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BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Hedged To CAD Index ETF (ZQQ $165.35)
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BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $99.82)
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iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC $47.02)
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iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF (CDZ $39.56)
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Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VGG $101.81)
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Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA $60.06)
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BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $107.42)
Q: I asked a question last week but it must have got lost. This is a follow up question regarding my question about if you could only hold 3 ETF's what would they be. You answered ZSP, XIC and ZNQ. Can you please explain the rational for owning both ZSP and ZNQ. Is there not a lot of overlap between the two? And if I were to hold only these # ETF's can you also explain why you wouldn't include another international exposure ETF? I believe ZNQ is currency hedged which usually means higher fees. Is there another option to ZNQ that isn't hedged with a lower MER?
Thank you for your service.
Thank you for your service.
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BMO Europe High Dividend Covered Call Hedged to CAD ETF (ZWE $20.47)
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Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA $60.06)
Q: Are there any restrictions on international equities within a TFSA? How do the dividends work? Thank you!
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BMO Europe High Dividend Covered Call Hedged to CAD ETF (ZWE $20.47)
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BMO MSCI EAFE Index ETF (ZEA $27.42)
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Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (VIU $41.38)
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Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA $60.06)
Q: Do you like these equally? Goal- growth, safety, income in TFSA for exposure outside Canada/US. Thank you!
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Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO $53.53)
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Vanguard Total International Stock (VXUS $73.30)
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Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA $60.06)
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Invesco CurrencyShares Euro Trust (FXE $108.30)
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Invesco CurrencyShares Japanese Yen Trust (FXY $62.56)
Q: I would like to hedge my US Investments from a falling US dollar. I have USD cash to deploy and I am looking at IGOV the IShares International Treasury Bond ETF and BWX the SPDR Bloomberg International Treasury Bond ETF. What do you think of these ETF's as hedges to the USD, and do you have any alternative solutions? Thank you for your assistance.
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Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO $54.20)
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Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA $60.06)
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ASML Holding N.V. (ASML $807.65)
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iShares MSCI Intl Quality Factor ETF (IQLT $43.98)
Q: I've owned IQLT for a few years now. I've noticed that the VEA top holdings are quite similar to IQLT, but at a significantly reduced MER. Is it really worth paying that much more to continue to hold IQLT? Maybe you have better insight on the differences between the two than I do (?)
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Miscellaneous (MISC)
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BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $99.82)
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iShares Core S&P 500 Index ETF (XUS $56.55)
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Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (VIU $41.38)
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Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA $60.06)
Q: Need to increase U.S. and Internation equity exposures in my RRSP. Current exposures are mainly from VBAL (25% weight of RRSP) and a small position in XLU, ZWU and XGD. I am considering adding SPY for U.S. equities. What do you think about this option, and what would be a good entry point? Also, what would be a good addition to increase international equity (ETF or stocks)? Knowing that you cannot provide personal answers I appreciate very much your comments. Much Thanks
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Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (VIU $41.38)
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Vanguard Total International Stock (VXUS $73.30)
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Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA $60.06)
Q: Dear 5i
I need to increase my international exposure substantially . What 1-2 ETF's would be your top choices for this . What would your choice be for a basic material ETF ?
Thanks
Bill C
I need to increase my international exposure substantially . What 1-2 ETF's would be your top choices for this . What would your choice be for a basic material ETF ?
Thanks
Bill C
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Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (VIU $41.38)
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Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF (VEE $44.52)
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Vanguard Total International Stock (VXUS $73.30)
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Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA $60.06)
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Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (VT $136.78)
Q: I'm new here and am looking to increase my international exposure. Can you recommend a few international ETFs that don't have US exposure and some that include it as part of their holdings? Should I look to these ETFs to include exposure to both established and emerging markets or strictly more developed countries? I'm looking at investing between 30% of my portfolio as I already own QQQ which represents approximately 12% of my holdings now). Thank you in advance, Elaine.
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Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA $60.06)
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iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA $87.30)
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Amplify CPW Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (DIVO $43.80)
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SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF (SPDW $42.69)
Q: hello 5i:
we are (satisfied) holders of DIVO. Would like your take on IDVO and see its not listed in your data base yet. Is there another International ETF you'd recommend? We currently hold both VIGI and EFAV in the international space.
thanks
Paul L
we are (satisfied) holders of DIVO. Would like your take on IDVO and see its not listed in your data base yet. Is there another International ETF you'd recommend? We currently hold both VIGI and EFAV in the international space.
thanks
Paul L
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Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (VIU $41.38)
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Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA $60.06)
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iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA $87.30)
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SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF (SPDW $42.69)
Q: Hi Everyone,
I am very interested in FINALLY purchasing an actively managed Global/International ETF or Mutual Fund. I have had zero such exposure in my portfolio for many years and am also currently sitting with USD in my accounts.
I have been following Mr. Hodson for many years and even though based on my personal metrics/age I still cannot contain my high risk individual stock picking tendencies.
My Investment Advisor has loaded up for decades on 'SGA Global Equity Growth Fund' and some Lazard Freres managed fund but I am not tempted to do so.
I would greatly appreciate some of your favourite recommendations in this space.
Thank you,
Dean
I am very interested in FINALLY purchasing an actively managed Global/International ETF or Mutual Fund. I have had zero such exposure in my portfolio for many years and am also currently sitting with USD in my accounts.
I have been following Mr. Hodson for many years and even though based on my personal metrics/age I still cannot contain my high risk individual stock picking tendencies.
My Investment Advisor has loaded up for decades on 'SGA Global Equity Growth Fund' and some Lazard Freres managed fund but I am not tempted to do so.
I would greatly appreciate some of your favourite recommendations in this space.
Thank you,
Dean
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iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO $314.77)
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Vanguard Dividend Appreciation FTF (VIG $216.43)
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SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY $657.64)
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INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ $584.70)
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iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF (EFV $68.14)
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Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA $60.06)
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iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF (EMXC $66.33)
Q: Hi,
I am under weight in both international and fixed income.
I have US$ cash in both my RSRP and TFSA that I'd like to invest in these areas.
Can you recommend some US$ ETF's.
Much appreciated.
I am under weight in both international and fixed income.
I have US$ cash in both my RSRP and TFSA that I'd like to invest in these areas.
Can you recommend some US$ ETF's.
Much appreciated.
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Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP $80.72)
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Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV $139.72)
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The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE $88.97)
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Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT $719.06)
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Vanguard Industrials ETF (VIS $292.74)
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Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA $60.06)
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iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA $87.30)
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SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF (SPDW $42.69)
Q: Given a career move, my daughter (30 Years old) recently moved her pension money from HOOPP into a LIRA and RRSP. Given she has 30+ years to retirement, can you suggest a handful of ETFs that provide both sector and international exposure? Currently considering XAW for some of the monies. Thank you.
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Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (VIU $41.38)
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Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA $60.06)
Q: I've got North America covered for my investments through stock purchases. How would you manage the rest or the world if one wanted diversification with a dividend bent. Would you purchase one ETV such as VEA or buy a few ETFs. Also what's a good starting point for a percentage of portfolio outside of North America.
Thanks
Thanks
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Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST $962.08)
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Intuitive Surgical Inc. (ISRG $457.04)
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Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG $5,521.68)
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AbbVie Inc. (ABBV $220.98)
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Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX $45.74)
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Merck & Company Inc. (MRK $85.15)
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iShares Core MSCI All Country World ex Canada Index ETF (XAW $49.76)
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Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (VIU $41.38)
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Vanguard FTSE Global All Cap ex Canada Index ETF (VXC $71.97)
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lululemon athletica inc. (LULU $166.21)
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Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO $54.20)
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Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA $60.06)
Q: According to portfolio tracking and analysis, I am short on basic materials, consumer cyclical, consumer defensive, health care and industrials. I’m also significantly short on international equities. With this in mind, can you provide your top 3 to 5 companies for each sector to increase my holdings in basic materials, consumer cyclical, consumer defensive, health care and industrials. To increase my exposure in international equities, I will be investing in ETFs. Please provide and rank the top 5 ETFs with international exposure. Thank you.
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iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ $81.39)
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Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA $60.06)
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iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA $87.30)
Q: Hi
What would be your picks for International stocks or ETF's, for both a cash account and RRSP accounts.
Thank you
Mike
What would be your picks for International stocks or ETF's, for both a cash account and RRSP accounts.
Thank you
Mike
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iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO $314.77)
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iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC $47.02)
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SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY $657.64)
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INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ $584.70)
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Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA $60.06)
Q: I am looking to transfer money from my sons RESP into a TFSA. He is working a lot with ample overtime and likely won't require the money to cover tuition etc.. Could you please suggest some Canadian and/or U.S. etfs that would provide a well rounded portfolio to start him on his investing journey.
Q: What are your favorite foreign ETF's that could be used to increase exposure.
Thanks Ron
Thanks Ron
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iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO $314.77)
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iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC $47.02)
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SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY $657.64)
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INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ $584.70)
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Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA $60.06)
Q: Can you suggest a few stocks and /or etfs either us or CDN?
Thank you, michael.
Thank you, michael.
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iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO $314.77)
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iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC $47.02)
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SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY $657.64)
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INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ $584.70)
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Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA $60.06)
Q: cdn110k suggestions please. ETFs or singleStocks please, us orcdn