Investment Q&A

Q: Hi 5i: Came across a new ETF offering from BMO ... ZGRO which just launched Feb 15th. Am assuming it is very similar to VGRO However, I cannot locate any information on the BMO website regarding holdings, sectors, mer etc. What information do you have ?
Thanks, Steve

Q: which of the 3 ETF listed do you like the best? I am looking at buying the HXQ as it is not hedge but notice from reading the liquidity is not very good so if there was a problem would it hard to get out of this ETF if needed?
Thanks

Q: What are your views on each of these relatively new ETFs.
Their returns since inception appear to be impressive 19.9%,19.4%,10.8%,& 9.8 respectfully.
Possibly, investable in my wife's RIF?

Q: Recently, I selected FXI for Chinese company exposure, however, ASHR might be as relevant.
I appreciate your opinion and preference.
Thank you!

Q: I manage a portfolio for my mother and I am looking for an investment which will NOT generate any income (Interest or Dividends). This will be about 20% of her portfolio and reside in a non Registered account. I have come up with the two ETF's above to provide diversification in both CA and US. Would there be better alternatives I could consider in individual stocks or other ETF's. All other investment's are in TFSA and RRIF accounts and she will never need the capital. So this is a long term investment.

Q: I have an existing bond allocation in ZAG in registered accounts. However, in order to maintain an appropriate asset allocation I need to start holding fixed income in a corporate cash account. Do you have any concerns using HBB for this purpose (e.g. size, liquidity, etc)?

Q: I’m looking for a US$ etf for the financial sector. This will be held in a taxable account. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thank you

Q: I currently hold this in my RIF and am down about 10% I need to sell something this year for my annual withdrawal and so would like your views on this ETF.

Thanks, Lesley

Q: Please advise what the payout is and if it qualifies as a Canadian dividend for tax purposes in a cash account.
Cheers, Doug

Q: Goodmorning

My Grand Daughter has the following funds in her RESP> She has sufficent funds in each to pay for all costs associated with each of the 3 years of her education. Which would you sell 1st 2nd 3rd over the next 3yrs and would you suggest selling any and if so what would you replace them with?
Thks
Marcel
Plse take 3 credits

Q: Was hoping to get your thoughts on XLY not XYL

Q: I hold about 3% in XHY and CPD in a registered account. I'm wondering if selling those and moving to XTR would be a prudent move? XTR adds diversification beyond the two I currently hold.

Thanks....

Q: I am interested in investing in this US etf SRVR which holds 45 percent of its funds in American Tower, Crown Castle, and Equinix mainly for the anticipated rollout of 5G. Bill Gates has just recently bought into Crown Castle. This etf has only been on the market since last May but has a 15 percent return to date. Can you tell me if this etf looks good as opposed to buying individual stocks as I prefer the etf basket approach. Thanks.

Q: can I get your option of this mutual fund it has outperformed the s&p for the last 10 years and looks like a good way to participate in the u.s. economy...if you do not like it could you please give an alternative to this....thanks...gene

Q: I hold both of the mutual funds in my rrsp. I have the option of switching to the D series or is there a ETF I could buy instead?
Thanks
Greg

Q: Good Div,, Low Beta, Your thoughts on risk and longer term holding of this stock in my Income Portfolio ? Thx

Q: Hi 5i,

A portfolio construction question. I've selected a mix of XTR (36%), XSB (7%), CDZ (17%), XAW (19%), and then a mix of laddered GIC options (17%) and a small cash holding (4%). This is for a family member's portfolio, retired, needing income, security, and modest growth (in that order).

This ends with an allocation of approx. 55% equities and 45% fixed income/cash, and 69% Canada, 22% USA, and 9% Global.

This mix also generates distributions/dividends almost dead on 4%/year, so following the 4% withdrawal rule more or less allows for not needing to sell anything to cover cash flow needs.

Wondering if you could comment on the ETF selections and overall structure with the understanding of course that its always a highly personal decision. More just want to know if you have better ETF or security selections for this scenario...

Thank you so much!
Ryan

Q: Hi 5I,

Could you please rate the following bond ETFs.
VAB, ZAG, XBB.
I'm thinking about XBB because I can trade it for free on my itrade account.

Thanks.
Steve

Q: Good morning. My daughter is working in the US and is looking for low to moderate risk, low fee, ETF funds or fund families in which to invest her 401k monies. What would you recommend. Thanks.

Q: In your view, what are a few of the best ways for me to make investments in A.I. part of my portfolio over the next 15-20 years? This pertains to specific A.I. companies, but also indirect avenues of investment like ETF's, banks, etc, that have a stake in A.I. technology. I realize that this area is in flux and that you have no crystal ball here, but any guidance would be appreciated.