Investment Q&A

Q: Hello fantastic Team,
What do you think of GLCC today?
Many thanks!

Q: Hi Peter and Team,

The March 21st issue of the Globe & Mail had an interesting article called 'Give peace - and bonds - a chance'.

My feeling is that the war cannot go on much longer, and Trump will be compelled to 'claim victory' even though Iran still seems to have the upper hand in their blockade of the Strait. Perhaps it's true what the US underground bombing of an Iranian facility in the Strait very recently stated "We not only took out the facility, but also destroyed intelligence support sites and missile radar relays that were used to monitor ship movements," Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of US Central Command (Centcom) says in video message posted on X."

It occurs to me that it's extraordinarily difficult to follow one's portfolio with any degree of certainty now that economics and politics are so completely linked.

What's your take on David Berman's thesis, and the ZAG ETF he refers to.

Thanks as always for your insight, especially in these difficult times.

Q: Would you consider this stock as safe investment for a retired senior looking income. I see that it is near its one year low.? Cheers

Q: Would you please provide a few relatively safe places to place cash for the time being, somewhere better than allowing it to sit idle in my account.
Thank you.

Q: Which do you prefer and why?
VIU versus MAW104?
BNDX versus IAGG?

Q: I've noticed 5i has had some rather negative comments on HBND { yield 11.8% } lately . Is HPYT { yield 18.25% } essentially the same product ? ..... And does 5i hold the same negative views toward it ? .... What effect on unit price would the end of the war have ? Thanks for your terrific service ......

Q: Is there a CDN traded etf representing total US market similar to VTI? Thank you.

Q: Hello 5i Team,
Could you recommend a high yield ETF that pays it's distribution twice monthly that I can put on a DRIP?
Thank you,
Brent

Q: Hi 5i, I hold these 3 CC ETFs in different registered accounts and would like to simplify my holdings by reducing the number . Please rank them in order of preference for long term returns and risk. Thanks

Q: Options ETFs. Is there any advice on using these ETFs (Put and/or Call) as a portion of a portfolio to boast income? Thinking about 8% allocation. Do you have favorites?

Q: I've been asked to help my 20 yo niece with her recently opened TFSA and hard-earned $21K contribution. Sticking with ETF's and CAD in these early days of her investing journey, I'm asking for your thoughts on best CDN ETF representations for SP500, Nasdaq 100, Dividend Growth (USA), Small Cap Growth (USA), TSX 60 and International developed large cap. I'm thinking a 70/20/10 allocation USA/CDA/INTL, would you find this appropriate? Thank you.

Q: I am ~ 25% underwater with BCE and Telus; the former has cut its dividend and the latter is expected to follow suit. What is your opinion on selling both holdings and buying HBND for about twice the dividend income. I realize this is purely an income play and no capital gains are likely.

Q: Hi, I’m starting to slowly invest outside of North America because Canada is a little too layed back, and government is not very aggressive, they would rather just tax us.( my opinion), and the U.S. is what it is right now, and markets do not like uncertainty.
I started with VIDY for now, but I see that about 20% is in Japan, I don’t think this is bad but it is quite a bit.
My question for future buying, is country specific that important? And could you list 5-6 countries outside NA that are your favourite to invest in.
Thanks

Q: Some time ago, you published a very good statement about when HSAV is undervalued and overvalued based on NAV. Where can I find it or can you give me another answer here. Thanks

Q: Any thoughts on this ETF for income? Nice yield and low fees.

Q: I bought PHYS a year ago with all the Trump uncertainty going on (1st time buying gold ever), but knowing that it is not a long-term asset to hold, in my mind (difficult to forecast its trajectory). Now with interest rates and the US$ going up, gold is losing its shine, is there any reason to hold on? Thanks

Q: Dear Peter et al:

I know portfolio allocation is personal based on one's risk tolerance and age Cobo etc.,
Let us say that I decide personally to keep 50% in a defensive part,
can you give 3-5 ETFs for this defensive part of the portfolio?
Does Covered Calls ETFs play a role? Do Bonds play a role? Should one focus on solid dividend players.
I know from reading literally thousands of Q&A they all play a role! What I struggle is what percentages one should allot for each of these buckets:)
Capital preservation with mild to slightly moderate risk! Is that asking for too much?!

Q: Would you be a buyer of these etf's today and which would you prefer?Is there any reason to hold both?

Q: US treasury bonds held by this fund have continued a downward trend, now at its 52-week low just under $13. Is this a good entry point, or is the risk profile too high and unpredictable due to the Trump factor?

Q: Hello! Thank you for all you do. Tax prep this year was an eye opener. I would like to simplify my life. I would like to simplify my US holdings for tax purposes by selling the individual companies an holding an ETF in Canadian funds which hold top blue chip US companies. I no longer want to keep record of exchange rates when buying and selling US stocks years later. Can you recommend some that have a low MER and a good yield?