Investment Q&A

Q: It was pointed out to me that when a certain ETF has USD and CAD versions, the USD version tends to have the higher yield. Why is that? As of May 1, 2020, for example, this is true for ZST/ZUS.U, ZTL/ZTL.U, ZDY/ZDY.U, ZIC/ZIC.U, ZWH/ZWH.U

The BMO website claims that the liquidity of an ETF has more to do with the liquidity of its underlying holdings, rather than the the ETF itself. Do you agree? Case in point - ZDY.U is fairly thinly traded, with a relatively small number of shares outstanding. There are many days in which no shares of ZDY.U are traded at all. Yet, whenever I purchase shares of ZDY.U using a market order (against 5i's advice), I get a price very close to the bid/ask price, and the bid-ask spread appears quite narrow. Thank you.

Q: There has been a lot of talk lately, especially in the US of going to negative rates. If this was ever to happen, how would this ETF do in that kind of climate. I have a hard time understanding the idea of negative rates and what would be the end result.

Q: Can you comment on these ETF's I presently hold in a corporate unregistered acct. I have a large amount in DVY.US - not sure why (previously with a FI ) Looking to update this portfolio based on present times. In At least a 5 year hold. Please take as many credits as needed.
Thanks so much.

Q: Could you recommend a conservative global dividend ETF mainly for income? If possible, a Canadian and US version.

thanks,

Paul

Q: Peter and team
I am looking to re-enter the market in a non registered account with minimal input from myself.
I have considered both VBAL and MAW 105 ( tax effective balance).
Could you please compare these two options.
Thanks
Phil

Q: Good Morning.... Is there a Canadian ETF that is roughly equivalent to ROBO? If not, can you suggest a Canadian ETF that covers this technological / industrial niche within its overall composition? Thanks.

Q: Sir: The Dragon portfolio suggests holdings in 1. Long volatility and 2. Commodity trending. Can you please give me examples of ETFs or any funds available that would represent these approaches? Thanks JP

Q: Opening an RESP for new born. What stocks (Cdn. or U.S.) would you recommend, taking into account safety and dividends. Obviously looking at a long time frame and plan to contribute $2,500 per year. Thanks for your insight.
Dave

Q: What do you think of this etf as a hedge to the market ?

Q: Hi gang, I am looking into buying $11,000 for my daughters TFSA Acct. Should I buy $5500. BMO & 5500. SLF. Or 11,000. Zwb.And zwu or could you suggest me otherwise. Lots of time 15-20years. Open to any thoughts. Thanks be safe.
Alnoor

Q: Hi gang, can you please explain how does DLR. TO work? Who should buy it? Thanks
Alnoor

Q: Hello Team, I have quite amount of ZWB in registered account. I am thinking of selling and purchase individual holdings in the ETF - 4 banks ( TD , RY, BMO, BNS ), SLF, IFC, BAM.
Do you a see material benefit to this move from overall return perspective or just keep holding ZWB.
Thanks

Q: Do you foresee a significant increase in the use of robotics because of Covid? Would you be able to recommend a few companies involved in robotics? Alternatively is there an ETF dedicated to robotics?

Q: I have enough cash to add to two of the following positions: ZDI (ETF), CTC.A, GWO, SU, EIF. Which two should I add to, and why? If you think I should only add to ZDI (being a diversified ETF) at this time, please indicate so. Thank you.

Q: Hello Peter et al.

I hope you are all doing well in these unprecedented times. I would like an explanation of the ETF price movement of XLB.TO through these markets. When the markets began to crash to the lows in late March, XLB price surged all the way up to $29.00 and then dropped suddenly all the way to $22.00 and has since bounced all the way back to around $27.00 now? I expected the rise in price because stocks were dropping precipitately but I did not expect it then to drop all the way down to $22. Why did that happen? Also it has bounced back to $27.00 now and why is that as well? What am I missing here in my understanding of this bond ETF? I would have thought the bond prices would have went higher because people would have transferred into bonds for security in these uncertain times. Am I wrong in my interpretation here? I expected the same with gold and gold stocks went down for a bit because of mine closures due to COVID-19. They have since rebounded nicely due to mines being re-opened now and they are producing gold again at good prices. Thanks for the great service. Please educate me here.

Regards,

Brendan

Q: Hi There,

my question is that for a small retail investor is it a prudent idea to invest in ZEB or a like ETF if someone is interested in banking industry exposure in Canada?

Also, is it a good time to take new exposure in ZEB

Q: Hello, is there a 15% withholding tax on XHY income in a non-registered account? Is the income of XHY treated as interest? Is the income of ZPR treated as dividend? Would you consider these two ETFs risky at this time? Thanks, Gervais

Q: Hello
The existing Canadian tech fund XIT is almost 60% CSU and Shopify.
is there an equal weight tech fund in Canada?
Thanks

Q: Can you please recommend ETF that is 2 times bull and Bear for day trading in Canada and the USA.

Thanks for the great service.

Q: Hi Team,
I have holdings of 800 SU and 1000 CNQ at a deep loss and would like to sell them to realize the capital losses and buy them back after 30 days. Using the sold proceeds to buy canadian energy ETF to stay in the sector. Upon 30 days later sell the ETF and buy back the SU and CNQ. Do you see this is workable and since the commision is only $7.00 per trade, so it is nothing to consider.
Your suggestion of the canadian energy ETF is appreciated !!
Thanks as always,
Tak