • $26.90 P/E (TTM): 17.63X Cap: $802M
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• iShares S&P/TSX Capped Consumer Staples Index ETF (XST $60.16)
  • $60.16 P/E (TTM): 13.61X Cap: $335M
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• Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP $79.22)
  • $79.22 P/E (TTM): 26.55X Cap: $16.51B
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Q: I am under weight in utilities and consumer defensive could you please provide your top picks for each category including stocks and ETFs

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Read Answer Asked by Roy on October 23, 2025

• Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST $929.85)
  • $929.85 P/E (TTM): 66.92X Cap: $412.09B
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• Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT $486.91)
  • $486.91 P/E (TTM): 27.25X Cap: $113.67B
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• Walmart Inc. (WMT $104.47)
  • $104.47 P/E (TTM): 39.91X Cap: $832.92B
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• Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL $80.69)
  • $80.69 P/E (TTM): 22.27X Cap: $47.72B
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• Dollarama Inc. (DOL $185.47)
  • $185.47 P/E (TTM): 41.1X Cap: $51.26B
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• Intact Financial Corporation (IFC $263.71)
  • $263.71 P/E (TTM): 21.24X Cap: $47.03B
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• iShares S&P/TSX Capped Consumer Staples Index ETF (XST $60.16)
  • $60.16 P/E (TTM): 13.61X Cap: $335M
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• iShares S&P/TSX Capped Utilities Index ETF (XUT $33.18)
  • $33.18 P/E (TTM): 21.18X Cap: $311M
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• Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP $79.22)
  • $79.22 P/E (TTM): 26.55X Cap: $16.51B
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• Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV $146.37)
  • $146.37 P/E (TTM): 23.15X Cap: $36.98B
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• Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU $91.64)
  • $91.64 P/E (TTM): 19.99X Cap: $23.11B
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• Texas Pacific Land Corporation (TPL $929.40)
  • $929.40 P/E (TTM): 46.29X Cap: $21.36B
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• GFL Environmental Inc. subordinate voting shares (GFL $63.48)
  • $63.48 Cap: $23.06B
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• RTX Corporation (RTX $179.24)
  • $179.24 P/E (TTM): 39.26X Cap: $239.92B
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Q: Good Day 5i team... thank you for your very valuable time, answers to questions and guidance. My question is, can you list out your top 10 ETF and or Equities you see as insulation/defensible should the over bought North American equity markets begin to slide. Thank you

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Read Answer Asked by Edward on September 02, 2025

• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $105.33)
  • $105.33 P/E (TTM): 26.73X Cap: $20.85B
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• iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF (CDZ $40.31)
  • $40.31 P/E (TTM): 14.83X Cap: $1.06B
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• Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VGG $104.77)
  • $104.77 Cap: $2.28B
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• Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF $53.33)
  • $53.33 P/E (TTM): 21.43X Cap: $53.20B
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• Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP $79.22)
  • $79.22 P/E (TTM): 26.55X Cap: $16.51B
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• Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV $146.37)
  • $146.37 P/E (TTM): 23.15X Cap: $36.98B
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• Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK $299.00)
  • $299.00 P/E (TTM): 39.23X Cap: $94.03B
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• Industrial Select Sector SPDR (XLI $155.79)
  • $155.79 P/E (TTM): 25.91X Cap: $24.43B
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• Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC $117.16)
  • $117.16 P/E (TTM): 20.51X Cap: $27.03B
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $116.94)
  • $116.94 P/E (TTM): 35.05X Cap: $2.01B
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Q: I am coming into a $50,000 gift from aging parents, and would like to invest for my 10 month old son’s education. I want long term growth until he needs the money (probably 18 years or so). Would you recommend 100% ZSP or some other ETF? Also, should I buy in one shot as soon as I have the money ?

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Read Answer Asked by John on July 25, 2025

• Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF (SPLV $72.62)
  • $72.62 P/E (TTM): 24.78X Cap: $7.68B
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• Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP $79.22)
  • $79.22 P/E (TTM): 26.55X Cap: $16.51B
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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.

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Read Answer Asked by Catherine on December 09, 2024

• Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund ETF (VNQ $92.69)
  • $92.69 P/E (TTM): 33.61X Cap: $33.84B
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• Vanguard Materials ETF (VAW $202.32)
  • $202.32 P/E (TTM): 23.26X Cap: $2.66B
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• Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF $53.33)
  • $53.33 P/E (TTM): 21.43X Cap: $53.20B
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• Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP $79.22)
  • $79.22 P/E (TTM): 26.55X Cap: $16.51B
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• Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV $146.37)
  • $146.37 P/E (TTM): 23.15X Cap: $36.98B
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• Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK $299.00)
  • $299.00 P/E (TTM): 39.23X Cap: $94.03B
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• Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY $241.08)
  • $241.08 P/E (TTM): 30.71X Cap: $24.84B
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• Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU $91.64)
  • $91.64 P/E (TTM): 19.99X Cap: $23.11B
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• Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE $124.83)
  • $124.83 P/E (TTM): 15.45X Cap: $7.01B
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• Materials Select Sector SPDR (XLB $88.97)
  • $88.97 P/E (TTM): 28.1X Cap: $5.68B
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• The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE $88.28)
  • $88.28 P/E (TTM): 15.97X Cap: $26.41B
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• Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT $788.01)
  • $788.01 P/E (TTM): 37.24X Cap: $95.84B
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• Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT $273.77)
  • $273.77 P/E (TTM): 23.36X Cap: $15.41B
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• Vanguard Industrials ETF (VIS $301.69)
  • $301.69 P/E (TTM): 23.75X Cap: $5.86B
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• Industrial Select Sector SPDR (XLI $155.79)
  • $155.79 P/E (TTM): 25.91X Cap: $24.43B
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• iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF (IYZ $32.93)
  • $32.93 P/E (TTM): 16.87X Cap: $665M
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• Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH $129.91)
  • $129.91 P/E (TTM): 19.45X Cap: $12.55B
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• Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC $215.52)
  • $215.52 P/E (TTM): 25.49X Cap: $7.58B
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• Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU $198.63)
  • $198.63 P/E (TTM): 20.32X Cap: $7.05B
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• Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (The) (XLRE $42.74)
  • $42.74 P/E (TTM): 38.25X Cap: $8.08B
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• Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (VCR $398.48)
  • $398.48 P/E (TTM): 27.59X Cap: $6.13B
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Q: Which sector ETFs would you recommend. Please give 1-2 for each sector and reasons why you would like them.

Thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by Federico on November 18, 2024

• Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP $79.22)
  • $79.22 P/E (TTM): 26.55X Cap: $16.51B
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• Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV $146.37)
  • $146.37 P/E (TTM): 23.15X Cap: $36.98B
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• SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY $685.24)
  • $685.24 P/E (TTM): 27.29X Cap: $692.07B
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• INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ $628.09)
  • $628.09 P/E (TTM): 36.04X Cap: $409.38B
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• Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK $299.00)
  • $299.00 P/E (TTM): 39.23X Cap: $94.03B
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• iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF (IJH $66.24)
  • $66.24 P/E (TTM): 19.45X Cap: $101.71B
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Q: What would be your top thee picks for US Market ETFs today and why? (10+ year hold)

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Read Answer Asked by Kyle on July 17, 2024

• Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST $929.85)
  • $929.85 P/E (TTM): 66.92X Cap: $412.09B
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• Procter & Gamble Company (The) (PG $151.74)
  • $151.74 P/E (TTM): 23.42X Cap: $357.18B
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• Walmart Inc. (WMT $104.47)
  • $104.47 P/E (TTM): 39.91X Cap: $832.92B
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• Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP $79.22)
  • $79.22 P/E (TTM): 26.55X Cap: $16.51B
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Q: I have held XLP for sometime and thought it may be better to hold a few consumer defensive stocks instead for better overall performance. Also, XLP has a high percentage of tobacco companies that would prefer not to hold.

Would you be able to provide a 2 or 3 suggestions. I would prefer US or international companies.

Thank you

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Read Answer Asked by J Stephen on June 14, 2024

• iShares S&P/TSX Capped Financials Index ETF (XFN $72.72)
  • $72.72 P/E (TTM): 11.85X Cap: $1.80B
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• iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF (XEG $18.32)
  • $18.32 P/E (TTM): 1.62X Cap: $1.28B
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• iShares S&P/TSX Capped Materials Index ETF (XMA $34.65)
  • $34.65 P/E (TTM): 2.19X Cap: $339M
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• iShares S&P/TSX Capped REIT Index ETF (XRE $16.23)
  • $16.23 P/E (TTM): 16.98X Cap: $1.13B
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• Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP $79.22)
  • $79.22 P/E (TTM): 26.55X Cap: $16.51B
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• Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV $146.37)
  • $146.37 P/E (TTM): 23.15X Cap: $36.98B
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• Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK $299.00)
  • $299.00 P/E (TTM): 39.23X Cap: $94.03B
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• Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY $241.08)
  • $241.08 P/E (TTM): 30.71X Cap: $24.84B
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• Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU $91.64)
  • $91.64 P/E (TTM): 19.99X Cap: $23.11B
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• Industrial Select Sector SPDR (XLI $155.79)
  • $155.79 P/E (TTM): 25.91X Cap: $24.43B
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• Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC $117.16)
  • $117.16 P/E (TTM): 20.51X Cap: $27.03B
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Q: Hi Group can you make me a list of 10 best (sleep at night)ETFs (one for each sector) c/w 5 year dividend % . I want to buy them and forget about trading or sell foe the next 10 yrs. Can be US or Cad ...Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Terence on March 27, 2024

• Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP $79.22)
  • $79.22 P/E (TTM): 26.55X Cap: $16.51B
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• Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV $146.37)
  • $146.37 P/E (TTM): 23.15X Cap: $36.98B
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• The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE $88.28)
  • $88.28 P/E (TTM): 15.97X Cap: $26.41B
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• Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT $788.01)
  • $788.01 P/E (TTM): 37.24X Cap: $95.84B
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• Vanguard Industrials ETF (VIS $301.69)
  • $301.69 P/E (TTM): 23.75X Cap: $5.86B
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• Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA $61.67)
  • $61.67 Cap: $165.14B
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• iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA $89.32)
  • $89.32 P/E (TTM): 10.36X Cap: $159.26B
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• SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF (SPDW $44.02)
  • $44.02 P/E (TTM): 7.93X Cap: $32B
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Q: Given a career move, my daughter (30 Years old) recently moved her pension money from HOOPP into a LIRA and RRSP. Given she has 30+ years to retirement, can you suggest a handful of ETFs that provide both sector and international exposure? Currently considering XAW for some of the monies. Thank you.

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Read Answer Asked by Ronnie on December 08, 2023

• Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP $79.22)
  • $79.22 P/E (TTM): 26.55X Cap: $16.51B
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• Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY $241.08)
  • $241.08 P/E (TTM): 30.71X Cap: $24.84B
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Q: I see on a recent answer you like consumer discretionary, any thoughts on consumer staples and having a position in XLP?

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Read Answer Asked by Craig on June 14, 2023

• Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP $79.22)
  • $79.22 P/E (TTM): 26.55X Cap: $16.51B
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• iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF (KXI $65.62)
  • $65.62 P/E (TTM): 27.85X Cap: $889M
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• Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC $215.52)
  • $215.52 P/E (TTM): 25.49X Cap: $7.58B
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Q: Hi, would this market environment, IE any pending recession or downturn, is the consumer staple sector a good place to allocate some funds, if so can you name any ETF's.
Many thank's James

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Read Answer Asked by James on April 03, 2023

• iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF (XEG $18.32)
  • $18.32 P/E (TTM): 1.62X Cap: $1.28B
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• iShares S&P/TSX Global Base Metals Index ETF (XBM $26.10)
  • $26.10 P/E (TTM): 0.49X Cap: $289M
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• SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD $367.01)
  • $367.01 Cap: $134.21B
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• Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP $79.22)
  • $79.22 P/E (TTM): 26.55X Cap: $16.51B
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Q: Hi,
I was bit surprised by your answer to Kevin's question today about your sector preferences. You had chosen the following: XIT/XRE/XFN/XLY/XLV.

I thought given the current possible recession scenario lurking in the background and also from your own answers to others, you would have chosen XLP, soft or hard landing people need Staples to survive, XEG because of all the uncertainties, XBM/GLD as one expects demand to go up when China opens up. Plus as a hedge against the USD going down.

There must be a reason for your choice. I am curious to find what your rationale was/is.

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Read Answer Asked by Savalai on January 31, 2023

• Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP $79.22)
  • $79.22 P/E (TTM): 26.55X Cap: $16.51B
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Q: Please commend on these two Consumer Defensive US EFTs – XLP & IYK (iShares US Consumer Staples ETF). If one has to choose one for long term hold, 50/50 balance on growth and yield, which one would you recommend?
Thanks,
Roger

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Read Answer Asked by Roger on January 20, 2023

• Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund ETF (VNQ $92.69)
  • $92.69 P/E (TTM): 33.61X Cap: $33.84B
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• Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF $53.33)
  • $53.33 P/E (TTM): 21.43X Cap: $53.20B
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• Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP $79.22)
  • $79.22 P/E (TTM): 26.55X Cap: $16.51B
  • View XLP Profile
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• Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV $146.37)
  • $146.37 P/E (TTM): 23.15X Cap: $36.98B
  • View XLV Profile
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• Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK $299.00)
  • $299.00 P/E (TTM): 39.23X Cap: $94.03B
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• Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY $241.08)
  • $241.08 P/E (TTM): 30.71X Cap: $24.84B
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• Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU $91.64)
  • $91.64 P/E (TTM): 19.99X Cap: $23.11B
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• Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE $124.83)
  • $124.83 P/E (TTM): 15.45X Cap: $7.01B
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• Materials Select Sector SPDR (XLB $88.97)
  • $88.97 P/E (TTM): 28.1X Cap: $5.68B
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• The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE $88.28)
  • $88.28 P/E (TTM): 15.97X Cap: $26.41B
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• Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT $273.77)
  • $273.77 P/E (TTM): 23.36X Cap: $15.41B
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• Vanguard Industrials ETF (VIS $301.69)
  • $301.69 P/E (TTM): 23.75X Cap: $5.86B
  • View VIS Profile
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• Industrial Select Sector SPDR (XLI $155.79)
  • $155.79 P/E (TTM): 25.91X Cap: $24.43B
  • View XLI Profile
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• Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC $117.16)
  • $117.16 P/E (TTM): 20.51X Cap: $27.03B
  • View XLC Profile
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• Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH $129.91)
  • $129.91 P/E (TTM): 19.45X Cap: $12.55B
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• Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC $215.52)
  • $215.52 P/E (TTM): 25.49X Cap: $7.58B
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• Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU $198.63)
  • $198.63 P/E (TTM): 20.32X Cap: $7.05B
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• Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (The) (XLRE $42.74)
  • $42.74 P/E (TTM): 38.25X Cap: $8.08B
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• Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (VCR $398.48)
  • $398.48 P/E (TTM): 27.59X Cap: $6.13B
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Q: Apparently, there are 11 major sectors in the S&P (Global Industry Classification Standard). Could you please list one ETF to best represent EACH major sector of the S&P? For example, would IUIT best represent the entire Info Tech sector of the S&P? It seems the SPDR funds are much more specific than the 11 GICS sectors:
Information Technology
Health Care
Financials
Consumer Discretionary
Communication Services
Industrials
Consumer Staples
Energy
Utilities
Real Estate
Materials

Thank you very much.

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Read Answer Asked by Toge on January 19, 2023

• Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST $929.85)
  • $929.85 P/E (TTM): 66.92X Cap: $412.09B
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• Procter & Gamble Company (The) (PG $151.74)
  • $151.74 P/E (TTM): 23.42X Cap: $357.18B
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• Walmart Inc. (WMT $104.47)
  • $104.47 P/E (TTM): 39.91X Cap: $832.92B
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• Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index ETF (VE $44.27)
  • $44.27 P/E (TTM): 8.4X Cap: $477M
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• Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP $79.22)
  • $79.22 P/E (TTM): 26.55X Cap: $16.51B
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• Vanguard Industrials ETF (VIS $301.69)
  • $301.69 P/E (TTM): 23.75X Cap: $5.86B
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• Industrial Select Sector SPDR (XLI $155.79)
  • $155.79 P/E (TTM): 25.91X Cap: $24.43B
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• Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA $61.67)
  • $61.67 Cap: $165.14B
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Q: HI,
I'm low in my Consumer Defensive and Industrials sectors as well as my International allocation.
What ETF's and stocks (3-5) would you recommend for a long-term hold?
Thanks,
Camille

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Read Answer Asked by Camille on November 28, 2022

• Miscellaneous (MISC)
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• Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF $53.33)
  • $53.33 P/E (TTM): 21.43X Cap: $53.20B
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• Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP $79.22)
  • $79.22 P/E (TTM): 26.55X Cap: $16.51B
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• Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV $146.37)
  • $146.37 P/E (TTM): 23.15X Cap: $36.98B
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• Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK $299.00)
  • $299.00 P/E (TTM): 39.23X Cap: $94.03B
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• Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY $241.08)
  • $241.08 P/E (TTM): 30.71X Cap: $24.84B
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• Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU $91.64)
  • $91.64 P/E (TTM): 19.99X Cap: $23.11B
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• Materials Select Sector SPDR (XLB $88.97)
  • $88.97 P/E (TTM): 28.1X Cap: $5.68B
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• The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE $88.28)
  • $88.28 P/E (TTM): 15.97X Cap: $26.41B
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• Industrial Select Sector SPDR (XLI $155.79)
  • $155.79 P/E (TTM): 25.91X Cap: $24.43B
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• Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (The) (XLRE $42.74)
  • $42.74 P/E (TTM): 38.25X Cap: $8.08B
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Q: Dear 5i team.
Given the current market backdrop, if one was to take 100K and build an ETF portfolio for min 10 year timeframe, which sectors would you be comfortable buying into before year end and which ETFs would you choose to accomplish this.

Thanks for your help.

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Read Answer Asked by Arthur on November 18, 2022

• Loblaw Companies Limited (L $57.25)
  • $57.25 P/E (TTM): 7.16X Cap: $68.06B
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• Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD $74.07)
  • $74.07 P/E (TTM): 19.61X Cap: $69.67B
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• Premium Brands Holdings Corporation (PBH $97.45)
  • $97.45 P/E (TTM): 46.32X Cap: $4.35B
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• iShares S&P/TSX Capped Consumer Staples Index ETF (XST $60.16)
  • $60.16 P/E (TTM): 13.61X Cap: $335M
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• Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP $79.22)
  • $79.22 P/E (TTM): 26.55X Cap: $16.51B
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Q: Hi.

My portfolio analytics says I'm low on Consumer Defensive. Can you give me 1-2 Canadian stock suggestions and maybe 1-2 ETFs in the US and Canada.

Thanks,
Robert

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Read Answer Asked by Robert on September 07, 2022

• Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST $929.85)
  • $929.85 P/E (TTM): 66.92X Cap: $412.09B
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• Target Corporation (TGT $97.77)
  • $97.77 P/E (TTM): 10.97X Cap: $44.42B
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• Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP $79.22)
  • $79.22 P/E (TTM): 26.55X Cap: $16.51B
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Q: Hi there, what do you think about buying this ETF for broad defensive exposure in a diversified portfolio? Do you think it has room to run up over the next 1-2 year or so? Are there any other cons staple etfs or specific stocks that might offer better growth and dividend?

Thanks very much

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Read Answer Asked by Robert on September 02, 2022

• Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP $79.22)
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• iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF (KXI $65.62)
  • $65.62 P/E (TTM): 27.85X Cap: $889M
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Q: I'm looking to add a defensive element to my RRSP account and would appreciate a recommendation or two for an income generating consumer's staple ETF.
Also, if holding just one, would you suggest a CAD, US or global fund?
Thanks, Rick

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Read Answer Asked by Richard on June 20, 2022

• Apple Inc. (AAPL $268.81)
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• Alphabet Inc. (GOOG $269.93)
  • $269.93 P/E (TTM): 27.77X Cap: $3.25T
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• Salesforce Inc. (CRM $255.47)
  • $255.47 P/E (TTM): 37.04X Cap: $243.20B
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• Shopify Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (SHOP $245.17)
  • $245.17 P/E (TTM): 97.05X Cap: $318.56B
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• goeasy Ltd. (GSY $170.60)
  • $170.60 P/E (TTM): 10.02X Cap: $2.74B
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• Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP $79.22)
  • $79.22 P/E (TTM): 26.55X Cap: $16.51B
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• Lightspeed Commerce Inc. Subordinate Voting Shares (LSPD $17.70)
  • $17.70 Cap: $2.43B
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Q: Hi

If I were to "go shopping" and sell XLP a defensive ETF. What would be be a few ideas for growth assuming we are never a bottom..
Thank you for your time and assistance.
Mike

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Read Answer Asked by Mike on June 10, 2022