Q: Bought ZRE in a non-registered account just weeks before COVID. Down 33%. Yikes. Would you suggest waiting it out? And if so - looking at your trusty crystal ball - when would you see share prices for this ETF rising to pre-COVID levels (a year...two years)? Alternatively, is it time to cut my (considerable) losses and invest in another sector (tech, consumer cyclical?) which would have a better chance of seeing a faster recovery? Thanks.
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Q: Peter.
VOO vs VFV
Both these ETFs track the S & P 500. VOO cost U.S. $ $269 and yield 2.5%. VFV cost $72.48 CDN and yield 1.7%. Assume 1) purchase for long term hold 2) to simplify assume FX rates stay the same as today. 3 )can will invest either Cdn$ or U.S. $. How would you determine which is better? Would you normally get hosed on fx conversion with VFV?
Thank you
Paul
VOO vs VFV
Both these ETFs track the S & P 500. VOO cost U.S. $ $269 and yield 2.5%. VFV cost $72.48 CDN and yield 1.7%. Assume 1) purchase for long term hold 2) to simplify assume FX rates stay the same as today. 3 )can will invest either Cdn$ or U.S. $. How would you determine which is better? Would you normally get hosed on fx conversion with VFV?
Thank you
Paul
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iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF (CPD $13.42)
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BMO Laddered Preferred Share Index ETF (ZPR $11.82)
Q: I'm trying to make decisions for my retired mother's taxable account.
In the current environment, do preferred shares make more sense than bonds or other fixed income strategies? If so, can you recommend a few of the best preferred share funds (or would an ETF like CPD or ZPR be a wiser option)?
In the current environment, do preferred shares make more sense than bonds or other fixed income strategies? If so, can you recommend a few of the best preferred share funds (or would an ETF like CPD or ZPR be a wiser option)?
Q: In order to spread the risk, I'm thinking of buying a ETF that concentrates on this kind of stocks: TTD, TEAM, FLIR, ROKU, DOCU. Please suggest some good options (other than one that follows the broad NASDAQ index). Thanks.
Q: Hi Team,
CYBR etf seems a very small fund, can you comment on this fund and is it worth to gamble on ? also any other ETF on security you would suggest !
Thanks as always,
Tak
CYBR etf seems a very small fund, can you comment on this fund and is it worth to gamble on ? also any other ETF on security you would suggest !
Thanks as always,
Tak
Q: Hello Peter,
I'm interested in investing in biotechnology stocks (you know, the ones who will stop the next plague!), but don't want to 'stock pick'. Can you please suggest an ETF that focus on that sector. (I'm partial to Vanguard ETFs, if possible.)
Thanks!
I'm interested in investing in biotechnology stocks (you know, the ones who will stop the next plague!), but don't want to 'stock pick'. Can you please suggest an ETF that focus on that sector. (I'm partial to Vanguard ETFs, if possible.)
Thanks!
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iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO $292.76)
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Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF (VEE $41.66)
Q: I am working on setting up an RESP for my Granddaughter. We have about 10 years to grow the RESP before changing it to a more conservative approach. Looking for 3 to 5 solid Canadian ETF's - one of them being the best to track the S&P 500. What 3 to 5 ETF's would you recommend for growth and diversity? I would like to keep dividends in Canadian dollars to avoid withholding taxes. Thank you, Patrick
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The Walt Disney Company (DIS $121.42)
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Air Canada Voting and Variable Voting Shares (AC $20.99)
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ESS U.S.Global Jets ETF (JETS $24.99)
Q: Can I get your thoughts on these two? Would you prefer a specific airline or two over jets? How would air Canada stack up ?
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iShares Diversified Monthly Income ETF (XTR $11.37)
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PIMCO Monthly Income Fund (Canada) (PMIF $18.00)
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CI U.S. Equity and Income Fund Series A (CIG50245 $21.61)
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Franklin U.S. Monthly Income Fund Series A (TML3640)
Q: Greetings,
Can you tell me what is the closest US equivalent to XTR?
Thanks
Can you tell me what is the closest US equivalent to XTR?
Thanks
Q: US ETF
What US broad market, unhedged ETFs do you recommend?
What US broad market, unhedged ETFs do you recommend?
Q: Lowest sp in 7 years. Down 50 % over 7 years. Ouch !!
Preferred shares overall have been hit very hard for some years.
I don"t get it.... Why ?
The current yield is 6.3%. Why would you not buy?
....thank you
Preferred shares overall have been hit very hard for some years.
I don"t get it.... Why ?
The current yield is 6.3%. Why would you not buy?
....thank you
Q: If buying gold would you buy a stock or an ETF
Q: Do you have one ETF or mutual fund pick for international coverage? If you were trying for international (non US and CDN) including Emerging, what would you do please? More than one is fine, but minimal please.
Q: RBOT was up over 5% today. Nikkei and Nasdaq are only up around half that. Do you know the reason for the big move?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Q: HI Peter and Team, Would you prefer ZQQ or TEC ( this will be regular made purchase for TFSA with 5 yr time frame). Not sure how currency impacts each of them.
Thanks
Thanks
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Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VGG $96.27)
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Invesco NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (QQC.F $180.50)
Q: I am looking to position myself in a way that will benefit from a rebound, particularly in the U.S. economy with ETFs denominated in Canadian dollars. I prefer dividend paying funds with a strong technology component but am open to any suggestions for consideration.
Thanks, Calvin
Thanks, Calvin
Q: Greetings,
A few questions here so deduct as apprioriate.
What is 5i's thoughts on dipping into the Gaming and Resort industry. Too soon?
MGM looks like iniders have been accumulating? What are your thoughts on MGM going forward? Debt? Still too soon?
Perhaps BJK would be a better play reducing risk etc. What are your thoughts here? Is "the bottom in"?
Cheers!
A few questions here so deduct as apprioriate.
What is 5i's thoughts on dipping into the Gaming and Resort industry. Too soon?
MGM looks like iniders have been accumulating? What are your thoughts on MGM going forward? Debt? Still too soon?
Perhaps BJK would be a better play reducing risk etc. What are your thoughts here? Is "the bottom in"?
Cheers!
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iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF (XLB $18.25)
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PH&N High Yield Bond Fund Series D (RBF1280 $11.58)
Q: Hi Guys
I own this fund. My understanding on the High Yield bond funds is not very good. When would you guys view as a good time to possibly add more money.
Thanks Gord
I own this fund. My understanding on the High Yield bond funds is not very good. When would you guys view as a good time to possibly add more money.
Thanks Gord
Q: Since this ETF holds companies that have been increasing their dividends for 5 years, I am concerned that they will have to sell a bunch of their holdings at a low price if they do not increase their dividends this year. How does this work and should I be concerned?
Q: Hi Peter & 5i, Hope you are keeping safe. Is there any overlap with ZSP & ZUQ, is it okay to have both in a portfolio. Also what do you think of OGIG in a portfolio for the Tech sector. It has 65% in the USA, 20% in Hong Kong. Thanks for the great work.
Ivan
Ivan