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Q: Today you answered “probably not” to my question about whether ETFs that track the S&P 500 are more risky than mid-cap ETFs which are trading at their historical values. However, your reasoning — that the S&P 500’s valuation is not excessively high given expected earnings growth and potential lower interest rates, and that investors tend to favour large-cap stocks over mid-caps in uncertain markets — seems to suggest the opposite conclusion.

Could you clarify whether you meant “probably yes” instead?
Could you also indicate if your answer differs if one's time frame is 10 years+?
Read Answer Asked by Mary on March 25, 2026
Q: I keep reading how the S&P is trading at high values compared to historical values and because of that is risky. do you think that etfs that track the S%P 500 (e.g. ZSP) are more risky than a mid-cap ETF such as ZMID or XMC which are trading at their historical values?
Read Answer Asked by Mary on March 25, 2026
Q: I own ZMID, and like its holdings and its exposure to mid-sized American companies, but find it a little illiquid.

Are there any other ETF's that cover the same market cap of American companies that is a bit more liquid? I know of XMS and it is much more liquid but it is hedged...know you prefer unhedged when possible...
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on October 27, 2025
Q: Hello
I would like to sell the following for a capital loss XSU, ZMID, ZSP and replace with an eligible proxy. could you tell me a proxy for each one?
thanks
PS - I tried to submit this question a few minutes ago but got an error response. apologies if this is a duplicate
Read Answer Asked by Mary on April 24, 2025
Q: I have CAD to invest in Canadian-dollar denominated ETFs: (1) Canadian stocks - VGG. XIU XIC XDIV; (2) US ETFs in CAD FX - HXS ZUQ ZMID and ZBK and (3) - EU ETF - HXX. How to go about assessing one against the other. Is there a better ETF in each group you would prefer? Would appreciate guidance on which ones are keepers for long-term hold? How would you evaluate them?
Read Answer Asked by sam on February 14, 2025
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

Our Industrial holdings are too high, considering their vulnerability to the “Trump tariffs”, as you suggested in a question today from Shirley.

In what order would you reduce or sell any of these stocks? This is a daunting task, as I like them all, and they are among the “cream of the crop” in this sector.

I’m planning to use the proceeds to buy some US small and mid-cap ETFs and would appreciate any Canadian domiciled ETFs that you could suggest.

Thanks for your insight.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on February 13, 2025
Q: Part of our total portfolio is invested in ETFs [non-registered accounts] and one-third is in Canadian-based and Canadian-dollar denominated US ETFs. Another third is in US ETFs - spread among Large Cap Value, Blend and Growth, and SMID. The final third is in Special US ETF - IAI ZBK AIRR PAVE SHLD PPA SMH UTES AND HXX. Your advice is requested as to which ones to over-weight, underweight or sell. Please rank each category, if you would. My lean is less tech/ M7 as already own most.
Read Answer Asked by sam on February 10, 2025
Q: Good day team,
I know you’ve been asked a lot about small and mid cap etfs but can you kindly recommend a few etfs both hedged and unhedged for a non registered account pls. No need to funds for at least 10 years.
Read Answer Asked by Seamus on January 22, 2025
Q: With all the noise around Mr. Trump I’m thinking your
Canadain dollar could take a beating.
How could someone hedge against this possibility,I
Have been buying two etf’s zmid and vfv thinking that if the cad goes down these two etf’s will go up ?
Thank for the help
Sam
Read Answer Asked by Sam on January 09, 2025
Q: Hi

My partner has funds to invest in a TFSA for a 3–5+-year hold starting now. Can you please suggest several diversified ETFs that would be worth considering both USD and CAD hedged that are likely to see growth, including any mid-cap ETFs to consider. Please also suggest any bond ETFs to consider providing balance.

Thank you for the great service!
Read Answer Asked by Mark on January 09, 2025
Q: I have a seven year old grandson with a disability that qualifies him for an RDSP. So I am looking for a long term investment strategy. Would you recommend ETFs? If so could you please suggest 3 ETFs. If not, ETFs what would you recommend?
Read Answer Asked by william on January 08, 2025
Q: Hi,

My partner has some CAD and USD to invest in a TFSA starting now can you please recommend some ETFs that are CAD hedged and USD that would give diversified exposure and good potential for the next 3-5 years? Thinking Mid-cap ETFs may have room to grow. To balance the portfolio can you also recommend some bond funds as well. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Mark on January 08, 2025
Q: Good morning,

Q1. With this year's high performance of US Large Cap ETFs such as VFV, would switching a portion of VFV into a best in class US Mid Cap ETF make sense at this point in time?

Q2. if so, I'm considering ZMID and XMC as potential candidates. Which of these two US Mid Cap ETFs would you recommend switching into and is there another US Mid Cap that you would consider preferable as the best in class?

Thank you and I'll await your sage advice.
Read Answer Asked by Francesco on December 13, 2024
Q: good morning:
if you were going to start buying a etf today that had low costs [mer] in canadian dollars and invested outside of canada and paid a decent dividend which 5 would you look at? can be small cap, european, etc
Read Answer Asked by hans on December 12, 2024
Q: Your recent market report suggested US small caps May out perform during the next few years. Can you recommend a couple of ETFs that trade in Cdn $
Read Answer Asked by Bruce on December 11, 2024
Q: Could you please give your opinion on ZMID and RBF617 - which would you prefer over the next 5 years. Also, with the Canadian / US $ exchange rate currently being where it is, would this be a good time to use the hedged version of the above or do you prefer the unhedged versions?

Thank you so much!!
Read Answer Asked by Barbara on December 10, 2024
Q: Hi Team,
What would be some of your best ideas in the small/ mid cap space today either US or CND that you see having the best potential over the next decade (medium risk). Or alternatively if I wanted to play it safer what US based etf would be suitable to play the theme here assuming small and mid caps will show outperformance in the next few years? I am leaning towards the US sector as outperforming canada at least in the next few years.

Shane.
Read Answer Asked by Shane on December 09, 2024
Q: I am thinking of selling torment industries at a 10%
Loss and Brookfield infrastructure lp to generate
Money to buy ZMID:CA
I agave current 35% of my investments in u.s.
The balance in Canada this would increase my exposure to the u.s. market to 40%
Can I have your thoughts on this move
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Sam on December 05, 2024
Q: Can you please provide a list of top 5 mid/small cap names ( US and CDN) to purchase now?

Also top mid/small cap ETFs in US and Canada?

Thank You.
Read Answer Asked by Anna on December 03, 2024
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