Q: TD Webbroker indicates that the etf HMMJ pays a 4.2% dividend. Where does the money come from to do this since their top 10 holdings, comprising 88% of their portfolio, pay next to nothing in dividends?
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Q: I know about covered calls and possible loss of capital gains but at a 11.4% dividend I think it makes up for it. Life insurance companies should be safe and the 5 year chart looks enticing . Knowing that the underlying dividends would be around 4 to 5 % they are earning a lot for the calls, is this sustainable or am I missing something here.
Q: Almost 80% of the holdings in MCHI are HK-listed companies. Given China’s overly aggressive moves in HK, would you consider Chinese companies listed in HK to be at a higher risk than they have been in the past? I am comfortable adding to the Chinese tech ETF CQQQ.us, but I wonder about the companies held in MCHI.
I would love to know your opinion on the above with a bit of detail.
Why China is grouped with ÉM is unfathomable to me. In your own way of thinking about allocation, do you mentally remove China from the ÉM basket? It seems long overdue for both the political and investment worlds to treat her as developed.
I would love to know your opinion on the above with a bit of detail.
Why China is grouped with ÉM is unfathomable to me. In your own way of thinking about allocation, do you mentally remove China from the ÉM basket? It seems long overdue for both the political and investment worlds to treat her as developed.
Q: Hi, is the reason for the downward trend in XGB due only to the fact that there is increased optimism with equities? Are there other factors at play?
What would be the reasons for the downward trend to continue for the XGB fund?
I'm considering ZCM as well which will provide another percentage point return.
Thanks.
What would be the reasons for the downward trend to continue for the XGB fund?
I'm considering ZCM as well which will provide another percentage point return.
Thanks.
Q: Good Morning
A report issued today by the Bank of America is bullish on Canadian banks. Can you say the same for the American banks?
I own ZUB and I will appreciate your views on this ETF going forward. Do you advise, at this stage, to switch to the unhedged version which is ZBK ?
Thank you for your insight.
Terry
A report issued today by the Bank of America is bullish on Canadian banks. Can you say the same for the American banks?
I own ZUB and I will appreciate your views on this ETF going forward. Do you advise, at this stage, to switch to the unhedged version which is ZBK ?
Thank you for your insight.
Terry
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iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XQQ)
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Mawer Global Small Cap Fund Series A (MAW150)
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INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ)
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Mawer Balanced Fund Series A (MAW104)
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Vanguard Balanced ETF Portfolio (VBAL)
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RBC Balanced Fund Series A (RBF272)
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iShares Core Balanced ETF Portfolio (XBAL)
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iShares Core Growth ETF Portfolio (XGRO)
Q: Hello,
Can I get a couple of your recommendations for the best balanced growth ETF and/or mutual fund as well as a pure growth recommendation. Sector & Geographic allocation not a huge concern.
Thanks.
Can I get a couple of your recommendations for the best balanced growth ETF and/or mutual fund as well as a pure growth recommendation. Sector & Geographic allocation not a huge concern.
Thanks.
Q: If an investor is expecting a potential 10% market pullback in the coming weeks and they want to "partially" hedge their portfolio without selling or shorting their holdings, what percentage of an inverse ETF like PSQ would you recommend holding versus the value of their long position? In other words, in a $1,500,000 portfolio, what dollar amount would you hold in PSQ shares? Thank you!!
Q: Does this ETF require CRA T 1135 filing? Do you know where I can look this information up with bothering you?
Thanks for the service you provide.
Ed
Thanks for the service you provide.
Ed
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PayPal Holdings Inc. (PYPL)
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Block Inc. Class A (SQ)
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Amplify Digital Payments ETF (IPAY)
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Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT)
Q: Going through the ETF section but can’t find which etf would be invested in square, PayPal and the fang stocks. Can you direct me to a few to research.
Q: Dear 5i,
I am considering purchasing either PGF860 or PGF260 for my RIF and TFSA accounts.
Morningstar describes both as Global Small/Mid/Cap equity mutual funds but, PGF860 appears to have much fewer holdings. May I please have your thoughts on these two funds and whether they might be good considerations for my two different accounts. Might one be better suited for each account?
Thanks for the terrific service!
I am considering purchasing either PGF860 or PGF260 for my RIF and TFSA accounts.
Morningstar describes both as Global Small/Mid/Cap equity mutual funds but, PGF860 appears to have much fewer holdings. May I please have your thoughts on these two funds and whether they might be good considerations for my two different accounts. Might one be better suited for each account?
Thanks for the terrific service!
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iShares S&P Global Clean Energy Index Fund (ICLN)
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First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Idx Fd (QCLN)
Q: Your opinion on ICLN please. Thank you, Fooklin
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Amplify Digital Payments ETF (IPAY)
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ARK Genomic Revolution ETF (ARKG)
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ProShares Pet Care ETF (PAWZ)
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Invesco NASDAQ Next Gen 100 ETF (QQQJ)
Q: Hi group looking to purchase the following ETFs - QQQJ, PAWZ, IPAY ARKG, Also what ETF do you recommend for data processing. please rate the others listed . Is it fair to say you prefer individual stocks instead ETFs ? if so why thanks for your help
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BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF (ZAG)
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BMO Europe High Dividend Covered Call Hedged to CAD ETF (ZWE)
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iShares Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond ETF (HYGH)
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BMO Canadian High Dividend Covered Call ETF (ZWC)
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BMO US High Dividend Covered Call Hedged to CAD ETF (ZWS)
Q: If I buy:
ZWC ((BMO CDN HIGH DIV COV ETF) for Canadian exposure and income,
ZWS (BMO US HIGH DIV COVER ETF) for US exposure and income, and
ZWE (BMO EUROPE HI DIV COVER CALL HEDGED CAD) for European exposure and income,
that will give me about 7%+ income and exposure to about 120 very decent world wide companies. As a retiree, would I need to do anything else?
ZWC ((BMO CDN HIGH DIV COV ETF) for Canadian exposure and income,
ZWS (BMO US HIGH DIV COVER ETF) for US exposure and income, and
ZWE (BMO EUROPE HI DIV COVER CALL HEDGED CAD) for European exposure and income,
that will give me about 7%+ income and exposure to about 120 very decent world wide companies. As a retiree, would I need to do anything else?
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TD Morningstar ESG Canada Equity Index ETF (TMEC)
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TD Morningstar ESG International Equity Index ETF (TMEI)
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TD Morningstar ESG U.S. Equity Index ETF (TMEU)
Q: What's your opinion of the TD ESG theme ETFs (TMEC, TMEU, TMEI)?
Q: Hello guys,
I'm sorry to ask this question, as I bet you have answered it before and it's in your question history, but, would you mind recommending an ETF or two that follow cryptocurrency?
Thank you,
Brent
I'm sorry to ask this question, as I bet you have answered it before and it's in your question history, but, would you mind recommending an ETF or two that follow cryptocurrency?
Thank you,
Brent
Q: I have been looking at this for some time and it (appears to me anyway) a great way to get broad exposure to the banks with some limited leverage. What is your take on this ETF??
Q: Hi,
I have 10k that was invested with my banks GICs .. now looking for something different , any suggestions where I can put the funds for 2-3 years . .. safe money with a reasonable return ..
Thanks.
I have 10k that was invested with my banks GICs .. now looking for something different , any suggestions where I can put the funds for 2-3 years . .. safe money with a reasonable return ..
Thanks.
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Amplify Cybersecurity ETF (HACK)
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First Trust NASDAQ CEA Cybersecurity ETF (CIBR)
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CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. (CRWD)
Q: U want some exposure in the cyber security area, Which ft these two ETFs do you prefer? Or, would you suggest a single stock as a better option? Thanks
Q: Hey guys, PSYK
Your thoughts on this etf, psyk for a tfsa account.
Thanks,
Jim
Your thoughts on this etf, psyk for a tfsa account.
Thanks,
Jim
Q: Is it dangerous to hold this ETF if there is a shortage of physical silver? What are alternatives if I still want to invest in silver?
Thanks for your advice.
Thanks for your advice.