Q: In your Income Model Portfolio XHY shows a negative 24% return since inception, yet it yields 5.99%. I've held it in my RIF for many years but its price history is weak. Is this a good time to add or a value trap?
Can you suggest better options?
Can you suggest better options?
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iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHY $16.67)
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Purpose Global Bond Fund (BND $17.99)
Q: I would like to add to my bond holdings. I am considering adding to my XHY and BND holdings. I would appreciate your opinion on adding to these and would you have other recommendation?
Thank you.
Thank you.
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iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Corporate Bond Index ETF (CBO $18.55)
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iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF (XBB $28.24)
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iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHY $16.67)
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Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND $73.90)
Q: I am all equities in my RSP and RIF portfolio. Although a solid blue chip list of Cdn, US, some international, I would like to mitigate risk by adding one or two bond etf's (cdn dollar). These can be Canadian bonds or a combination NA and global. Please offer one or two...and are we looking at shorter duration or longer in light of current interest rate environment/future outlook. Ideally 4%+ yield