Investment Q&A

Q: May I please have your opinion of FDD - First Trust Dow Jones Stoxx European Select Dividend Index Fund for European Exposure. Thanks in advance.

Q: Hello Peter,
I was thinking of investing in a us small cap etf. I was leaning towards Schwab US small cap etf ,SCHA. Any comments or can you suggest one? Also, if you have a us small cap trading on tsx, would appreciate it. Thank you.

Q: Hello Crew
I'm looking for a Canadian domiciled etf similar to IGRO or VIGI.
thank you. gary

Q: Adding to a TSX comp index fund I tried to pick stocks from the balanced portfolio and others you have reports on. I'm struggling to put in the time I think required to manage 20 Canadian stocks. I'm considering buying WXM and reducing down to about 10 stocks. Anything faulty in this plan? Do you like WXM and are there other similar ETFs you can recommend i should consider?

Q: Looking to increase my fixed income exposure. Currently hold CBO, XBB, and CPD (preferreds). Thinking of adding XHY in addition to these, would you recommend additional ETF's in this space to help diversify?

Q: Hello Crew
I am nearly retired and I like a total growth approach (dividends plus capital appreciation). During a down market however I don't wish to sell my capital appreciation funds for living expenses. Therefore, my question is what ETF's can I pair -dividends vs capital appreciation that that might serve that end. Examples ZLB/ZDV, XMI/VIGI/ZWE, VGG/XMU/ZWH..your suggestions are appreciated
regards gary

Q: 1.opinion please on hgy make any sense on a way to play gold with good monthly income? 2.cgl hedged or non hedged? TKS.Larry

Q: What ETF is best for unhedged global dividends I am currently looking at HAZ. I want to invest here, but not sure if it is my best option. Suggestion please.

Q: Hello 5i,


I am wanting to move more into US and rest of world, as the analytics program directs me.
Due to a sale in my tfsa, i will have US dollars that i can then put in my non registered account. ( i will fill the tfsa once afain from that same non registered account). I was wondering what to buy with these US dollars, though. I dont want to lose too much of. The divident break we have for US stocks in the Rif, so i was looking for low or no dividend yield candidates. One problem encountered is that in my non Canadian portfolio, i am moving away from individual stocks and towards etf's. Harder to find low or no dividend payers.

VEA was one I was looking at.

In the 5i portfolio tracking and analysis it says that vea has a yield of 1.89, which although not ideal, maybe something we could live with. When i go on the bmo site, though, it seems to indicate a yield of 2.99, which is becoming less livable.

I imagine you are riht about the dividend. But, would like to be sure. Also, do you see the 1.89 yield as being too high for a non registered account? Thanks once again

Q: If the U.S. dollar takes a big hit in the next couple of years, maybe a 20% drop can you explain what would happen to the value of say ZTL. the CDN dollar version of the u.s. long term treasury bond. TLT has been the place to be ever since rates started falling over the last 20 years. On a currency devaluation i would think people would head for the exits pretty quickly?
thanks Gord

Q: Hi - wondering what your thoughts are on the DYB ETF as a way to play a market pullback without having to be actively involved on a daily basis. Thank you.

Q: I have 10k to invest in a TFSA that will be in place for 10 years or so. I am looking for 3-4 ETF's for this portfolio. Any advice on where I should start looking. Thanks

Q: Hi

Is CWW a good pick for my TFSA for 2020 or any other suggestions.
Presently have LSPD, FIVG, XEF, XEI and ZWE. in TSFA.
I am 64 and want to sleep at night
Thanks
Mike

Q: I start withdrawing from my RIF next year. At this point I have just under 6% in VSC, 5% in XBB, 2% in XHY and was thinking of adding some CBH for the longer term corporate bonds.

If you feel my thinking is correct what % limit would you set for CBH? I know there is more to my investments than what is listed here with BCE and ENB et al also held for their income stream but I want to get your thoughts.

Thank you,
Ron

Q: I have no exposure to health care, pharma in my RRSP and would welcome your recommendation, and rationale for a core holding.

Cheers!

Q: Greetings,
Currently my tech exposure is coming from XQQ. Analytics is suggesting adding another 2.5%. Should I add more XQQ? Or what do you think of SOXX or RYT? Thanks

Q: India-I would like to broaden my investments internationally and am drawn to growth in India. The Fairfax option is less desireable to me because the units are (I believe) sold in U.S. Dollars. a)Are there any investment vehicles that you would recommend? and b) any with dividends?

Q: Your best recommends for Emerging Market ETF in CAD

Q: Hi Peter & Crew,
Your thoughts on this SPDR Portfolio Total Stock Market ETF for a LIRA account for at least a10 year hold, or another US listed total stock market ETF that might be better.
Thanks. Ivan

Q: Hello,
Portfolio analytics recommends an increase in consumer defensive, but I'm also looking to add to international exposure. Is KXI a good option or should I stick with something like VDC and increase international with a separate ETF? Thanks