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Q: What will happen with the emerge etfs now that their registration has been suspended . . . from a stock holders position . . . Can we expect to recover any of our investment.
Read Answer Asked by Barrie on May 12, 2023
Q: Could you tell me the difference between these ETFs and would you suggest having just one or all in ones portfolio. Currently I have ZPR in a margin account. I have some room in a TFSA; I'm wondering if I should leave that for my Reit ETF - ZRE as I'm moving away from growth toward income. Why are they all down right now? Is it a good time to buy or is it best to wait? Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Pat on May 12, 2023
Q: Good Morning
Would like your opinion on the Harvest Health Care ETFs? Need to increase health care in portfolio. Is there another way to invest in health care that you would be preferable?
Would it be advisable to be Hedged or Un-Hedged?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Heather on May 11, 2023
Q: Did you happen to read the article in today's Globe & Mail "Don’t be seduced by the juicy yields of covered calls " by Dan Hallett?

I have recently invested in HDIV and HYLD just for those juicy yields produced by the covered call stratagey. Now I am second guessing this idea tempting as the yields are.

What are your thoughts?

Thank you as always for your input.

David
Read Answer Asked by David on May 11, 2023
Q: Hi
I'm down 40% on the U.S. bank ETF, but with only a 1.5% weighting. I'm a true believer in that the most important metric in buying stocks is what you pay when you take a position. Being down 40% is presenting a huge opportunity if the Good out weighs the bad in these regional banks. Are there enough solid banks here to justify a 3% weighting in your opinion.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on May 11, 2023
Q: Please explain the difference between "management fee" and" management expense ratio". Is the management fee included in the MER or separate? In other words to find out the total fees charged, one would add the 2 fees together. Correct??
Read Answer Asked by george on May 10, 2023
Q: I have US exposure through a company pension that tracks the S&P. It represents about 20% of my overall holdings. I have recently come into enough US cash to add two or three new individual holdings, or perhaps buy an ETF or two that would complement the S&P tracking pension. I would welcome your thoughts and suggestions for individual stocks or ETFs that would be suitable additions.
Read Answer Asked by David on May 09, 2023
Q: A retired colleague in his early 80s is selling his income properties and wishing to invest the proceeds in a manner that will produce solid income with little risk. He is taken with HMAX and its 13% plus dividend. What are your thoughts on HMAX given his circumstances? What is the maximum percentage of his portfolio might you suggest he invest in HMAX? And what other Canadian or US ETFs with would you suggest he consider given his age/need for income? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on May 09, 2023
Q: Could you recommend a moderately aggressive portfolio suitable for a young person with a reasonably long time horizon (5 to 10 years)? Cash available is quite small at $2,500.00.

Today we harvested profits on SHOP and closed out two equity positions being held. We wish to still gain from above average growth however it is time to diversify and take on less risk.

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Terry on May 09, 2023
Q: I have a few questions about money market ETFs and high interest savings ETFs. Can you suggest one or two MM ETFs or HIS ETFs? Additionally, do they have monthly interest distributions and experience daily price changes? Do these distributions count as taxable interest? Are they available for purchase without charges and do they have management expenses (MERs)? Lastly, are these ETFs tradeable daily with high liquidity?
Read Answer Asked by Dev on May 08, 2023
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