Q: Hi, ZUT and ZRE both sold off during 2016 and Q4 2017 on rate concerns but now they are diverging with ZUT sharply down (which makes sense) but ZRE sharply up (???). Any idea why? Thanks.
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Investment Q&A
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Q: Currency question:
I want to buy an emerging market ETF and a US market ETF. If we assume that the American dollar continues to drop, are we better to have a Canadian dollar hedged fund or to purchase in US dollars? Thanks in advance.
I want to buy an emerging market ETF and a US market ETF. If we assume that the American dollar continues to drop, are we better to have a Canadian dollar hedged fund or to purchase in US dollars? Thanks in advance.
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iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Corporate Bond Index ETF (CBO)
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iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF (XBB)
Q: I have owned these Bond ETF's for the last few years and have seen the unit prices drift lower with the rising rate environment. If I had bought the bonds directly the maturity date would restore the capital. Does the same thing happen within the ETF's to the same effect? How doe s it play out over time?
Thanks
Paul
Thanks
Paul
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iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Corporate Bond Index ETF (CBO)
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iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF (XBB)
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iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHY)
Q: In the current interest rate environment what bond ETF would you recommend as a core bond holding in an RRSP. Time frame would be long.
Q: good lithium stocks or etf
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BMO Equal Weight US Banks Hedged to CAD Index ETF (ZUB)
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WPT Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust (WIR.U)
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Pure Multi-Family REIT LP (RUF.UN)
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Agellan Commercial Real Estate Investment Trust (ACR.UN)
Q: My advisor has recommended the following "best current" additions to my diversified portfolio. I value your opinions higher. ZUB RUF.UN ACR.UN WIR.U. IEMG.
In your opinion are these "best to buy" in their areas, and if not, what are your suggestions for better ones? Thank you for your continuing guidance.
In your opinion are these "best to buy" in their areas, and if not, what are your suggestions for better ones? Thank you for your continuing guidance.
Q: Why is GUD such a great investment when it holds 68% cash presently.Yet when i am holding app. 34% cash in my portfolio" many people say " that i am timing the market.Seems like both of us are waiting on an opportunity! What is your impressions of etf MOTI.
Q: hi folks:
what would be your choices for investments (etf or mutual funds) in the commodity space?
specifically is there one holding which covers all commodities from coffee to oils, or would a more narrow focus be better ie. xma, xba ?
because of the 'timing/rotation aspect of commodities in general I would not be adverse to a fund
thanks
what would be your choices for investments (etf or mutual funds) in the commodity space?
specifically is there one holding which covers all commodities from coffee to oils, or would a more narrow focus be better ie. xma, xba ?
because of the 'timing/rotation aspect of commodities in general I would not be adverse to a fund
thanks
Q: I think that the capital losses of CPD in 2015 were because of the BOC reducing the bank rate and the etf owns a large % of rate reset preferreds which do much better in a rising rate environment. Please confirm and explain why CPD also experienced large capital losses in 2008. I didn't think that reset preferreds were around in 2008. Did interest rates increase in 2008 and CPD was composed of perpetual preferreds back then? Thank you 5i.
Q: Is it time to take profits here or is period of strenght over. any reason for pullback. Thanks
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Global X Active Ultra-Short Term Investment Grade Bond ETF (HFR)
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Purpose High Interest Savings Fund (PSA)
Q: This is a followup to my question on PSA. For shorter term funds how would you rate the safety/risk between PSA and HFR ? Are there any tax implications in a TFSA for either product .
Also, a suggestion - I notice a number of people are looking for a place to park money with some degree ( including 100% ) of safety but don't necessarily want to get locked into GIC's. Any chance you could do a comparison chart for various alternatives that you feel would be appropriate, including tax impact for TFSA, other registered funds, and non-registered ?
Thanks again.
Also, a suggestion - I notice a number of people are looking for a place to park money with some degree ( including 100% ) of safety but don't necessarily want to get locked into GIC's. Any chance you could do a comparison chart for various alternatives that you feel would be appropriate, including tax impact for TFSA, other registered funds, and non-registered ?
Thanks again.
Q: Do not chuckle at my ignorance here please, but my question here is on ETF and Mutual Fund fees bought in self directed brokerage portfolios. If a posted managed fee (ie 1.5%) where does that withdraw fee show up and is it taken our annually or monthly? I never see a charge on my monthly statements for the etf management fees. How are they calculated, on the purchase price or a share value on a set date? Thanks
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BMO Covered Call Canadian Banks ETF (ZWB)
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BMO Global Infrastructure Index ETF (ZGI)
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Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VGG)
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Vanguard Dividend Appreciation FTF (VIG)
Q: As a retired couple looking for div. Growth, not to happy with 5% weight in zgi in our rrif. Could u please give a few better options.
Q: Enjoyed your article on dividend growth stocks and wish to participate. What is your take on NOBL ETF to include in my TFSA
Q: Hi I was thinking of buying some zwu for income and hopefully a little growth it continues to drop what would be a good entry point and any reasons for the continue drop thanks
Q: I have a question about 1536 how does Xhc look to invest in today
Q: Following up on a question from Greg Jan 24/18 do you have any information regarding how both ETF's compare. I understand that BLCN has many more stocks while BLOK is concentrated on fewer stocks.Fees tend to be the same or almost the same. I realize both funds are very new ,just launched last week and would be speculative but any investment would be a very minor part of my portfolio. Thanks for any guidance. Too early to invest?Paul
Q: Hi: I am considering buying XID and was wondering if this is a good time given the strong recent performance of the "nifty-fifty". thx, J
Q: Hi,
Can you suggest 1 or 2 good DOW etfs, both hedged and unhedged. I am leaning toward unhedged at the moment as our dollar is quite strong.
Thank You, John
Can you suggest 1 or 2 good DOW etfs, both hedged and unhedged. I am leaning toward unhedged at the moment as our dollar is quite strong.
Thank You, John
Q: Where can i find information about Hedge Funds for the retail investor, and which ones are good, including the best managers, thanks?