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Q: Hello 5i team,
It seems to me that interest rates will remain low in the next year or so; in that context, would it be wise to invest in the above ETFs. I would be happy if I got a return of 2 or 3%.
Thanks,
Antoine
Read Answer Asked by Antoine on June 28, 2019
Q: At this point in time with unlikely rising interest rates does it make sense to purchase XHY in preference to HYGH. or would it be safer to purchase TLT, despite a lower yield, as I would expect junk bonds to do poorly with a slowing economy
Read Answer Asked by Tom on June 28, 2019
Q: I tried to buy 100 units of this on my TD Webroker Account for CAD$5,000 and change. Got an error message telling me to call a TD rep at an 800 number. The rep told me that I could not buy this through them. I have never run into this in the past for any stock or ETF that I wanted to buy or sell. What brokers take orders for PSA:CA and which brokers will not take these orders.
Read Answer Asked by Edward on June 28, 2019
Q: Would be grateful if you could tell me in which of the above funds is it most beneficial for me to hold cash in a managed account - 1% fees?
What is the difference between the 3 - are there MER's. In which fund would a financial advisor hold his cash? Would appreciate any comments on this subject.
Read Answer Asked by Lorraine on June 27, 2019
Q: What are the fixed income funds in your income portfolio?
What are some fixed income stocks that have had favourable returns?
Can one hold U.S. funds in a TFSA?
Read Answer Asked by Lorraine on June 27, 2019
Q: Hello,
I was wondering if there are one or two diversified ETF's that cover all sectors and all geographies. Could these ETF's replace a well diversified portfolio of 30 different ETF's which cover the same/similar sectors and geographies. This would simply the maintenance of my portfolio. I would also appreciate your opinion on the effectiveness of such ETF's if they exist.
Read Answer Asked by Mauro on June 27, 2019
Q: Hi there, what would be the best way to play bitcoin if one wanted to purchase either an Etf or individual company? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on June 27, 2019
Q: Gentlemen Good Morning.
I would like to switch my energy (stocks & ETF) to Clean Renewable energy. Except BEP.un.
Please suggest stocks, ETF, Can, US, or int'l for more than 5 years, income not necessary.
Thanks Regards
Read Answer Asked by Djamel on June 27, 2019
Q: Just a comment. When I search questions on HUT (HUT8 the bitcoin minor). The horizons etf comes up instead. I think you might need to differentiate the symbols on these two.
Regards,
Scott
Read Answer Asked by Scott on June 27, 2019
Q: I currently owned both CM , TD and ZBK in a non rrsp account. I would like to sell CM. My total % holding in ZBK and TD are quite low . If I buy ZBK I still maintain the financial allocation but increase my US holding. I know I would lose the dividend that CM pay as ZBK is quite low, or would it be better to buy more TD and increase the weight of this stock.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked on June 27, 2019
Q: My daughter is opening up an resp for her three month old son. She will initially be putting $10,000 in. What are three ETF's that would be suitable. She is looking for some growth and little risk.
Read Answer Asked by john on June 26, 2019
Q: How would you rate Ring in comparison to other gold etfs?
Read Answer Asked by Philip on June 26, 2019
Q: Good morning 5i,
I currently have no basic materials in portfolio having sold MX to crystallize a tax loss. Analytics suggests 4%. We are currently trying to become less aggressive because of stage in life. Thinking 2% XGD (comments please) and open to suggestions for another candidate. Thanks for your help. Ted
Read Answer Asked by Ted on June 26, 2019
Q: As I mentioned earlier I have held 1800 units PSB in a corporate account since 2013 - 6 years. I failed to mention that I am paying management fees of 1%. I require a fixed income fund for this portfolio. Would appreciate any suggestions you have. Does this fund have a MER?
Read Answer Asked by Lorraine on June 26, 2019
Q: What do you think of a 5-year ladder of RBC Target Date bond ETF’s (RQG through RQK) for the fixed income component of Canadian RRSP’s and RRIF’s?

Also, for a $US RRSP or RRIF I am considering Invesco Senior Loan ETF (BKLN) and Highland/iBoxx Senior Load ETF (SNLN). I am aware that the NAV of these funds can be volatile, and that they may be considered somewhere between corporate bonds and high-yield bonds on the risk spectrum, but I would be buying them for the yield.

I appreciate your response.
Read Answer Asked by KEvin on June 26, 2019
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