Investment Q&A

Q: I am looking for ETFs with reasonable dividends, safe (less fluctuation) and at the same time the ETF can have some potential upside if market does well. I could not think of a sector better than utilities. Any thoughts? Please let me know if you have a better sector/industry (including your recommended ETFs in that sector/industry).

What are your thoughts on these two (RNRG and XLU)?

A side question: How can I know my remaining credits for more questions?

Thanks,

Q: Hello
From the following four US Utility ETFs which one is your choice:
VPU, XLU, IDU and FUTY
I am also wondering as to why the first two have a yield of 3.2% but IDU's yield is 5.2% ?
Thanks

Q: What are your 2 best choice ETF's in Healthcare; Technology and Utiliites in US or Canada?

Q: I hold a 5.9% position in ZWU in a registered account. I have surplus US cash in a non-registered account to put to work and was thinking of XLU which yields approx 3.4%. I realize this distribution will be treated as income by CRA [I am retired - low tax bracket] but it seems better than letting the funds just sit. If you could offer other suggestions I'd appreciate them. Thanks.....

Q: Hi gang, at this point which utilities ETF would you recommend in Canada and in usa. Thanks
Alnoor

Q: Do you consider this a good way to have exposure to telecom in a RIF acct....thank you

Q: I should increase my equity portfolio by US region and Utilities sector.Can you suggest a US ETF for a utility investment?

Q: Hi there,

i am going into retirement and am looking at reviewing my holdings to generate a bit more income. I currently own XLU in my 401K but the dividend is only 3.1% while the underlying companies often have much higher Dividends. Is there an alternate ETF or would your recommend a basket of utilities and if so can you give me 2 or 3 names - i own BIP, ACQ in my canadian accounts but could hold them in my us as well.

Thanks

Q: Do you think it's necessary to hold both US and Canadian utilities in a diversified portfolio? I'd like to add to both my non-Canadian position and utilities, so XLU seems like a good way to kill two birds. I currently don't hold any Canadian utility companies.

Q: Hi Peter,

Why XLU (US Utilities) is tanking? Is this an opportunity to start a 2.5% position?
Thanks