Investment Q&A

Q: I've been considering a 3-ETF portfolio composed of the following.
35% CDZ
45% ZWH
25% ZWE
Comments please.

Q: Hi Folks
With jitters in Europe regarding Brexit, would this be a good time to initiate a position in ZWE. Yield is close to 8%. How secure do you consider the dividend?
Thanks again
Guy R.

Q: If Brexit happens, I suspect ETFs like FEZ and EZU will take quite a hit (they already are). If that happens do you think these 2 would be good to pick up at bargain rates? Are there other ones you would prefer?

thanks,
Paul

Q: Could you give me a break down on the recent filing. How will this impact the overall balance sheet? (Notification according to chapter 9, section 5 and 6 of the Securities Market Act: BlackRock Inc.'s holding in Metso.) Could you also comment on a fair entry point based on the total exposure of this investment. Last... Do you see this affecting the dividend at all? Thank you Jason

Q: Hola amigos. Is there an index fund, ETF or mutual fund that I can buy to invest in Mexico?

Q: could i have your opinion, aegon on the newyork stock exchange

Q: Can I have your thoughts on Frontline. It is on an upswing lately and shows a 15% dividend which is usually a red flag. In looking at the stock could you justify a "BUY"?

Thanks,

Q: I am still researching the US for additional opportunities & would like your advise on the 5 companies as listed. I am aware of certain similarities between SAP & KXS with respect to their Cloud collectivity modules & firmly believe this will become the wave of the future for thousands of large & diversified corporations in the foreseeable future. Recognizing however your sometime reluctance to comment on US entities, I would nevertheless appreciate your comments & guidance. Thank you.

Q: I know this is way out of your field of expertise, Singapore no less, but I'm trying to diversify internationally and it's very hard to find info on Jardine Matheson (JMHLY for the ADR). Do you have any info about the company on your Bloomberg terminal? Thanks for whatever assistance you can provide.
Robert

Q: I am currently moving some of my portfolio from stocks to ETF's. I want only a plain vanilla flavoured portfolio. I have been going through your questions and answers regarding ETF's, and given the diversity of situations and dates, I am getting a little confused. i wonder if you could suggest the best for broad canada, broad U.S., and international?
thanks

Q: I hold ETFs that track the S&P500, TSX and the All Cap Ex NA index, both hedged and non-hedged. I'm considering adding an emerging market ETF but I'm concerned about the heavy China weighted that most such ETFs have. Your advice would be appreciated. In particular, can you suggest one that has a lower China weighting?

Q: Could you please comment on this ETF. I have held CWW for about 5 years and done well but am wondering what, if any, other approach you would take to replacing this investment in the water related sector? Many thanks.

Q: Baba dropped 7% yesterday b/c of sec investigation for accounting questions.
Should I hang in or is this a buying opportunity?
Is this a stock you would buy.?

Q: Hi Peter and Ryan
I have held HSBC for several years and am down about 40%. It is in a registered account and provides a good dividend. I have some US cash in the account and am considering adding to it. Do you think the dividend is sustainable?Do you think this is a worthwhile move? I realize you don't cover ADRs but your opinion would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for all you do.
Gary

Q: good morning , if you had to pick one or two european ETFs that pays a dividend , what would it be? thanks.

Q: I read with interest your recent article in the Post and was intrigued by the comment that research shows 90% of portfolio returns come from sector allocation - if a person wanted to take advantage of that, in a simple, easy to manage and inexpensive way (ignoring taxes for the moment) what would be your view be on an approach where one's equity component of their portfolio consisted entirely of a number of ETF's with each one of the ETF's focused on a particular sector, with a periodic (say quarterly) rebalancing? What specific ETF's would you suggest for such a portfolio? Thank you.

Q: Hello Peter and Team, What are thoughts about this ETF for a 3 year hold ? Thank you.

Q: If you could give me your thoughts on these 2 etf's RSX.US and FXI.US, as they seem to be cheap, and they pay a decent dividend. Russia seems to be a play on energy and going through a recession, and China a play on manufacturing, also slowing down, can these two countries be added to a portfolio for growth long term(5-10years)? Your thoughts! Also will I have to pay 15% withholding to the Americans for these 2 country specific ETF's, and is their a way to avoid paying the Americans dividend withholding for other country specific ETF's?

Q: Hi,
My brother is a Primerica agent (err..salesperson). Im not big on Primerica as a company at all. He keeps pushing though about this large cap fund ( http://www.fidelity.ca/cs/Satellite/en/public/products/mutual_funds/equity_funds/cdn_equity/bu) supposed to have great long term returns. One of the things I don't like about this is the management rate of 2.28%.
Im not an active investor, but have some exposure to real estate (through reits) and a little finance through CM.
I am young and have tfsa savings and want to invest in long term growth (etfs maybe?). Could you offer some recommendations on good long term low cost, passive investments?

Your website is awesome and Ill be signing up as a member tonight!

Thanks
Dave

Q: What is your opinion of Purpose Best Ideas fund, thanks?