Investment Q&A

Q: Do you think this etf is a good way to play a “rebound” in the software sector, when it does materialize, as it contains a lot of exposure to the big US companies?

It trades near its low on the year so if things ease up with Iran and the US, could it bounce pretty good?

Thnx 5i and Happy Easter
Dave

Q: I have good tech exposure in my portfolio through GOOGL, MSFT, NVDA, SOXX, XIT and market exposure through VCN, WXM, and XEQT.
I would like to know your suggestions for the above mentioned ETF's for a time frame of 2-5 Years.

Q: Hello Team 5i & Everyone!

I occasionally listen to Lance Robert's posts. Today was one of those days and anyone worried about the software sector may find part of this video interesting to watch. He answers a question from his audience about A.I. and the sell off in software stocks at the 15 minute mark approximately.

https://x.com/LanceRoberts/status/2019017021019894158?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

Thank you,

Sandra

Q: What would be your top pick for the best ETF's in the following categories:
AI
Robitics
Consumer Staples (US)
Consumer Staples (Canada)
Software (after the sector bottoms)

Q: If one sells ADBE at a loss and buys IGV, is the loss accepted by CRA or because it's included in IGV will not be accepted.

Thanks

Q: Every year I take 10% of my portfolio and invest in a specific sector ETF. Last year it was financials with a 36% return thanks to your recommendations 😊. What one sector would you invest in for 2026 and which ETF would that be?
Thank you for your excellent work!

Q: What are your thoughts on how overvalued AI stocks are and what factors we should be concerned about that could cause the bubble to burst?

What are some good ideas for relatively safe stocks and etfs to hedge against a AI and tech weighted portfolio?

Q: Please advise if there is any IGV and NUKZ ETF in CDN dollars.

I Hold both wants to know if there is in CDN dollars since I have funds in CDN dollars.

Thanks for the great service.

Q: Companies inside IGV not doing well Should I sell and put money in DELL

What others in this space look good RAK

Q: Besides IGV (US) and XIT (CA), can you recommend any other software ETFs ? Any that focus on small to mid cap software ? Thank you .

Q: I plan to own above 4 ETF is there an overlap on these ETF. If there is an overlap which one would you recommend as a buy for long term hold.

Thanks for the great service

Q: I purchased the above three ETFs

MAGS for Mag 7

IGV for Software and

BUG for Cyber Protection

Have I got the good areas Covered with these three purchases What other areas should I purchase RAK

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Q: I am looking for CDN version ETF for IGV, XSMO and IJH. Is there any or similar in CDN dollars.

Thanks for the great service

Q: I have partial positions in listed 10 ETFs - plus JPM Quality US Factor [JQUA] ETF.- did not come up on your list.
Your advice is requested on which ones to move to full positions now:
a) rank those to buy now and add others you like;
b) rank those to buy later when your price points realized
c) rank those that are could be sold.
Thank you

Q: What are your thoughts on IGV? Buy, sell or hold. Is it worth holding a basket of software stocks or just sticking with Microsoft which is owned? If you were to recommend selling IGV what sector would you suggest? Tempted by energy but know late to the game. However, looking at PEs of energy companies they are still relatively cheap compared to other names. Look forward to your thoughts.

Q: What etfs cover the high growth stocks? I was reading some place that these etfs were pulling out of the tech sector and gravitating to what is now growing.

Your thoughts please.

Q: So I'm a lot less diversified than I thought and have something like 35+% of my investments in Tech. I have a good deal of money in XUS, XUU, and XAW. I thought I was getting diversification, but I didn't realize how heavily weighted in Tech (25% or more) these ETFs were. A few smaller investments (SKYY, IGV, GOOG) put me far more into the Tech space than I realized.

What's the best way to invest in broad ETFs without being so heavily invested into Tech? I feel like 20% is already a high weighting for this sector

Q: I need some help determining if/when I should sell some of my winners. I've more than doubled the money I invested in the above names and so I feel inclined to sell enough shares to recoup all/some of my initial investment. I'm worried that may be overly cautious though and I should hang onto the winners to see larger gains.

Can you outline some of the things I should be considering to help me make this call?
Is the better option to stay 'dispassionate' and just sell if any of these holdings rise well above a full position?
Given the price increases, I currently have a half-position in each of LSPD, WELL, PBX and a full position in each in SKYY and IGV.
Thanks for all the help, you have been really great guidance
Michael

Q: Looking to add more exposure to companies in technology that will help drive growth of the economy not only in the near term but long term. Things like Software, AI, 5G, IOT, Self Driving Cars, etc. With HXQ ETF the pick is more the Nasdaq 100 which will contain a number of these companies. With ARKW and IGV looking at some speciality to help in the overall growth of my technology allocation. What are the thoughts on the 3 selected or do you have others you would recommend. Looking at ETF to get some broad exposure and reduce risk of picking individual stocks. Thanks as always.

Q: Hello 5i!

Appreciate all the great work.
I am looking for a canadian as well as US listed tech ETF. And semi-conductor fund to be held in my RRSP. Diversification and of course hoping for long term growth.
Currently XIT (TFSA). Using the room in RRSP for US listed dividend stocks/ETF's. Or whichever is the most tax and growth efficient.

I'm wondering what your top picks are in that sector and why? One concern of mine is some have a much higher mer. Is that worth the performance in the long run?

Or better bang for your buck on keeping fees low as usual and the most diverse fund. Company and cap wise. Hence holding a primarily large cap and semi conductor. Or just 1 solid all around.

If I'm missing a far better pick please enlighten me.

Thank you for putting together such a great site and program. Info is fantastic.