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Q: Hi Folks,

I know your main focus is stocks, but if you have some cash to invest and you don't want it it equities, would you prefer XBB or XSB right now? Or is there another bond fund alternative I should look at for $CDN. This if for a long term hold.

Thank you. Michael

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on September 21, 2020
Q: Re" Chris's question where to park house sale proceeds - I too just sold our house (in the process of building another over the next year) and am looking for short term low risk yield. I opened a Tangerine savings and checking account - who offer 2.5% for the first 5 months ($million max) Offer code is "EARNMORE". You have to open both a checking and savings account to qualify. No restrictions after the 5 months and the advisor I talked to told me that before moving the money out - to talk to them as they may extend the offer or provide another offer at that time. Question for 5I - With CDIC limits at $100K - would moving the max over for the 5 months be seen to be "too risky". I really don't want to have to open a bunch of accounts to lower what I see as pretty low risk of bank failure. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Gary on September 10, 2020
Q: about this previous question, when you click on the link provided it goes to Rate supermarket site with the rate you quoted, but when you go to the Tangerine Site the rate it is substantially less, why is that? https://www.tangerine.ca/en/rates

Q: Good afternoon 5I.
Today Chris had a question regarding where to put his money from his home sale. You guy suggested a one year GIC that's paying 2.15 %.
My question is who is offering this GIC?

Thanks
Asked by Stephen on September 09, 2020
5I RESEARCH ANSWER:
Tangerine Financial offered this rate on one year non-cashable terms this morning. This was posted here.
Read Answer Asked by fwb181 on September 10, 2020
Q: Good afternoon 5I.
Today Chris had a question regarding where to put his money from his home sale. You guy suggested a one year GIC that's paying 2.15 %.
My question is who is offering this GIC?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on September 09, 2020
Q: I've just sold my house, and the cheque has been deposited into my Investorline non-registered account. Not quite sure what to do with it for the next few months. I've read the comments on PSA, and you've suggested money market funds too. I don't know anything much about them - is that something you buy online, or through Investorline? What would be your recommendation?
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by chris on September 09, 2020
Q: hi 5i. i bought a gov of canada rr bond dec1 2026 it was worth 24000 at issue it market value now is $ 50,010 does the value drop down to 24000 on dec1 2026 thanks as always brian
Read Answer Asked by brian on September 02, 2020
Q: What is your opinion on using VCIP as a 'slightly riskier than cash' investment vehicle for a holding period of 6-12 months? It is obviously riskier than HISAs/GICs/PSA, but do you think it is riskier than XSB/VSB/HFR? There is an equity component to VCIP, but given its greater diversification compared to XSB/VSB/HFR, I wonder if, paradoxically, it might actually be 'safer'. I note that when the pandemic hit, even VSB/HFR fell quite precipitously. Would you advocate a mix of VCIP/VSB/HFR instead? If so, how would you weight the three? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Walter on August 28, 2020
Q: Good morning 5i. I am considering "parking" about 10% of my portfolio in "cash equivalents". Are CVD and CPD your preferences in this case as I see they pay out roughly 5% which seems a reasonable risk/reward scenario? Are there other options or recommendations that you might consider? Thank you in advance.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on August 25, 2020
Q: I am very green when it comes to the purchase of bonds. Please help me understand the following transactions. I bought 26000 units at 101.275 for a yield of 4.25%. My understanding is that I paid $26,331 and I will get $26,000 at maturity. In the mean time I will collect the yield. Right? or...
The second transaction is when I bought 25,000 units at 99.25 for a yield of 2.58%. How much principal will I get at maturity?
Thanks for you welcomed answer.
Yves
Read Answer Asked by Yves on August 24, 2020
Q: I would like to park some cash, with the eventual purchase of a residence and am interested in more than GIC's and I understand that this will entail more risk, though less than equity risk. What do you think of MFT, XHY, PYF, PSA, HFR and PMIF and would you split them in equal percentages?
Thanks for your service
Read Answer Asked by Ozzie on August 21, 2020
Q: I have a GIC maturing today in my RRSP. I am looking for an alternative fixed income choice as all GIC rates are now again abysmal. Any suggestions or would it be just as well to take a high dividend yield from one of the Canadian banks, telcos or utilities?
Read Answer Asked by JEFF on August 12, 2020
Q: I listened to a commentary where the analyst was suggesting one have a bond fund, in this case US, which receives income in a foreign [non-US] currency and then the fund converts that to USD. As the USD depreciates from QE relative to other currencies [if this happens in reality] the inflow to the bond fund will be worth more in USD. Is that a logical approach and would Vanguard’s BNDX be an appropriate? Even if the above is a stretch would holding some of one’s bond allocation in BNDX be prudent?

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Ronald on July 31, 2020
Q: TD securities is offering a structured note product TD GDXJ ETF autocallable coupon notes It is linked to the junior gold sector
Could you explain how this note works and what are the downsides and upsides to this note I am thinking of purchasing some
Thank you for your response
Paul W
Read Answer Asked by Paul on July 29, 2020
Q: Looking for a low volatility money market fund for a short term to 3 year hold. What would you recommend please?
Read Answer Asked by Joel on July 28, 2020
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