Q: A comment on ZST. The annual distribution looks good indeed at around 3.7%, but the weighted average yield to maturity is reported as 1.49% and the annualized performance is just 1.63% over the last three years. This asset has lost around 2% on its price every year. And capital losses yield lower tax benefits than taxable other income gains. One can do better on a net basis with a GIC.
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Q: Hi - I recently came into some cash - and am looking for a safe place to park it and hopefully earn a little more than a GIC. This ETF was in Rob Carrick's column in Globe&Mail a few weeks back - it has a dividend of approx 3.7%. I am wondering what the downside is.. I know it is interest rate sensitive, also trading is light. What are your thoughts and do you have any other recommendation?
Q: Hi
Which would be a better place to park cash for 4 to 6 months
ZST or PSA
Thank you for your advice
Steven
Which would be a better place to park cash for 4 to 6 months
ZST or PSA
Thank you for your advice
Steven
Q: Hi I would like your thoughts on this ETF. I have some cash I would like to park for 1 to 2 years. Do you this as a reasonable option. Thanks