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Q: I have a question about USD corporate bond ETFs

I have some funds in USD that I want to use to buy a US corporate bond ETF with.

Can you give me your opinion on HYG? ishares

Also can you tell me if HYG is considered a <Junk Bond ETF> ?

Lastly if you could also suggest another USD corporate bond ETF that has slightly lower yield than HYG.

Thank you

Regards
Stephane
Read Answer Asked by Stephane on January 30, 2017
Q: Peter & Co., I am planning to add to my small positions in one or two of these American banks. I have compared P/E, P/B, ROE and payout ratios and I am in a quandary. Would you please list them in order of your priority for possible purchases.
With great appreciation for your excellent service.
Read Answer Asked by Ed on January 30, 2017
Q: I'm trying to create an Index portfolio and I have allocated 35% to the U.S. through the iShares Core S&P 500 Index (IVV). Of that 35%, I am looking at adding exposure to mid cap and small cap U.S. companies to generate more growth. Do you agree with this strategy. I plan to retain a 27% weighting in the IVV and add 5% to a mid cap ETF and 3% to a small cap ETF. I am leaning towards the IJH and IJR due to the low fees.

Thanks,
Jason
Read Answer Asked by Jason on January 30, 2017
Q: Good day,

I am thinking the US market could be in store for pullback (5-10%): With that in mind, I am raising a little cash, and am looking to get into a Put position - do you have any US companies that are over priced and have started to break down (from a technical standpoint). I prefer the US as option market is more liquid, but if you don't have any there, a Cdn company would do. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on January 30, 2017
Q: Does Mattel's financial results release offer any insight into Spin Master Toys? Mattel says they were impacted by a significant US toy category slowdown. How would one know if these poor results were specific to a company or an industry? Spin Master is a long term hold regardless as I have confidence with their strategy, especially using evergreen entertainment properties as a setup to sell children toys and branded products. I don't think Mattel has developed this strength.
Read Answer Asked by Gooding on January 26, 2017
Q: Hello Folks:
What is your opinion of Clorox CLS, as one of my choices is between it and SLB (I understand they are 2 different animals)?
This question relates to the question I just submitted concerning SLB. I apologize for my confusion.
Thanks again
brian
Read Answer Asked by Brian on January 26, 2017
Q: Thank you so much for what you do. 5i benefits people of modest means as well as the wealthy. (A rising market doesn't hurt)!

A reader mentioned grocers earlier today. We went to COSTCO yesterday and the place was packed. They don't have the distribution of the local grocery stores but in a way they don't need to as customers are willing to drive to them. COSTCO is still more of a wholeseller compared to a company like Loblaws and they don't carry all the small products but no doubt they are one reason why grocery stores are finding it difficult to stay profitable.
Read Answer Asked by James on January 25, 2017
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