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Q: Hi Peter and Team,

Could you please give me your thoughts on preferred shares in general given the current interest rate environment and the pending rate hike by BOC in about a week's time. Please also provide some names of ETFs of preferred stocks in both Canadian and US denominations.

Cheers,
Harry
Read Answer Asked by Harry on July 10, 2017
Q: I currently hold ZRE for income. If I were to replace it with 4-5 individual REITS, which ones should I pick, in addition to CSH.UN? Would ZRE or the portfolio of individual REITS be more appropriate for a long-term hold with equal consideration to distribution yield and safety of the distribution? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Walter on July 07, 2017
Q: My daughter has these 4 ETFs in equal weighting in her TFSA. Do you think she needs more diversification? Would you add something else with future contributions or just add to her positions when opportunity arises? Thanks for providing your great service.
Read Answer Asked by Rudy on July 06, 2017
Q: Hello. I currently hold zdi in my cash account and am thinking of increasing my exposure to this part of the world (now about 1.5% of that portfolio). I'm wondering about the pros and cons of doing this by adding zea. I realize it doubles my exposure to the UK, but it also adds more of Japan. Alternately, I could just buy more of zdi. Your recommendation, please.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on July 05, 2017
Q: With interest rates likely increasing this month in Canada and also the USA, would you put any extra cash into bond funds (like CBO,XHY) or preferred shares right now; or wait to see if the prices decline with the new higher interest rates?

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on July 05, 2017
Q: Good morning,
I am considering an investment in the US bank and insurance sector.

What are your thoughts on the merits of investing in a US Bank and insurance ETF and of those available in Canadian $$$, is there one or two that you would recommend?

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Francesco on July 04, 2017
Q: Hi 5i
I am heavily in financials 32% am working to diversify in my portfolio. I have listed a number of my invested companies. Investments are in Can. Cash, TFSA & RRSP heaviest in (RRSP)
I would like to re-invest in divided stocks and 2 ETFs. can you advise which would be best replaced and list a few that are in your top considerations.
Thanks,
Scott


Thanks, Scott
Read Answer Asked by Paulette on July 04, 2017
Q: I have owned Aecon and Telus for some time now and they haven't moved much, what are your thoughts on selling those and putting the money in VSP

Thank you,
Jared
Read Answer Asked by Jared on July 04, 2017
Q: Currently in the ETF Model Portfolio (Money Saver) you have the following US ETF's" XLY VGT IWO VIG SPY. Can you give me a Hedged substitute that I can buy on the TSX. As an example I would use XSP for SPY. XSU for IWO. Make sense? If this is OK in your opinion what would I do with XLY VGT VIG.

Thanks for the discount on the Monthly Fund and ETF report. I spent Canada Day reading it and found it very information. I know you are thinking I must have a very boring life!!!

Regards
Read Answer Asked by roland on July 04, 2017
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