Q: I am retired and want to buy a hedged ETF for either Nasdaq or the S&P 500. Which do you recommend and why?
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iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF (XBB $27.80)
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iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF (XLB $18.25)
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iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHY $16.70)
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Hamilton U.S. Bond YIELD MAXIMIZER TM ETF (HBND $12.82)
Q: Can you please recommend 3 bond ETFs that will provide in one year 10% yield including both dividends and capital appreciation?
Q: From an income perspective, could you provide your thoughts for a retiree, non-registered and % holding you may or may not be comfortable. I am somewhat hesitant on these high yielding CC ETFs because I can't help but think you are eventually eroding principal at some point because if the options are exercised you will lose the upside. thanks
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Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP $80.35)
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Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV $134.25)
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SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY $624.22)
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INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ $557.29)
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Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK $258.71)
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iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF (IJH $62.81)
Q: What would be your top thee picks for US Market ETFs today and why? (10+ year hold)
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Suncor Energy Inc. (SU $53.56)
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Topaz Energy Corp. (TPZ $25.48)
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Global X Canadian Oil and Gas Equity Covered Call ETF (ENCC $10.38)
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Hamilton Energy YIELD MAXIMIZER TM ETF (EMAX $13.23)
Q: I am retired and in an income based RRSP your thoughts on switching ARC, SUNCOR and TOPAZ to the higher yielding EMAX and or ENCC
Q: Peter,
Please provide the names of any recommended ETFs in CAD and in USD that specifically track the big 7 of the S & P.
Thanks
Paul
Please provide the names of any recommended ETFs in CAD and in USD that specifically track the big 7 of the S & P.
Thanks
Paul
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iShares Core S&P U.S. Total Market Index ETF (XUU $62.99)
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iShares U.S. Small Cap Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XSU $42.25)
Q: Hello Peter,
There is a possibility of rate cuts in US. Would the small cap space be good place to be? I was thinking of XSU, Russel 2000 index as opposed to XUU , the whole US market. Which one would be best in a lower rate scenario? Much appreciate it
There is a possibility of rate cuts in US. Would the small cap space be good place to be? I was thinking of XSU, Russel 2000 index as opposed to XUU , the whole US market. Which one would be best in a lower rate scenario? Much appreciate it
Q: Hi 5i Team,
In a recent question by Kyle (July 15), you recommended ZSP. Any reason for choosing ZSP over the usual VFV? MER a drop higher for ZSP although liquidity looks better.
In a recent question by Kyle (July 15), you recommended ZSP. Any reason for choosing ZSP over the usual VFV? MER a drop higher for ZSP although liquidity looks better.
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Loblaw Companies Limited (L $222.00)
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Metro Inc. (MRU $104.80)
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Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD $68.32)
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iShares S&P/TSX Capped Consumer Staples Index ETF (XST $58.99)
Q: 5i’s opinion of XST for a 5-yr hold in RESP?
I see its 5yr & 10yr returns are 10% & 12%, its 3 largest holdings (ATD, Loblaws, MRU) total about 60% of the fund, and it has 11 holdings.
I would basically purchase for diversification as opposed to buying the main holdings individually and paying commissions. Thank you.
I see its 5yr & 10yr returns are 10% & 12%, its 3 largest holdings (ATD, Loblaws, MRU) total about 60% of the fund, and it has 11 holdings.
I would basically purchase for diversification as opposed to buying the main holdings individually and paying commissions. Thank you.
Q: If we see interest rate cuts 2 or 3 times this year in the US, this should get the house building companies a real lift. What is your outlook for these stocks and are they a real buy now?
Thanks Again
Thanks Again
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Apple Inc. (AAPL $210.16)
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Alphabet Inc. (GOOG $183.77)
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Eli Lilly and Company (LLY $789.80)
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Shopify Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (SHOP $164.12)
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iShares Jantzi Social Index ETF (XEN $41.11)
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iShares MSCI USA ESG Optimized ETF (ESGU $136.21)
Q: Hi,
After reading disturbing reports about Shopify's business practices, such as not enforcing its own acceptable use policy against its merchants selling nazi-related products, and its COO's board-level involvement with a far right wing media group, do you have any suggestions for ethical growth companies in Canada or the US to replace this name in my portfolio?
Thank you. Michael
After reading disturbing reports about Shopify's business practices, such as not enforcing its own acceptable use policy against its merchants selling nazi-related products, and its COO's board-level involvement with a far right wing media group, do you have any suggestions for ethical growth companies in Canada or the US to replace this name in my portfolio?
Thank you. Michael
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Vanguard All-Equity ETF Portfolio (VEQT $48.38)
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iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio (XEQT $35.81)
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BMO All-Equity ETF (ZEQT $54.90)
Q: Apologies if this has been answered previously. This is a follow up to Ross’ question about these one stop shop ETFs. You mention, in this particular answer, that you consider them to be ‘more than acceptable’.
Assuming one doesn’t mind complicating their lives a little, what would be your optimal all-equity ETF portfolio for an aggressive investor ?
Thank you
Assuming one doesn’t mind complicating their lives a little, what would be your optimal all-equity ETF portfolio for an aggressive investor ?
Thank you
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iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF (CDZ $37.90)
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Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VDY $52.50)
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iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ETF (XDIV $32.15)
Q: Can you pls recommend 3 Cdn ETFs that focus on high dividend stocks, with an estimated 10% yield including both dividend and capital appreciation for over the next 1 year?
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iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Corporate Bond Index ETF (CBO $18.40)
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iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF (XBB $27.80)
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iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF (XLB $18.25)
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iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHY $16.70)
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Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF (VAB $22.66)
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iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG $97.89)
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iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT $85.13)
Q: The fixed income portion of my portfolio is fairly low. Would now be a good time switch from equities into fixed income in bonds, or has the horse left the barn? What would be, in your opinion, some suggestions for fixed income?
Much appreciated.
Much appreciated.
Q: BMO All-Equity ETF (TSX:ZEQT).
What's your opinion on ZEQT, something to buy or not?
Anything similar you would recommend that's better?
Thank you.
What's your opinion on ZEQT, something to buy or not?
Anything similar you would recommend that's better?
Thank you.
Q: Is there a comparable MAGS ETF that trades on the CDN market
Thanks for the great service
Thanks for the great service
Q: Invested $25,000.00 about 2% portfolio weighting in our income focused and only portfolio in 2012 in BMO Monthly Dividend Ltd. fund and currently valued at ~$41,000.00 about 3.5% weighting of our portfolio..
I would appreciate your opinion of this performance. Thanks in advaance
I would appreciate your opinion of this performance. Thanks in advaance
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JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM $285.82)
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Eli Lilly and Company (LLY $789.80)
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Prudential Financial Inc. (PRU $102.20)
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Vanguard Dividend Appreciation FTF (VIG $205.42)
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Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG $445.42)
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Trane Technologies plc (TT $436.98)
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RTX Corporation (RTX $150.17)
Q: At 60 I suddenly find myself semi-retired. Although it's a few years earlier than anticipated, I'm actually pretty excited - I've used the CRA retirement calculator (an excellent tool) and have a solid plan. I do need to make a $150,000 RRSP account last until I am 70 when I plan on applying for CPP and OAS. I want to pull $18,000 per year from the RRSP account a so it does require some growth. Can you suggest a mix of US and Canadian holdings and or etf's (about 50% allocation each country) for such a scenario? Thanks so much.
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BMO S&P 500 Hedged to CAD Index ETF (ZUE $85.47)
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iShares Core S&P 500 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XSP $64.37)
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Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (CAD-hedged) (VSP $100.34)
Q: Can you pls recommend 3 hedged ETFs following S&P 500 Index, that will have about 10% yield over next 1 year, including both dividends and capital appreciation?
Q: Can you pls recommend 3 US hedged high tech ETFs that will likely have a yield in the next 1 year of 10% including both dividends and capital appreciation?