Q: What US ETFs would you recommend for growth at reasonable risk? I own most of the stocks in your balanced portfolio but about a third of my portfolio is in US$. Not knowing enough about US stocks I think I would probably do better to sell most of them and buy ETFs. I already own XHE.
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Q: Someone suggest XAW (iShares Core MSCI All Country World ex Canada Index ETF ) for 50% of the investment portfolio. This ETF includes 54% US stock and the remaining in International stock excluding Canada. In your opinion, for a large investment amount, will one single ETF work well for the investors? If not, what other ETF should be added to benefit from the better US economy? Please comment and suggest.
Q: What do think of XCD - iShares S&P Global Consumer Discretionary Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) as a way to gain some global diversification without currency risk? Do you think this sector will do well in the next 3-5 years?
Q: Hi Peter & Ryan, which of these two etf's would you prefer at this time? CPD or CVD. Thanks, Mario.
Q: What is the differences between HVU and HUV? I'm bearish towards the markets and looking for something to buy for a short term holding period of 2-4 months as added insurance. Any other recommendations? Thanks
Q: I have a lot of bank stocks that I have been accumulated with the dividend
reinvestment plan over the last 30 years. I do not want to sell them because it would trigger a large capital gain, besides it is adding up to a lot of dividends, with I will use in my retirement. Yes, Yes I know that I am overweight in that sector. I want to protect myself on a down turn, and don't pike the puts , because the premiums are so high.I was thinking about the huv etf, I don't fully understand it, is there "time decay" as there is with leveraged etfs.Do you think that this product will suite my goals, and or do you have any other idea's that would protect me on the downside?
thank-you and have a nice day
reinvestment plan over the last 30 years. I do not want to sell them because it would trigger a large capital gain, besides it is adding up to a lot of dividends, with I will use in my retirement. Yes, Yes I know that I am overweight in that sector. I want to protect myself on a down turn, and don't pike the puts , because the premiums are so high.I was thinking about the huv etf, I don't fully understand it, is there "time decay" as there is with leveraged etfs.Do you think that this product will suite my goals, and or do you have any other idea's that would protect me on the downside?
thank-you and have a nice day
Q: I have a small position in XGD. Would this be your fav Canadian gold etf. Also, is there a precious metals ETF you could recommend?
Thanks GUY R.
Thanks GUY R.
Q: CPD has been slowly rising since hitting $11.13 on February 25 but it is still down 20% from its 52 week high of $15.33. What are your thoughts on this ETF?
Q: Hi 5i team,
I have a 3 month old son and have opened him up an RESP. Can I get your opinion on what 2-3 stocks you would invest in that provide decent income (in the form of a dividend), and are relatively safe knowing that he will need the money in 18 years. I was thinking of playing it more conservative, but I have been contemplating taking a shot at something with a good growth potential.
Thanks so much.
I have a 3 month old son and have opened him up an RESP. Can I get your opinion on what 2-3 stocks you would invest in that provide decent income (in the form of a dividend), and are relatively safe knowing that he will need the money in 18 years. I was thinking of playing it more conservative, but I have been contemplating taking a shot at something with a good growth potential.
Thanks so much.
Q: In your perspective which would be the best India ETF to buy and or the best individual India stock to buy?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Q: WHICH GOLD BULLION ETF/S (CANADIAN, US) WD YOU RECOMMEND AND WHY?
Q: Can you please advise which ETF is better to hold when market sells off.
Below ETF has to be hold for one /two weeks or I can hold for long time. If below is not right one - Please recommend another ETF.
ETF: HVU OR HUV
Below ETF has to be hold for one /two weeks or I can hold for long time. If below is not right one - Please recommend another ETF.
ETF: HVU OR HUV
Q: Hello, Many Real estate investment trusts(e.g. IVR)and related ETFs (e.g. REM) distribute ~10 to 12% dividend. This appears very good but may be a high risk investment. What is your opinion about IVR REIT and REM etf?. Which one is better? or may be none?
Thanks
Thanks
Q: I have held a small position in MNT since 2010. It was suppose to be a little diversification and hopefully protection if the market currencies took a bad dive.
It has not performed well with gold going up. Could you advise why it may be lagging? Is it currency cross winds? Something else?
Keep up the great unbiased work.
It has not performed well with gold going up. Could you advise why it may be lagging? Is it currency cross winds? Something else?
Keep up the great unbiased work.
Q: Happy Weekend!
Having just read CBC's article about electricity and with electric car sales growing, could you suggest the names of companies that provide transformers and other equipment to electricity providers? Are there any companies you would recommend that would benefit from the growth of the electric car industry? Thanks.
Having just read CBC's article about electricity and with electric car sales growing, could you suggest the names of companies that provide transformers and other equipment to electricity providers? Are there any companies you would recommend that would benefit from the growth of the electric car industry? Thanks.
Q: Hi 5I- Have just received lump sum retiring allowance and now 30% cash. Present holdings are 18%GGF31222-10%VUN-7%XEF-7%ZGI-6%SLF-6%VXC-5%ZUH-4%IYT-3%XEH-3%ATD-2%DIS. Would like your suggestions for more etf exposure and would like to start adding slowly with the next downturn, but don't like to sit in cash to long. Would you trim healthcare or USA in general now? We are long term investors. Thanks for your help.
Q: I am an anti-gold bug. I always lose if I ever succumb to the wiles of the yellow metal.
However, i would like to have a single small position in one gold company just in case the gold bugs are right and we are going to hell in a handbasket.
I would like to hold one company which I could put there and forget about but it would follow the metal should it skyrocket. I am looking at the majors ---Barrick and Goldcorp. Which would be better or is there another company which would be better for my purposes?
Bryon in Elmira
However, i would like to have a single small position in one gold company just in case the gold bugs are right and we are going to hell in a handbasket.
I would like to hold one company which I could put there and forget about but it would follow the metal should it skyrocket. I am looking at the majors ---Barrick and Goldcorp. Which would be better or is there another company which would be better for my purposes?
Bryon in Elmira
Q: Gentlemen: I am thinking of this ETF since it is hedged to the US$ (I already have over 35% US$ exposure and am trying to reduce that to about 25%), and has a decent track record. Thoughts? Thanks so much- Ken
Q: What are your thoughts of using HUV as a hedge in a down looking market. How would you decide what percentage of portoflio to use and how long to keep it.
Thanks and happy Friday
Thanks and happy Friday
Q: I am 30 years old and have built a sector diversified portfolio of around 25 names from the TSX worth approx 200k. I also have a pension invested conservatively in bonds/mutual funds worth approx 100k. I would like to invest all additional cash for the next few years in 3 or 4 ETF's to diversify out of Canada instead of adding to my Canadian portfolio. Do you see any major flaws in my theory? also could you suggest 2 or 3 ETF's to start out with. My thoughts were: VOO, VEA, and IJR. Thanks