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• Constellation Software Inc. (CSU $4,984.83)
  • $4,984.83 Fwd P/E: 104.1X Cap: $105.63B
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• Intact Financial Corporation (IFC $304.04)
  • $304.04 Fwd P/E: 24.58X Cap: $54.22B
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• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $94.54)
  • $94.54 Fwd P/E: 57.09X Cap: $16.58B
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• iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC $43.59)
  • $43.59 Fwd P/E: 5.58X Cap: $14.21B
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• SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY $627.58)
  • $627.58 Fwd P/E: 24.47X Cap: $643.28B
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• INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ $561.26)
  • $561.26 Fwd P/E: 59.46X Cap: $357.77B
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $102.36)
  • $102.36 Fwd P/E: 72.62X Cap: $1.03B
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• Brookfield Corporation Class A Limited Voting Shares (BN $92.31)
  • $92.31 Fwd P/E: 240.69X Cap: $152.08B
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Q: If you were only to buy 3 ETF's and a couple of high convictions stocks. Which 3 ETF's would you pick. No fixed income please.

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Read Answer Asked by Cheryl on July 04, 2025

• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $94.54)
  • $94.54 Fwd P/E: 57.09X Cap: $16.58B
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• iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC $43.59)
  • $43.59 Fwd P/E: 5.58X Cap: $14.21B
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• iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU $41.16)
  • $41.16 Fwd P/E: 13.4X Cap: $15.35B
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• Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (VIU $38.76)
  • $38.76 Fwd P/E: 10.93X Cap: $4.76B
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• SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY $627.58)
  • $627.58 Fwd P/E: 24.47X Cap: $643.28B
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• INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ $561.26)
  • $561.26 Fwd P/E: 59.46X Cap: $357.77B
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $102.36)
  • $102.36 Fwd P/E: 72.62X Cap: $1.03B
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• iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio (XEQT $36.04)
  • $36.04 Fwd P/E: 20.82X Cap: $4.13B
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• BMO All-Equity ETF (ZEQT $55.28)
  • $55.28 Fwd P/E: 3.22X Cap: $100M
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Q: Hi team. A few months ago I asked about the best stocks and/or ETFs for my 32 year old son to invest $12K of RRSP $. We didn't get to this yet.... In the past you recommended a few ETFs. What would you recommend today. I'll help him get this invested through a self directed plan next week. Thank you!

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Read Answer Asked by Kathryn on July 03, 2025

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• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $94.54)
  • $94.54 Fwd P/E: 57.09X Cap: $16.58B
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• BMO Equal Weight Banks Index ETF (ZEB $46.96)
  • $46.96 Fwd P/E: 12.63X Cap: $4.71B
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• iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC $43.59)
  • $43.59 Fwd P/E: 5.58X Cap: $14.21B
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• iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF (CDZ $38.06)
  • $38.06 Fwd P/E: 5.74X Cap: $1.05B
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• SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY $627.58)
  • $627.58 Fwd P/E: 24.47X Cap: $643.28B
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• INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ $561.26)
  • $561.26 Fwd P/E: 59.46X Cap: $357.77B
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• Vanguard Balanced ETF Portfolio (VBAL $34.48)
  • $34.48 Fwd P/E: 20.32X Cap: $3.10B
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $102.36)
  • $102.36 Fwd P/E: 72.62X Cap: $1.03B
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Q: What ETF would you buy to be long the market in this volatile environment (moderate risk - some income if possible)? If you can suggest 3 with a brief comment that would be great. Thank you.

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Read Answer Asked by Pierre on April 10, 2025

• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $94.54)
  • $94.54 Fwd P/E: 57.09X Cap: $16.58B
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• BMO Equal Weight Banks Index ETF (ZEB $46.96)
  • $46.96 Fwd P/E: 12.63X Cap: $4.71B
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• iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC $43.59)
  • $43.59 Fwd P/E: 5.58X Cap: $14.21B
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• iShares S&P/TSX Capped Information Technology Index ETF (XIT $73.74)
  • $73.74 Fwd P/E: 38.19X Cap: $921M
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• iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF (CDZ $38.06)
  • $38.06 Fwd P/E: 5.74X Cap: $1.05B
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• Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VDY $52.74)
  • $52.74 Fwd P/E: 14.74X Cap: $3.02B
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• iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ETF (XDIV $32.29)
  • $32.29 Fwd P/E: 25.07X Cap: $1.43B
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $102.36)
  • $102.36 Fwd P/E: 72.62X Cap: $1.03B
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Q: Could you please provide your top 5 Canadian ETFS and top 3 dividend Canadian ETFs.  Rank the ETFs as well

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Read Answer Asked by Don on April 08, 2025

• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $94.54)
  • $94.54 Fwd P/E: 57.09X Cap: $16.58B
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• Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VDY $52.74)
  • $52.74 Fwd P/E: 14.74X Cap: $3.02B
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• Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV $153.30)
  • $153.30 Fwd P/E: 24.94X Cap: $16.52B
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• SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY $627.58)
  • $627.58 Fwd P/E: 24.47X Cap: $643.28B
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• INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ $561.26)
  • $561.26 Fwd P/E: 59.46X Cap: $357.77B
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $102.36)
  • $102.36 Fwd P/E: 72.62X Cap: $1.03B
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• iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF (IJK $92.80)
  • $92.80 Fwd P/E: 41.89X Cap: $8.97B
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Q: Hello, 1.How does one protect them selves from large market crashes?
2. If one were to start a portfolio with only index funds, etfs which are the ones you would suggest. Maximum 5 etfs. Thanks.

Shyam

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Read Answer Asked by Shyam on February 19, 2025

• Global X Nasdaq-100 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXQ $90.78)
  • $90.78 Fwd P/E: 27.96X Cap: $1.11B
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $102.36)
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Q: I'm looking for an unhedged Canadian etf that tracks the nasdaq 100. When comparing ZNQ to HXQ I see that ZNQ doesn't pay a dividend but rather reinvests it. Also it has cheaper fees than HXQ. But HXQ pays a small dividend. The returns over time seem marginally better for ZNQ. But when the div's are factored in, is this more of a wash or does the tax preference of no div's help more? This would be in an RESP for reference. Thx

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Read Answer Asked by Adam on February 18, 2025

• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $94.54)
  • $94.54 Fwd P/E: 57.09X Cap: $16.58B
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• iShares Canadian Growth Index ETF (XCG $61.92)
  • $61.92 Fwd P/E: 9.37X Cap: $102M
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• iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF (CDZ $38.06)
  • $38.06 Fwd P/E: 5.74X Cap: $1.05B
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• Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VDY $52.74)
  • $52.74 Fwd P/E: 14.74X Cap: $3.02B
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• Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VGG $96.27)
  • $96.27 Cap: $1.68B
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• Vanguard Balanced ETF Portfolio (VBAL $34.48)
  • $34.48 Fwd P/E: 20.32X Cap: $3.10B
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• iShares Core Balanced ETF Portfolio (XBAL $31.19)
  • $31.19 Fwd P/E: 4.14X Cap: $1.46B
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $102.36)
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Q: Can you name a handful of ETF options for long term holds in my son's RESP account. Growth, dividend, and balanced. Looking for exposure in Canada and USA. I don't want the headache of managing stocks for this portfolio. I'd rather have something that I can just buy and not look at it for 15 years until he needs it.

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Read Answer Asked by Harrison on February 10, 2025

• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $94.54)
  • $94.54 Fwd P/E: 57.09X Cap: $16.58B
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• iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XQQ $57.27)
  • $57.27 Fwd P/E: 28.76X Cap: $1.12B
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $102.36)
  • $102.36 Fwd P/E: 72.62X Cap: $1.03B
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• iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (XQQU $75.41)
  • $75.41 Fwd P/E: 54.89X Cap: $23M
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Q: Hello, for a 25 year old with $ 500.00 to invest in the TFSA, which of the above would you suggest?
Also, how about for a 27 year old with $ 100K, which one(s) would you suggest? Finally, does BMO have a S&P500 unhedged?
As a quick calculation the Unedged has retuned ~ 6% more with BMO (ZQQ /ZNQ) and ~ 12% with the ishare ( XQQ/XQQU). Right?
Thanks
Carlo

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Read Answer Asked by Carlo on February 05, 2025

• iShares S&P/TSX Capped Financials Index ETF (XFN $66.35)
  • $66.35 Fwd P/E: 2.81X Cap: $1.88B
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• BMO Equal Weight REITs Index ETF (ZRE $22.39)
  • $22.39 Fwd P/E: 54.85X Cap: $590M
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• BMO MSCI USA High Quality Index ETF (ZUQ $88.78)
  • $88.78 Fwd P/E: 56.3X Cap: $890M
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• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $94.54)
  • $94.54 Fwd P/E: 57.09X Cap: $16.58B
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• iShares Core S&P U.S. Total Market Index ETF (XUU $63.55)
  • $63.55 Fwd P/E: 51.51X Cap: $3.36B
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• iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC $43.59)
  • $43.59 Fwd P/E: 5.58X Cap: $14.21B
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• iShares S&P/TSX Capped Information Technology Index ETF (XIT $73.74)
  • $73.74 Fwd P/E: 38.19X Cap: $921M
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• iShares S&P/TSX Capped Utilities Index ETF (XUT $30.41)
  • $30.41 Fwd P/E: 42.56X Cap: $349M
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• iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF (CDZ $38.06)
  • $38.06 Fwd P/E: 5.74X Cap: $1.05B
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• Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VGG $96.27)
  • $96.27 Cap: $1.68B
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• Vanguard Balanced ETF Portfolio (VBAL $34.48)
  • $34.48 Fwd P/E: 20.32X Cap: $3.10B
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• Vanguard All-Equity ETF Portfolio (VEQT $48.73)
  • $48.73 Fwd P/E: 12.76X Cap: $4.97B
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $102.36)
  • $102.36 Fwd P/E: 72.62X Cap: $1.03B
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Q: Hello Peter,
I tried to balance growth and income as well as dividends (no with holding tax in RRSP for US stocks but there is in TFSA), and hence, can you let me know if these make sense for a mid 20s person starting off to have a more growth in TFSA and more income in RRSP.
TFSA: veqt, vgg, and xfn and maybe xic ( veqt has cdn exposure so thought i would exclude xic )
RRSP: vbal, zuq, xic, and xuu all of these trade on tsx. Much appreciated.

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Read Answer Asked by umedali on January 21, 2025

• iShares Core MSCI All Country World ex Canada Index ETF (XAW $46.95)
  • $46.95 Fwd P/E: 40.36X Cap: $2.95B
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• iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO $292.76)
  • $292.76 Fwd P/E: 41.78X Cap: $11.94B
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• iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC $43.59)
  • $43.59 Fwd P/E: 5.58X Cap: $14.21B
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• Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV $153.30)
  • $153.30 Fwd P/E: 24.94X Cap: $16.52B
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• Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VGG $96.27)
  • $96.27 Cap: $1.68B
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $102.36)
  • $102.36 Fwd P/E: 72.62X Cap: $1.03B
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Q: I hold these ETF's in a RESP account and just wonder if all these ETF are different enough to own? Also would be be good to own XAW in the RESP account. Money is not needed for 10 years.

Thanks

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Read Answer Asked on January 21, 2025

• iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO $292.76)
  • $292.76 Fwd P/E: 41.78X Cap: $11.94B
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $102.36)
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Q: For a RESP would you be comfortable with a 20% holding for both of these 2 ETF?

Thanks

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• Constellation Software Inc. (CSU $4,984.83)
  • $4,984.83 Fwd P/E: 104.1X Cap: $105.63B
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• Thomson Reuters Corporation (TRI $287.16)
  • $287.16 Fwd P/E: 43.86X Cap: $129.35B
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• Shopify Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (SHOP $174.36)
  • $174.36 Fwd P/E: 104.34X Cap: $226.21B
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• Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD $156.99)
  • $156.99 Fwd P/E: 114.59X Cap: $254.54B
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• INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ $561.26)
  • $561.26 Fwd P/E: 59.46X Cap: $357.77B
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $102.36)
  • $102.36 Fwd P/E: 72.62X Cap: $1.03B
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• Brookfield Corporation Class A Limited Voting Shares (BN $92.31)
  • $92.31 Fwd P/E: 240.69X Cap: $152.08B
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Q: Dear 5i,
Thank you for your awesome work and valuable insights. Would like to invest 7000$ into my 19 year old Son’sTFSA. What stocks or Etfs would you recommend for long-term growth? He currently has ZSP and AMD(20%of portfolio). Also should I replace AMD with a different stock? Thank you!

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Read Answer Asked by Dimitrios on January 20, 2025

• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $94.54)
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $102.36)
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Q: I would like to purchase a NASDAQ ETF and S&P 500 ETF for a long-term hold 15 years plus in a TFSA account
1. Should I buy in USD (QQQ, VOO)or CAD(ZNQ.TO,XUS.TO) I am wondering how the returns are affected if the cad appreciates in future ?
2. If I buy on tsx am I correct in thinking no tax will be withheld as it’s in Tfsa account ?
My ideas : NDAQ QQQ XQQ.TO ZNQ.TO
VOO. XUS.TO ZSP.TO HXS
Appreciate your opinion as to best ones to own
If you can rank best first
Thank you again

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Read Answer Asked by Indra on January 08, 2025

• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $94.54)
  • $94.54 Fwd P/E: 57.09X Cap: $16.58B
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• iShares U.S. High Dividend Equity Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHD $34.62)
  • $34.62 Fwd P/E: 48.5X Cap: $199M
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• Eastfield Resources Ltd. (ETF $0.02)
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $102.36)
  • $102.36 Fwd P/E: 72.62X Cap: $1.03B
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• BMO S&P US Mid Cap Index ETF (ZMID $46.60)
  • $46.60 Fwd P/E: 35.93X Cap: $309M
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• BMO S&P US Small Cap Index ETF (ZSML $40.94)
  • $40.94 Fwd P/E: 35.45X Cap: $139M
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Q: Hi Gang
Can you give me a your top 5 ETFs that hold top us stocks

Thanks Mike B

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Read Answer Asked by Mike on November 18, 2024

• iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XQQ $57.27)
  • $57.27 Fwd P/E: 28.76X Cap: $1.12B
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $102.36)
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Q: You prefer unhedged ETF so would ZNQ be a better choice than XQQ? This is for a RESP?

Thanks

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Read Answer Asked on November 13, 2024

• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Hedged To CAD Index ETF (ZQQ $159.07)
  • $159.07 Fwd P/E: 72.82X Cap: $2.38B
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• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $94.54)
  • $94.54 Fwd P/E: 57.09X Cap: $16.58B
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• iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XQQ $57.27)
  • $57.27 Fwd P/E: 28.76X Cap: $1.12B
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $102.36)
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Q: Could you recommend a few CAD etfs for the US market/SP500/Nasdaq that do not require to be reported on form T1135 for an unregistered account over $100K? Thanks in advance.

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Read Answer Asked by K on October 31, 2024

• Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) (TD $101.01)
  • $101.01 Fwd P/E: 10.34X Cap: $173.98B
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• Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (BNS $75.76)
  • $75.76 Fwd P/E: 15.88X Cap: $94.36B
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• Constellation Software Inc. (CSU $4,984.83)
  • $4,984.83 Fwd P/E: 104.1X Cap: $105.63B
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• Dollarama Inc. (DOL $187.74)
  • $187.74 Fwd P/E: 42.86X Cap: $52.04B
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• Intact Financial Corporation (IFC $304.04)
  • $304.04 Fwd P/E: 24.58X Cap: $54.22B
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• Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD $75.43)
  • $75.43 Fwd P/E: 20.25X Cap: $71.51B
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• iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC $43.59)
  • $43.59 Fwd P/E: 5.58X Cap: $14.21B
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• Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV $153.30)
  • $153.30 Fwd P/E: 24.94X Cap: $16.52B
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• SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY $627.58)
  • $627.58 Fwd P/E: 24.47X Cap: $643.28B
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• INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ $561.26)
  • $561.26 Fwd P/E: 59.46X Cap: $357.77B
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $102.36)
  • $102.36 Fwd P/E: 72.62X Cap: $1.03B
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• Brookfield Corporation Class A Limited Voting Shares (BN $92.31)
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Q: I’m considering setting up a TFSA for a spouse who is not interested in selecting stocks/managing investments.
Should I stick to ETFs or mix ETFs with a few conservative stocks?

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Read Answer Asked by Valerie on October 11, 2024

• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $94.54)
  • $94.54 Fwd P/E: 57.09X Cap: $16.58B
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• SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY $627.58)
  • $627.58 Fwd P/E: 24.47X Cap: $643.28B
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• INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ $561.26)
  • $561.26 Fwd P/E: 59.46X Cap: $357.77B
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $102.36)
  • $102.36 Fwd P/E: 72.62X Cap: $1.03B
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Q: what etfs do you currently like the most right now from a standpoint of mers, how market is priced right now. Also can you tell me being new to etfs can you buy a stock etf that has u.s. stocks in canadian dollars and if yes what is your favourite.

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Read Answer Asked by hans on September 26, 2024

• BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF (ZLB $53.66)
  • $53.66 Fwd P/E: 35.97X Cap: $4.40B
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• Vanguard FTSE Global All Cap ex Canada Index ETF (VXC $67.82)
  • $67.82 Fwd P/E: 23.02X Cap: $2.20B
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• Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG $448.39)
  • $448.39 Fwd P/E: 37.32X Cap: $167.12B
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• Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B $473.80)
  • $473.80 Fwd P/E: 12.63X Cap: $1.02T
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $102.36)
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Q: My husband mainly holds ETF's in his TFSA - ZLB, VXC, ZNQ, and some BRK. ZNQ accounts for around 5% with the others split about evenly. Which one would you add new cash to today? Another option we have been looking at is adding VUG. I think there is a lot of overlap between VXC, ZNQ, and VUG. Of the three, which one or two do you like best? Thanks!

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Read Answer Asked by Kim on September 18, 2024

• BMO MSCI Europe High Quality Hedged to CAD Index ETF (ZEQ $29.90)
  • $29.90 Fwd P/E: 21.28X Cap: $755M
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• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $94.54)
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• iShares India Index ETF (XID $55.37)
  • $55.37 Fwd P/E: 1.71X Cap: $114M
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• Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific All Cap Index ETF (VA $42.14)
  • $42.14 Fwd P/E: 5.5X Cap: $107M
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• iShares MSCI India ETF (INDA $54.50)
  • $54.50 Fwd P/E: 22.69X Cap: $10.07B
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $102.36)
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Q: hi 5i,
what are you top picks for non-Canada core ETF's for long term hold/accumulation? im looking for US markets, European, Asia, and India. I like very liquid entities, and a dividend is fine. If possible, can you include both hedged/unhedged to $CDN. I notice that most of the unhedged versions of the ETF's have higher annual returns-do you recommend hedging or no hedging for the $CDN?
thanks, Chris

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Read Answer Asked by chris on September 12, 2024