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Q: I'm interested in REITs in general (looking for income as a new retiree), but would rather invest in an ETF than try to pick winners and losers myself. RIT appears to have a good track record and yield of 4.68%, yet net assets are just under $400M. Is this relatively small asset base cause for concern? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on February 22, 2019
Q: Hi Guys

I am about to receive about 500k inheritance . I would like to invest it for income. I was thinking of just buying CDZ or would you recommend a basket of equities. My wife and I are both in our early 60s.I have a self directed account with Action direct. Thanks in advance

Mike
Read Answer Asked by Michael on February 22, 2019
Q: What’s your view of this ETF for dividend income and stability. Or would you recommend a different one. Also is this best to hold in a non registered account.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by HEATH on February 22, 2019
Q: In response to a question this morning regarding ZQQ, XQQ, and HXQ, you stated that the fees for HXQ are lower than the other two. Are the swap fees included in the overall fees? Do the swap fees cause a drag on the return of HXQ?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on February 22, 2019
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
Read Answer Asked by STEVEN on February 22, 2019
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
Read Answer Asked on February 22, 2019
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?
Read Answer Asked by Henry on February 21, 2019
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.
Read Answer Asked by Terry on February 21, 2019
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
Read Answer Asked by Marcel on February 20, 2019
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....
Read Answer Asked by Ronald on February 20, 2019
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.
Read Answer Asked by Helen on February 20, 2019