Investment Q&A

Q: Setting aside currency considerations, which ETF-- VWO.US or ZEM.CA-- is better to hold within an RRSP? (I am asking this question because I know that based upon the different ways that ETFs are structured, some have less losses based on foreign tax rules and considerations.)

Ted

Q: I currently have little emerging market exposure and would like to move some surplus funds into that sector. The transaction would be in my USD non-registered account. I've been looking at a few ETFs and think that DEM:US would be a good pick as a start. Of course if you have other suggestions please include them with your response.

What should be the maximum allocation to an emerging market ETF given I am retired and this income stream would supplement my pension, LIF and RIF income.

Thank you.

Q: For non-NA coverage I own ZDI, ZEM,XIN, and VWO. Do any other ETF's need to be added or do I have the world covered? Thanks Ron

Q: I am looking at investing 2023 contributions (2 x $6500) in stocks and/or ETFs. Please provide 5 stocks and 5 ETFs for long term hold. Rank the stocks and ETFs and comment on why they are being recommended,

Current stock holdings include: BYND, BAM, BN, REGN, TSLA

Current ETFs: QQQ, VGRO, ZEM, SKYY, IHI, XIT and SPY

Thank you

Q: How stable is the $2 dividend, currently yielding 8%?

Any similar etf you would consider to be a better choice for income and some growth?

Thanks.

Q: What will it take to make emerging ,markets be a top performer? Thanks Ron

Q: I have no International exposure to date. Can you please suggest your top three International ETF's.

Q: Hi,

Now, I realize this is not your area of tinkering and please, if you feel its an area you are not comfortable with, say so.

In the many podcasts and financial shows that I follow and listen to a growing number of 'experts' ae waxing eloquent on how they expect the markets ex NA, whether they be EM or Europe will outperform over the next year +

Can you tell me

1)Do you agree with this, why yes or no?

2)If one has no direct international exposure should one , in your opinion own something to give then that exposure. and

3)Finally if you do agree what options would you reccomend investors consider.

Thanks in advance.



Sheldon

Q: I sold above today as part of tax loss harvesting. What would be good substitutes for them if I still want exposure to these markets (my cash position is in US dollars). Or would you recommend waiting out 30 days to repurchase VEU and VWO?

Q: Hi Peter,

Over the next five to ten years, what is your expectation from a risk-return prospective for the following asset classes? Please provide your ranking with a brief explanation for your rationale.

Annualized returns for the past ten years are noted below as per BlackRock:

U.S. equities – 13%
Canadian equities – 8%
Infrastructure – 7.3%
Japan equities – 6.6%
REITs – 6.1%
European equities – 5.3%
China equities – 4.9%
High yield bonds – 3.4%
Emerging Market equities – 3.3%


Thanks George

Q: Hi: I have a small amount of VWO and I just noticed there does not seem to be any dividend associated with it. Has there been a change? Thanks very much
Marilyn

Q: I am looking to diversify to more reasonably valued markets. I already own North American and European stocks / ETF's. So I want to increase my Emerging markets portfolio weighting. I own VWO (heavy Chinese component) and also ZID, so I would like even more diversification in S.E. Asia.

You've recently answered a question about EWY and mentioned how reasonably priced it was. Would EWS also be good value right now (i.e. P/E, P/S) ? Is 6% the correct dividend yield for that ETF, and are there any taxes withheld if it is part of one's RRSP ?

Q: In what way is it advantageous to buy VEE vs. the underlying VWO? VEE indicated yield is 2.16%, VWO is 2.62%.
I realize one is Canadian listed, the other American, and it may depend on the holding account. Please explain the mechanics.
Thanks, love your service.
Len

Q: Hi 5i,
Thinking of selling VXUS and buying VEA, VWO, DIM, DLS in its place to gain wider exposure to international stocks, what do you think of this idea. I will be able to control percentages in various market cap. companies too.

Q: I am trying to find a good Emerging Markets Value ETF. I'm looking for something to compliment VWO which I already have. I see Pimco has an ETF PEIFX but I can't find much trading information on this one when I am on the Yahoo Canada site. Is there something similar that you might recommend ?

Q: FRDM-NYSE - FREEDOM 100 EMERGING MARKETS ETF

I like the looks of this ETF.
It seems to provide a good compliment to my VWO.
However, do you have any opinion?

Q: My sister just pulled out of Questrade's Robo account to a self-directed account. She planned to buy basic 4 index ETFs in order to keep things simple (XIC for Canadian (30%), XUU for US (35%), VIU for Europe (20%), and VEE for emerging markets (15%)).

However, when the funds appeared, we found two thirds of it was in CAD and one third in USD. It seems inefficient to convert it back to CAD and buy those funds. So we're thinking of buying the US equivalent ETFs for XUU and perhaps VIU and VEE.

Can you give us the US equivalents of these funds. If you have any advice on our strategy here or the funds I've mention (eg. whether iShares or Vanguard is preferable in these areas) feel free to add your wisdom which I so much value as a member.

Q: Would you have an opinion on the Global X FTSE Southeast Asia ETF? I already have VWO and would like to add more Emerging Markets, less some China - which seems to dominate VWO. I also do own ZID which gives me exposure to India.

Q: Hello.
I’m interested in adding emerging market exposure. Please provide your top etf picks
(USD and CAD).
Thanks.
James.

Q: Would this portfolio held in RRIF have withholding tax on dividends. Does this look like a good portfolio?