Q: If buying an income bond fund should one keep the weighting to 5% of the portfolio?
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Q: Hi Peter and team,
Is it now a good time to buy US financial and industrial Sector ETF, like XLF and VIS?
Thanks
Is it now a good time to buy US financial and industrial Sector ETF, like XLF and VIS?
Thanks
Q: I have investments in the US and Europe and have started to think that India might be a good place to enter into the emerging markets as part of my Global diversification. Would you agree?
What are the options for investing in India and can you make any recommendations?
What are the options for investing in India and can you make any recommendations?
Q: hi, what do think about CPD? is now a good time to buy and hold...
Q: Just to add I do not recall the HORIZONS BETAPRO S&P/TSX 60 INVERSE ETF (TSE:HIX) being mentioned for us Canucks on the TSX.
It is an ETF.
It is an inverse meaning it rises when the S&P/TSX 60 falls and coversely it falls when the S&P/TSX 60 rises. Similar to the U.S's VXX.
It is an ETF.
It is an inverse meaning it rises when the S&P/TSX 60 falls and coversely it falls when the S&P/TSX 60 rises. Similar to the U.S's VXX.
Q: with the low dollar and oil with is better for the next few years vsp or vfv
Q: In your answer to John, yesterday, on how to play the bear market (if it is one) you stated: "One other option is to own VXX, an ETN (different than an ETF) that is based against the VIX Volatility Index. "
What is an ETN, and how is it different from an ETF? How would this benefit the current situation? Thanks!
What is an ETN, and how is it different from an ETF? How would this benefit the current situation? Thanks!
Q: Could I please have an update on XHB, Blackrock's Hybrid Corp Bond Index. I asked about this ETF last August and it has since fallen in value quite substantially. On the other hand, the laddered Corp Bond Index from Blackrock, CBO, has held up rather well over the same time frame. Would CBO be preferable over XHB? Or should bond funds be avoided at this volatile time? I am currently sitting on 30% GIC's and 70% cash - no equities whatsoever. Thanks for your opinion.
Q: I have held VIG since our dollar was at par with US and it has appreciated over 10% since I purchased it.
I'm thinking of selling to take the profit on the spread between US and CAN currency, what would your opinion on this be?
Thanks
I'm thinking of selling to take the profit on the spread between US and CAN currency, what would your opinion on this be?
Thanks
Q: What do you think about Kevin O'Learys ETF,s
OUSA .. which I believe in hedged against currency and is supposed to be a high dividend ETF with low volatility.
Wonder if you think it's a good and stable investment and also, as its dividend paying ETF, if it's good for Canadians ... given withholding tax and our devalued dollar?
Thanks
OUSA .. which I believe in hedged against currency and is supposed to be a high dividend ETF with low volatility.
Wonder if you think it's a good and stable investment and also, as its dividend paying ETF, if it's good for Canadians ... given withholding tax and our devalued dollar?
Thanks
Q: Happy New Year! Thanks as always for this service, it is the first place I go every morning. I invest through RBC Direct, and I am wondering how ETF's take their fees from me. Thanks very much.
Q: the recent data seems to suggest that the markets,reflecting the average stock,is in a bear market with growth slowing, and recent interest rates seem to be going lower to reflect that. If we are in a bear market, how does one make money, as opposed to preserve capital?
Q: 2 questions:
I have done very well with ABBV, but wonder how much of an impact is likely when Humira comes off patent in 2016. Have you heard of any company plans that would offset the loss? Do you have a hold or sell suggestion?
How much and what kind of a difference is VEF’s transition from the FTSE Developed ex North America Hedged CAD Index to the FTSE Developed All Cap ex US Hedged to CAD Index? How is it likely to affect my returns?
I have done very well with ABBV, but wonder how much of an impact is likely when Humira comes off patent in 2016. Have you heard of any company plans that would offset the loss? Do you have a hold or sell suggestion?
How much and what kind of a difference is VEF’s transition from the FTSE Developed ex North America Hedged CAD Index to the FTSE Developed All Cap ex US Hedged to CAD Index? How is it likely to affect my returns?
Q: Hello I am interested in how I could get some exposure to Samsung; perhaps through an ETF here or one in the US. A top ten holding would be preferred, but not necessary. Is the Mawer 102 or 150 likely places to start? Thanks in advance.
Q: IOWN THIS IN A RRSP AND WAS THINKING OF SELLING AND MOVING THE MONEY TO THE OTHER ETF ZUB WHICH IS HEDGED OR DOES THE US DOLLAR STILL KEEP GOING UP. ANOTHER POSSABILITY WOULD BE TRICON (TCN). THANKS
Q: I'm underwater on a position in XBZ. Wondering what your thoughts are on the Brazilian economy?
Q: HAPPY NEW YEAR
PROS AND CONS FOR THESE 2 BONDS FUND AS A PART OF BOND PORTION OF PORTFOLIO.THANK YOU.EBRAHIM
PROS AND CONS FOR THESE 2 BONDS FUND AS A PART OF BOND PORTION OF PORTFOLIO.THANK YOU.EBRAHIM
Q: I am interested in purchasing some bonds for fairly high yield with an approx. 3 year term. Your recommendations would be appreciated. and possibly some advise on the do's and dont's of holding them
Q: Hi 5i, I have been ex Canada for about 4 months. I am wondering if this is the time to get back in and what ETF you would recommend for the next 12 months Jeff
Q: My wife and I both have TFSAs. We are in our eighties and the proceeds from TFSAs will go to our children on the second death. Would you consider MFC as a suitable investment for both of our accounts in 2016? Do you have better suggestions?