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• Global X S&P 500 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXS $90.75)
  • $90.75 Cap: $4.65B
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• INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ $569.12)
  • $569.12 P/E (TTM): 59.46X Cap: $361.37B
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• Global X Nasdaq-100 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXQ $92.67)
  • $92.67 P/E (TTM): 27.96X Cap: $1.14B
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Q: HXS/HXQ These ETFs seem to be lagging their US counterparts lately, any idea why?

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Read Answer Asked by Mark on July 08, 2025

• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $96.47)
  • $96.47 P/E (TTM): 57.09X Cap: $19.15B
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• Global X S&P 500 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXS $90.75)
  • $90.75 Cap: $4.65B
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• Global X Nasdaq-100 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXQ $92.67)
  • $92.67 P/E (TTM): 27.96X Cap: $1.14B
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• iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (XQQU $76.92)
  • $76.92 P/E (TTM): 54.89X Cap: $134M
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Q: Best non-hedged ETFs in Canadian$ for the S&P500 and NASDAQ to be held in a TFSA?
Many Thanks!

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Read Answer Asked by Carlos on June 26, 2025

• Global X Nasdaq-100 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXQ $92.67)
  • $92.67 P/E (TTM): 27.96X Cap: $1.14B
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $104.28)
  • $104.28 P/E (TTM): 72.62X Cap: $1.13B
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Q: I'm looking for an unhedged Canadian etf that tracks the nasdaq 100. When comparing ZNQ to HXQ I see that ZNQ doesn't pay a dividend but rather reinvests it. Also it has cheaper fees than HXQ. But HXQ pays a small dividend. The returns over time seem marginally better for ZNQ. But when the div's are factored in, is this more of a wash or does the tax preference of no div's help more? This would be in an RESP for reference. Thx

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Read Answer Asked by Adam on February 18, 2025

• Global X S&P 500 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXS $90.75)
  • $90.75 Cap: $4.65B
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• Global X Nasdaq-100 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXQ $92.67)
  • $92.67 P/E (TTM): 27.96X Cap: $1.14B
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• Evolve FANGMA Index ETF (TECH $19.28)
  • $19.28 P/E (TTM): 91.36X Cap: $92M
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• Brookfield Corporation Class A Limited Voting Shares (BN $94.40)
  • $94.40 P/E (TTM): 241.87X Cap: $153.79B
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• Lumine Group Inc. (LMN $53.50)
  • $53.50 Cap: $13.60B
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Q: I have some fund from RRIF that I would like put into a TFSA and was just reading the latest issue of your ETF & Mutual Fund Update report. I am thinking of the above three ETFs and one stock. What are your thoughts. As a perspective, I would include some i2i fund if it was allowed in a TFSA.

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Read Answer Asked by Danny-boy on January 10, 2025

• Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN $230.25)
  • $230.25 P/E (TTM): 37.62X Cap: $2.45T
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• NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA $179.01)
  • $179.01 P/E (TTM): 56.62X Cap: $4.28T
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• iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO $296.07)
  • $296.07 P/E (TTM): 4.55X Cap: $11.78B
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• iShares Core S&P U.S. Total Market Index ETF (XUU $64.83)
  • $64.83 P/E (TTM): 57.58X Cap: $3.75B
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• Global X Nasdaq-100 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXQ $92.67)
  • $92.67 P/E (TTM): 27.96X Cap: $1.14B
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• Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG $455.45)
  • $455.45 P/E (TTM): 80.89X Cap: $164.52B
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• iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (IJR $113.16)
  • $113.16 P/E (TTM): 34.78X Cap: $81.70B
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• Propel Holdings Inc. (PRL $36.20)
  • $36.20 P/E (TTM): 18.72X Cap: $1.42B
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• Brookfield Corporation Class A Limited Voting Shares (BN $94.40)
  • $94.40 P/E (TTM): 241.87X Cap: $153.79B
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• Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF (QQQM $234.34)
  • $234.34 P/E (TTM): 67.11X Cap: $55.99B
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Q: I provided some funds to my two grandsons approximately 6 months ago. One grandson invested his funds in the stocks and ETFs noted above. He is very pleased to see an increase in market value for all his investments. I will be providing my grandsons with additional funds to add to their existing investments. Please rank the existing investments shown above for long term growth. I will submit a second question for my other grandson. Best wishes for the Holiday Season.

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Read Answer Asked by Don on December 16, 2024

• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $96.47)
  • $96.47 P/E (TTM): 57.09X Cap: $19.15B
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• iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC $43.87)
  • $43.87 P/E (TTM): 5.54X Cap: $17.90B
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• Global X Nasdaq-100 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXQ $92.67)
  • $92.67 P/E (TTM): 27.96X Cap: $1.14B
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• RBC Life Science and Technology Fund Series F (RBF619 $77.42)
  • $77.42 P/E (TTM): 23.7X
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• Brookfield Corporation Class A Limited Voting Shares (BN $94.40)
  • $94.40 P/E (TTM): 241.87X Cap: $153.79B
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Q: How do you fell about HXQ in a 15+ year RESP?
I have held RBF619 (Science and Technology for 15 years and it has done wonders but it has the fees. Any other ETF's ? ZSP? XIC? OR would you be comfortable with just BN?

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Read Answer Asked by Paul on December 03, 2024

• Global X S&P 500 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXS $90.75)
  • $90.75 Cap: $4.65B
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• Global X Nasdaq-100 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXQ $92.67)
  • $92.67 P/E (TTM): 27.96X Cap: $1.14B
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• Global X Intl Developed Markets Equity Index Corporate Class ETF (HXDM $53.80)
  • $53.80 Cap: $804M
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Q: The tax gross-up effect of my Canadian dividend paying stocks is creating an OAS clawback concern in my non-registered account. Looking for tax-efficient US and International ETF’s. I don’t want ex-Canada ones because I want to have the flexibility to adjust weightings between these two.

Would HXS be a good option for US? The MER isn’t the best but maybe okay. I don’t know for the International. Thoughts?

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Read Answer Asked by James on July 25, 2024

• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $96.47)
  • $96.47 P/E (TTM): 57.09X Cap: $19.15B
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• Vanguard Dividend Appreciation FTF (VIG $208.43)
  • $208.43 P/E (TTM): 53.74X Cap: $89.02B
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• Global X Nasdaq-100 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXQ $92.67)
  • $92.67 P/E (TTM): 27.96X Cap: $1.14B
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $104.28)
  • $104.28 P/E (TTM): 72.62X Cap: $1.13B
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Q: What are your top 3 ETFs for buy and long term hold (10+ year) today?

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Read Answer Asked by Kyle on July 15, 2024

• iShares Core S&P 500 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XSP $65.60)
  • $65.60 P/E (TTM): 57.87X Cap: $12.53B
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• iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XQQ $58.08)
  • $58.08 P/E (TTM): 55.7X Cap: $3.78B
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• Global X Nasdaq-100 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXQ $92.67)
  • $92.67 P/E (TTM): 27.96X Cap: $1.14B
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Q: Which would be your preferred US index ETFs for a TFSA?
Thank you

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Read Answer Asked by Nancy on June 26, 2024

• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $96.47)
  • $96.47 P/E (TTM): 57.09X Cap: $19.15B
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• iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC $43.87)
  • $43.87 P/E (TTM): 5.54X Cap: $17.90B
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• iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF (CDZ $38.15)
  • $38.15 P/E (TTM): 5.68X Cap: $991M
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• Vanguard Dividend Appreciation FTF (VIG $208.43)
  • $208.43 P/E (TTM): 53.74X Cap: $89.02B
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• Global X Nasdaq-100 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXQ $92.67)
  • $92.67 P/E (TTM): 27.96X Cap: $1.14B
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• Scotia Canadian Income Fund Advisor Series (BNS777 $13.34)
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• Dynamic Global Dividend Fund Series A (DYN031 $26.85)
  • $26.85 P/E (TTM): 22.3X
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• Dynamic Blue Chip Balanced Fund Series A (DYN1202 $18.34)
  • $18.34 P/E (TTM): 19.2X
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $104.28)
  • $104.28 P/E (TTM): 72.62X Cap: $1.13B
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Q: My niece is looking to enter the DIY investing world and move her TFSA over to an online self-directed account. Her advisor has her in these high fee accounts above. These look like funds for a retired person looking for income rather than for a 29 year looking to grow a TFSA with the goal to hopefully get a down payment for a condo some day. Could you please give some advice for a beginner investor, ETF's some Canadian and US equities to get her started. She's a bit nervous as all ne DIY investors are. Thank you

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Read Answer Asked by Nancy on June 25, 2024

• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $96.47)
  • $96.47 P/E (TTM): 57.09X Cap: $19.15B
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• Global X S&P 500 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXS $90.75)
  • $90.75 Cap: $4.65B
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• Vanguard Dividend Appreciation FTF (VIG $208.43)
  • $208.43 P/E (TTM): 53.74X Cap: $89.02B
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• SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY $636.38)
  • $636.38 P/E (TTM): 57.48X Cap: $656.87B
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• INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ $569.12)
  • $569.12 P/E (TTM): 59.46X Cap: $361.37B
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• Global X Nasdaq-100 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXQ $92.67)
  • $92.67 P/E (TTM): 27.96X Cap: $1.14B
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $104.28)
  • $104.28 P/E (TTM): 72.62X Cap: $1.13B
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Q: If using your balanced portfolio as my canadian content for an equity portfolio could you please recommend some equity etfs for ex canadian content and what % would be canadian of the total portfolio? I was thinking 40% and 60% outside canada

Thx

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Read Answer Asked by blake on June 06, 2024

• Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (BNS $77.86)
  • $77.86 P/E (TTM): 16.2X Cap: $96.03B
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• Enbridge Inc. (ENB $62.12)
  • $62.12 P/E (TTM): 22.67X Cap: $135.33B
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• Constellation Software Inc. (CSU $4,874.83)
  • $4,874.83 P/E (TTM): 101.13X Cap: $102.99B
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• Dollarama Inc. (DOL $187.15)
  • $187.15 P/E (TTM): 42.35X Cap: $51.73B
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• Intact Financial Corporation (IFC $291.85)
  • $291.85 P/E (TTM): 24.42X Cap: $54.43B
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• WSP Global Inc. (WSP $285.30)
  • $285.30 P/E (TTM): 52.48X Cap: $37.45B
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• Thomson Reuters Corporation (TRI $276.66)
  • $276.66 P/E (TTM): 42.11X Cap: $124.23B
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• Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD $72.28)
  • $72.28 P/E (TTM): 19.73X Cap: $68.90B
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• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $96.47)
  • $96.47 P/E (TTM): 57.09X Cap: $19.15B
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• iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC $43.87)
  • $43.87 P/E (TTM): 5.54X Cap: $17.90B
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• SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY $636.38)
  • $636.38 P/E (TTM): 57.48X Cap: $656.87B
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• INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ $569.12)
  • $569.12 P/E (TTM): 59.46X Cap: $361.37B
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• Global X Nasdaq-100 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXQ $92.67)
  • $92.67 P/E (TTM): 27.96X Cap: $1.14B
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• Brookfield Corporation Class A Limited Voting Shares (BN $94.40)
  • $94.40 P/E (TTM): 241.87X Cap: $153.79B
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Q: a sunlife life insurance policy was purchased for grandchildren as an investment for them on the advice of a financial planner- I am embarrassed to say so far $9000 in annual premiums has been paid, with 11 more remaining before the policy is paid in full. If I cancel this policy it will be a loss. However; the dollars which would have gone to sunlife could be used for a better investment. Your suggestions would be welcomed. Thank you- (P.S.- I submitted this ? a moment ago-but my screen went black so I don't no if the ? was sent the first time)

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Read Answer Asked by jane on May 29, 2024

• Global X Nasdaq-100 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXQ $92.67)
  • $92.67 P/E (TTM): 27.96X Cap: $1.14B
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Q: Good Morning,

Would HXQ be your pick today for a NASDAQ etf, non-reg account ? Thanks again

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Read Answer Asked by Darby on April 12, 2024

• iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XQQ $58.08)
  • $58.08 P/E (TTM): 55.7X Cap: $3.78B
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• INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ $569.12)
  • $569.12 P/E (TTM): 59.46X Cap: $361.37B
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• Global X Nasdaq-100 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXQ $92.67)
  • $92.67 P/E (TTM): 27.96X Cap: $1.14B
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Q: What are some of your favourite ETFs that give exposure to the NASDAQ?
Thank you

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Read Answer Asked by Leonardo on April 02, 2024

• iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XQQ $58.08)
  • $58.08 P/E (TTM): 55.7X Cap: $3.78B
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• Global X Nasdaq-100 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXQ $92.67)
  • $92.67 P/E (TTM): 27.96X Cap: $1.14B
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Q: Could you please recommend two Canadian listed ETFs that track the Nasdaq 100 and do NOT pay a dividend. One should be hedged to the CAD, the other not. Thank you very much.

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Read Answer Asked by Toge on February 21, 2024

• Global X S&P 500 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXS $90.75)
  • $90.75 Cap: $4.65B
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• Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV $156.38)
  • $156.38 P/E (TTM): 24.94X Cap: $24.30B
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• Global X Nasdaq-100 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXQ $92.67)
  • $92.67 P/E (TTM): 27.96X Cap: $1.14B
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Q: You recently recommended US/CA equities at 65%/35%. With US ETFs and CDRs I am only at 20% US. I am considering significantly increasing my holdings of HXS, VFV, and HXQ to make up the shortfall of 45% US. Do you see any downside to this approach?

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Read Answer Asked by Dennis on February 13, 2024

• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $96.47)
  • $96.47 P/E (TTM): 57.09X Cap: $19.15B
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• Global X S&P 500 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXS $90.75)
  • $90.75 Cap: $4.65B
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• iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XQQ $58.08)
  • $58.08 P/E (TTM): 55.7X Cap: $3.78B
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• SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY $636.38)
  • $636.38 P/E (TTM): 57.48X Cap: $656.87B
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• Global X Nasdaq-100 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXQ $92.67)
  • $92.67 P/E (TTM): 27.96X Cap: $1.14B
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $104.28)
  • $104.28 P/E (TTM): 72.62X Cap: $1.13B
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Q: There are a number of Canadian based NASDAQ100 and S&P500 ETF's. Which NASDAQ100 and S&P500 ETF would you prefer, or would be "best", for a TFSA account, and why? Would investing within an RRSP or in a non-registered account alter your selections and if so, why would that be? Thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by Bruce on February 09, 2024

• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $96.47)
  • $96.47 P/E (TTM): 57.09X Cap: $19.15B
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• Global X S&P 500 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXS $90.75)
  • $90.75 Cap: $4.65B
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• Global X Nasdaq-100 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXQ $92.67)
  • $92.67 P/E (TTM): 27.96X Cap: $1.14B
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Q: Regarding your very quick response to my question yesterday where you stated "Capital gains are treated the same as Canadian gains, but must be converted to C$ for tax purposes." ZSP is a Canadian listed equity in Canadian dollars so I assume that I will not need to make any conversion when taking a capital gain? If I alternatively buy HXS (or HXQ) will capital gains be treated as Canadian only?
Thank you.

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Read Answer Asked by Dennis on October 17, 2023

• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $96.47)
  • $96.47 P/E (TTM): 57.09X Cap: $19.15B
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• Global X S&P 500 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXS $90.75)
  • $90.75 Cap: $4.65B
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• Global X Nasdaq-100 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXQ $92.67)
  • $92.67 P/E (TTM): 27.96X Cap: $1.14B
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $104.28)
  • $104.28 P/E (TTM): 72.62X Cap: $1.13B
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Q: For tax efficiency in a non registered account do you recommend HXS and HXQ over ZSP and ZNQ. For US dollars do you like HXS.U and HXQ.U.
For a long term hold what are your thought of HXT in this account?
Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Anna on September 13, 2023

• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Hedged To CAD Index ETF (ZQQ $161.00)
  • $161.00 P/E (TTM): 72.82X Cap: $2.48B
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• INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ $569.12)
  • $569.12 P/E (TTM): 59.46X Cap: $361.37B
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• Global X Nasdaq-100 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXQ $92.67)
  • $92.67 P/E (TTM): 27.96X Cap: $1.14B
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Q: Have a small position in ZQQ and an almost full in HXQ. For an RRSP which would be your choice of those 2? or another?

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Read Answer Asked by Carlos on August 21, 2023