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Jun 5, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 4 opinions in the last 12 months.

The BMO NASDAQ 100 Hedged to CAD Index ETF (ZQQ) is seen as a potential way to gain exposure to the technology sector, with some experts acknowledging its value in that aspect. However, there are significant concerns regarding its hedging strategy, which some believe does not provide substantial benefits and only serves to inflate costs. Investors caution that the tech sector is currently volatile and its high valuations could signify a market top, akin to historical bubbles. Diversification beyond NASDAQ-focused investments is strongly recommended, as the correlation among tech stocks in the portfolio may exacerbate volatility. Overall, experts advise against significant investment in ZQQ at this moment given its perceived high valuation and the uncertain economic conditions.

Consensus

Cautious

Valuation

Overvalued

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DON'T BUY

Thinks from a short term perspective it will bounce this week, but isn't going to make new highs. Not a good time to put new money, need to see much deeper correction in large tech sector. Will likely underperform until the fed gives a signal that they are done with their tightening exercise. Maybe in 2023.

BUY

If you believe tech stocks will continue to do well, then add. These are some of the best companies in the world, though some just reported tough earnings facing issues like Apple (supply chain). ZQQ will offer diversity. It's a great way to play tech and will do well over the long term. He doesn't see a world less digitized and using the cloud less post-Covid. These companies have great balance sheets.

DON'T BUY

ZQQ vs. HXQ, if tech continues to do well. Tech touches us in every sense and every part of what we do. Interest rates are on the rise, and growth stocks like tech tend to underperform in that environment. Stick with tried and true, like FB, GOOG, and MSFT. The BMO strategy is hedged. He prefers the unhedged version, HXQ, especially as the CAD is at the higher end of a 6-7 year range. Also, the HXQ is cheaper at 28 bps; whereas ZQQ is 39 bps. Greater tax efficiency with HXQ when you look at non-registered accounts. US dividends from these tech stocks are characterized as deferred capital gains, so for non-registered investors, that may be a compelling reason to go with HXQ.

COMMENT

Both of these are hedged back to the CAD. In an inflationary environment, you may want a mix of hedged and unhedged. In a more resource oriented market, the CAD will do well. Really with the largest companies in the world. Would suggest to hold both NASDAQ and S&P500 and rebalance once a quarter or year.

DON'T BUY

Unless you're currently in semiconductors and have done well, you're effectively buying top of market. The two big names you want are TSM and Samsung, or Lam Research and Applied Materials on the equipment side. The ETFs are heavily influenced by these 4 names. If you're not there already, don't do it. Semiconductors are very extended right now. You never go bankrupt taking a profit.

SELL

Tech has done well since 2008. The long period of tech outperformance is over. Downturn in the niche markets is a forecast of what's to come. Tech is an expensive sector. Instead, look elsewhere to sectors like basic materials and banks, which do well when global growth is higher than normal. Look further afield to global markets that have quietly started to outperform, are cheap, and have low expectations. Global markets have made a bottom, compared to US peers.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Apr 15/20, Up 61%) The companies in the index have benefitted from the crisis. Owned it very big, but has taken some off in January. Still has a lot and is adding more in the last 2-3 weeks.

DON'T BUY

Would shy away from the NASDAQ in the short term. Long term, you gotta love tech but we will see some normalization. What worked last year was large cap tech and the valuations have gotten stretched. Could see little growth and consolidation and it will probably go sideways.

DON'T BUY

You're in the heart of market performance. The top names here have been driving the market in the past 5 years and especially this year, like Amazon. This ETF is fully priced. He's worried about FAANG, actually. Hedged is okay.

DON'T BUY

The NASDAQ100 is more expensive than it has ever been. Long-term, technology will continue to do well. In the next couple months, he expects a pullback by 10-15%.

BUY

This gives you the exposure but hedges the currency risk out. However, at the moment you might want the US Dollar exposure.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

If you buy ZQQ, you are buying all the stocks that have done remarkably well -- so timing is not good. He would look for a better entry point.

COMMENT

You can own hedged or not or both equally. Warning: MSFT is trading at 10x sales, so these stocks are priced to perfect. Be careful.

COMMENT

Lots of great quality companies. Hit a new high today. Keep diversified. For a smaller portfolio, look at an ETF. For a larger one, you can pick some stocks. 39 bps expense ratio. There's also HXQ, which is not hedged and with a lower expense ratio. He prefers the non-hedged strategy.

DON'T BUY

Large cap stocks are over valued and small and mid-cap stocks are even more overvalued. You have to be patient and wait for a correction in order to invest new money. Don't put new money to work right now. He would prefer TDIV-T when the time comes.

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