Investment Q&A

Q: What are your best ideas for investing in Bitcoin?

Q: I have an open ended time frame and $1000 which I am looking to put into the Gold mining sector. I am especially interested in Yamana Gold, but am willing to take on a fair bit of risk on something that might prove especially profitable. Any suggestions? Any risks to look out for in the near future? Thanks.

Q: I'm looking to add International equity exposure (SE Asia, India) to my portfolio in the year ahead, but am turned off by the small market cap size of the ETFs I see available.

What is your recommendation for balanced and liquid International exposure?

Q: Hi Ryan, Peter
I am an income oriented investor and I want to increase my US exposure. I am looking for good Canada based ETFs that yield 3 to 5% dividend. I shortlisted ZDY, XHU and FCUD. I am bit concerned about their size, at least the last with less than 150m in net assets. Can you comment on these or suggest alternate ETFs

Q: Why is there such a big % difference of these gold etfs? Is CGL paper gold risky to hold such as an oil commodity based resource etf?

Q: This is a comment on Yongwei question regarding commission on ETF. I have an account with Questrade, they allow me to buy many ETF's with no commission and pay regular fee ($9.95) when I sell. They also allow trading many class F mutual with the normal commission fee of $ 9.95.

Q: Is there a US dollar equivalent of Vanguard Global Momentum Factor ETF Units (VMO)? I have a lot of US cash but not as much Cdn $ to deploy.

Q: July 10 2019 you gave the following opinion on EDG100
"We are generally not huge fans of mutual funds for their higher fees, but EDG100 is an exception that has consistently justified the higher fees through its performance. We would be fine keeping it."
1) Just wondering what your thoughts are on this mutual fund today and are the high fee still justified by it performance?
2) What alternative that operate in the same space would you suggest looking into?

Q: I have owned COW for several years as a way to hold some agricultural stocks. Is this still a good plan or are there other ideas that would be better?

Q: Hi,

When I read this article in this morning's Globe and Mail, I thought of an excellent question by Dale on August 6th and your equally excellent answer. In some ways I was surprised by your answer. You chose "momentum" as the single most important factor in investing and pointed out to difficulties in defining "quality". (I thought you would choose Value and management as the most important factors!!)

With this in mind, and reviewing today's article in the Globe, would you say VMO.TO or XAW.TO, VXC.TO are good choices for a 10% position to cover this "momentum" factor? Or any other ETF that you feel is superior to these? Not sure if these are covered in ETF Mutual fund newsletter. I have to look the past articles up.

Here is the link to that article.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/investment-ideas/number-cruncher/article-nine-global-equity-etfs-to-augment-your-portfolio-and-reduce-home/
Thanks in advance.

Q: please provide your opinion on these two etf's
both etf's are near all time highs, is it to late to invest here?
i am retired and seeking income ...growth is also appreciated
etf choice will enter unregistered accounts
i currently do not have any tech stocks and very little usa exposure
thank you in advance

Q: I have about a 12% equity position in ZQQ. This etf has more than doubled since acquired in mid 2016 as part of portfolio realignment suggested by 5iResearch (Thanks 5i!!). With respect to sector allocation I have been assigning this etf as all technology. However, BMO breaks it down at about 50% tech with other sectors accounting for the other 50%. I understand that a great many stocks and etfs are spread over more than one sector or one geographic area. Please advise if I should continue to consider this as all tech sector for the purpose of sector allocation. Appreciate your help with this.

Cyril

Q: I'm looking for an ETF which invests in emerging markets but not China. Can you recommend anything?

Q: These etf's have been producing real good returns. Is this replacing the old oil that is feeling that the best is over and now we are going into a new energy field for the future, faster than we thought. These seem like a good way to get a large exposure to new and fast growing company's. Good Day.

Q: Hi gang, would it be safe for me to buy the whole portfolio ETF from canadian MoneySaver. ( Model portfolio) 2-3 years time line . Or some changes? I have $150,000. Cash for conservative investing. Thanks. Alnoor

Q: Would like to create a 2 etf portfolio in the 500k range for my elderly parents, considering VBAL for the TFSA account and VCNS for the unregistered account. They will likely never have a need to access these funds but of course are risk adverse at their age. Thoughts on this approach, better options for ETF's ?

Q: Hi,

Looking to add some Gold/Silver/Metals exposure to my portfolio which I do not have any exposure at the moment.
Which ETFs (Canadian or US) would you suggest ?
Any advice on venturing into this sector in the current times ?

Thank you,

Q: Hello 5i Team
Comparing gold sector ETF
In previous Q&A, you stated it is more preferable to purchase Gold Bullion ETF in US$ as the gold trades in US$ (June 30, 2020).
1 – Is it better to purchase Canadian dollar denominated gold miner ETF vs US dollar denominated gold miner ETF?
Comparing the Major gold miner ETF, please compare as follows:
2 - iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index (TSE:XGD) vs iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:RING);
3 – iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index (TSE:XGD) vs Sprott Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:SGDM); and
4 - Sprott Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:SGDM) vs iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:RING).
I searched the question database and there has been no questions for the two Sprott Gold miner ETF (NYSE:SGDM and NYSE:SGDJ) and for iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:RING).
Thank you

Q: Good Morning! I have a new great granddaughter and I am in the process of setting up an RESP for her. Obviously, a long time horizon! Could you recommend 2-3 stocks/ETFs with growth in mind?
Thanks for your help, Michael

Q: RPAR is newish ETF. Conservative. My interest is to protect capital in expected volatile markets as part of L/T barbell strategy. Would grow initial position to 3+% over time. SWAN in same category.
Would you advise either or another for some growth with capital preservation in mind?
Thanks for advice.