Investment Q&A

Q: For a conservative investor, given the volatility expectations for the next few years, would you replace JEPI in the RRSP account with FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF (BUFR)? As this is RRSP, only the total return (as opposed to income) matters. It appears that BUFR has outperformed JEPI in both bull and bear markets, and JEPI only outperforms when we have non-trending markets with low volatility. Your thoughts?

Q: I am interested in 3 growth ETFs....70 to 80% equities. A second question..what do think about investing some allocation in the military sector. If yes could you suggest 3 top stock picks and 2 etfs ( if available) Thank you

Q: This is a relatively new ETF. Appears well diversified and with an interesting family of stocks. What would your thoughts be? Is there other ETFs with the same target?
Thanks,
Murray

Q: Hi there, I asked a question about this etf and you responded with a link to a previously asked question but that precious question isn’t about the etf I was referring to. Thanks!

Q: I am interested in buying physical silver as a bit of an inflation hedge for the long term. What do think of the future for silver bullion and which source would you recommend in Canada?

Q: Hello,

What are your thoughts on having those ETF/MF in ones portfolio with the purpose of generating a stable monthly dividend? Also, I am interested in your thoughts regarding MSTY (US) ETF which appears to pay a dividend of 127.45%. How sustainable is this rate. Looking forward to your thoughts.

Q: Hello 5i Team,
Looking to add more broad-based U.S. exposure to a non-registered account. With the recent strength of the Canadian loonie to the US dollar, would you recommend buying a Canadian-dollar traded ETF like ZSP, or converting Canadian funds to US dollars and investing in SPY (or something similar)?
Many thanks,
Brian

Q: Good morning. I have a half position in ATD in my RRIF that is the only under performer. I would like to sell it and open a position in gold. I'm not sure whether to buy a producer, a streamer or an ETF. I could add funds and buy 1 full position, or buy 2 of the above categories. Your thoughts and suggestions for tickers would be welcome. Thanks in advance. David

Q: Can you suggest some ETF's that cover the AI space? Thank you for the great service. I have been a subscriber since the beginning. I have never looked back!

Q: Any ETFs that hold a broader basket of agriculture commodities that include cocoa.

Thank you.

Q: Subject: Follow-Up on Monthly Dividend ETF Recommendations

Hi 5i team,

Thank you for your thoughtful response to my question regarding safer monthly income alternatives to Whitecap Resources. I understand the appeal of Canadian ETFs, especially in registered accounts where avoiding the 15% U.S. withholding tax is beneficial.

That said, I was wondering are there any U.S.-listed ETFs that you would feel comfortable recommending which offer monthly dividends, strong diversification, and a yield comparable to or better than Whitecap’s, while maintaining a reasonable level of safety and consistency?

I’d be open to covered call or enhanced income strategies as long as the risk profile isn’t excessive. Would appreciate your perspective on whether there are any U.S. options worth considering despite the tax implication.

Thanks again,

Q: Is there an equivalent for TMF, if sold for tax loss purpose?
Thanks

Q: Good morning 5i,

With your vast experience with ETFs, im looking for 2 US ones?

1) market cap weighted ?

2) Equal weighted ?

thanking you in advance

SG

Q: David Rosenberg recently wrote an article relating to the outsized US debt situation.
One of his recommendations is high quality bonds. Would you agree with this assessment?
What high quality bonds would you purchase and what length of time - short or long term?
Thank you!

Q: I'd like some information on the ETF MSTE ....... Looking on the Harvest website they offer the following explanation of what the ETF is .......

" The Harvest MicroStrategy Enhanced High Income Shares ETF invests all its assets, directly or indirectly, in Class A shares of MicroStrategy. MicroStrategy provides business intelligence, mobile software, and cloud-based services. The company’s securities have developed into a Bitcoin treasury holding company, due to its substantial holdings in the world’s premier digital currency."

I take it from the last sentence that it has evolved into a " proxy for Bitcoin " . Is that correct ? And from it's historical high to it's current trading level it has fallen 9.9% . Is that correct ? And looking at it's history of dividend payments { it has paid four dividends . Two of .66 and two of .60 } I come up with a 40% dividend { based on the lessor of the two dividend rates } ..... Is that correct ?

Personally I am from the Jamie Dimon school of crypto-currency ..... The stuff has no value whatever. But I can't deny the steady growth since someone came up with the idea of " Let's make a currency for criminals the government hasn't regulated " ......

So what am I buying here ? A less volatile method of investing in Bitcoin with a honking big dividend ? Or if one is so interested, is Bitcoin itself the better choice ? .....

Thanks for your terrific service ......

Q: Snap shoot of the two ETF
SHLD Can 52 wks range $21 to $24 and volume of 20,000 to 60,000
SHLD US 52 wks range $33 to $61 and volume of 1 M +
Why so much discrepancy ? Should I buy Can or US
PS I have 1/2 position in EUAD and would like to be expose outside EU market
Your comment plus.
Ray

Q: Seems to be on a steady downward= could you comment on same ?

Q: For a 32 year old just starting to save via a TFSA with monthly contributions of $300 - can you please suggest how to invest this money.
If ETF’s- which one(s) specifically

Q: I would like to start a position in the crypto/blockchain space of approximately 5% in my portfolio. How do you best envision me achieving this goal?

Q: What are your thoughts on the prospects of this ETF?
Is it worth holding? What other suggestions might you have?