Q: Seeking clarity on corporate class etfs. Does this structure exist using US dollars and does it exist in the US? Is there any other provider other than Horizons? Does the structure result in dividends being reinvested in the etf thus becoming taxable as a capital gain when the etf is sold and therefore not taxable as dividend income while the etf is held? So does this structure assist an investor who wishes to reduce income for tax purposes during the period the etf is held? THANKS
Read Answer Asked by Ken on June 06, 2022
Q: Hi Team,
Can you tell me the main differences from a composition standpoint between the two etfs and which you would prefer for a long term hold ?
Thank you
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Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM)
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Tourmaline Oil Corp. (TOU)
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Stella-Jones Inc. (SJ)
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Whitecap Resources Inc. (WCP)
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Tricon Residential Inc. (TCN)
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Horizons S&P 500 Index ETF (HXS)
Q: Hi Peter, Ryan, and Team,
Two questions; please deduct credits accordingly.
Question 1 - I plan to sell one ETF (HXS) and two stocks (SJ & TCN) for a tax loss and then buy them back after 30 days. Please suggest proxies for each that I could buy as a replacement for the 30 days. These are held in a margin account.
Question 2 - I own WCP in my RRIF, and find that its volatility is harder for me to handle than I had thought. (Its beta is 3.26). Now that I'm in the black with it, I was thinking of two alternatives; selling WCP and adding to an existing profitable position in TOU (beta = 1.62), or starting a new position in XOM (beta = 1.07). XOM would increase my US exposure which needs to be increased, according to Portfolio Analytics. What's your take on this strategy?
Alternative ideas for each question would be welcome, and as always, thanks for your insight.