Q: I'm looking for a way to play the drop in oil prices. With Abe getting re-elected and Japan being a large importer of oil, I was thinking CJP may be a good way to play the drop in oil. Also was thinking about ATD.B for another way. Could I get your thoughts on both strategies.
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Q: On November 21st, in a reply regarding the ZIN ETF, you said that you like the industrial sector. I have been buying ZIN every week over the year, after realizing that it contains numerous companies recommended by either you or analysts on BNN (CN rail, CP rail, Transforce, CAE, Stantec, WSP, Badger, Westjet, Air Canada, etc). Now three things have changed: (A) oil is 40% cheaper (B) this ETF 13% percent down from its high (C) Poloz remarks have caused uncertainties with Canadian banks. Considering this, I feel it's the better place to add new money. My question is: do you think that ZIN is likely to outperform canadian banks over the next year? Thank you!
Q: Is this fund forced to buy and sell the oil companies even when they know they are likely to go down? Can they pick and choose what and when to buy? What effect does the price of oil have on this fund? Should I be worried about holding it if I beleive Oil will stay down for a couple of years at least? How safe is the fund for a 2 year hold as I'm down quite a bit on it but have held for a while and my dividends have made up the difference in the capital loss.
Q: Can you recommend some US ETFs that are not hedged to the Canadian dollar for the S&P 500, US financials and technology? What are your thoughts on XLK and SLF? Any advice on when to enter these trades? Thanks so much for your service.
Q: I have most of the stocks in your Income & Model portfolio, now I would like some US exposure, but do not have a US trading account. Would you suggest a US ETF, that I can purchase in Can$. Also being the Can$ is going down, would this be a good idea right now?
Thank you for this wonderful and informative service.
Thank you for this wonderful and informative service.
Q: Hi Peter & Team,
Please advise on SDIV (Global X Super Dividend)in RRIF for global diversification
32% US, 65% non-US, 5.2% yield (is this true?), close to its 52 weeks low, 0.58% MER,114 stocks, mostly real estate, REIT and financials. This will replace the money intended for ENB. Thanks
Please advise on SDIV (Global X Super Dividend)in RRIF for global diversification
32% US, 65% non-US, 5.2% yield (is this true?), close to its 52 weeks low, 0.58% MER,114 stocks, mostly real estate, REIT and financials. This will replace the money intended for ENB. Thanks
Q: PLZ RECOMMEND A CANADIAN DIVIDEND ETF OTHER THAN ZDV WITH LIMITED OR NO EXPOSURE TO THE OIL PATCH.
MANY THANKS
ROGER
MANY THANKS
ROGER
Q: Hello Peter & Co.
Financials represent 7.6% of my portfolio; it comprises BNS, EFN, HCG and TD. I have room for one more holding and hesitate between SLF and ZUB.
Your input is always most appreciated
Tony
Financials represent 7.6% of my portfolio; it comprises BNS, EFN, HCG and TD. I have room for one more holding and hesitate between SLF and ZUB.
Your input is always most appreciated
Tony
Q: do you see anything fundamental to have affected the utilities
Is it ok yo buy some ETFs at the levels?
Is it ok yo buy some ETFs at the levels?
Q: Could I please have your thoughts on the direction (down) of this fund and whether it is likely to continue. I have held it for years and am now slightly underwater on it - but do not want to lose more.
My objective right now is to raise cash to hopefully take advantage of buying opportunities in some of the areas that have beenb brutalized.
Thanks.
My objective right now is to raise cash to hopefully take advantage of buying opportunities in some of the areas that have beenb brutalized.
Thanks.
Q: Peter and Team,
This is sort of a follow up from another member's question today on MFR.UN and my questions from the past couple days on bond ETFs.
What is the better choice between HFR and MFR.UN? HFR doesn't appear as volitile but its yield is lower along with lower fees. My head tells me HFR is safer but I'm surprised by the high yield on MFR.UN.
Thoughts?
This is sort of a follow up from another member's question today on MFR.UN and my questions from the past couple days on bond ETFs.
What is the better choice between HFR and MFR.UN? HFR doesn't appear as volitile but its yield is lower along with lower fees. My head tells me HFR is safer but I'm surprised by the high yield on MFR.UN.
Thoughts?
Q: This ETF seems to be imploding. I really don't understand when I compare to CBO. Your thoughts and comments would be appreciated.
Q: I am considering making having a full position in Canadian energy where my time frame is very very long and I do not want to spend much research time along the way. I just want divviesv without hassle. Is HEE okay for this or is it better to hold a small basket of Canadian companies. If so which ones?
Q: If your belief is that from the bottom of this oil rout some oil equities will double in 24 months time from now, what would be the global names, not just canadian names, you might suggest? Or do you think it's better to buy a global diversified ETF of medium to large cap oil producers? Thank you for your time.
Q: Peter.
Prior to subscribing to 5i I got this recommendation and or suggestion from BNN. It did not take long for me to go underwater for some reason. What ever MER there is on this, is all on top of my losses. Is there anything good about this holding, should I keep them for the long term. My age is becoming a factor now. It is starting to look that some of these suggestions and recommendations go short after a bit. Is this all my imaginations or is there something to it?
Prior to subscribing to 5i I got this recommendation and or suggestion from BNN. It did not take long for me to go underwater for some reason. What ever MER there is on this, is all on top of my losses. Is there anything good about this holding, should I keep them for the long term. My age is becoming a factor now. It is starting to look that some of these suggestions and recommendations go short after a bit. Is this all my imaginations or is there something to it?
Q: Good Morning
I have a very small Oil & Gas holding and would like to gradually raise my holdings to approx. 10%. I am looking at using XEG & ZEO in equal weights. Would you recommend this strategy or do you have an alternative?
Thanks to the hard working Team
I have a very small Oil & Gas holding and would like to gradually raise my holdings to approx. 10%. I am looking at using XEG & ZEO in equal weights. Would you recommend this strategy or do you have an alternative?
Thanks to the hard working Team
Q: Peter and Team,
Of my invested assets, I currently have 2.5% cash, 5% bonds (CBO ishares ETF), and 92.5% in stocks. The stock portfolio is diversified as I have tried to model after 5i methodology. I do have other cash outside of my current invested assets that amounts to the equivalent of approximately 25% of my invested assets.
I have been trying to increase my allocation to bonds a little bit because I like yield and feel like my allocation to bonds should be higher than it is for risk-management purposes.
My question is two fold:
1. I am 32 and wondering what allocation I should have to bonds?
2. Is there a bond or other yield vehicle that is similar to CBO that is exposed to international companies or companies that get earnings from international sources like Brazil, India, China, etc. I like CBO because it is short (less than 5 years) duration corporates.
My expectation is to trim some huge winners in the stock portfolio soon that will give me approximately 5% more of the portfolio to put into my fixed income allocation.
PS. I'd also consider floating rate stuff or things that reset with LIBOR or things of that nature as well.
Thanks!
Marc
Of my invested assets, I currently have 2.5% cash, 5% bonds (CBO ishares ETF), and 92.5% in stocks. The stock portfolio is diversified as I have tried to model after 5i methodology. I do have other cash outside of my current invested assets that amounts to the equivalent of approximately 25% of my invested assets.
I have been trying to increase my allocation to bonds a little bit because I like yield and feel like my allocation to bonds should be higher than it is for risk-management purposes.
My question is two fold:
1. I am 32 and wondering what allocation I should have to bonds?
2. Is there a bond or other yield vehicle that is similar to CBO that is exposed to international companies or companies that get earnings from international sources like Brazil, India, China, etc. I like CBO because it is short (less than 5 years) duration corporates.
My expectation is to trim some huge winners in the stock portfolio soon that will give me approximately 5% more of the portfolio to put into my fixed income allocation.
PS. I'd also consider floating rate stuff or things that reset with LIBOR or things of that nature as well.
Thanks!
Marc
Q: hi, what would your recommendation be for a china exposure etf. i heard a talking head say exposure to the shanghai index is best? thoughts? need something liquid too.
Q: It has taken a hit lately, likely due to fear of rates going up. Is a still ok to hold for income or should it be sold to protect capital. Thank you.
Q: Does the lower price of oil increase the risk of default in some of the holdings in this ETF? Thanks, Joe