• iShares Core Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF (XSB)
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Q: I have $800,000.00 from the sale of a house, and am looking for a safe place to park it. There is a possibility of further interest rate cuts, so would a long term bond ETF be a good place?

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Read Answer Asked by James on October 11, 2024

• BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF (ZLB)
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• iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF (CDZ)
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• Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF (SPLV)
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• Vanguard Balanced ETF Portfolio (VBAL)
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Q: Up to this point I have been a growth investor. Recently retired, I am converting some RRSP into a RIF and want to lower the risk profile. I am 60 y/o.

Kindly advise some ETFs that you would recommend in Canada or US.

Thanks a lot,

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Read Answer Asked by Marcela on October 08, 2024

• BMO Long Corporate Bond Index ETF (ZLC)
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• BMO Long Provincial Bond Index ETF (ZPL)
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• iShares U.S. IG Corporate Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XIG)
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• BMO High Yield US Corporate Bond Index ETF (ZJK)
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Q: Looking to add some longer duration bonds with inflation and interest rates dropping. You think this is a good move. Already own lpay, zst and cbil and looking for diversification, any other suggestions are welcome.
Thanks and have a great day.

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Read Answer Asked by Sonny on September 19, 2024