Q: I know you prefer to purchase US stocks in US currency. Does this apply to US Bond ETFs as well? Further, I'm trying to determine the percentage of corporate and government bonds to purchase (15%). Is the risk/reward associated with each type of bond ETF very different? I'm assuming that corporate bonds are riskier than government. Any insight or resources that could give me guidance would be appreciated. I appreciate any help you can provide.
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iShares Premium Money Market ETF (CMR $50.10)
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Purpose High Interest Savings Fund (PSA $50.10)
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Global X Cash Maximizer Corporate Class ETF (HSAV $116.45)
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Global X High Interest Savings ETF (CASH $50.07)
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Global X 0-3 Month T-Bill ETF (CBIL $50.09)
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High Interest Savings Account ETF (HISA)
Q: Good morning, I have $200,000.00 in a taxable account and am looking for a temporary safe place to invest it in for a period of 6 to 8 months, hoping to generate some yield.
Do you have any suggestions?
Kindly advise & Thank you
Sergio
Do you have any suggestions?
Kindly advise & Thank you
Sergio
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Purpose High Interest Savings Fund (PSA $50.10)
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Global X Cash Maximizer Corporate Class ETF (HSAV $116.45)
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Global X High Interest Savings ETF (CASH $50.07)
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High Interest Savings Account ETF (HISA)
Q: Hi,
I'm looking to park some Cdn funds in a high interest savings ETF, and use TD as my bank. I found HISA, but don't know anything about the .NE exchange - if you could enlighten me on that - and let me know if there are better products that this, I would appreciate it!
Thanks for all your consistently great advice!
Dawn
I'm looking to park some Cdn funds in a high interest savings ETF, and use TD as my bank. I found HISA, but don't know anything about the .NE exchange - if you could enlighten me on that - and let me know if there are better products that this, I would appreciate it!
Thanks for all your consistently great advice!
Dawn
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iShares Core Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF (XSB $26.96)
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Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF (VAB $22.83)
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iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG $99.40)
Q: I have $800,000.00 from the sale of a house, and am looking for a safe place to park it. There is a possibility of further interest rate cuts, so would a long term bond ETF be a good place?
Q: As a follow-up to my previous question, why would higher inflation / interest rates in the USA cause the price to go down of XBB shares which hold 100% Canadian government, provincial, and corporate bonds?
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Purpose US Cash Fund (PSU.U $100.31)
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Global X USD Cash Maximizer Corporate Class ETF (HSUV.U $116.14)
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US High Interest Savings Account Fund (HISU.U $100.32)
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Global X 0-3 Month U.S. T-Bill ETF (UBIL.U $50.11)
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CI U.S. Money Market ETF (UMNY.U $50.18)
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Global X USD High Interest Savings ETF (UCSH.U $50.17)
Q: Looking to invest additional US dollars into a high interest ETF. Currently invested in UCSH.U, but are there others ones I should be considering as better options.
Q: Why is XBB dropping in price over the last few days? I thought bond prices would rise with the prospect of lower interest rates.
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Hamilton U.S. Bond YIELD MAXIMIZER TM ETF (HBND $13.04)
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Hamilton U.S. T-Bill YIELD MAXIMIZER TM ETF (HBIL $15.05)
Q: Hi, I am wondering what percentage split one should have between long term bonds and short term t-bills on the cash side of their portfolio. I realize that it is somewhat an individual choice, but can you give me a ballpark kind of split. My investments are presently 70% equities, and 30% cash equivalents. Thanks
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Harvest Premium Yield Treasury ETF (HPYT $8.91)
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Harvest Premium Yield 7-10 Year Treasury ETF (HPYM $10.87)
Q: Similar etfs....20 yr vs 10 year. Why such a big difference in yield?
16% vs 8%
16% vs 8%
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Hamilton U.S. T-Bill YIELD MAXIMIZER TM ETF (HBIL.U $15.25)
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Hamilton U.S. T-Bill YIELD MAXIMIZER TM ETF (HBIL $15.05)
Q: What are your thoughts on HBIL and HBIL.U ETF to hold money instead of money market funds.
What are pros and cons.
Thanks for the great service
What are pros and cons.
Thanks for the great service
Q: Thank you for your answer to my previous question. I should have clarified the funds I am speaking of are U$. What would you recommend (ETF wise) in US markets as an alternative?
Thanks for all You do
gm
Thanks for all You do
gm
Q: I'm not sure if you will provide information and/or are comfortable commenting on Fidelty Investment ETFs. I have taken a cursory look at this particular fund. I am looking for something comparable that can generate a similar or better yield (4.01%) while enjoying a conservative capital gains opportunity.
Thanks for all you do
gm
Thanks for all you do
gm
Q: I have a 3% weighting in USD RRSP account, would their be a better bond play/recommendation than this for capital appreciation in USD?
Q: Hi Peter,
US Central Bank finally starting to cut interest rate; however, several days last week and today, the yield for 2 years to 10 years treasuries are moving up. What is the reason behind this disconnect? Also, if my aim to purchase bonds is to maximize my capital gain resulting from interest rate cuts, is it better to invest in Target date bond index ETF like RQS, rather than buying an open end bond ETF like XBB? My understanding is that if I hold my Target date bond index ETF till maturity, my capital gain would not be diluted vs constant bond renewals in a typical bond ETF like XBB. Thanks.
US Central Bank finally starting to cut interest rate; however, several days last week and today, the yield for 2 years to 10 years treasuries are moving up. What is the reason behind this disconnect? Also, if my aim to purchase bonds is to maximize my capital gain resulting from interest rate cuts, is it better to invest in Target date bond index ETF like RQS, rather than buying an open end bond ETF like XBB? My understanding is that if I hold my Target date bond index ETF till maturity, my capital gain would not be diluted vs constant bond renewals in a typical bond ETF like XBB. Thanks.
Q: Good afternoon,
Which of these two is better to invest my US cash for the next year?
Secondly which is safer?
Thanks,
George
Which of these two is better to invest my US cash for the next year?
Secondly which is safer?
Thanks,
George
Q: Why is the price of XBB going down now, since interest rates have come down?
Q: Considering what is happening to the Treasury yield curve, if one is looking for capital gains what maturity of bonds would you suggest at this time?
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iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Corporate Bond Index ETF (CBO $18.53)
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iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF (XBB $28.01)
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iShares Convertible Bond Index ETF (CVD $18.15)
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iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF (XLB $18.41)
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iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHY $16.80)
Q: These are some of the bond ETFs you have previously suggested. You have recently noted that, while interest rates are dropping and long-term bonds should ultimately provide the most torque in this scenario, shorter-duration bonds should not be forgotten. Does this suggest that a 50/50 split between longer and shorter duration is best, or would you suggest some kind of uneven split for a retired-income investor looking for stability and reasonable growth? As a general strategy, would you also include some portion be allotted to convertible bonds?
Appreciate your insight.
Paul F.
Appreciate your insight.
Paul F.
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Fidelity Total Bond ETF (FBND $45.98)
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Realty Income Corporation 6.000% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (O.P)
Q: Realty preferred shares are being redeemed so I have some funds to buy more safe income securities. I'm thinking a US GIC paying 4.35% (fully secured) or SGOV 5.22% secure with some fluctuation or FBND 4.77% not including fees. Where do you think the value lies.
Q: Hi, I see Hamilton ETF has brought a new covered call ETF HBIL. Other than it being brand new, and no history, and a bit on the small side with only $10 m in AUM, what are your thoughts on this as a replacement for our HISA's.
Thanks
Thanks