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• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $102.95)
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• iShares Canadian Growth Index ETF (XCG $68.96)
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• iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF (CDZ $43.58)
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• Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VDY $66.48)
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• Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VGG $105.86)
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• Vanguard Balanced ETF Portfolio (VBAL $38.02)
  • $38.02 P/E (TTM): 6.89X Cap: $4.81B
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• iShares Core Balanced ETF Portfolio (XBAL $34.48)
  • $34.48 P/E (TTM): 5.34X Cap: $2.87B
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $109.65)
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Q: Good morning.
I’m planning on setting up a RESP for my grandkids.
Could you guys please suggest a ETF or two that would be suitable, this would not be used for at least 12 years.

Thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by Stephen on February 18, 2026

• Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST $987.82)
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• Alphabet Inc. (GOOG $303.56)
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• Microsoft Corporation (MSFT $398.46)
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• NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA $187.90)
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• Mastercard Incorporated (MA $520.26)
  • $520.26 P/E (TTM): 31.96X Cap: $463.97B
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• Visa Inc. (V $318.93)
  • $318.93 P/E (TTM): 30.08X Cap: $613.69B
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• iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC $53.70)
  • $53.70 P/E (TTM): 18.19X Cap: $26.46B
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• State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY $684.48)
  • $684.48 P/E (TTM): 26.17X Cap: $705.34B
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• INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ $603.47)
  • $603.47 P/E (TTM): 30.22X Cap: $394.24B
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $109.65)
  • $109.65 P/E (TTM): 29.51X Cap: $1.87B
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• Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR $134.89)
  • $134.89 P/E (TTM): 214.89X Cap: $322.47B
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• ASYMmetric Smart Alpha S&P 500 ETF (ZSPY $27.50)
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Q: I have just started an RESP for my grandson and will be contributing the max $2500 per year. What would you recommend as my first stock purchases.
Thank you

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Read Answer Asked by Marty on January 26, 2026

• iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XQQ $60.95)
  • $60.95 P/E (TTM): 30.32X Cap: $4.10B
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• Global X Robotics & AI Index ETF (RBOT $35.60)
  • $35.60 P/E (TTM): 5.81X Cap: $71M
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $109.65)
  • $109.65 P/E (TTM): 29.51X Cap: $1.87B
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• CI Global Artificial Intelligence Fund (CIAI $32.04)
  • $32.04 P/E (TTM): 28.63X Cap: $1.01B
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Q: What would be your top 3 choices if you were buying Canadian ETF’s that hold USA tech companies including those with an AI focus?

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Read Answer Asked by Valter on January 18, 2026

• iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO $338.21)
  • $338.21 P/E (TTM): 22.36X Cap: $13.34B
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• iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC $53.70)
  • $53.70 P/E (TTM): 18.19X Cap: $26.46B
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• Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (VIU $47.33)
  • $47.33 P/E (TTM): 23.36X Cap: $9.16B
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• Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV $166.88)
  • $166.88 P/E (TTM): 26.01X Cap: $28.33B
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• Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VGG $105.86)
  • $105.86 Cap: $2.34B
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $109.65)
  • $109.65 P/E (TTM): 29.51X Cap: $1.87B
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Q: I currently hold the above ETFs in a RESP and wonder if I should add any other ETF or this is good enough and just keep adding to these ones. Money not needed for 9 years.

Thanks

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Read Answer Asked on November 04, 2025

• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $102.95)
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• iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC $53.70)
  • $53.70 P/E (TTM): 18.19X Cap: $26.46B
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• Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (VIU $47.33)
  • $47.33 P/E (TTM): 23.36X Cap: $9.16B
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• State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY $684.48)
  • $684.48 P/E (TTM): 26.17X Cap: $705.34B
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• INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ $603.47)
  • $603.47 P/E (TTM): 30.22X Cap: $394.24B
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $109.65)
  • $109.65 P/E (TTM): 29.51X Cap: $1.87B
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Q: If a new Canadian investor wanted to get into the North American market and use low cost index investing to achieve both diversification and simplicity what would you consider for such a portfolio. And if international exposure was desired what could be considered as additions for that.

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Read Answer Asked by dave on October 23, 2025

• iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO $338.21)
  • $338.21 P/E (TTM): 22.36X Cap: $13.34B
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• iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC $53.70)
  • $53.70 P/E (TTM): 18.19X Cap: $26.46B
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• Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV $166.88)
  • $166.88 P/E (TTM): 26.01X Cap: $28.33B
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• Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VGG $105.86)
  • $105.86 Cap: $2.34B
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $109.65)
  • $109.65 P/E (TTM): 29.51X Cap: $1.87B
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Q: I currently hold these ETF's in a RESP. I have only XIC ,ZNQ and IWO at a 11% weight , would you be comfortable bringing them up to 15-20% each ?

Is there any other ETF you would add ?I am looking at XAW.

Thanks

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Read Answer Asked on August 28, 2025

• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $102.95)
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• iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF (CDZ $43.58)
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• Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VGG $105.86)
  • $105.86 Cap: $2.34B
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• State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF $52.15)
  • $52.15 P/E (TTM): 16.77X Cap: $52.91B
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• State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP $87.67)
  • $87.67 P/E (TTM): 24.94X Cap: $16.93B
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• State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV $157.26)
  • $157.26 P/E (TTM): 23.97X Cap: $41.56B
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• State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK $140.21)
  • $140.21 P/E (TTM): 39.24X Cap: $88.31B
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• State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI $176.34)
  • $176.34 P/E (TTM): 26.42X Cap: $30.57B
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• State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLC $115.14)
  • $115.14 P/E (TTM): 15.23X Cap: $26.25B
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $109.65)
  • $109.65 P/E (TTM): 29.51X Cap: $1.87B
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Q: I am coming into a $50,000 gift from aging parents, and would like to invest for my 10 month old son’s education. I want long term growth until he needs the money (probably 18 years or so). Would you recommend 100% ZSP or some other ETF? Also, should I buy in one shot as soon as I have the money ?

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Read Answer Asked by John on July 25, 2025

• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Hedged To CAD Index ETF (ZQQ $169.12)
  • $169.12 P/E (TTM): 29.49X Cap: $2.71B
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• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $102.95)
  • $102.95 P/E (TTM): 25.89X Cap: $21.27B
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• iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC $53.70)
  • $53.70 P/E (TTM): 18.19X Cap: $26.46B
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• iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF (CDZ $43.58)
  • $43.58 P/E (TTM): 15.96X Cap: $1.13B
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• Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VGG $105.86)
  • $105.86 Cap: $2.34B
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• Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA $68.79)
  • $68.79 P/E (TTM): 0.28X Cap: $193.90B
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $109.65)
  • $109.65 P/E (TTM): 29.51X Cap: $1.87B
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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.

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Read Answer Asked by Cheryl on July 22, 2025

• Constellation Software Inc. (CSU $2,415.33)
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• Intact Financial Corporation (IFC $263.30)
  • $263.30 P/E (TTM): 19.27X Cap: $46.75B
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• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $102.95)
  • $102.95 P/E (TTM): 25.89X Cap: $21.27B
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• iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC $53.70)
  • $53.70 P/E (TTM): 18.19X Cap: $26.46B
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• State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY $684.48)
  • $684.48 P/E (TTM): 26.17X Cap: $705.34B
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• INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ $603.47)
  • $603.47 P/E (TTM): 30.22X Cap: $394.24B
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $109.65)
  • $109.65 P/E (TTM): 29.51X Cap: $1.87B
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• Brookfield Corporation Class A Limited Voting Shares (BN $63.25)
  • $63.25 P/E (TTM): 95.7X Cap: $142.01B
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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 $102.95)
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• iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC $53.70)
  • $53.70 P/E (TTM): 18.19X Cap: $26.46B
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• iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU $49.30)
  • $49.30 P/E (TTM): 18.52X Cap: $20.98B
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• Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (VIU $47.33)
  • $47.33 P/E (TTM): 23.36X Cap: $9.16B
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• State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY $684.48)
  • $684.48 P/E (TTM): 26.17X Cap: $705.34B
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• INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ $603.47)
  • $603.47 P/E (TTM): 30.22X Cap: $394.24B
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $109.65)
  • $109.65 P/E (TTM): 29.51X Cap: $1.87B
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• iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio (XEQT $41.67)
  • $41.67 P/E (TTM): 13.67X Cap: $14.46B
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• BMO All-Equity ETF (ZEQT $21.30)
  • $21.30 P/E (TTM): 3.63X Cap: $571M
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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 $102.95)
  • $102.95 P/E (TTM): 25.89X Cap: $21.27B
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• BMO Equal Weight Banks Index ETF (ZEB $60.83)
  • $60.83 P/E (TTM): 15.25X Cap: $5.27B
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• iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC $53.70)
  • $53.70 P/E (TTM): 18.19X Cap: $26.46B
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• iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF (CDZ $43.58)
  • $43.58 P/E (TTM): 15.96X Cap: $1.13B
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• State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY $684.48)
  • $684.48 P/E (TTM): 26.17X Cap: $705.34B
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• INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ $603.47)
  • $603.47 P/E (TTM): 30.22X Cap: $394.24B
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• Vanguard Balanced ETF Portfolio (VBAL $38.02)
  • $38.02 P/E (TTM): 6.89X Cap: $4.81B
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $109.65)
  • $109.65 P/E (TTM): 29.51X Cap: $1.87B
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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 $102.95)
  • $102.95 P/E (TTM): 25.89X Cap: $21.27B
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• BMO Equal Weight Banks Index ETF (ZEB $60.83)
  • $60.83 P/E (TTM): 15.25X Cap: $5.27B
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• iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC $53.70)
  • $53.70 P/E (TTM): 18.19X Cap: $26.46B
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• iShares S&P/TSX Capped Information Technology Index ETF (XIT $63.78)
  • $63.78 P/E (TTM): 57.34X Cap: $656M
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• iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF (CDZ $43.58)
  • $43.58 P/E (TTM): 15.96X Cap: $1.13B
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• Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VDY $66.48)
  • $66.48 P/E (TTM): 12.53X Cap: $6.43B
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• iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ETF (XDIV $38.61)
  • $38.61 P/E (TTM): 12.05X Cap: $4.21B
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $109.65)
  • $109.65 P/E (TTM): 29.51X Cap: $1.87B
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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 $102.95)
  • $102.95 P/E (TTM): 25.89X Cap: $21.27B
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• Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VDY $66.48)
  • $66.48 P/E (TTM): 12.53X Cap: $6.43B
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• Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV $166.88)
  • $166.88 P/E (TTM): 26.01X Cap: $28.33B
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• State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY $684.48)
  • $684.48 P/E (TTM): 26.17X Cap: $705.34B
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• INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ $603.47)
  • $603.47 P/E (TTM): 30.22X Cap: $394.24B
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $109.65)
  • $109.65 P/E (TTM): 29.51X Cap: $1.87B
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• iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF (IJK $105.77)
  • $105.77 P/E (TTM): 28.22X Cap: $9.78B
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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 $97.55)
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $109.65)
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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 $102.95)
  • $102.95 P/E (TTM): 25.89X Cap: $21.27B
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• iShares Canadian Growth Index ETF (XCG $68.96)
  • $68.96 P/E (TTM): 30.91X Cap: $165M
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• iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF (CDZ $43.58)
  • $43.58 P/E (TTM): 15.96X Cap: $1.13B
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• Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VDY $66.48)
  • $66.48 P/E (TTM): 12.53X Cap: $6.43B
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• Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VGG $105.86)
  • $105.86 Cap: $2.34B
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• Vanguard Balanced ETF Portfolio (VBAL $38.02)
  • $38.02 P/E (TTM): 6.89X Cap: $4.81B
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• iShares Core Balanced ETF Portfolio (XBAL $34.48)
  • $34.48 P/E (TTM): 5.34X Cap: $2.87B
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $109.65)
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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 $102.95)
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• iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XQQ $60.95)
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• iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (XQQU $80.78)
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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 $79.05)
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• BMO Equal Weight REITs Index ETF (ZRE $23.26)
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• iShares Core S&P U.S. Total Market Index ETF (XUU $68.79)
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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 $53.08)
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• Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV $166.88)
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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

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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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• Brookfield Corporation Class A Limited Voting Shares (BN $63.25)
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Q: Dear 5i,
Thank you for your awesome work and valuable insights. Would like to invest 7000$ 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