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Q: My son is in a position now where he can start to make regular annual contributions to his RRSP. I want to help him set up a basic ETF portfolio that he can just add to every year for the foreseeable future.
He already owns small amounts of XIC and VFV. Would these be appropriate for this purpose? Would you add any others?

Thank you for your invaluable advice, as always!
Read Answer Asked by FJ on December 05, 2022
Q: I know that for tax relief purposes it would be best to hold US investments(equities) in registered accounts. Due to age I am being forced to deregister and into unregistered and to a lesser extent TFSA's.
Employing ETF's for these and future holdings I have a question relative to ETF's that are sold on the TSX but actually hold units of similar US ETF's. Are these Canadian ETF's eligible for withholding tax relief and or Dividend Tax Credit?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by DAVID on December 05, 2022
Q: hi again
I see a typo in my recent (yesterday) question on RCI.A
"finer line bailout" should read, "fiber line buildout". the thesis is that T and BCE have already built out most of their fiber lines and are thus a step or 2 ahead of RCI.A financially...
could you comment on this specifically too. thanks and sorry for the "auto-typo" via apple OS!
Read Answer Asked by chris on December 05, 2022
Q: Earlier today you mentioned tech as a pretty good etf for holding mainly fang stocks. It got me thinking about my own situation. I own both voo and rsp partly to balance out my technology holdings. I am wondering whether I might be better with something like tech and rsp and selling voo? I like the idea of being a bit overweight in technology stocks and this might be a good way to achieve this. What are your thoughts on this ? Also, i note tech is a Canadian etf. What would be a good US denominated possibility?
Thanks for your expertise
Read Answer Asked by joseph on December 05, 2022
Q: I like Keith Fitzgerald's investing philosophy - "invest in the best, not the rest".

Can you please provide me the best two within the following sectors (please provide your favourite of the two) ? NYSE or TSX-listed:

1. Within the Healthcare sector, I'm interested in specifically Diagnostics as a Service.

2. In the Defense sector. Two companies that continuously improve through technological innovation.
Read Answer Asked by James on December 05, 2022
Q: I am still somewhat confused about the ‘due bill’ trading status of BAM.A as described by the 5i team today. When exactly will BAM.A trade at a price reflecting the spinoff of BN? Geoff
Read Answer Asked by Geoffrey on December 05, 2022
Q: It appears Canada has the potential to take a part in the EV revolution, yesterdays announcemenmt from Volkswagon regarding a possible gigafactory here, and this from todays FP, "Canada has seen at least 10 major electric vehicle-related commitments totalling close to $16 billion since the start of 2021 as federal and provincial governments work to secure investments in the rapidly-evolving sector." For fun lets say all this and more happens, which Canadian companies will have the most to gain?
Read Answer Asked by Charles on December 05, 2022
Q: Could you please provide me a list of your top 5 ETF funds for US equities.
Thanks,
c
Read Answer Asked by Claus on December 05, 2022
Q: Hi Guys
Can you explain why LTM Free cash flow shows Cash from Operations @ 551 million less Capital Expenditures 335.2 million equaling free cash flow of positive 216 million.
Why wouldn't it be : Cash from Op 551 million Less Cash from Investing -296.9 million, less cash from financing - 270.8 million for a negative free cash flow of about -15.8 million ?
Thanks Gord
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on December 05, 2022
Q: Do you think these ETF's are worthwhile investments in the Cdn. Bank area?
They both have high yields - are they sustainable
What is difference between the two? Which one is the preferred investment?
If neither are preferred - can you suggest an alternative?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Reg on December 05, 2022
Q: if you have a drip on a US company . do they still deduct the non resident tax
Read Answer Asked by James on December 05, 2022
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