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• Global X S&P 500 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXS)
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• Global X US 7-10 Year Treasury Bond Index Corporate Class ETF (HTB)
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• iShares Core S&P 500 Index ETF (XUS)
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• iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC)
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• iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XQQ)
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• iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF (IEF)
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• Global X Nasdaq-100 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXQ)
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Q: Since the tax benefits for HXT, HXQ, HTB, HXS have or will be diminished, is there any reason to continue to hold them or should we be switching to other etf's, is so which ones would you recommend?
Thanks for your service.

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Read Answer Asked by Ozzie on April 24, 2019

• Miscellaneous (MISC)
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Q: Hi 5i Team, If a portfolio is made up of ETF's how many is too much. I am worried about the MER's, since a few sector etf's have to be added to improve the sector allocation. Also how are the MER's calculated, is it a percentage of the total invested in that fund per year or something else.
Thanks guys. Have a great day.
Ivan

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Read Answer Asked by Ivan on April 24, 2019

• Horizons US Marijuana ETF (HMUS)
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Q: Further to Bob's and your comments on HMUS - TMX website says the symbol is not valid. Is it not yet trading?

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• Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (BNS)
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Q: Can you suggest the top three picks from your income portfolio that are cheap to buy today?

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• iShares S&P/TSX Capped Consumer Staples Index ETF (XST)
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• Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC)
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Q: Hello 5i,
I am holding 293 shares of XSTbought at $52.53 and up over $2000. Should I sell and buy VDC. I am 72 and use the portfolio for dividends and some growth.
thank you
Stanley

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Read Answer Asked by STANLEY on April 24, 2019

• iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XQQ)
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• Global X Nasdaq-100 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXQ)
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Q: Hi there,

I've heard a about a new government regulation effecting swapped based ETFs. Does this new regulation effect HXQ and if so, would would be a good alternative to HXQ?

Thanks!

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Read Answer Asked by Michael on April 24, 2019

Q: re: Bob's question about a new Horizon's ETF U.S. marijuana companies. What is the ticker ?

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Read Answer Asked by chris on April 24, 2019

• FirstService Corporation (FSV)
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Q: Can you comment on FSV earnings and outlook. Is it still a buy?

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• TFI International Inc. (TFII)
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Q: Comments on the quarter please??

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Read Answer Asked by blake on April 24, 2019

• Exco Technologies Limited (XTC)
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Q: Hi guys:
You guys were fans of this company in the past . Been in the doghouse for awhile now , would it be a good time to open a position now?
Thx
Mark

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Read Answer Asked by Mark on April 24, 2019

• Resverlogix Corp. (RVX)
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Q: Do you have any thoughts on RVX at this point in its development? Its latest press release sounds promising
Cathy

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Read Answer Asked by Cathy on April 24, 2019

• Global X S&P/TSX 60 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXT)
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Q: With the recent budget news on taxation of this ETF. Do you know how the distributions will be taxed? Capital gains or dividends?

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Read Answer Asked by Joe on April 24, 2019

Q: Hi .... There seems to be a lot of attention these days around new IPO's. One that caught our attention the other day is LUCKIN ..... China..... going up against the Gorilla known as SBUX. This is a 2 part question:
1. What are your thoughts regarding the appeal of Luckin as an IPO?
2. In order to be "allocated" shares on an IPO are there any specific guidelines or rules that apply? E.G how big an investment is required to have a chance of getting IPO shares or is this a investing/trading opportunity more limited to the BIG GUYS with deep pockets vs the average smaller retail investor.

Thanks for any insights you can provide here.

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Read Answer Asked by Donald on April 24, 2019

• Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust (AD.UN)
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Q: Do you think the dividend is sustainable

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Read Answer Asked by Susan and Philip on April 24, 2019

Q: My portfolio analysis indicates I'm underweight in Communications, Healthcare and Utilities; as well as underweight in US and International allocations. Can you recommend US and International stocks and ETF's in these areas.
Thanks,
Camille

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Read Answer Asked by Camille on April 24, 2019

• Knight Therapeutics Inc. (GUD)
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Q: Hi, got information package , it says after 5 years, Knight only has 0.05 % of the market. This does not seem right? Are they playing with the numbers here?
I will vote for the current management team, as I’am sure this is in your view the best course?
Is it time to rethink investing in this stock, considering the on going insider bickering.
This stock reminds me of Wy LAN 4to 6years ago that did not work out well. Your thoughts?
Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Brad on April 24, 2019

Q: This is Horizon's New ETF Fund of U S A Marijauna Companies. Due to potential size of U S Market should one own these shares ? RAK

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Read Answer Asked by bob on April 24, 2019

• Methanex Corporation (MX)
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• Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM)
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• Nutrien Ltd. (NTR)
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Q: I currently hold nothing in the materials sector. What would your recommendation be for a 5% position in a balanced/income portfolio?
Many thanks,
Ellen

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Read Answer Asked by Ellen on April 24, 2019

• iShares S&P/TSX Capped Information Technology Index ETF (XIT)
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Q: Hi
Based on the Portfolio Analytics program I am now above or below a regional exposure (Canada, USA & International within 1%. I was low on tech suggested percentage big time.
I sold my less than 1% holdings, would XIT be a good holding this would cover my Canadian holdings and increase my Tech holdings.
Based on my age I do not want to own stocks any longer and have several under 1% holdings.
You thoughts please

Mike

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Read Answer Asked by Mike on April 24, 2019

Q: Looks like it is picking up which stocks are better growth potential?

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Read Answer Asked by Nizar on April 24, 2019