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Q: Hi,
Looking to replace this emerging markets fund (Pacific) because the MER is close to 3%. What would be a better solution in the ETF world, and is CDN-listed.
It's for a senior and this is their only int'l exposure. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on March 22, 2021
Q: What ETFs would you recommendations for US dollar floating rate or very short term bond exposure?
Read Answer Asked by Andre on March 22, 2021
Q: Suppose an investor believes that the US Treasury market is at the end of its multi decade rise and likely to collapse within the next 1-3 years. Is there a low cost way to short US Treasuries you could recommend? If so then what about at different maturities? What would be your opinion about this strategy and its risk?
Read Answer Asked by Steven on March 22, 2021
Q: would this be a good fund to invest in for a young adult first investment
Read Answer Asked by Pierre on March 19, 2021
Q: Hi!

I used to own these ETFs for my fixed income exposure. I went to 0% fixed income during the downturn last year, instead using the proceeds to buy stocks that were crushed. I'd like to slowly start to build a position again in my RRSP. Am I too early? It seems like rates have started to rise and where they go is anyone's guess, but if bonds have an inverse relationship to rising rates, aren't I setting myself up to lose money? Does a laddered approach negate that somewhat? Maybe its best to start with CBO since its Corporate credit and laddered? How would you rank these in general and in order of which I should accumulate first. I realize XHY is riskier than the others.

Thanks,
Jason
Read Answer Asked by Jason on March 19, 2021
Q: I would like to reduce the number of stocks I hold and one area that might be easiest to tackle first is financials. I hold ZEB, ZWC, BNS, and a lot of MFC.
I was considering selling all the above (except keeping a good portion of MFC) and putting the proceeds into FIE because of its seemingly good blend of dividend and growth..
But I need a sounding board - ZWC is the only under-performer in the group from my perspective.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on March 19, 2021
Q: I bought BAM.PR.B when the market had the big drop thinking it was a fairly safe way to collect a dividend and make a capital gain.... Now up 40% and the dividend yield has dropped to 3.7 %..... I think I have accomplished my goal and could choose something with a larger yield and better upside potential by replacing it with something like FIE maintaining my " Don't stick your neck out too far " policy for higher yield income .... { in a RRIF so no tax consequences } Your thoughts and two or three of your choices with my goals in mind ?
Thanks Garth
Read Answer Asked by Garth on March 19, 2021
Q: If interest rates were to start creeping-up slowly in the next year or two , which bond ETFs would you suggest?
Thank's
Ronald
Read Answer Asked by Ronald on March 18, 2021
Q: What do you think of Invesco Momentum ETFs in general and which ones would you buy now, in any sector, for good growth in the next couple of year ?
I am looking for some diversification from my ARK ETFs and do you think PTH-Q, PFI-Q, PRN-Q, PSI-N and PDP-Q would achieve the purpose ?
Gratefully yours,
Jacques IDS
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on March 18, 2021
Q: I recently purchased Portfolio Analytics and I'm severely underweight internationally.

For international (excluding US) I am thinking VIU and VEE.

Any suggestions on how I should decide an appropriate weighting ratio of these two? Does it make sense to have equal VIE and VEE... more VIE?

Are there other ETFs I should be considering for international exposure?

And finally, these ETFs would make up a substantial portion of my portfolio. Would you suggest buying in one go or over time and if so what timeframe would you suggest?

Thanks for your service.

Read Answer Asked by Stefan on March 18, 2021
Q: Good morning,

Could you please suggest a couple ideas for tech and health care exposure within a TFSA. I hear there are advantages/disadvantages of different type of ETFs.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Steven on March 18, 2021
Q: Hi Group I am presently light on Health care (GUD - HMMJ - Doc) total is 2% of my portfolio) can you suggest a couple of etfs + Stocks to balance my portfolio . I believe health care is a must own sector do you agree Thanks for your guidance
Read Answer Asked by Terence on March 18, 2021
Q: Please list three or four US income etfs that you like.
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by John on March 18, 2021
Q: Hello 5i,
I am up over double on IWO which is my growth portion of my portfolio as is LSPD, and Leon's and two others (thank you very much)! Most of my 46 other stocks distributed in all sectors are value, buy and hold, which are also doing very well With the overall rotation to value should I sell my IWO take my profit and buy IWM or keep the now winning formula as is?
Thank you
Stanley
Read Answer Asked by STANLEY on March 17, 2021
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