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Q: Any thoughts on VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF? How large is the fund, is it well diversified and is it's MER reasonable? We already own AEM (2% weighting), KL (2% weighting) and KRR (1% weighting). If we bought GDXJ we would buy an additional 2% weighting. Gold seems to be running now. Not sure if that is a good or bad sign.
Thanks in advance.
Jim
Read Answer Asked by James on July 24, 2020
Q: ..likely a dumb question but if a company running an ETF finds itself in trouble for some reason and goes bankrupt, or is put out of business for some other reason, what happens to the unit holders? overall, do you see the ETF space as a safe place to invest in and which management companies would you try and stick with....ishares, BMO, Horizon for example. thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Curtis on July 24, 2020
Q: A comment that I recently read an article about this company in,I think,Seeking Alpha and it was somewhat negative.Perhaps of interest to those thinking of making an investment here.
Read Answer Asked by maurice on July 24, 2020
Q: For diversification, I would like to invest in Europe.

Your suggestions, please, for strong growth, in stocks and ETFs.
Gratefully,

Jacques, IDS
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on July 24, 2020
Q: Some recent news about the concentration of top five companies holdings on the S&P500. I hold VSP looking for inexpensive, easy, and broad diversification. I've looked at VUN in the past for same and not a big difference in relative concentration. Do you have any particular concerns in general for the concentration and secondly, any thoughts on VUN vs VSP over a 10+ year horizon. Welcome your thoughts on any alternatives that might come to mind as well. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Jordan on July 24, 2020
Q: I have had a 1% portfolio exposure to OSB and SJ for several years and they are finally moving in the right direction. I noticed that you have rated SJ as A-. Would you recommend selling OSB and purchasing SJ at this time or is their a better buy in the material area currently?
Read Answer Asked by eric on July 24, 2020
Q: Hello, what is your opinion on NTAR? From what I read, they have a very attractive AR software and they also have obtained contracts from other businesses, some big names too. Also contract with Dallas District School Board. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by TJIENNY on July 24, 2020
Q: For international/global investments, Mawer appears to have performed well.
Would you consider either of these mutual funds adequate exposure or would there be also ETFs that would cover similar holdings, which I would prefer.
Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Sigrid on July 24, 2020