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• BMO Low Volatility International Equity ETF (ZLI)
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• iShares International Select Dividend ETF (IDV)
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• Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIGI)
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• Vanguard FTSE All-World Ex-US Small Capital Index Fund ETF (VSS)
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Q: Hi 5i team,
Please provide your top picks for ETFs that cover International (ex N American) stocks with dividend appreciation tilt. Please also provide your ETF picks for International small/mid cap value stocks.
Thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by Willie on January 08, 2020

• iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CGL.C)
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Q: Hi 5i team,

Based on the current geo-political situation, is it a good time to invest in gold bullion? What is the easiest and secured way to purchase bullion? Is there any stock or ETF that hold actual gold bullion? Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Willie on January 08, 2020

• Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)
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Q: Thoughts on this company coming off its lows this last month and seeming to get traction and momentum. Analysis and rating would be appreciated.
Thanks as always
Gary

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Read Answer Asked by Gary on January 08, 2020

• Perseus Mining Limited Ordinary Shares (PRU)
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• Sandstorm Gold Ltd. (SSL)
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• Orvana Minerals Corp. (ORV)
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Q: would like an update on these three gold companies... Orvana had a huge increase today.
Ed in Montreal

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Read Answer Asked by ed on January 08, 2020

• NFI Group Inc. (NFI)
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Q: NFI had fair bit of news over the holidays. The market seemed reasonably happy with it all. Could you give some colour to all the new bus contracts? Also, somebody on BNN was expressing concern about the competition opening up in the EV category and NFI's ability to compete. Do you have anything to add to that? I noticed one of the contracts included EV's from NFI.

TIA

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Read Answer Asked by Gerald on January 08, 2020

• Sandstorm Gold Ltd. (SSL)
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• K92 Mining Inc. (KNT)
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• Teranga Gold Corporation (TGZ)
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• Lundin Gold Inc. (LUG)
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Q: I want to buy one more gold stock to add to Kirkland lake and Wesdome . Of the four mentioned which would you suggest as a better choice Could you please rank them from best to worst. And give an opinion on why one would be better then another. If you have a another option please advise. I greatly appreciate your knowledge and opinion.
Thank you
Jack

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Read Answer Asked by John on January 08, 2020

• Etsy Inc. (ETSY)
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Q: Hello ,
Wondering about current view on ETSY ? It seems to be creeping back up after a significant pull back following conservative guidance .

Many Thanks
Greg

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Read Answer Asked by Greg on January 08, 2020

• BMO MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF (ZEM)
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• iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF (XEF)
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• Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF (VEE)
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Q: Hi Peter & 5i team,
Can you please recommend a low cost ETF that would be suitable for an RESP ( age 6) that would add international exposure.
Thank you

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Read Answer Asked by john on January 08, 2020

• Snap Inc. Class A (SNAP)
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Q: SNAP seems to have growing average users compared with other social media companies . My young Millennial's are addicted to it . Your views on this are appreciated.

Many Thanks
Greg

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Read Answer Asked by Greg on January 08, 2020

• BMO Equal Weight Oil & Gas Index ETF (ZEO)
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• iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF (XEG)
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• Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE)
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Q: Hello, looking at adding to my energy sector, already in enbridge.
What's your option on these 3, or other recommendations & as it will be in my tfsa, how could it affect tfsa rules.
Thx Tim

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Read Answer Asked by Tim on January 08, 2020

Q: Hi,
I would like to know what is considered a very low debt level for company’s in the following activities/category and what would be the best ratio to look at for each category.
1: Financials
2: REIT’S
3: Telecommunication
4: Renewable energies
5: Utilities
6: Technologies
Thank you

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Read Answer Asked by André on January 08, 2020

• Fortis Inc. (FTS)
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• Lightspeed Commerce Inc. Subordinate Voting Shares (LSPD)
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Q: Hi Peter, Ryan and Team,

Happy new year greetings to you. I have cash to add to one of my existing positions in my TFSA. For a long term POV, between FTS or LSPD which would you add to?

Thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by Marvin on January 08, 2020

• Whitecap Resources Inc. (WCP)
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• Surge Energy Inc. (SGY)
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Q: Assuming oil (WTI) at $65 - 70 which of the following stock PRICES would possibly gain most. Please order them best gainers first. please insert your choices as well. ARX, BNE, CJ, CNQ, TOU, VET, KEL, FRU ,WCP ,SGY
Would the order change if you consider financial health ?? I f so how ?thanks and a happy healthy new year to the 5i community

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Read Answer Asked by JOSEPH on January 08, 2020

Q: Which US and Canadian healthcare names would you be comfortable initiating a position in today?

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Read Answer Asked by Patrick on January 08, 2020

Q: I am looking for a quote for a UK listed company. Flutter for example.
I see the last quote as 9,456 GBp, does this mean 94.56 British Pounds?
so their quotes would be in whole pennies? please help me there.

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Read Answer Asked by francois on January 08, 2020

• Veren Inc. (VRN)
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• Vermilion Energy Inc. (VET)
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Q: I'm looking to add a little oil given the current upward momentum. I own ERF at this time. Could you recommend a couple of mid cap names that might respond with some gusto to further oil price increases....willing to assume some risk.

Thanks, Dennis

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Read Answer Asked by Dennis on January 08, 2020

• Franco-Nevada Corporation (FNV)
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• Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM)
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• Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM)
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• iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CGL.C)
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Q: I want to take a position in gold. Would you recommend FNV (or other gold stock) or Gold bullion ETF?

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Read Answer Asked by George on January 08, 2020

• Vanguard Growth ETF Portfolio (VGRO)
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Q: Coworker mentioned etf VGRO. The MRE is quite low. I was told this etf is a conglomerate of other etf’s. Was wondering if the mre’s in these etf are payed by the share holder (possibly hidden by hobbling the growth in share price). Basically I wonder if this conglomerate of etf’s is also a conglomerate of MRE’s.

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Read Answer Asked by Anthony on January 08, 2020

• iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF (XEC)
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• Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF (VEE)
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Q: Hi Team,
Would you please suggest a couple of C$ denominated ETFs with focus on emerging markets.
Cheers,

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Read Answer Asked by Harry on January 08, 2020

• BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF (ZAG)
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• Vanguard Canadian Short-Term Bond Index ETF (VSB)
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Q: Hi 5i,
For a 3 to 5 years hold which etf VSB or ZAG would you side with and why
Thanks
F

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Read Answer Asked by Fernando on January 08, 2020