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Q: Hello 5i...what would be your current favorite ETFs in the following criteria:

International ex N.America in $USD and $CDN overall market

International ex NA with Growth tilt and with Dividend tilt. $USD and $CDN

Perferance in RRIF vs TFSA..

Holding period > 5 yrs....

thanks/ Art
Read Answer Asked by Arthur on July 29, 2025
Q: I want to warn the world of the CRA's plan to tax people "to death" . We were all seduced into avoiding taxation through contributing to our RRSP. Now at retirement it has grown into a substantial tax liability.

My RIFF just keeps on growing every year .
I can't even give my RIFF to charity without it being taxed as income. "Gambling" on high risk Ai stocks has resulted in massive gains with a higher taxable drawdown .

Is there anything people can do ? It's like being in a taxi going the wrong way through a very long tunnel .
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on July 29, 2025
Q: I was under the impression this ETF didn't pay distributions. Though actually, it does say on its site that it pays them annually. It just doesn't give any idea how much that might be. On my TD Webroker account, though, under projected income it has $2,381.86 for my 290 shares of DXG. That suggests a distribution of over 10%, which I find HIGHLY unlikely given the nature of its underlying holdings. Could you please clear this up for me?
Read Answer Asked by John on July 29, 2025
Q: Good morning 5i
could you please provide a number of US non dividend paying stocks that would be good for selling covered call options on in the current environment. thanks
Read Answer Asked by joseph on July 29, 2025
Q: Hi,

For classification purposes, in which sectors do the above stocks fall ?

Gratefully,

Jacques IDS
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on July 29, 2025
Q: Hi 5i
I used to watch and trade MX (45.64) and looked at it again today. It seems to be quite bouncy so recent pullback is tempting me. I notice CEO Rich Sumner has been accumulating shares at prices $49 to $58 (from G&M site). Is there any reason that it tends to swing so much? Approx. what % of revenue comes from Europe and do you see any catalyst that could cause a pop?
Thanks, Greg
Read Answer Asked by Greg on July 29, 2025
Q: Using DRIP is new to me so please explain in simple words.

First let me ask :How often do XEF pay distribution?
Second question I see it on my statement as being interest is it not supposed to be dividend?
For a third question, in a drip situation I see a - sign for say -$1000 and a + say $1100. What does that - operation mean in term of tax application. What amount is beeing taxed?

Thank you to continue educating us DIY investors

Yves
Read Answer Asked by Yves on July 29, 2025
Q: GSY went from a darling to relatively flat, while PRL continues on a tear. Do you still recommend GSY with the same enthusiasm/do you expect it to resume its upward path, and would you advise PRL instead at this point?

Thank you,

Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on July 29, 2025
Q: Hi, is it ever wrong to own a company and its proxy? For example, KXS and DSG. Is it a zero sum game where owning both will cancel out gains? Or can they grow together? Is it advised to just pick the one you have the most conviction in, or perhaps a half position for both (in general)?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by B on July 29, 2025
Q: As a follow up to Connie’s question this morning on cyclical holdings. I find myself with the same risk tolerance and time horizon as specified in the question.

I am extremely underweight the sector, if I am correct In assuming that cyclicals are comprised of materials and energy.

In accordance with your advice, I would like to increase my exposure to these sectors. Ideally 5 positions with 2% weightings, each. What are your highest conviction names currently? I already have a 2% holding in AEM.

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Karim on July 29, 2025
Q: What are your thoughts on QQC and CHPS etfs ? Are there other comparable etfs that you prefer ?
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on July 29, 2025
Q: I currently have 25% of my unregistered investment portfolio in PSA and HSAV. While the rest of my portfolio is well-diversified, I've noticed that the returns / interest from PSA and HSAV, (after accounting for taxes,) aren't keeping pace with inflation. I'm looking for strategies or alternative investment ideas to address this and improve my portfolio's ability to beat inflation.
The money in these funds are not needed in the foreseeable future but serves as sleep at night factor.
(TSFA's and RRSP's are fully funded)
Any ETF ideas would be much appreciated
Read Answer Asked by Gord on July 29, 2025
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