Q: Both Canadian and american financials have taken a hit recently. I am looking to add to my financials/ insurance on both sides of the border. Which 3 Canadian stocks would you recommend and which US etf?
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Q: WHich of these three etf ZUD, PUD or ZDY is better US diversification?
Thanks
Paul
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Paul
Q: I am putting together an ETF portfolio for US and Int'l exposure. I am looking for ETFs with low mgmt fee and diverse holdings so the returns will not be influenced by a few holdings. I also prefer ETF that's hedged to C$, if available.
Please provide recommendations for the following categories. Many thanks.
- US broad market
- US dividend appreciation
- US sector etfs that are likely to outperform in 2016-17
- broad market European Developed countries
- Dividend appreciation for European developed countries
- Broad market Emerging Market countries
- Dividend appreciation for emerging market
Please provide recommendations for the following categories. Many thanks.
- US broad market
- US dividend appreciation
- US sector etfs that are likely to outperform in 2016-17
- broad market European Developed countries
- Dividend appreciation for European developed countries
- Broad market Emerging Market countries
- Dividend appreciation for emerging market
Q: Can you please explain what a hedge fund is? And what value it adds to ones portfolio. How does it correlate to stock performance? I was looking at adding the ETF HHF to my portfolio as a 5% holding. This would be to add a little more safety with something other than bonds. Would this make sense?
Q: I have read recent article about currency regime change and one of recommendation is to stay diversified. Are there any diversified model/income/etf portfolios recommended or published by 5iResearch?
Q: Again & again I hear about the great opportunities in INDIA.
Would app. your current opinion as well as recommendations for a reasonable position - likely a broad 1 or 2 ETFs &/or large growing multinationals. Thank you.
Would app. your current opinion as well as recommendations for a reasonable position - likely a broad 1 or 2 ETFs &/or large growing multinationals. Thank you.
Q: Hi Team,
Thanks for all your patience and hard work dealing with us retail investors during these challenging market times. Your transparency, calm and reason are most impressive.
I am thinking much longer term (beyond this current market choppiness) and was wondering if you can point me to an ETF(s) that is focussed on disruptive technologies. I found ARKK which is what I had in mind (different disruptive technologies in different sectors) but it is tiny at reportedly $6.82M market cap and virtually not trading volume.
Do you know of anything similar that is bigger and more liquid (presumably in the US)?
Many thanks for any suggestions.
Michael
Thanks for all your patience and hard work dealing with us retail investors during these challenging market times. Your transparency, calm and reason are most impressive.
I am thinking much longer term (beyond this current market choppiness) and was wondering if you can point me to an ETF(s) that is focussed on disruptive technologies. I found ARKK which is what I had in mind (different disruptive technologies in different sectors) but it is tiny at reportedly $6.82M market cap and virtually not trading volume.
Do you know of anything similar that is bigger and more liquid (presumably in the US)?
Many thanks for any suggestions.
Michael
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Q: For a young couple just starting TFSA with $5,500.00 each
I was thinking for the total $11,000
20% xbb
30% xic
40% xsp
10% vee
Please advise if there is a possible better alternate
For a smaller portfolio should one consider individual stocks
I was thinking for the total $11,000
20% xbb
30% xic
40% xsp
10% vee
Please advise if there is a possible better alternate
For a smaller portfolio should one consider individual stocks
Q: Hello, would you recommend this fund over HFR? VSB has a management fee of .10 vs. .40 for HFR, and VSB has lower mer as well. Is one lower risk than the other? I have a fair bit of cash and wish to "park it" in a low risk bond fund. Thank you. Bill.
Q: Peter; What do you think of using this plus XGD in this market environment? I'm thinking of a 5% position in each. Thanks and keep up the hand holding! Rod
Q: Is it good time to initiate position in the agriculture sector? which of these ETFs would you recommend (COW, MOO or SOIL)?
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Q: What is your opinion about this exchange traded fund of all can
Q: I would like to have some of my portfolio on auto pilot I was looking for etfs of s&p 500 nsdaq tsx. Do you have any suggestions and would you bother with currency hedging if for probably a 20 year time horizon.
Q: Most analysts seem to agree to CDN dollar is going further down compared to the U.S. Some think to 50%? What do you think and is there an ETF or investment that you think would be a good way to play that belief?
Q: Supposing the BOC drops the overnight rate on Wednesday by 25 basis points. ZPR would go South. CBO and VSC go North. XBB goes North. Am I correct?
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Q: I am interested in some balancing to my overwhelming Canadian holdings.
1. Can you suggest some low MER ETFs to provide US and World (excluding North America)?
2. What do you think of 'fundamental' ETFs compared to those based on 'market cap'? Any suggested names for further research?
The complexity of the expanding ETF field seems self defeating to their intended purpose. Thank you for your guidance.
1. Can you suggest some low MER ETFs to provide US and World (excluding North America)?
2. What do you think of 'fundamental' ETFs compared to those based on 'market cap'? Any suggested names for further research?
The complexity of the expanding ETF field seems self defeating to their intended purpose. Thank you for your guidance.
Q: I hold XIT in both my RRSP and Cash accounts as my tech exposure, which is roughly 10%. 77% of the ETF is made up of 5 stocks = CGI-24%, CSU-21%, OTC-15%, BB-11% and DH-6%. It has performed reasonably well, even beating out it's USA cousin XLK (7.8% vs 1.3% total return over the last year).
I am reasonably positive on CGI, OTC and DH, neutral on BB and thought quite highly of CSU until recently. It appears to be rolling over. I suspect it might be some profit taking due to these ugly markets.
Is XIT still a reasonable holding for tech exposure? It really comes down to CGI and CSU, in my opinion...thanks for your guidance.
I am reasonably positive on CGI, OTC and DH, neutral on BB and thought quite highly of CSU until recently. It appears to be rolling over. I suspect it might be some profit taking due to these ugly markets.
Is XIT still a reasonable holding for tech exposure? It really comes down to CGI and CSU, in my opinion...thanks for your guidance.
Q: Short term placement for $150,000 US in todays very volatile market 3 - 6 months. Growth only!
As always, thank you for your expertize.
As always, thank you for your expertize.
Q: hello 5i team,
I have about 30 percent of my portfolio in U.S. stocks, which i thankfully bought when the Canadian dollar was high. At the risk of being called the odius name of 'market Timer' i am now considering converting about ten percent of these U. S. dollars into Canadian, hoping to ride up the other side. One candidate that i have looked at cashing in is VWO.US. I have heldthis for quite awhile and am just breaking even. I recently read an article by a resected analyist saying that his company is not betting on emerging markets for awhile yet. Heput forward a pretty reasonable case for this thesis. What do you think about using this etf for this strategy, or at least some of it?
with thanks as always
I have about 30 percent of my portfolio in U.S. stocks, which i thankfully bought when the Canadian dollar was high. At the risk of being called the odius name of 'market Timer' i am now considering converting about ten percent of these U. S. dollars into Canadian, hoping to ride up the other side. One candidate that i have looked at cashing in is VWO.US. I have heldthis for quite awhile and am just breaking even. I recently read an article by a resected analyist saying that his company is not betting on emerging markets for awhile yet. Heput forward a pretty reasonable case for this thesis. What do you think about using this etf for this strategy, or at least some of it?
with thanks as always