Investment Q&A

Q: here is more info about that etf
thanks
margit

Q: Your thoughts on the high yield market. Is it a buying opportunity or ?
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Q: The last question on PHE was in April 2014.Could you give an update.Thanks Paul

Q: Any latest thoughts on ZRE vs holding CSH.UN/HR.UN/CAR.UN and IIP.UN? Thanks.Paul

Q: This sector is incredibly exciting. What's your take on medical devices please. Thanks.

Q: In the past you have suggested a 30% weighting outside of Canada. If using vxc or xaw for said international esposure and the remainder 'canadian' stocks from the balanced and growth portfolios(atd,csu,cxr,bns,cxi,phm,mg,mda,enb,it,bos,sj,wsp) is 30% still appropriate today? Assuming this is a young investor that would work toward 20 names from the 5i portfolios as funds become available. Thanks

Q: I am looking for equity diversification outside of the Canadian market. Small portfolio.
What would you suggest given the current value of the Canadian dollar? How would your response differ if our dollar was higher relative to the U.S.?

Q: Your current view on CGR (ETF- ishares global real estate index).
Your top choice in this sector (ETF), for the next 5 years.
Many Thanks .
P.

Q: I am down 12% YTD on this investment. would you recommend that I hold or sell?

Thanks

Q: Hi Team! Looking at the XEI high-dividend ETF. The energy weighting is 27%. I believe that at some point next year, all energy companies will cut their dividends to below 2%. If that happens, wouldn't the ETF manager sell energy companies? It's called "high-dividend", so the rule must require a stock has a yield > 4% to remain included? If they didn't, it'd be a nice way to go long energy (diversification + 0.2% MER). Better go with ZEO or XEG and bite the 0.6% MER. What do you think?

Q: Could you comment on the effects of rising US interest rates on price appreciation and dividend growth of this ETF? Thanks!

Q: Is there a bank etf that covers the big banks that you would recommend for kids that may not have enough yet to invest in a single bank stock, or would you recommend a specific bank stock instead just to eliminate fees? Thanks again. John

Q: I have been considering buying ZWB and naturally prefer to buy when on sale. In light of the drop in bank prices, including this ETF, is this a particularly good or bad time to invest in ZWB for long-term investors seeking income? Thank you.

Q: Noticed on cnbc a pick of the day for one of the regulars was splv. could you give me a report on last years performance.thaks for all you guys do for us. regards CLIFF

Q: Wondering if 5i members looking for U.S. diversification might benefit from cherry picking equities from the top ten holdings of ETF funds. Not sure if there are conflicts of interest when ETF funds make their selections.
Happy Holidays!
Roger

Q: If I believe the price of oil will rise what Etfs would be appropriate to buy to take advantage of that rise in oil? Thanks.

Q: I am so glad you are now offering the same for EFTs! I just subscribed. I would value your opinion on BMO Low Volitality US Equity/ZLU & iShares S&P/TSX Consumer staples.

Thank You! Austin

Q: I have held SPDR Health Care E.T.F. XLV-N for some time. At this time, it is a hold or sell? Going forward for a longer term horizon, Is there another US ETF that I should take a position in?

Q: I was thinking of buying this ETF for my RRSP. RRP shares which are laddered - down a lot due to concerns about interest rates I assume - however, these type of preferreds would benefit from a slow increase in interest rates in Canada when that happens - rate reset means increased payouts. I think this would be a better bet than the CPD? Big potential for capital gains and get paid 6% to wait.

Q: I am a conservative retired, dividend-income investor with a pension and CPP. My portfolio includes mostly dividend-producing holdings (AD, AQN, ALA, BCE, BNS, CGX, CPG, PBH, RY, SLF, WEF, WSP, WCP, ZLB, XIT, Sentry Cdn Inc, Sentry REIT, TD Health, RBC Cdn Equity, Fisgard, and Annuities).

I am looking to add ZWH-T for income and some growth, acknowledging the T1135 inclusion and the dividends being treated as interest income. This would be held in my non-registered cash account.

Question 1 = would any dividend withholding taxes be reconciled at tax time, due to the USA-Canadian tax treaty?

Question 2 = would ZWH be an appropriate investment for my profile above? At first glance, it doesn't look like we have much foreign investments, but when you prorate the foreign holdings and/or income we have 30% non-Canadian investments (AQN, WSP are good examples). Is 30% too high for our profile?

Question 3 = I don't read anywhere about any hedging of the Canadian dollar. Am I at any currency risk?

Thanks for your help...much appreciated,
Steve