Q: Hi, I've owned this awhile, but I seem to be getting no "pop' due to the rising USD vs CAD. Is it hedged against a rise in the USD? What I was wanting when I bought this, was US Large Cap Div exposure with a USD exposure vs CAD. Can you recommend another US index fund that would participate in the continued CAD decline?
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Q: Since my buy in May, 2013 ZPR is down 23% and continues to get beaten down as interest rates fall. Assuming the Bank of Canada reverses direction in response to the expected rise in US interest rates, is this a good entry point for ZPR as a long term hold?
Q: Hello looking for some energy exposure considering
XEG
OXF
HEE
ZEO
IF YOU HAD TO PICK ONLY ONE WHICH WOULD BE YOUR CHOICE i AM LEANING TOWARDS XEG
Thnks
Rod
XEG
OXF
HEE
ZEO
IF YOU HAD TO PICK ONLY ONE WHICH WOULD BE YOUR CHOICE i AM LEANING TOWARDS XEG
Thnks
Rod
Q: For some US exposure what are your thoughts for yxm.b, US Momentium Index?
Q: I currently hold 10% portfolio position in zlb and hold all of your balanced portfolio minus Enbridge and telus...the charts show that zlb has outperformed both of these two stocks since its inception...should I consider selling zlb and taking a position in each enb and t for diversification considerations or continue to hold zlb which has performed very well for us..thank you for the great service and advise.
Q: Hi Peter & Team: Your comments to Allen's question today: "but expect a flat to declining sector..." I own this in my Riff and in a loss position, should I let it go? Thank you.
Q: Could I please get your recommendation for both an inverse oil & gold ETF.
Thank You
Craig
Thank You
Craig
Q: In your Updated news report July 18th you said to make sure you have international exposure. What do you recommend? I follow closely your investment advice and my portfolio consists mainly of stocks from your balanced model portfolio. I have a 5-10 year time frame.
Thank you so much,
Louise
Thank you so much,
Louise
Q: I have both which would you own?Thanks for your great effort! What would you replace if you think I should in the same sectorThaks Cliff
Q: I've been a member for over a year now and appreciate all the help you have given regarding individual equity choices. My wife and I are both 70 years of age. Our pensions provide enough money to meet all of our monthly needs so we are able to take on some risk. I am having some difficulty determining what percentage of our portfolio should be in each sector. I would appreciate it if you would suggest how much we should relegate to each of the following categories and one or two etfs (I like the Vanguard family for their low fees) that you think would provide the exposure we need.
1. Fixed income
2. Canadian equities
3. American equities - I'm leaning towards VUN
4. Global equities.
Thanks once again for your guidance.
1. Fixed income
2. Canadian equities
3. American equities - I'm leaning towards VUN
4. Global equities.
Thanks once again for your guidance.
Q: Hi Team,
Are you aware of any funds or ETF's that focus on sport companies, teams or anything sport related? Rather than pick a company like Nike, I'm looking for a managed basket.
Are you aware of any funds or ETF's that focus on sport companies, teams or anything sport related? Rather than pick a company like Nike, I'm looking for a managed basket.
Q: Good morning Peter and Team,
I am another unfortunate soul who has a position in G (down 48% at the present). Thank goodness though for diversification, as my overall portfolio is up a lot in large part because of 5i's picks.
Having said that, since gold is normally held in a portfolio to add stability in tough times, and since the Canadian dollar is currently very weak, wouldn't an investment in a US dollar currency ETF such as DLR accomplish the same goal with substantially better safety and much lower volatility? I'm not saying this "theme" would be valid forever, but what do think about it for the next little while?
Thanks as always for your insight.
I am another unfortunate soul who has a position in G (down 48% at the present). Thank goodness though for diversification, as my overall portfolio is up a lot in large part because of 5i's picks.
Having said that, since gold is normally held in a portfolio to add stability in tough times, and since the Canadian dollar is currently very weak, wouldn't an investment in a US dollar currency ETF such as DLR accomplish the same goal with substantially better safety and much lower volatility? I'm not saying this "theme" would be valid forever, but what do think about it for the next little while?
Thanks as always for your insight.
Q: We currently hold TD, BNS and BMO. Is there any advantage to holding ZWB instead of individual Canadian banks in the current market environment? Would the covered-call overlay produce additional returns over holding the individual banks?
Q: Hello,
Your comments on Purchasing XGD for a possible trade by the end of the year?
Thanks
Your comments on Purchasing XGD for a possible trade by the end of the year?
Thanks
Q: I currently do not hold any precious metal stocks, and am very grateful for this. I know some of this is pure luck, and am wondering about your contrarian view on the sector. I see some stocks like YRI, G, ABX that have gone down so low that surely there is "blood in the streets". Is this a time to step in, or is this not 5i's style of investing? If this is not a recommended style, I would totally understand, but figured I would ask. Thank you!
Q: Hi Peter and Team!! Hope you are enjoying the summer. I am looking to invest in a water utility. I don't know of any Canadian ones. Could you suggest a few Canadian (if any) and US ones that may be good buys? Thank you for all you do!!! Cheers, Tamara
Q: hello 5i:
I'd like to gain some exposure to international equities as per your advice to a writer, recently. Please advise your thoughts on ZDI. Is there another ETF you favour for international exposure?
I'd like to gain some exposure to international equities as per your advice to a writer, recently. Please advise your thoughts on ZDI. Is there another ETF you favour for international exposure?
Q: Hello, I am curious what you think the effect of the US raising rates will have on the market in general. I am assuming global money will flow into the US and send it higher. But what effect does it have on emerging markets. Will some of that money be heading to the US as well?
A little birdie has told me that a-lot of emerging market debt is priced in US as well. The above scenario would put a-lot of pressure on these countries. Is it a safer bet to sell my position in XMM and redeploy somewhere else?
Thank-you for the great service.
A little birdie has told me that a-lot of emerging market debt is priced in US as well. The above scenario would put a-lot of pressure on these countries. Is it a safer bet to sell my position in XMM and redeploy somewhere else?
Thank-you for the great service.
Q: Hi PETER ! i curently hold 1000 Shr. w.$=6.20 (average)in a TFSA Account. Last Closing=$5.23. i do NOT need This money before a Better Investment Opportunity. Keep Holding /or Sell / When ??... YOUR Advise = Highly Appreciated . [i Mss YOU & F.Tardiff from BNN / at Least i find YOU] = Best Rebards / peter.
Q: Good afternoon,
May I have your analysis of HEX as an income play? Is there a better alternative?
Thank you
May I have your analysis of HEX as an income play? Is there a better alternative?
Thank you