Investment Q&A

Q: Based of a previous comment from you, I bought ZRR as a hedge against rising interest rates. I am down 10% since buying it. Perhaps I misunderstood what you said. Why is it dropping? Thanks.

Q: Hi Peter

Is there an inverse copper ETF or an inverse commodity ETF that you are aware off?

Thanks

Q: Hi there, I hold a large amount of my portfolio in these broad based ETFs. I have about 30% in cash. At these levels, would you be adding to these indexes for a long term hold? How likely do you think it is that we would see SPY at 3300 to 3400 range? What would your strategy be to deploy my cash position into equities? Thank you!

Q: Hello, would appreciate your thoughts on this ETF as a potential long-term hold, which also has a small dividend. Thank you as always! Aaron

Q: I understand that you, generally, are not fans of ultra-short etfs and their ilk for various (very valid) reasons. However, if an exception were to be made, would it apply to the "Advisorshares Dorsey Wright Short"? Running it through the excellent Qtrade Portfolio Simulator in conjunction with my current portfolio produces excellent downside risk protection and diversification numbers with minimal reductions in performance, income and fee numbers. Your perspective would be much appreciated.
Regards
David

Q: Dear 5i.

I like the idea of investing in the Data theme but would like to take the single co risk out by looking for an ETF that has several of the ones you like imbedded? Can you help me identify one (or more) please.
If none available, which 3-4 of the names you like would create a suitable basket?

Thanks for your help.

Q: I have held XSB in my fixed income portion of my RRSP for a year now down 7% plus dividend. In your opinion with rates maybe peaking this year would a move to XLB or CBO make sense or just hold XSB. Will not be touching for 4 years.

Thanks

Q: UVXY Please educate me on this ETF. When would it be suitable for part of a portfolio. I do not understand why it is not higher considering the volatility in the market. If one holds it currently, would you keep holding? Thank you.

Q: I noticed that ZEB..holds the six major banks. However, its dividend distribution is 3.33%. The lowest of the dividend from TD and RY are 3.8/ 3.9. and the others are 4%+ . Any reason for that? May be a good reason to switch over?

Q: For a ultra conservative retired income based investor can you please give us your 10 best portfolio building blocks starting a new portfolio?...many thanks...

Q: Could you offer an opinion of XOP vs IEO (not in your database). The ishares IEO has outperformed in the last year, though with a slightly higher MER.

https://www.ishares.com/us/products/239517/ishares-us-oil-gas-exploration-production-etf

Q: I guys is this stock worth buying and holding for awhile thanks LARRY

Q: Hi There, what do you think about a position in China within a diversified portfolio right about now…and this particular ETF?

Thank you!

Q: Good Day to 5iteam: Would you consider this fund a good candidate to crystallize a loss or a better to hold if other options are available? Down about 9 to 10%. May consider buy back in 30 days but in no hurry for the income I bought it for in retirement. Tks. Larry

Q: Hello 5i
I hold the above covdered call ETF's as well as at least two individual companies from each (from before I bought these). also have over 10 ETF's that are not cover call. I have 51 positions with 49 stocks. These have performed well during this period of unrest. No they do not hit the high notes but not even close to bottom notes either but steadil;y increase in value aside from the dividends. My question is: with these new covered call ETF's at 12% of my investing portfolio (not including GIC's) might this be considered too much? Each is between 1.5% and 2% of the portfolio as are most of my holdings. The dividends are great and have kept up for the last three months. These also hold great companies that I would hold if I had room (and funds to buy them!) as a value investor. Please take as many credits as required.
Thank you
Stanley

Q: Hi there.

Just a follow up to an earlier question.

1/ Do any of the HHL ETF distributions qualify for the dividend tax credit?

2/ Are any of the HHL ETF distributions subject to a withholding tax?

Thanks very much.

Q: What is your opinion of this ETF for a core long term holding for exposure to the oil and gas industry? Is the MER high/low in your opinion. What alternatives if any would you suggest? Thanks

Q: I am always confused on days like this when Canadian oils go one way and American oils the other. I would have thought the sectors would both move mostly in tandem guided by oil and gas prices. But, not for the first time, XEG is down today while XLE is up. Why would that be? Yes, it is a bad market day, but ALL my US oils are up strongly while many of the Canadians (TOU in particular) are down. BTW, what % of a diversified portfolio would you devote to oils and gas today? Should pipelines be included in that consideration?

Q: UDIV Manulife Smart U.S. Dividend ETF Hedged TSX,CA

Would this be a good addition to a portfolio at this time.

Would you wait or buy now?

Or would you recommend something better?

Thank you.

Q: Seeking clarity on corporate class etfs. Does this structure exist using US dollars and does it exist in the US? Is there any other provider other than Horizons? Does the structure result in dividends being reinvested in the etf thus becoming taxable as a capital gain when the etf is sold and therefore not taxable as dividend income while the etf is held? So does this structure assist an investor who wishes to reduce income for tax purposes during the period the etf is held? THANKS