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Q: we are just starting a resp and wondered if there is an Canadian ETF that is like the IWO but in Canadian funds as the moment we have just under $1000.00 in this account but it will grow over time with contributions.
Thnaks
Read Answer Asked on June 03, 2019
Q: Good morning,

I currently have fixed income as 30% of my portfolio, made up right now of ZAG and CPD (15% each). CPD is dripping and within a few more months of contributions ZAG will be too. Once they are both dripping, what would be the next Canadian-listed fixed income ETF you would add to compliment those two? Thanks in advance.
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on May 30, 2019
Q: Could you give some ideas, refer some websites and books regarding how to select an ETF. I need to give a presentation for learning purpose in a share club meeting. Feel free to subtract additional credits if needed.
Read Answer Asked by Dexter on May 30, 2019
Q: The performance of ZLB has strongly outperformed VCN over the short and long term. ZLB will likely survive a recession better then holding VCN. If I own both, should i just sell VCN and own ZLB but would their be a case to own VCN instead? thanks
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on May 30, 2019
Q: I'm having a hard time understanding the difference between these two etfs. The yield is much higher on zpr and since this is for the income side of my portflio I am wondering if I should purchase it over cpd.
Read Answer Asked by Carla on May 30, 2019
Q: May I please have your thoughts on rare earth metals and the Remx etf in particular? I was considering a short term play in this space. I'm referring of course to China's control of these resources and the potential for China to use rare earth metals somehow against the US in the context of a trade dispute. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Jason on May 30, 2019
Q: Hello, what is the difference between a FTSE Emerging Markets ETF and a MSCI Emerging Markets ETF? The focus of my question is on the letters FTSE and MSCI. What difference does that make in terms of quality and stocks selection? Thanks, Gervais
Read Answer Asked by Gervais on May 27, 2019
Q: What drives price changes in Canadian-traded ETFs holding US securities on days when US markets are closed? Is it after-hours trading prices of the underlying securities, or something else?
Read Answer Asked by Yasin on May 27, 2019
Q: Hello,
I own both of these ETF's in my RRSP. The position in VAB is higher by 3 fold as compared to XLB.
I will be adding to one of these with my 2019 contribution. Given the outlook for rates (I lean towards the notion that they have most likely peaked), I was going to increase my position in XLB. Would you agree with this decision or would you favor VAB? As background, I am retiring in 13 years if that helps.
Secondly, do you view preferred shares and corporate bonds issued by public companies comparable in terms of asset categories? Both respond for the most part to movements in interest rates as best I can tell but would like to get your opinion please.

Thanks,

Dan
Read Answer Asked by Daniel on May 27, 2019
Q: Morning
Quick follow up question for clarification
If I hold VFV in a RRSP , will it be subject to the 15% withholding tax?
Holding VGG in a non registered account, is there a way to get this tax back?
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Michael on May 24, 2019
Q: I have about $20,000 U.S. funds to invest. Am considering the health oriented etf - IHI or one of the banks/financials or what is your alternative preferred recommendation(s)? with this amount do you recommend purchasing two
companies or go with just one - ed in montreal
Read Answer Asked by ed on May 23, 2019
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