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Q: Which best bang for the buck should a retiree look at when looking for some US exposure through ETFS, for the future recovery, I have no US exposure as of now and would like to take advantage of the downturn, I get by on the pensions I have.
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by James on March 19, 2020
Q: Hi 5i team,
My question is regarding index ETFs for NASDAQ. Would you endorse HXQ for TFSA? Somehow, the daily chart of HXQ does not follow closely QQQ.
For RRSP, which one will you prefer? And how about for Non registered?
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Willie on March 13, 2020
Q: Hello, Please provide ETF's that replicates TSX, S&P, DOW & NASDAQ
are there Hedged and non-hedged versions for US stock Indices.
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Harpinder on March 10, 2020
Q: HI 5i team,
I want to purchase ETF that has Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft, Apple as its largest holdings. What's the best choice that you will recommend for Canadian listed etf and for US listed etf? Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Willie on February 27, 2020
Q: Good morning,
I currently hold BABA.US in my RRSP and was considering a switch to AMZN.US. In an effort to further reduce risk while maintaining a tech component in my overall diversified portfolio, I'm now looking at selling my current BABA.US holdings and buying either QQQ.US or XLK.US which both hold some AMZN.US.
What are your thoughts on this potential move and of the two ETFs mentioned, which would you recommend and why?
I thank you and look forward to your response.
Francesco
Read Answer Asked by Francesco on January 27, 2020
Q: Hi,
Sorry I should of clarified my previous question. Can you suggest funds that follow the DOW, Nasdaq, S&P 500 and the TSX. Would also like a good gold fund or company. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Cory on January 27, 2020
Q: Could I please have 5 recommendations for investment in Canadian stocks and/or Canadian ETF's focused on the US market. I currently have no investments in the US market in my RRIF. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Barbara on January 24, 2020
Q: I HAVE VERY LITTLE EXPOSER TO TECH AND I WOULD LIKE YOUR OPINION AS TO WHICH IS A BETTER BUY AND WHY. THANKS, JAMES
Read Answer Asked by JAMES on January 14, 2020
Q: I want to buy an etf that would hold stocks like Nvidia, Microsoft, amazon, adobe, Apple, trade desk, and other good companies. There are so many, which would you recommend? Canadian etf or US. THANKS.
Read Answer Asked by Helen on January 02, 2020
Q: Hello Peter and team,

Is there a tax efficient way to have US exposure in a taxable account? Would you recommend a ETF? Trying to get more US exposure in my sons portfolio and the taxable account is quite a bit larger than the RRSP's and TSFAs (both maxed) so if we want more US exposure, it has to be in the unregistered.

Thank you,

Wes
Read Answer Asked by Wes on November 18, 2019
Q: I am looking to take on some technology exposure in my RRSP, and leaning toward ETF rather than individual stocks. Would appreciate a couple ideas for core holdings in this sector. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Steven on November 18, 2019
Q: Hi Team,
Could you suggest one or more of ETF/s for US Tech sector/s, either in US$ and or C$. for long term holding.
Thanks as always,
Regards, Tak

Read Answer Asked by Tak on March 07, 2019
Q: please provide mi with best options of Canadian ETFs to mirror above US ETFs :QQQ, SPY, SSO ,that I can put them into my Canadian TFSA .
Thanks for great service
Andrew
Read Answer Asked by Andrzej on January 17, 2019
Q: In an earlier answer you suggested that ryt might be more interesting than qqq, as it was an equal weight fund. I do notice, though that the top five holdings are quite different. But, that is beside the point--which is whether there would be n equal weight offering corresponding to voo? I searched but couldn't find any. Although i did come across the interestng information that Vanguard has switched its own employees pension funds ti vig, from voo.
Thanks and may you have the assorted blessings of the season
Read Answer Asked by joseph on December 21, 2018
Q: Hello Peter
15% of my total portfolio are HQU shares. 18% of them are in non registered acct. and rest 82% are in TFSA & RRIF's accts. I am down on them 27%.
My question is: because most of my HQU shares are in registered accts. there is no tax losses on them, what would you do in this situation ,sell all and wait 30 days for repurchase if they go down or hold on to them for next couple of years.
thanks Andrew
Read Answer Asked by Andrzej on December 18, 2018
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