Investment Q&A

Q: Hi 5i. With CAD at a relatively low level against the USD, should one sell unhedged ETFs and buy hedged, on the theory that long term the CAD will likely come back up toward US$1?

If not, why not? Held in RRSP if it makes any difference.

If so please provide favorite ETFs that are similar to: VUN, XEF, VEE. Thanks.

Q: I am interested in returning to the gold sector but would appreciate some insight as to what you would prefer, I'm agnostic. Would you pick bullion, a producer or two or an etf of producers. Any ideas of where to go, specifically and generally would be wonderful.
Thanks

Q: Hi Peter!

What broad market and sector specific ETF's that are currency hedged would you recommend for the US market for a 2 year hold?

Ian

Q: Further to my recent question on IWO, your reply seemed a little unclear. Do you think the drop in IWO is based on fundamentals? Thanks.

Q: I note the IWO tracking the Russell 2000, is down about 24%. This is a fairly major correction so is it now a buy? Taking a wild guess, how much risk do you see on the downside??

Q: Capitulating :( (me) .... so expect the market to turn up very soon!

Nonetheless, I am now firmly in the "income camp" and have reviewed the 5i Income portfolio where I already hold all but ADW and IGM of your stocks but none of the ETFS (VCH, XHY, CVD,CPD, ZRE). With the exception of VCH they have all taken it on the chin in the last year - like so much else.

I am building a "sleep at night portfolio" and have set aside an appropriate cash reserve portion. The rest will stay in the market. With "sleep" well and make a few bucks top of mind, would you recommend any of the 4 ETF's or something else like ZWB, ZDV? Thanks for help with this project.

Q: Good morning Peter and team! My 21 daughter has $20,000 to invest in a TFSA for the first time. For someone of this age, with the potential to withdraw some money within a 1-2 year horizon, would you recommend ETFs or individual stocks (or both), and what would be your top 3-5 picks at this time? Thanks! Lois

Q: Which of two would be best to hold (long term) for income, inside /outside RRSP
Thanks
Cec

Q: I am 44 years old and I have $100k, thinking of an even split $50k for CPD and $50k for Zdv. I have also considered putting the whole $100k into XIC, and writing the occasional calls. Your thoughts on this. What would give me best returns over 10years with the least amount of work or worry?

Q: I already own several hundred shares of ZWB. My average purchase price is well above the current unit price. I am thinking of adding more ZWB primarily for income but also to bring my average unit purchase price down. I do not have any other exposure to my Cdn banks.

What do you think is the forecast for Cdn banks for 2016?

Please be forthright in your answer - add more or not.

Thanks

Q: Please disregard my symbol here (XEG.TO). My question is: I wanna have some exposure on CND oil industry or oil-related companies cuz I wanna bet on rebound of oil in the long term. Is there any good-fundemental stocks or ETFs that you will recommend to hold to have the oil exposure I want? Much appreciated! Tony

Q: I'm looking for monthly retirement income. Please suggest a few of your favorite ETF'S that I could invest in that would provide me with a monthly income stream. I am hoping you can suggest investments that would yield 4% or better. I realize that to provide this kind of return I will have to accept some level of risk and I'm prepared to do this. However, I hope you can suggest some investments that are relatively safe. If you know of any other possibilities I would appreciate any guidance you can give to me.
As always, I appreciate any advice you can give to me.


I thank you for your guidance.

Q: Good Morning Gentlemen,

I am writing to you to get your counsel in developing a long term diversified portfolio in US$.

My Canadian portfolio is based on the 5i 3 platforms.

My objective is to outperform the SPY if possible.
I have chosen 5 ETF’s that when analyzing them seemed to show good performance, good Morningstar rating, and non duplicated holdings.

I have researched their MER’s, objectives etc.

My question to you, (I obviously am not a PM, but Peter is) is by purchasing these etfs:
1)am I duplicating effort?
2)Am I diversifying sufficiently or too much?
3)Would you recommend I add or delete any suggested holding?
5)I have no specific sector ETF, as I can’t predict which one will outperform, is that ok?

Here they are:
Dividend: SDOG (unique approach)
Large Cap: PRF
Small Cap :IJK
Low Volatility: SPLV
Growth: IWY.
Thanks so much in advance for your advice/suggestions.

Sheldon

Q: I have this hedged ETF, VXC, for foreign exposure. If I expect the Canadian dollar to trend up over the next few years which ETF should I buy instead? I'm aiming for 15% of my portfolio to be foreign. Sound like a good idea?

Thanks.

Q: On Jan 27th, Pierre asked about buying ZJG. You suggested XGD holding larger companies primarily for safety. I am thinking of adding gold exposure and see that both ETFS have the same MER (.55%)and while XGD has a 70% exposure in N.A. ZJG is 100%.
My question is, would the smaller gold producers in ZJG have more torque to the price of gold and perhaps benefit from M&A activity? Or perhaps not.
Thanks for your great service Gord.

Q: Hello,

What are your thoughts on XEG? Would buying shares of XEG.TO be a good strategy for getting exposure to an oil price recovery without the risk of holding individual oil companies?

Thanks

Q: Sold 2 US ETFs (1 small & 1 medium cap)- small profit. Funds available - $100,000 US. Prefer 2 replacements for a RIF - 3-5 years. Thank you.

Q: I have noticed that, when someone asks about investing in Google, Amazon, etc., you have recommended one ETF or another. I don't believe you have ever recommended FDN, which I hold and like. Is there a negative to this vehicle that I may have overlooked?

Q: I am looking to buy about $100k of Fixed Income for my asset allocation and I have a 12 year horizon. Do you think I should buy actual bonds in some sort of Bond Ladder? or Bond Mutual funds? I am quite sure interest rates will rise at least 2-3% in the next 12 years. Is there a better fixed income product.

Q: Why not use HBU or HGU instead of AEM