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Q: I am interested in 3 growth ETFs....70 to 80% equities. A second question..what do think about investing some allocation in the military sector. If yes could you suggest 3 top stock picks and 2 etfs ( if available) Thank you




Read Answer Asked by Dick on July 15, 2025
Q: Good problem to have - I own the above ETFs. Combined, there are now about 6% of my portfolio - I also own Axon, which is another 3% of my portfolio (up 65%). Am I getting too high into defence-related positions, or does the diversification in the ETFs mean that I could consider higher positions? What would you consider the top end regarding percentage of portfolio, and would you tie the Axon into the calculation? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Kim on July 03, 2025
Q: I bought ITA in April, and it is up nicely. I had been debating about adding to it, but then I saw questions regarding SHLD and EUAD. Since I already have some ITA, would you add one of the others, or top up ITA? Would you buy now or wait for a pullback? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Kim on June 03, 2025
Q: Given the increasing focus on defence spending both in North America and Europe, do you have some conviction stocks (accessible to a Canadian retail investor) that will likely benefit from this trend?
Read Answer Asked by JAMES on March 26, 2025
Q: With the pull-back, I want to take positions in the above at an appropriate weighting for a long term hold - the Canadian holdings and NVDA at full position, the others at 2-3%. Could you mark them at todays levels as buy, partial buy, watch or don't buy, and make any appropriate back-up comments. Thank-you!
Read Answer Asked by Kim on March 07, 2025
Q: How would you invest in the Defence sector at this time? And would you? On that theme what do you think of BAE in comparison to others in the sector? And are there ETF’s which would be appropriate?
Read Answer Asked by James on February 24, 2025
Q: I'm looking for suggestions for stocks or ETFs that would benefit from increased investment in the north (either infrastructure-, defense- or resource-related). Do you have any suggestions of opportunities that warrant further investigation for a 'northern/artic play'? I can't help but feel that all the talk south of the border about Greenland, Canadian resources, etc. that someone will be spending substantially more in the north over the next 4 years...
Read Answer Asked by Jordan on January 17, 2025
Q: In a best case scenario, I think 4 years of Donald Trump in power will be chaotic and discruptive in the US and globally. In a worst case, I believe the US is heading for internal unrest/violence, and the certain parts of the globe will be at war. If you were a 74 year old investor who has done well listening to 5i the last 2 years, how would you now hedge against these scenarios?
Read Answer Asked by David on November 27, 2024
Q: Good morning. Saw a question regarding RTX on Friday and was wondering if you would recommend solely holding this or would you prefer an ETF holding this and LMT, NOC, GD?
Thanks
Steve
Read Answer Asked by Steven on November 25, 2024
Q: Good afternoon,
I have a full position in ITA, would a switch to XLI which has 22% Aerospace & Defense be wise at this juncture for the added diversification while still having defense stock exposure or do you see defense outperforming?
Read Answer Asked by Craig on November 11, 2024
Q: Morning. As always your analysis is greatly appreciated.

Are there any generalizations you have on what sectors would benefit from a Harris win in the US election and what sectors would not benefit from a Harris win. I assume the answers would be opposite for a Trump win.
Read Answer Asked by Dave on October 25, 2024
Q: hello 5i,

looking for your ideas re : a few ETF recommendations.
1. One would be for US defense holdings.
2. Agricultural, either international or N. American.
if there are individual stocks that would better than an ETF by all means please advise.
thanks so much.
Ralph
Hi 5i,

Second half of question. Could you please recommend one or two ETF's covering the following categories.
1. A pure play natural gas ETF.
2. Any basket ETF covering the Honk Kong exchange?
You guys are the best!
Thanks,
Ralph
Read Answer Asked by ralph on July 18, 2024
Q: Please recommend a ETF that concentrates on companies that build weapons.Today's WSJ has an article that these companies are running huge backlogs. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Murray on January 03, 2024
Q: Hi. I'm looking at enhancing the defense portion of my portfolio and I'd like your thoughts on XAD. Or would I be better going with XAR or ITA?

Thank you.

Read Answer Asked by Marc on November 23, 2023
Q: Hi 5i.
Earlier in the year, my investment group decided to follow the theme of military and defense stocks, with the Russia/Ukraine war already well underway. We came up with a few smaller specialty companies that we thought might benefit from restocking arms and ammunition, war logistics, etc. Each has had a decent run so far this year. Wondering if you could provide a quick assessment of these companies and if you have any other ideas related to this theme. Also, what are your favourite large cap names in this space and maybe an ETF?
Thanks!
Scott White, Victoria BC
Read Answer Asked by Scott on October 20, 2023
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