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Q: I hold both Xli and Vis in my rrif. Is there a us industrial etf which you favour? I would hope for some stability with growth. I would prefer to have only one ie merge the above , but am open to suggestions. Thanks very much
Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on January 29, 2025
Q: Which sector ETFs would you recommend. Please give 1-2 for each sector and reasons why you would like them.

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Federico on November 18, 2024
Q: Please advise if there is overlap and is it okay to hold both (IFRA & XLI) ETF. Plus which one would you benefit under Trump administration. If only one needs to hold which one would you recommend

Thanks for the great advice


Read Answer Asked by Hector on November 14, 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: We are seeing the beginnings of a Trump bounce. If you had money on the sidelines would you put it to work ASAP or wait a bit now, having missed this initial move I mean. Secondly, aside from defense, oil and gas and orange make-up manufacturers, what sectors would you target, if any for the near term. Finally how does that translate into specific ETFs that might outperform over the next couple of years. Thankyou.
Read Answer Asked by Alex on November 06, 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: What 5 market industry sectors do you recommend for investing in now, ranked in descending order, in the USA, for ETFs that will yield 10% per year including both dividends and capital appreciation please? Same question for ETFs in Canada please?
Read Answer Asked by Ron on August 26, 2024
Q: Hi team,

Could you suggest a growth portfolio of EFTs for a TFSA, with an indication as to the degree of risk for each ?

Is it a good idea to have a TFSA all in ETFs ? Or what kind of mix (ETFs and stocks) would you suggest ?

Gratefully,

Jacques IDS
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on July 25, 2024
Q: Portfolio analytics indicates that I need to increase my weightings in industrials. It also provides a link to a very informative article indicating that many industrial names are traded in the US. Can you recommend a US ETF - preferably one that can be can be purchased in CAD?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Mary on June 21, 2024
Q: Hi Group can you make me a list of 10 best (sleep at night)ETFs (one for each sector) c/w 5 year dividend % . I want to buy them and forget about trading or sell foe the next 10 yrs. Can be US or Cad ...Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Terence on March 27, 2024
Q: https://www.rbadvisors.com/insights/4-for-24-year-ahead-outlook/

RB advisers recommend the following 4 themes for 2024 and as a value investor I am looking for ETF recommendations:
(1) US small caps: I am using XSU (100% IWM)
(2) US cyclicals: I found IYC but P/E is 27! Recommendation?
(3) Non-US and emerging markets: I have been using XEF and ZEM. I like XEM (100% EEM) because it posts a P/E each day.
(4) Theme 4 is "Industrials: deglobalization spurs infrastructure". No idea what ETFs to use here.
Thanks for your recommendations/comments!!!
Read Answer Asked by Grant on December 21, 2023
Q: Peter,

Looking for an ETF in the Industrial space. I am considering VIS. What would make you choose between VIS, XLI and IYJ ?

Thanks

Paul
Read Answer Asked by paul on July 04, 2023
Q: With a large cap International mandate, what would be your recommended top Canadian ETFs hedged to the Canadian dollar and top US ETFs?

What US ETFs focused on the Industrial sector would be your top recommendations?
Read Answer Asked by perry on June 30, 2023
Q: Could you pls provide ETFs for dividend and capital growth over the next 12 months for each of:
Communications Services, Consumer Discretionary, Consumer Staples, Energy, Financial, Health Care, Industrials, Information Technology, Materials, Real Estate, and Utilities?
Read Answer Asked by Ron on June 19, 2023
Q: I'm heavily weighted, the Qs / semis, can you name some alternatives to balance my portfolio please?

Read Answer Asked by Mark on June 13, 2023
Q: Please offer your top 3 sector ETFs (US) with highest conviction for overall return, over the next 3 years.

Where would IJS rank ?

Thank you .
Read Answer Asked by Amir on April 04, 2023
Q: Apparently, there are 11 major sectors in the S&P (Global Industry Classification Standard). Could you please list one ETF to best represent EACH major sector of the S&P? For example, would IUIT best represent the entire Info Tech sector of the S&P? It seems the SPDR funds are much more specific than the 11 GICS sectors:
Information Technology
Health Care
Financials
Consumer Discretionary
Communication Services
Industrials
Consumer Staples
Energy
Utilities
Real Estate
Materials

Thank you very much.
Read Answer Asked by Toge on January 19, 2023
Q: HI,
I'm low in my Consumer Defensive and Industrials sectors as well as my International allocation.
What ETF's and stocks (3-5) would you recommend for a long-term hold?
Thanks,
Camille
Read Answer Asked by Camille on November 28, 2022
Q: Dear 5i team.
Given the current market backdrop, if one was to take 100K and build an ETF portfolio for min 10 year timeframe, which sectors would you be comfortable buying into before year end and which ETFs would you choose to accomplish this.

Thanks for your help.
Read Answer Asked by Arthur on November 18, 2022
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