Investment Q&A

Q: Is it possible to choose a favourite for a 1-1/2 to 2 year hold with the expectation of a reasonable yield while rates remain near current levels, and a capital gain as (if) they begin to fall?

HBND vs XBB or something preferable?

I'm assuming they all provide yield that will be treated as interest and not eligible divs. If so, preferred account type?

Thanks,

Q: Unless your opinion has changed over the course of the last few years it appeared back then that USO was your favoured way to play crude, as in the commodity. Anything changed ?

Is there a similar way to play natural gas? I was thinking maybe UNG, but I'm thinking the contract roll-overs make that chart look as bad as it does. Maybe the ticker symbol should be changed to U-G-L-Y.

Q: Retired, dividend-income investor. Sorry...this is a market timing question.

I am in the process of building a position in ZUT. I'm about 70% there. Most of the remaining funds to attain my full position will be sourced over time (3-5 months). However, with the recent run up in NWC and its subsequent impact on my asset allocation, I will be trimming a bit of it (NWC) and plan to direct it towards ZUT.

Q#1 = In the past you have indicated not to worry about market timing, especially when it comes to ETFs. However, with the rise in interest rates and the negative impact on ZUT, roughly when do you think is a reasonable time to start the process of adding (again) to the utilities sector (specifically ZUT)? While the general consensus is that rates have peaked, when do you think the utility sector to start to recover its losses...do rates actually have to decrease or just plateau? Also, you have usually answered this type of question with spread your money out over a number of months and get on with it (my paraphrase). Same answer?

Q#2 = Tied in with this a question => relative valuation of ZUT? Where does it's current valuation compare to its historical range? Is it cheap now or pricey?

Thanks for your help...Steve

Q: Good morning,

Q1. Could you please share your thoughts on the appropriateness of both of these funds or any other you may wish to recommend for a single 75 year old retiree with $200,000 in a TFSA ($88,000 and the balance ($112,000) in a Non-Registered account?

Q2. Do you have a preferred ETF and/or mutual fund that has the potential of distributing 4% to 5% for the next 15 years with no legacy concern?

Thank you.

Q: In september you were asked for your assessment of jpie.

With recent expectations of interest rate increases less likely and possible reductions in 2024, would your thoughts have changed…or do you see this as a worthwhile addition to an income focused portfolio?

I already own Jpeq. and Jepi. Would i be better just adding to one or both..The yields seem to be much higher.

Thanks

Q: In your answer to Gary this morning about SMAX and QMAX you stated that they both had less than $1M in assets. Not sure where you're getting your data, but fact sheets from Hamilton's website indicate that SMAX has $85M in assets and QMAX has $50M in assets. Looks like a rather big oopsie to me.

Q: Hello 5i,

Is there a downside (15% tax) of owning US bonds such as VCIT, VCLT, TLT, AGG, in an RRSP. If so, can we apply for an exemption for an RRSP? If not, would you switch to XTLH instead of TLT? Are there can-hedged ETF's for VCIT, VCLT, AGG?

Thank you

Debbie and Jerry

Q: Hi

This was one of Daniel Straus' top picks today (IIMF) on BNN

It is new and speculative.

I am looking for growth.

Would you invest?

Or

Would it be better to invest FCIV or KKR.

Any other suggestions are most welcome.

Thank you

Mike

Q: I have holdings in all 11 sectors, 30% of my holdings are high yield and enhanced yield covered calls I have many of what are held in the covered calls as individual stocks. Also there is crossover to some extent in the cover call holdings. However some covered calls are OTM others ATM, with different percentages also some use leverage others don't. Thus I get the upside increase AND the dividend. I also hold growth stocks such as PBH, IWO , LNF, PKI. and others. Am I making a mistake here or is everything tickety-boo?
Thank you for your great service

Q: Hi Team
I was wondering if there is a way to play options on bitcoin, I am thinking of buying puts
thanks

Q: Can the team suggest some good ETFs or companies to consider investing in to participate in the Argentinian economy? With the new leader taking over an seeking to abolish the central bank, move to harder money, and reduce government spending and taxes, I would like to get thoughts on companies and ETFs to potentially invest in this theme.

Q: Jim Rogers believes Uzbekistan has opportunities… How could one invest there easily…??

Q: Could you please give me your thoughts on the following etf's for a RIF that is looking at income? HMAX,UMAX,SMAX and QMAX. Thanks Gary

Q: Your thoughts on a switch from PSA.to to XLB.to?
Thank you.

Q: I have a small holding of ZEM but would like an Emerging Markets ETF that does not include China. Can you suggest any ETFs?
Thanks!

Q: what is your opinion of xhak and what is your favourite cyber security etf

Q: What do you think of this ETF to play the gold run up or have I missed the boat?
Is this tied to the price of gold? Would you expect the price of gold to increase as the interest rates decrease?
Thanks
Jeff

Q: hello 5i:
Recently tried to buy JPIE in our Investorline account, but the trade would not go thru. I then spoke to an Investorline rep who advised there was a trading halt on the security. I can't find anything, on any site (JPMs included) about a trading halt. Can you shed any light?
thanks
Paul L

Q: I purchased HISA on 01 Nov. Ex div date is 30 Nov and pay date is 01 Dec, or so it states on my RBC Direct. I have not received a dividend. There is no info on your site or TMX. What have I missed?

Q: What is your opinion on this new etf. What type of weighing if it's ok. Looking solely for income.

Is trying to do options for myself a better thing to do? Selling covered calls on say CNQ SU CVE. TY.