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Q: Have a friend who has 50k in GIC's. No other assets. What etf would you suggest that is a safe - minimal risk (realize no guarantee) and should produce a better rate of return than GIC? Timeframe is 10 years.
Read Answer Asked on February 18, 2020
Q: I'm a highly aggressive growth investor (thanks for your help). At 86 with too small a pension, its time for some fixed income. I've sold 25% of my equities. Where do you suggest I put this cash so I get some return? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Bill on February 18, 2020
Q: Peter,
As a dividend growth investor, what is your opinion on the ETFs issued by a company called Bristol Gate? I am referring to BGU-T and BGC-T. Are you familiar with the success rate of the management at this company?

Thank you

Paul
Read Answer Asked by paul on February 14, 2020
Q: Can you please give me the reasons why this ETF has been losing ground recently.
Merci
Ronald
Read Answer Asked by Ronald on February 14, 2020
Q: Utilities seem to go parabolic since December 2018 with no sign of slowing down. Since interest rates seem to remain low for a foreseeable future, is this a new secular trend emerging from improved interest in green energy. ZUT in particular includes many renewable power generator companies. So I basically have 2 questions: If this is a new secular trend should one increase their utility allocation ? 2: Is there still life for oil and gas companies ?
Read Answer Asked by Yves on February 13, 2020
Q: Contemplating acquiring Pharma ETF with world wide exposure with emphasis on diabetes for long term hold, Obviously management fees & performance, size for liquidity a concern. Currently own 5 -6 % position in "GUD"

Garry
Read Answer Asked by Garry & Marlene on February 13, 2020
Q: Hi
I am looking for a good Canadian REIT ETF and a US REIT ETF from the US. I understand that the Canadian REIT will have less diversification but am interested anyways. Thanks, Len
Read Answer Asked by Leonard on February 12, 2020
Q: I purchased XBB and am looking for another fixed income etf to compliment it. Thanks, Len
Read Answer Asked by Leonard on February 12, 2020
Q: I have purposely maintained my non-registered foreign holdings (principally US) below $100K simply to avoid the hassle of reporting to Revenue Canada and completing a T1135. I now find that continuing to do so will leave me underinvested in US markets. Is there a way to get broad US exposure (i.e. S&P 500) with an ETF that would not be deemed as foreign property? Would HXS or HXS.U accomplish this? If yes is there an equivalent Nasdaq ETF?
Read Answer Asked by Steven on February 12, 2020
Q: Peter, I hold these S&P hedged ETF's in different portfolios. The total fees for HXS are about twice that of XSP and VSP probably due to the swaps. When I look at the performance of these ETF's, XSP and VSP are almost identical, but HXS sometimes lags and sometimes outperforms the other two. I am not sure why that is, can you comment. Due to the higher fees on HXS, does it makes sense to own this ETF in a registered account?
Read Answer Asked by stephen on February 11, 2020
Q: Hi Peter, Ryan and 5i,
Could you please give me a list of at least 5 US Listed ETF's (Total Market) for a Lira account with at least 10 year hold.
Thanks as always for your expert advice. Ivan
Read Answer Asked by Ivan on February 11, 2020
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