Q: With Tapering now on the doorstep, where do you see short term bond prices going? Is there any scenario where ZCS and/or XSB might actually rise? Thanks.
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iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF (CPD)
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BMO Laddered Preferred Share Index ETF (ZPR)
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BMO Short Corporate Bond Index ETF (ZCS)
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Horizons Active Ultra-Short Term Investment Grade Bond ETF (HFR)
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Horizons Active Floating Rate Preferred Share ETF (HFP)
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iShares Core Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF (XSB)
Q: Hi! I have an ETF portfolio and a portfolio of Canadian and U.S. stocks. I have 10% of my ETF portfolio in Fixed Income given the historically low interest rates. This accounts for about 5% of my overall portfolio which is pretty low. Difficult to add here. I have some XHY and CBO which offset the risks of rising rates somewhat. Should I add to my fixed income portfolio or wait for rates to rise a bit. If I do add, rate reset preferred might be another option or continue adding to CBO and XHY?
Thank you,
Jason
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iShares Core Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF (XSB)
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iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF (XBB)
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Purpose High Interest Savings ETF (PSA)
Q: I have 25K that was in a GIC, making basically nothing (or losing money when considering inflation). Can you recommend something that is likely to retain the principal and earn more in 2 years than the 1.5% 2-year GIC? Thank you.
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