Q: What do you think about DIVS, a preferred share ETF, for income. I am retired and living off dividend income.
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PIMCO Monthly Income Fund (Canada) Series A (PMO005 $12.56)
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PIMCO Monthly Income Fund (Canada) (PMIF $18.18)
Q: I’m assuming that the holdings of PMIF are identical to PMO005, which are 48% securitized; 38% government; 22% corporate; 13% other.
Question 1: what is meant by ‘securitized’? Is that a good thing in a bond fund?
I’ve spent a day researching C$ bond ETFs and the more I research, the more confused I become.
Question 2: Is PMIF about as good as any other bond ETF out there?
I’m not too concerned about fees or yield, as what I’m looking for is low volatility, preservation of capital, with a reasonable total return.
Thanks.
Question 1: what is meant by ‘securitized’? Is that a good thing in a bond fund?
I’ve spent a day researching C$ bond ETFs and the more I research, the more confused I become.
Question 2: Is PMIF about as good as any other bond ETF out there?
I’m not too concerned about fees or yield, as what I’m looking for is low volatility, preservation of capital, with a reasonable total return.
Thanks.
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BMO Equal Weight US Banks Hedged to CAD Index ETF (ZUB $35.75)
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BMO Equal Weight US Banks Index ETF (ZBK $40.17)
Q: Both these ETF's hold US Financials and were down over 2 % today on the back of lower prices on US Financials. What was the reason for a hit on U S Financials today ? RAK
Q: If I purchase a Cdn ETF that tracks the DOW or S&P 500, I am confused about what it means if it is "hedged to the CDN Dollar".
For example, if I think the Cdn. dollar will fall against the USD, which ETF will do better, the hedged or unhedged?
Thank you!
For example, if I think the Cdn. dollar will fall against the USD, which ETF will do better, the hedged or unhedged?
Thank you!
Q: Sharesight. This is exactly what you should implement into your services!!!!! It is such a perfect add on, that we will pay for, in my humble opinion. I am sure that the figures are not complete thru my discount broker or the port tracker that I use.
Anyhow, I would appreciate your opinion on it as I am contemplating it because accuracy is all we have to work from.
Also I am considering all ETF's thru Vanguard although I hold with I shares, Purpose and a couple of others. I appreciate your opinion .
IF 2 CREDITS fine.
Anyhow, I would appreciate your opinion on it as I am contemplating it because accuracy is all we have to work from.
Also I am considering all ETF's thru Vanguard although I hold with I shares, Purpose and a couple of others. I appreciate your opinion .
IF 2 CREDITS fine.
Q: What are the prospects for recovery and is the present discount justified?
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Purpose International Dividend Fund (PID $28.30)
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Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index ETF (CAD-hedged) Redeemable Transferable Units (VEH $27.37)
Q: Nice site change!! I have held PID for some time and an considering moving to VEH. Do you see advantages to this change. Thx James
Q: I own SVR which has a currency hedge. What are the consequences of this when selling SVR ?
Q: ZST fits my bill for a bond ETF in a rising interest rate market. Only issue is its low volume trades. Can you suggest one or more similar bond ETF that trades heavier? Thank you.
Q: What is your opinion of the ETF, AIEQ
Thank you,
Helen
Thank you,
Helen
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BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF (ZLB $54.56)
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iShares MSCI World Index ETF (XWD $104.43)
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Vanguard Total International Stock (VXUS $71.61)
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Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIGI $89.41)
Q: Morning, New website looks good! I am looking to improve a family members TFSA which was setup by a bank. They put her into some lame and expensive mutual funds, no surprise. Am thinking about XWD and ZLB as replacements, with the goal being balance as well as capital appreciation. Any other suggestions? Thanks, Lavern
Q: Could I please get your opinion on these new ETF offerings from BMO.
Is the Shiller strategy worth adding to a portfolio- assuming already fairly diversified?
Thank you
Is the Shiller strategy worth adding to a portfolio- assuming already fairly diversified?
Thank you
Q: What are your thiughts on littlefuse lfus.us for a starting position in a rrsp? Or would u have an alterative or etf suggestion
Thks
Marcel
Thks
Marcel
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iShares US Dividend Growers Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (CUD $55.44)
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ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (NOBL $104.75)
Q: After reading why dividends are the most stable form of total returns, which ETF would be considered a “dividend aristocrat” in the US? I already own VYM high dividend yield, VGH dividend appreciation and VHT health care. I would replace or add to current etf. Thank you Kim
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Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap Ex U.S. Index ETF (CAD-hedged) (VEF $63.38)
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Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (VI $44.14)
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Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility ETF (VVO $39.54)
Q: Hi 5i,
I would like to have international exposure with a time horizon of 5 years. Would you use an indexed- CAD hedged ETF? or not?
Would you please give me your opinion on VEF, VI and VVO ?
Thanks
I would like to have international exposure with a time horizon of 5 years. Would you use an indexed- CAD hedged ETF? or not?
Would you please give me your opinion on VEF, VI and VVO ?
Thanks
Q: Hi there, I am looking at add some global small cap growth exposure to my portfolio. I know the Mawer fund is highly regarded. Is there another ETF besides PZW that would be similar to MAW150? In addition, how would you recommend playing the global small cap space - MAW150, PZW or a suggested alternative? Thank you!
Q: I am interested in getting into the AI (artificial intelligence) market. What is your opinion of the new ETF called MIND available on the Canadian market for the first time tomorrow?
Q: Hi 5iR, I have been thinking about starting my own small ETF with Asian e-commerce companies such as Netease (NTES), Baidu (BIDU), Alibaba (BABA), Yirendi (YRD), Baozun (BZUN), China Mobile (CHL), and Softbank Group (SFTBY). Is there an ETF already out there that would accomplish this for me?
Thanks team. Chris
Thanks Team
Thanks team. Chris
Thanks Team
Q: Is there an estimated income for this income fund?
Q: Just checking: Your answer to James today, stated that VIS had a return of 16.8%. I assume that is simple interest and not compounded? Is that correct?
Thanks, Bill
Thanks, Bill