Investment Q&A

Q: Currently in the ETF Model Portfolio (Money Saver) you have the following US ETF's" XLY VGT IWO VIG SPY. Can you give me a Hedged substitute that I can buy on the TSX. As an example I would use XSP for SPY. XSU for IWO. Make sense? If this is OK in your opinion what would I do with XLY VGT VIG.

Thanks for the discount on the Monthly Fund and ETF report. I spent Canada Day reading it and found it very information. I know you are thinking I must have a very boring life!!!

Regards

Q: Is writing covered calls on a US Market Index ETF (e.g. SPY, QQQ) safe?

Q: My RRSP portfolio is comprised mostly of individual stocks and I am considering moving to an ETF portfolio. I would like some US exposure and I am looking at the BMO suite of ETF options for this. Are there selections that should be avoided for withholding tax reasons? I understand that a withholding tax may apply even inside an RRSP for US holdings that pay dividends.

Q: Hello- we will be purchasing a house in the next 3-6 months. We have $25,000 that we would like to invest to make a little interest between now and then. Do you have any suggestions about where we could put this money?

Thanks

Q: Re Company information
In comparing an annual information form and a management information circular for an annual meeting, is the latter comprehensive? If not, what type of information is only found in the AIF?

Q: What do you think of United Utilities Group. Should it be a long term hold in a portfolio.

Q: Michaels question on June 30 regarding portfolio watching.I think most subscribers watch these/their portfolios on a daily basis (I know I do) but if a person feels they are becoming obsessed with stock watching I think looking at the Portfolio Performance (monthly) reports that you send out. These results (1,2,3 years) speak volumes for themselves. A 10 or 16 % return on a portfolio is beyond expectations and hopefully leads to confidence in 5i's direction ...if we listen.

Q: Hi there, not really a stock specific question but more a psychological/behavioural question. Based on your experience, how often should one look at their portfolio? I, probably like many others, look at my portfolio far too frequently. I suspect this can be stress inducing and can lead to more possible losses than gain? How often do you recommend one to look at their portfolios? Thanks!

Q: Morning folks,

Could you please comment in regards to establishing positions in good quality companies that are so called expensive. I hear money managers refer to companies as to rich and need to wait for a pullback before getting in. With some companies a pullback might not even happen. As a long term investor does it really matter when an investor buys in. Could you elaborate.

Thank you.

Q: Hello Peter,
I'd appreciate your insight.

What do you think about the suggestions that money is moving out of technology and some of it will find its way in the biotech sector? I do not hold any US tech but do hold the biggish position in IWO and IWM combined. With no fresh money, what do you think of reducing the positions in either or both IWM/IWO combine and invest in IBB?
The second aspect where I would like your thoughts is on the Financials both side of the border. With BOC likely to raise rates atleast once, the TSX may drift down, maybe even a sharp reaction. What do you think of reducing TSX exposure, buying US dollars and investing in US financials for the second half of the year?
As always, appreciate your views.
Regards
Rajiv

Q: I want to invest about $400000 new money, over what time period should I invest ? Is this a good time to get into the market or should I wait for possible pull back. or should I get into the market now by buying all the companies in the 5i income portfolio? or should I invest half now and half if the market pulls back.
Or should I just park the money in HFR until oct or nov?
Thank you

Q: Wow! I asked my first question and it was answered with an hour or two. Spectacular service folks (not just the quick answer, but everything else too). I have really enjoyed this service over the last couple of years. Oh yeah, and that goes for the ETF and Mutual Fund Update as well as Canadian Money Saver Magazine. Much appreciated.

Q: Re Jim's question 26th June about his daughter's RSP & TFSA.
Don't think she can get the dividend tax credit if shares are held in these accounts. Did I miss something?

Q: I am wondering about the benefits of using market and/or limit orders. My normal purchase is between $5,000 - $10,000 and I am a long hold investor type. I have used the limit option maybe twice and frankly, found it kind of stressful - always having to check if the order got placed or looking to see if the share price is increasing and therefore I miss out altogether. My initial reaction is that in 3 years I won't really care about the few dollars I might save today. Or am I being too blase about this and throwing money away needlessly?

As always, appreciate your insight.

Paul F.

Q: when interest accumulates on 100,000 GIC does it lose government insurance
Thank you

Q: Please give me your opinion of this company as a potential buy for income. thanks, Rick

Q: What sector would you advise to look for some growth without huge risk. Excluding tech, which is clearly hated right now.

Q: During a serious market correction should a rebalancing happen?When the rebound in stocks eventually occurs you have less in stocks as the assets have been reallocated to bonds and cash. Therefore you will never fully recover. Should there be a waiting period?

Q: Good morning guys, great job. Are there any figures on which sectors fair better in market corrections

Q: Hi

I have about $300k new money I want to add to my modest stock/etf portfolio (Total will be $500k)- I am a bit fearful of the bubble (stocks and bonds) - Any suggestions for a reasonable safe yield for 6-12 months ?