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Q: I am down on all of these by about 20%. If I sell them for a tax-loss harvest, what should I do for proxies? Also, since I have no capital gains for 2022, should I sell these stocks/ETFs in January to avoid a jump in stock price before the end of the year (as tax-loss harvesting season ends)?
Read Answer Asked by Brucey on December 02, 2022
Q: A 3 year chart shows HXE up 107% and XLE up 52%, both based upon the same index. Does XLE not include dividends? If HXE includes re-invested dividends, when is that increase included in the share price?
Read Answer Asked by James on December 02, 2022
Q: Is this iShares 25+ Year Treasury STRIP Bond ETF
buyable now or is it better to wait for interest rates to rise further?

Also I don't understand how there is a yield of 3.95% (according to yahoo finance) if the underlying bonds are zero coupon bonds.

I would appreciate your overall opinion on GOVZ. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Yvonne on December 01, 2022
Q: What is the best ETF to obtain the highest possible exposure to MSFT. GOOG. AMZN. NTFX and what are the respective portfolio percentages for each company held in this ETF? thanks Richard
Read Answer Asked by richard on December 01, 2022
Q: Hi Team,

Can you please provide your opinion on valuations and adding to positions in these two ETF's at current levels?

Which would you view as more compelling at current prices?

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Keith on November 30, 2022
Q: Can you please explain the difference between KILO and KILO.B. With the gold price being set internationally, I do not understand how there can be a benefit to dollar hedging? Which of these two ETFs would you recommend?

Thank you for your excellent advice.
Read Answer Asked by Dale on November 30, 2022
Q: Hi Peter,
Further to my question posted previously on investing in basic materials in ETFs, do you have any Canadian ETFs similar to XLB you would recommend?

Many Thanks,
Roger
Read Answer Asked by Roger on November 30, 2022
Q: Just reading the ETF/mutual fund newsletter, and the changes to the growth portfolio. I am wondering where I can find longer term returns for the 3 ETF portfolios? Only the 3 month and YTD returns are displayed in the charts, whereas most investors would need longer term info before taking the plunge.
Thanks. Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on November 30, 2022
Q: Hello, I'm recently retired. I am seeking income generating vehicles for my various, registered plans (RRSP, LIRA, TFSA) to invest in. I'm considering an investment in ZWU. I'm wondering if there might be a similar, utilities based, covered call, ETF available for the American market?

Lastly, if any of these ETFs might also be available without the covered call overlay and if you believe that those versions of the ETFs might provide better, mid-term probability of a greater Total Return; I'd be interested in your opinion, as well.

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Richard on November 29, 2022
Q: Further to recent discussions on momentum ETF's, can you please provide your opinion on Vanguard US momentum:VFMO. I'm reading the key to success depends on being nimble, recognizing changing market/economic conditions and reacting sooner than later. VFMO apparently reviews 1/12 of its investments each month vs others reviewing quarterly or biannualy.
Thanks Peter.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on November 29, 2022
Q: After reading the chapter on the semiconductor industry in”Capital Returns” edited by Edward Chancellor of Marathon, I am wondering if there are any investable ETFs you are aware of that have a focus on the analogue sub sector of the semiconductor space?
Read Answer Asked by William Ross on November 29, 2022