Q: I am considering playing the US market both ways in 2016.
Could you please suggest two inverse US$ ETFs for the S&P
and Nasdaq respectively. Also for playing the US market in
Canadian$s, 2 ETFs each for the S&P & Nasdaq, one set hedged
and one unhedged.
Thank You
Tony
Q: Hi Gang - can you compare SBUX to ATD, given expected growth rates, valuation, and impact of currency. Which would you choose today? Best wishes for 2016.
Q: Hello Peter & Co,
I'd like to invest in the US through ETFs; assuming that the exchange rate is not likely to change significantly, which should I buy? hedged or not hedged?
Thanks,
Happy New Year
Antoine
Q: I'm looking at adding a US small cap ETF to my portfolio. I know your portfolio has chosen IWO.US but I see that IJT.US has the same MER and a higher yeild. I am already over diversified would a 600 stock ETF be sufficient?
Q: Happy Holidays. CBM which I hold is one of a few US stocks that I have on my 5i list of US stocks that you endorse. Three weeks ago it hit $55.00 and has been down daily over the last ten days to $48.00. I am at a break even point now. Obviously there must be something causing this steady selling of the stock and hopefully you can enlighten me about what it is. If there is any negativity in the company. Thanks Dennis
Heading in to 2016 I am concerned about the impact of fx on my US holdings (about 25% of my equity portfolio). I have held the listed stocks in US$ for well over a year. Most are down on the purchase price but overall I am up in Cdn$ on account of the fx. My concern is a reversal in fx essentially wiping out any future gains in the underlying price of stocks like JCI or EMR where the strong US$ is often cited as a negative. As I see it I can: a) Sell and re-invest in an etf like CUD or XQQ that is currency hedged; b) hold and find some way to hedge against gains in the Cdn$ myself (any ideas here?); or c)do nothing . Any suggestions?
Q: Just wondering about Disney as a long term buy at current price. Stock has not responded well given recent success with Star Wars. Shanghai Disney opening in spring 2016. Thanks.
In the Globe & Mail today, under the heading of Stock Analysis, they did some number crunching on some U.S. Insurance Companies.
In my U.S. portfolio i am looking to add a U.S. Insurance company. Out of the 4 companies they highlighted, which one would you recommend for growth, and value?
Can you please compare HAIN and WWAV in the natural and organic foods area? Which one do you consider a better investment for growth looking 2 to 3 years out?
Also, what are your thoughts on Cypress Semiconductor (CY) as an investment in the US technology sector.
Q: Hello Peter & Team
I just purchased a very small position of NLY for its attractive
yield in RRSP. Is the yield save?
Can you give some insight of this REIT.
Thanks as always.
Merry Christmas!
Q: Would you or any of your members know how the distributions of XHY are taxed? I haven't been able to find any specific breakdown for income tax reporting purposes. Thank you!