Investment Q&A

Q: These 3 new Hamilton covered call etf's seem to my untrained eye to provide a very smart blend of generous income in excess of 10% annually each as advertised plus 70% of the holdings aren't subject to the call writing and thus are able to deliver a substantial portion of potential capital growth. The current portfolios for all three seem well chosen, solid picks. Each of these etf's has over $100 million invested rather quickly and they are likely to continue subscription growth. Newness aside, what's not to like for income plus exposure to a basket of high-grade US healthcare, financials and Cdn and US energy equities? Whatcha think? Thank you.

Q: Could you confirm what is happening with the price of long term U.S. treasuries?
I purchased HPYT in January for the high yield to fund my RIF withdrawals. I understand the inherent risks of the structure of HPYT and anticipated some volatility but a generally a flat to upward trajectory given the forecast of reducing interest rates. I know the timeframe is short but wanted to confirm that the reason for the slide in HYPTs price is long term treasury rate increases.
Do you still anticipate rate reductions in US treasuries?

Q: On march 28 question ,I was interested by the topics and by your answer,that seems to consider the 3 ETF in the same category :"HMAX would fit in this category as it does employ a covered call strategy targetting Canadian financials and primarily the 'Big 5' banks. Some covered call ETFs we like are QYLD and XYLD. We also think Hamilton ETFs line of covered call ETFs is solid, although some are very new and small which we would watch out for. ". Personnaly I did not choose QYLD and XYLD since I don't consider them in the same category as HMAX and others ETF as BMO ETF etc.. QYLD exerts options on 100% of its portfolio,wich limits upside and could lead to a significant long term downtrend; this is not the case for HMAX whose options are on 50% of its portfolio and consequently it keeps some upside potential.Is my comprehension OK or Do I miss something?

Q: What do you think of this ETF as a buy and forget type of holding? It would be held in TFSA & RRSP. Track record is fairly impressive. Do you see any drawbacks?
Thanks

Q: Hello - for my RIF- I have done well with VOO over the last year or so and am wondering if this is a good time to move to a different ETF such as RSP or IWP. My thinking is if the US economy does avoid a recession and the rally broadens, then maybe there will be more growth somewhere other than VOO. Your comments and suggestions please.
Thanks, al

Q: What are some of your favourite ETFs that give exposure to the NASDAQ?
Thank you

Q: Retiring income investor. Do you have a preference between ZWH and HYLD? HYLD has a significantly higher yield but not sure if I'm missing something as far as risk/stability or fees. Also, would you have a concern holding both VFV for growth as well as HYLD for income?

Q: Hi Team,

Which ETF would you be adding new money to in a U.S RRSP account?

IWP has been on a tare and can potentially keep moving but SCHD seems to represent better value. These are long term core positions 20+ years.

Thanks,

Q: Which covered calls ETFs would you recommend for short/long term. Would the HMAX fir this category?

Thanks for your service!

Q: If I wanted exposure to the FANGMA stocks without buying them directly, would you recommend the ETF, or buying the CDR's for each individual company?

Q: It appears that copper price is starting an uptrend. What individual stocks or ETFs would you recommend for taking best advantage? Is a precious metal ETF with more than just copper a good idea?

Ok thanks

Q: Hi Group can you make me a list of 10 best (sleep at night)ETFs (one for each sector) c/w 5 year dividend % . I want to buy them and forget about trading or sell foe the next 10 yrs. Can be US or Cad ...Thanks

Q: I'm curious as to the lack of a high dividend paying etf in your Income portfolio? Also curious as to your thoughts on the partial use for these in a RRIF or PLIf account ( I am in MB and we have PLIF's). I'm setting up a PLIF and considering having more than a full position of HDIV, along with big stable dividend growers I'd pick from your favorites. I have a RRSP of the same value of the PLIF and investments in TFSA. I've been 100% equities all my life, eat volitility for breakfast. If you were setting up your own PRIF, looking to make significant income, what would it look like?

Q: Hi Everyone,

I am very interested in FINALLY purchasing an actively managed Global/International ETF or Mutual Fund. I have had zero such exposure in my portfolio for many years and am also currently sitting with USD in my accounts.
I have been following Mr. Hodson for many years and even though based on my personal metrics/age I still cannot contain my high risk individual stock picking tendencies.
My Investment Advisor has loaded up for decades on 'SGA Global Equity Growth Fund' and some Lazard Freres managed fund but I am not tempted to do so.

I would greatly appreciate some of your favourite recommendations in this space.

Thank you,

Dean

Q: I want to keep a few thousand dollars for the short term in my US dollar Disnat RRSP account as well as in my unregistered account in US dollars. The return on cash in the accounts is 1.7% at the moment. This is pretty low. Can you suggest an ETF ? What are the pros and the cons? Is there a better way?

Q: Hi folks
When is the x divi date? And will it be the 9.75%?
Much thank

Q: Looking for a Europe ETF in Canadian dollars to invest. XEU has the lowest MER and lowest return, EHE has the highest MER and highest 1 year return. RPDH return and MER are in the middle. Would you go with EHE for the highest return or are there other considerations? Thank you.

Q: VGG. Non registered account
Everyone seems to hold in registered
Is it ok to hold in non registered and why?
Thank you

Q: How do you feel about Bitcoin after the halving coming up in April? Can you see it hitting $150k US at some point in the next two or three years?

Q: I have owned the various covered call BMO eft's since 2017. I understand how they work and I am not surprised that with some of them my capital investment is lower now than the purchase date (Even though the markets are setting new record highs). I feel that I may be leaving money on the table if I compare these ETF's to the Hamilton covered call units. I could basically double my Dividends by making a switch to the various offerings of Hamilton (SMAX or HMAX for example). My question is regarding
how the covered calls are processed. Hamilton is At the Money. Does this mean that in a market downturn, they will take even longer than the BMO covered call products to bounce back? I think some of the BMO covered calls are still lower than 2017 due to the nasty downturns we have had-particularly the covid period. Just trying to get a handle on the implications of a switch.