Q: Please comment on the above ETF's from Horizons. Are they good long-term holds for income and capital gains in a balanced to conservative portfolio? Thanks.
Investment Q&A
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Q: I have shares in XUU in order to get broad unhedged US exposure. This ETF is small with low liquidity, but has only minor bid/ask spreads with large number of shares available for trade. Do you have any concerns with the low liquidity? Is this a good ETF for US exposure?
Q: I have noticed that on TD's web broker that frequently a number of Canadian banks are making the new high list. Are you aware of any bank etf's that you would recommend and would you buy the etf at this time? With thanks, Bill
Q: is there investments for the Canadian markets that take advantage of volatility ,should the incoming US administration do some things that start to take down the TSX ? Thanks and have a super 2017
Q: I want to put some money in semiconductor stocks. Do you have a company name or ETF that you would recommend? thanks
Q: Hi 5i team,
My US portfolio is currently about 9% and consists of GOOG, FB, SBUX, GE, MCD, PM & DEO. I want to buy ETFs to bring the % up to around 20%. In a recent newspaper article about the high valuation of US stocks and possible volatility, the author recommended ZWH and ZPW instead of buying broad base market ETF.
What are your opinions of these two ETFs? Would they be useful tool to reduce risk while still participate in the US stock market if it goes up and also earn some dividends? Which one of the two is more effective or they should be employed as a pair? Many thanks.
My US portfolio is currently about 9% and consists of GOOG, FB, SBUX, GE, MCD, PM & DEO. I want to buy ETFs to bring the % up to around 20%. In a recent newspaper article about the high valuation of US stocks and possible volatility, the author recommended ZWH and ZPW instead of buying broad base market ETF.
What are your opinions of these two ETFs? Would they be useful tool to reduce risk while still participate in the US stock market if it goes up and also earn some dividends? Which one of the two is more effective or they should be employed as a pair? Many thanks.
Q: I would like to hold PFF in my US$ portfolio for at least one to two years in my RRSP. Do envision any serious risks by way of interest rates over this term?
Q: I'm interested in buying into the utility sector through an ETF. ZUT holds Canadian stocks and has a yield of 4.98%. 99% of the distribution are eligible dividends.
ZWU holds a mix of Canadian and US stocks with about 45% each of eligible dividends and ROC along with 10% foreign income. The yield is 6.64%.
If we factor in the DTC, there's not a lot of yield difference. What are the reasons for your choice of ETFs? Thanks
ZWU holds a mix of Canadian and US stocks with about 45% each of eligible dividends and ROC along with 10% foreign income. The yield is 6.64%.
If we factor in the DTC, there's not a lot of yield difference. What are the reasons for your choice of ETFs? Thanks
Q: Hello Gentlemen,
What is your opinion of MID.UN and XTR at this time !
Thank you
What is your opinion of MID.UN and XTR at this time !
Thank you
Q: Hello, What would be the best Japanese ETF in your opinion. DFJ is a small cap, EWJ is a large cap, or any other that you would recommend.
Q: Happy New Year 5i team,
In an answer to a member's question regarding stocks for the Materials sector, you mentioned SJ, AEM and MX. How about a stock in Metals? Would ZMT do?
Thanks,
Antoine
In an answer to a member's question regarding stocks for the Materials sector, you mentioned SJ, AEM and MX. How about a stock in Metals? Would ZMT do?
Thanks,
Antoine
Q: Regarding your answer provided to Carla today on CVD and CPD, I understand your comments on CVD, but I am still not clear on how rising interest rates can impact CPD. How do rising interest rates affect a preferred share ETF such as CPD? Should I be cautious about buying at this time? Thanks for all the awesome info you provide.
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iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF (CPD $13.83)
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iShares Convertible Bond Index ETF (CVD $18.05)
Q: Hello,
Are the distributions for CPD and CVD considered dividend or income? Which would be better in a TFSA and which would be better in a non-registered? My understanding is that both of these ETFs should do well in a rising interest rate environment.
Best,
Carla
Are the distributions for CPD and CVD considered dividend or income? Which would be better in a TFSA and which would be better in a non-registered? My understanding is that both of these ETFs should do well in a rising interest rate environment.
Best,
Carla
Q: I have bought XUS to benefit from stock growth and to hedge against a drop in the Canadian dollar. It has worked on both counts. I am becoming a little more conservative and wonder if there any similar ETFs on the bond side that are available in Canadian dollars but invest in US bonds.
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iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Corporate Bond Index ETF (CBO $18.55)
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iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF (XBB $28.15)
Q: For a person with no bond or preferred share exposure. What would be your top 3 or 4 holdings to add at this time? Keep up the good work, you guys do a great job.
Q: Please comment on XHB as an alternative fixed income vehicle to regular bond funds.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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BMO Equal Weight Oil & Gas Index ETF (ZEO $79.04)
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iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF (XEG $18.88)
Q: Seasons Greetings!!
I see that the top two holdings of this ETF represent a 44% weighting. That seems too high to me. Is there another ETF that offers a better balance/diversification? Your sage advice is very much appreciated!!
Dave
I see that the top two holdings of this ETF represent a 44% weighting. That seems too high to me. Is there another ETF that offers a better balance/diversification? Your sage advice is very much appreciated!!
Dave
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Chartwell Retirement Residences (CSH.UN $20.63)
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Knight Therapeutics Inc. (GUD $6.02)
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iShares Global Healthcare Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHC $71.30)
Q: Ryan,
I appreciated your recent blog post about the rebalancing trade potential for health care. Given there is so little to choose from in Canada would it be wise to look to US listed companies who have suffered as well. If so would it be better to go the etf route or do you have any company specific recommendations. Thanks again for your great service.
I appreciated your recent blog post about the rebalancing trade potential for health care. Given there is so little to choose from in Canada would it be wise to look to US listed companies who have suffered as well. If so would it be better to go the etf route or do you have any company specific recommendations. Thanks again for your great service.
Q: What do you think of Horizon Rotation HAC for a fairly safe TFSA pick? I am semi retired, don't touch the TFSA for income right now but not exactly immune to a huge loss either.
Q: OF THE 2 HEALTH STOCK WHICH ONE DO YOU PREFER AND WHY ?THANKS.EBRAHIM