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Q: Hi! I am using the Balanced Equity portfolio however as a complete portfolio it falls short in that there are no Us/Global stocks. There are area s the Canadian market doesn’t represent well. If you were to complement the Balanced Equity portfolio with 6-8 US/Global names, what stocks would complete the portfolio?
Read Answer Asked by Ian on April 27, 2021
Q: What are your top 3 choices for long-term holds in the infrastructure space in Canada?
Read Answer Asked by JAMES on April 27, 2021
Q: I'm helping a friend set up a "couch potato portfolio". I noticed a while back that you commented on such a portfolio. I am suggesting the following to my friend. What do you think? Is there any of the ETFs that you would swap out? And why?

XIU S&P/TSX60 total return for Canada 25%
ZSP BMO S&P 500 Index ETF for USA 25%
XEF ishares Core MSCI EAFE for Europe/Japan 25%
ZEM BMO MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF for emerging markets 5%
XGD iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold for gold exposure 5%
ZAG BMO Aggregate Bond ETF 15%

It appears that both ZSP and XEF offer USD versions. What are the pros and cons?
Thanks

Read Answer Asked by Steven on April 27, 2021
Q: Hi gang, I have
Tigr
Mrvl
Gevo
Mitk
I have this stocks in my non rrsp account I am not sure why or when I bought them . My question is are they good stocks to hold for above 2 years. Thanks.
Alnoor
Read Answer Asked by Alnoor on April 27, 2021
Q: Am I missing any major sectors with these stock investments?
Where should I focus if I would like to ensure a diverse portfolio?
Are there any stocks that I should dump?
Read Answer Asked by grace on April 27, 2021
Q: I am either going to buy into NVDA or TSM. Which might be the better option for two year growth. Or might it be prudent to buy both in equal measure. It appears the chip manufacturing will heat up with global shortages. Thnks
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on April 26, 2021
Q: Hi all. You mentioned COPX for copper in one of your answers about copper as well as ERO and LUN. I cannot find COPX?
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by El-ann on April 26, 2021
Q: Can you suggest an US Equal Weight trading on TSX or on US Exchange? BEP.UN or BEPC for non-registered account? Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Shiraz on April 26, 2021
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