Investment Q&A

Q: What are your thoughts on ZWT, a new offering in the field of income focused tech ETFs? How would you rate this against TXF? Are there other ETFs in this area you would recommend instead?

Q: I would like to invest in each of the eleven TSX sectors through eleven ETFs that track those sectors. If those ETFs do exist could you please recommend an ETF for each sector. Thanks … Cal

Q: With interest rates probably going up in the next year or two, what ETF bond funds do you suggest would be suitable investment for this type of environment? Thank's.
Ronald

Q: I hold XIT in both my RRSP and TFSA and have done very well owning it. Over the years I have trimmed multiple times, redeploying into NTR and Eric's NPP314 (oil). I bought SJR.B in January (in my TFSA), fully intending for it to be a medium term hold and have started to trim it this week.

My plan now with the cash is to add back to XIT, but my reading seems to indicate that there may be more volatility in the Tech sector. Just wondering what your crystal ball shows? When I look at the chart for XIT, I see support levels at roughly $43, then $38. I know this is a "timing" question, but do you see further Tech weakness, and if so, where would you step back in.

Thanks for your help....Steve

Q: What is the difference between these mint receipts and the sprott product? Does one have an advantage over the other? Since I already own PHYS from sprott for gold would it be better for me to own one of mint producrs for silver as better diversification? Finally, what is the difference between MNS and MNS.U?

Q: Hi 5i Team, What are your thoughts on the semiconductors for the next 3-5 yrs and these 2 ETF (SOXX and SOXL).
Thanks!

Q: Please take as many credits as required. I have created a fixed income portion for my portfolio. Please take a look at it and pick it apart for me. I'm looking for capital preservation and even with this diversification, it's taking a beating in certain areas and markets. Would you remove or add anything? Thanks.
Name/Currency/Symbol/Percentage
BMO PREM YIELD ETF / CAD / ZPAY / 10%
DYNAMIC ACTIVE U S DIVID / CAD / DXU / 5%
DYNAMIC ACTIVE TACTICAL BD / CAD DXB / 5%
DESJARDINS ALT LONG.SHORT / CAD / DANC / 10%
DYNAMIC ACTIVE / CAD / DXW / 5%
FIDELITY GBL CORE PLUS BD / CAD / FCGB / 10%
ISHARES 20 PLUS YEAR TREASURY / USD / TLT / 10%
ISHARES TRUST / USD / SHY / 10%
ISHARES 1-5 YR LADDERED / CAD / CBO / 5%
ISHARES CANADIAN UNIVERSE / CAD / XBB / 5%
PENDER CORPORATE BOND FUND / CAD / PGF550 / 10%
PICTON MAHONEY FORTIFIED / CAD / PFIA / 10%
VANGUARD TOTAL INTERNATIONAL / USD / BNDX / 5%

Q: Could you give me an analysis of PTY vs PFL and their respective risk profiles in this environment and the eventuality of rates rising? Which would you recommend?
Thanks for your service!

Q: Would you prefer XIC or XIU or a combination of both for a purchase at this time, and why? Long term hold . Thankyou for your knowledge

Q: For a RESP with 5 years before withdrawals, would you prefer XFN or FIE based on total return and volatility. The equity portion of the RESP is invested in VEQT. This would be a satellite investment. Thank you.

Q: Can you comment on the makeup and duration of the bonds in this ETF? Is it comparable to XBB.

Q: Hi Guys,

To hedge, or not to hedge? Is this the question between BTCC/BTCC.B/EBIT?

Looking to join the bit-convoy in a small percentage for some fun. Hoping to identify some advantages/disadvantages between these guys.

Cheers

Q: I hold both IWO and VGRO for a RESP, if I wanted to add a third ETF what would you suggest? Will not need the fund for 13 years.
Thanks

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.

Q: What ETFs would you recommendations for US dollar floating rate or very short term bond exposure?

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?

Q: would this be a good fund to invest in for a young adult first investment

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

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.

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